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!

Authentic, fully-restored 19th-century Bresse farmhouse nestled in a peaceful rural hamlet on a rolling plateau of fields & meadows on the edge of a vast, wild forest dotted with ponds, agricultural & residential, 4 km from the town of Romenay (many amenities including supermarket), a charming medieval town with a notable heritage (including a listed 12th-century Romanesque church) & "village des arts" (art exhibitions in the streets). Exceptional, well-kept 2.5-hectare property laid out in the spirit of a "micro-farm" (ponies, sheep penned on site & small henhouse), including various areas for relaxation & rest (trampoline, table tennis, sheltered terrace, hammock...), a heated swimming pool with shower (5x10m / salt treatment) & a 3000m² no-kill fishing pond (roach, pike-perch & carp). Possibility of observing wildlife on site (deer, foxes, pheasants, squirrels...). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country style with contemporary accents. Lots of charm. Cosy & cozy. Pleasant sheltered balcony-terrace with unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Delightful 350m² private enclosed garden (lawned, planted with trees, flowers & vegetation) with large shaded terrace under a tree & children's play area (perfect secure "playground").
Composition : Gîte adjoining the owners' home and "well-being" practice (total independence with no vis-a-vis). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump heating. Air-conditioning. Private laundry room on ground floor. 1st floor (access by outside staircase): living room-kitchen (convertible sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x200cm "joined" into bed 2 p. 180x200cm), shower room, separate toilet. Balcony-terrace + enclosed garden (350m²) with terrace + private parking. Bicycle storage. Shared property (2.5 ha) with heated swimming pool (5x10m). Shops 4 km. Supermarket 4.5 km.