La Ferrandière

Exceptional setting, literally magical & enchanting! Magnificent views & scenery! A delightful, carefully restored 19th-century farmhouse full of character, perched in a quiet panoramic belvedere on the south-facing hillside, on the edge of the meadows beneath the wooded ridges of the surrounding gentle hills, in a small rural hamlet 4 km from the picturesque, peaceful village of Dompierre-Les-Ormes (small shops including a mini-market), 8 km from the charming, typical market town of Matour, which has been awarded the "Station Verte de Vacances" label (numerous amenities including a small supermarket & a remarkable range of leisure facilities). Total tranquility in the heart of the Haut-Clunysois Countryside (classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystems), in the heart of the "Verts Vallons" of South Burgundy, a sublime, unspoiled setting of gentle mountains combining bucolic rolling bocage & vast wild forests, overlooking the verdant Grosne valley (the "Little Switzerland of the Mâconnais") opposite the Beaujolais massif (& its vast, signposted mountain-biking area), extending the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France" (28 km away), in close proximity to Mont Saint-Cyr (highest point in Southern Burgundy at 771m). Location of choice, close to the Romanesque church circuit, ideally situated on the route of many marked "balades vertes" footpaths (a very rich network of similar paths to be explored on foot or mountain bike in the area), 8 km from the GR7, 18 km from the renowned GTM mountain-bike trail ("Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne" linked to a vast network of signposted mountain-bike trails criss-crossing the Massif, certified "VTT FFC"), 16 km from the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Voie Verte (& its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" accessible at 18 km, France's longest former railway tunnel open to a Voie Verte at 1.6 km) adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), some 20 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne" to explore) & some 30 km from the first vineyards of the Beaujolais (the world's first UNESCO World Geopark). Privileged location on the borders of the Mâconnais, at the crossroads of the Clunysois & Charollais-Brionnais regions (both with the "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" label), birthplace of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed. Ideal for touring (RCEA access 8 km away): 3.5 km from the Pézanin arboretum (400 species of deciduous & coniferous trees on over 25 ha, around a bucolic fishing pond), 4 km from the renowned "Lab71" (discovery center for sustainable development & science), 19 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 26 km from Charolles, 29 km from the sumptuous landscape jewels of the Solutré & Vergisson rocks (labelled "Grand Site de France"), 31 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of the Beaujolais region), 33 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 35 km away), 35 km from the renowned Touroparc Zoo animal park & 41 km from Paray-le-Monial. The perfect refuge for a 100% rejuvenating "breath of fresh air", with family and friends alike!

Geneviève opens the doors to a delightful, carefully restored traditional 19th-century farmhouse full of character, set on a hillside "balcony" & "panoramic belvedere" on a well-exposed south-facing hillside, nestled in a peaceful, typical rural hamlet, residential & agricultural, overlooking the gentle surrounding countryside & its verdant valleys stretching to the horizon. Total tranquility 4 km from the picturesque shopping village of Dompierre-Les-Ormes (mini-market & small shops on site), nestled on the edge of bocage meadows (with the famous Charolais cows as seasonal neighbors), beneath the wooded ridges of the beautiful surrounding wild forests, in the heart of a magnificent, unspoilt setting of greenery & nature classified as a "Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF" zone for its diverse flora & fauna ecosystems (including the rare & remarkable "Pézanin arboretum" site nearby). Enchanting country setting & site, a literal haven of peace & tranquility. Sublime landscapes & panoramic views of the Mâconnais & Haut-Clunysois mountains in the background. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Cathedral-like volume on the living room side. Warm "bourgeois" country feel, in the spirit of a "family home", embellished by careful conservation of the rich traces of the original building (old wooden beams, lintels, walls & imposing stone fireplace mantel). Lots of charm. Cosy, cocooning atmosphere. Cosy, cocooned rooms under the roof. Large, shaded terrace. Pleasant enclosed garden, planted with flowers and mostly shaded.
Composition: Detached house on 2 levels (duplex). Electric heating. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, lounge, bathroom (bath + wc), laundry room. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm), separate WC. Enclosed grounds (courtyard & garden) + terrace + private parking. Convenience store 4 km. Shops 7.5 km. All amenities 20 km.