le Benouchon

Exceptional address! Authentic, fully restored 19th-century Bresse farmhouse set in a vast, ultra-cared-for 2.5 ha property in the spirit of a "micro-farm" with animals - featuring a beautiful heated swimming pool (5x10m) & a vast "no-kill" fishing pond - nestled in the quiet Bresse countryside, 4 km from the "center bourg" of the charming medieval & shopping town of Romenay (many amenities on site) & 18 km from Louhans, capital of the Bresse region, famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with 157 arcades, one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe (also renowned for its "Monday market", one of France's largest retail poultry markets and a "Remarkable Taste Site"). Total tranquility in the heart of a peaceful rural & agricultural hamlet nestled in a soothing natural setting, on an undulating plateau of bocage meadows dotted with fish-filled ponds & rivers, a stone's throw from a vast wild forest and a natural area protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich fauna & flora, not far from the banks of the Seille classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its very rich ecosystem. Privileged location on the route of the "Chemin de Cluny" GR, connected to the GR76, numerous signposted footpaths, including several "balades vertes" (a rich network of hiking trails of the same type to be discovered in the area) & the Romanesque church circuit, 18 km from the "Voie Bleue" cycle route (along the Saône), 18 km from the "Voie Bressane" greenway, 18 km from two referenced "coup de cœur" cycling loops (35 kms & 42 kms), 19 km from the renowned GTM (Grand Tour du Massif sud Bourgogne) mountain bike route, some 20 kms from the Mâconnais vineyards & 35 km from the Jura vineyards ("Routes des Vins de Bourgogne" extended by the "Route des Grands Vins" & "Route des Vins du Jura" to explore). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - a splendid, unspoilt region with a rich variety of landscapes, combining vast plains of hedged farmland with the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif. Prime location at the crossroads of Ain & Jura, at the crossroads of the rich territories of Bresse de l'Ain, Bresse Jurassienne, Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for touring: 13 km from Cuisery (one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre"), 14 km from Réserve Naturelle de la Truchère (remarkable ecosystem, mosaic of natural environments nestled near the Saône-Seille confluence), 19 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 39 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 46 km away), 40 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, 45 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 46 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (classified as a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire") & 48 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. A literal haven of peace and relaxation for families and lovers alike!

An authentic, fully restored 19th-century Bresse farmhouse nestled in a quiet, countryside setting on a rolling plateau of fields and meadows, situated on the edge of a vast, untamed forest dotted with ponds, within a peaceful rural hamlet, combining farming and residential areas, 4 km from the town of Romenay (with numerous amenities, including a supermarket), a charming medieval town boasting a notable heritage (including a listed 12th-century Romanesque church) and the “village of the arts” (with art exhibits in the streets). An exceptional, well-maintained 2.5-hectare property designed in the spirit of a “micro-farm” (with ponies and sheep grazing on-site and a small chicken coop), featuring various spaces for relaxation and rest (trampoline, ping-pong, covered patio, hammock…), a heated pool with shower (5x10m / salt-water system), and a 3,000-square-meter “no-kill” fishing pond (roach, pikeperch, and carp). Opportunity to observe wildlife on-site (deer, foxes, pheasants, squirrels…). Spacious and very comfortable holiday cottage. Warm, rustic charm with contemporary touches. Lots of charm. Cozy and comfortable. Pleasant, sheltered balcony-terrace offering a beautiful, unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside. A lovely, private, enclosed garden of 350 m² that has been carefully landscaped (with lawns, trees, flowers, and greenery), featuring a large shaded terrace under a tree and kids’ play equipment (a perfect, secure “play area”).
Layout: A holiday cottage adjoining the owners’ residence and their “Wellbeing” treatment studio (completely private with no direct line of sight to neighboring properties). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Heat pump heating. Air conditioning. Private laundry room on the ground floor. First floor (access via an outdoor staircase): living room-kitchen-lounge (with a 2-person sofa bed, 140x190 cm, as an extra bed), 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 140x190 cm / 2 single beds 90x200 cm “joined” to form a double bed 180x200 cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Balcony-terrace + enclosed garden (350 m²) with private terrace and parking. Bike storage. Shared property (2.5 ha) with a heated Piscine (5x10 m). Electric vehicle charging station. Shops 4 km away. Supermarket 4.5 km away.