Le Refuge de Jules

Property steeped in history, set in unspoilt Countryside in the heart of the Morvan Regional Nature Park! Delightful, fully renovated "fifties" residence, nestled in a quiet, ultra-kept 3500m² garden - including a beautiful 10x4.5m heated Piscine & a pétanque court - in a peaceful residential hamlet adjoining the picturesque little village of Mesvres ("Site Clunisien"), 5.5 km from the typical market town of Etang-sur-Arroux (numerous amenities including a small supermarket) & 14 km from Autun, a "City of Art & History", a historic "Relais de Rome" in the heart of Burgundy, rich in 2000 years of human presence (literally exceptional heritage, all amenities on site & numerous sports & leisure facilities including a Golf course). Pleasant environment of wooded meadows (partly protected by ZNIEFF), close to a beautiful wild Forest, nestled on the southern slopes of the Morvan Massif in the green Mevsrin Valley, at the foot of the Uchon Massif & its famous "Signal d'Uchon" peak ("the Pearl of Morvan" 9 km away, natural site protected by ZNIEFF), not far from the famous Mont Beuvray (protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" for its rich ecosystems, with its summit occupied by the renowned "oppidum" of Bibracte, an ancient Gallic fortified city, one of the best preserved with its ramparts & quarters stretching over 200 ha) and the territory of the "Grands Lacs du Morvan". Location on the route of the legendary GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) mountain bike circuit & of a marked "balade verte" hiking trail (a vast network of similar hiking trails criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), not far from the Romanesque church circuit, 5.5 km from the GR131 (connected to the GR13 as well as to the renowned GRP of the "Grand Tour du Morvan"), 5.5 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 16 km from the signposted "Itinérance Verte en Autunois" mountain bike trail, 16 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" and some 40 km from the first vineyards of the Couchois (bordering the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & the "Route des Grands Vins" which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus" (passing through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). In the heart of the Autunois, a sumptuous region steeped in history, tradition, legends and mystery, with a rare historical heritage and magnificent landscapes, at the crossroads of the Nièvre and Côte d'Or regions. Ideal for exploring several départements: 21 km from the renowned Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 20 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 28 km away), 23 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, designated a "Grand Site de France", 26 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of Unusual nature rides) & 42 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy, with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"). A very soothing "spot" for an ultra-resourceful "green getaway" for families and lovers alike, with "farniente" by the pool as a bonus!

Both passionate hikers & mountain bikers, Jacqueline & Bernard welcome you to a delightful fifties-style home (dating from the 50s), fully restored & refurbished, nestled in a peaceful setting on a vast property steeped in Unusual "family history" (once home to a "mica" mine, a mineral better known as "gold dust", exploited by the owner's great-grandfather from the late 19th century to the 1940s), in a peaceful rural residential hamlet adjoining the "coeur de bourg" of the typical little village of Mesvres ("Site Clunisien" housing the remains of an ancient 10th-century Priory, just a stone's throw away). Peace & tranquility, nestled in gentle rolling Morvan countryside, on the edge of a bucolic plateau of wooded hedged meadows, crossed by a small river full of fish (partly protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), in close proximity to a beautiful wild Forest. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country style with contemporary accents, combining "cozy rusticity" with the spirit of a gentle "family home". Large south-west-facing terrace opening onto a pleasant private garden. Access to the entire 3500m² property (shared with others), grassed, planted and planted with trees, featuring a beautiful 10x4.5m heated swimming pool (with shower), pétanque court, swing and sheltered outdoor table soccer.
Composition: 2 Holiday cottages in the owners' house (totally independent). Wifi (fiber). Gas heating. Shared laundry room (direct access / located in the hallway in front of the Holiday cottage). Ground floor: kitchen, living room (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Private terrace + garden + parking. Communal grounds (3500m²) with shared Piscine (10x4.5m) + pétanque court + swing + sheltered table soccer. Shops including supermarket 5.5 km away.