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 (a passionate amateur beekeeper) & Marie-Christine welcome you to a charming, authentic late-19th-century country farmhouse that has been fully restored, nestled quietly on the edge of a lane in the heart of a peaceful rural hamlet near the picturesque, traditional market town of Saint-Loup-Géanges, home to an elegant 12th-century Romanesque church (with many small shops and a supermarket nearby). Peace and complete tranquility in the heart of the Countryside, nestled on a south-facing “mini” plateau overlooking a bucolic valley of fields and meadows crossed by a small river (accessible from the property), close to beautiful, unspoiled forests, including the vast Gergy Forest, literally the “green lung” of the region. A vast, ecologically landscaped property designed with a “100% nature” philosophy (tours available with the owner), designated an “LPO refuge” (home to about twenty species depending on the season), featuring an unusual “mandala” vegetable garden, a chicken coop (chickens and ducks), beehives (set apart), an unusual “truffle grove,” and a “forest garden” featuring a small pond. A comfortable holiday cottage. Extremely spacious. Warm, rustic charm blended with the gentle, exotic atmosphere of an old residence. Beautiful living room enhanced by a magnificent stone mantelpiece. Large covered terrace extending into a spacious open-air terrace (with a ping-pong table), opening onto a pleasant, enclosed 300m² garden filled with flowers and trees.
Layout: Detached house adjacent to the owners’ home (complete privacy). Wi-Fi (fiber). Gas heating + fireplace. Ground floor: kitchen-living room, living room, 1 bedroom (2 single beds, 100x200 cm) with private accessible bathroom (shower/toilet), separate toilet. First floor: lounge area on a mezzanine landing, 3 bedrooms (1 double bed 140x200 cm / 2 single beds 90x200 cm / 2 single beds 90x190 cm (Bunk beds)), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Terrace + covered terrace + enclosed garden (300 m²) + bike storage + private parking. Electric vehicle charging station. Small shops 2 km away. Supermarket 1 km away.