La Grande Varenne

A beautiful property full of Unusual surprises, ecologically converted in a "100% nature" spirit (classified "refuge LPO" & "Tourisme & Handicap" label), nestled on the border of the Côte d'Or! Charming, fully-restored, authentic late 19th-century farmhouse, nestled in the quiet Countryside on the borders of the Chalonnais and Beaunois regions, in a peaceful little rural hamlet adjacent to the picturesque shopping village of Saint-Loup-Géanges (numerous small shops including a supermarket 1 km away), 11 km from the illustrious fortified town of Beaune, "capital of Burgundy wines". Magnificent, gentle Countryside with a wealth of protected areas in Zone Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF for their wealth of flora & fauna, to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides (many signposted Hiking trails to discover, including a rich network of "balades vertes"), mixing agriculture, viticulture & nature, between arable fields, meadows dotted with ponds, vineyard hillsides and vast, unspoilt wild forests. Ideally located at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois & Bresse Bourguignonne regions, in close proximity to the world-renowned vineyards of the mythical Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, not far from the Couchois & Côtes Chalonnaises ("Route des Grands Vins" to discover, extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), à 2.5 km from the "Voie verte du Tacot", 10 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (along the famous Canal du Centre) linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 11 km from the "Voie des Vignes" cycle route (36 km through some of the world's most famous vineyards), 11 km of the GRP "Grands Crus" (linked to the GRP "Au fil des Vignes et Vallées"), 20 km of the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" & 28 km of the Voie Bleue (running alongside the Saône, adjoining the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud"). Location of choice for easy access (A6 access 9 km away): 9 km from Les Étangs d'Or (over 200 ha & 16 lakes dedicated to fishing & discovering natural environments), 14 km from Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (on-site river Marina nestled at the confluence of the Doubs & Saône rivers), 15 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet Market), 22 km from the spa town of Santenay, 23 km from Seurre, 26 km from the medieval village of Nolay, 27 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled a "City of Art & History"), 51 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region & its famous "Rue aux 157 arcades", an iconic medieval shopping street) & 56 km from Dijon. A relaxing "pied à terre" for a rejuvenating green getaway with your "mini tribe"!

Édouard (an amateur beekeeper by passion) & Marie-Christine welcome you to a charming, fully-restored late 19th-century farmhouse, nestled on the edge of a lane in the heart of a peaceful rural hamlet near the picturesque, typical market town of Saint-Loup-Géanges, with its elegant 12th-century Romanesque church (many small shops & supermarket on site). Peace & total tranquility in the Countryside, nestled on a south-facing "mini" plateau overlooking a bucolic valley of fields & meadows crossed by a small river (accessible from the property), close to beautiful wild & preserved forests including the vast Forest de Gergy, literally the "green lung" of the area. Vast property ecologically landscaped in a "100% nature" spirit (can be visited in the owner's company), classified as an "LPO refuge" (twenty or so species depending on the season), including an atypical "mandala" vegetable garden, a henhouse (chickens & canes), beehives (secluded), an Unusual "truffière" & a "Forest garden" with a small pond. Comfortable Holiday cottage. Ultra-spacious, warm country style blended with the gentle soul of an old house. Beautiful living room enhanced by a masterly stone fireplace. Large sheltered terrace prolonged by a vast exposed terrace area (with ping-pong table), opening onto a pleasant 300m² enclosed garden planted with flowers and trees.
Composition: Detached house adjoining owner's house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Gas heating + fireplace. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, living room-lounge, 1 bedroom (2 single beds 100x200cm) with private PMR shower room/WC, separate WC. 1st floor: relaxation lounge on landing mezzanine, 3 bedrooms (2 beds 140x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x200cm / 2 bunk beds 1 p. 90x190cm), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Terrace + sheltered terrace + enclosed garden (300m²) + bike room + private parking. Small shops 2 km. Supermarket 1 km.