Le Clos Saint-Germain

Elegant 18th-century "maison de maître", steeped in history & lovingly renovated into an ultra-comfortable holiday home - with an intimate & delightful walled garden featuring an 8x4m swimming pool - nestled in the heart of the picturesque market town of Saint-Germain-du-Bois (with numerous amenities and a remarkable level of sports & leisure facilities), 15 km from Louhans, the famous 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) and its famous Monday market, which has been awarded the "Site remarquable du goût" label. In the heart of the Bresse countryside, a peaceful, unspoilt agricultural and natural setting with a particularly varied landscape, alternating between hedged plains dotted with ponds, forests, rivers and the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif, with several natural sites protected as "Natura 2000 zones" for their remarkable ecosystems (fauna & flora). A choice location on a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a rich network of hiking trails of the same type to be discovered throughout the region), not far from the Romanesque church circuit, 1.5 km from a referenced 35 km "Coup de Cœur bicycle loop" connected to the voie verte (15 km away), some 20 km from the first Jura vineyards, about 40 km from the vineyards of southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises) & about 50 km from the prestigious world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (numerous wine routes to explore, including the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of Ain & Jura, Chalonnais, Bresse du Jura, Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal for exploring several départements: 26 km from Verdun-sur-Doubs (river marina nestled at the confluence of the Doubs and Saône rivers), 27 km from the Bresse racetrack (multi-activity car, motorcycle and karting on 48 ha), 29 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 32 km from Seurre, 33 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (classified as a "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire"), 35 km from Cuisery, one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre", 39 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 52 km from Beaune & 52 km from Dole (classified as a "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire"). A superb cocoon of charm nestled in the heart of the village, with all shops on site, and poolside lounging as a bonus!

Christine & Adrien open the doors to you of an elegant 18th century "mansion" of character, an exceptional residence steeped in history (formerly the private hunting lodge of the Marquis de Scorailles then stagecoach relay of the historic neighboring inn), carefully restored according to the rules of the art, nestled in the heart of a charming typical market town. Equipped with many amenities and a remarkable level of sports & leisure facilities (including a fun "multi-activity area" with city-stadium, skate park, children's games... located a stone's throw away) and two equipped fishing ponds (a "no-kill" carpodrome & a rich "sports course"), Saint-Germain-du-Bois also benefits from a soothing agricultural setting & natural surroundings, gentle unspoiled countryside of meadows, rivers & forests. Spacious cottage of great comfort. Vast living room with a very nice volume. Warm "bourgeois" character with contemporary accents, opulent & refined, enhanced by careful heritage restoration (woodwork, cement tiles, French ceilings, molded doors, superb star-shaped framework, magnificent original moldings & rosettes etc.). Lots of style, charm & character. Ultra cozy & cozy. Lovely & intimate "walled" garden of 600m² (with electric gate), carefully planted with trees & flowers, offering a beautiful swimming pool (8x4m), a ping-pong table & a pleasant sheltered terrace.
Composition: Semi-detached village house (lodging on 3 levels). Wireless. Gas central heating. 1st floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (kitchen on upper half level), separate toilet. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (bath), shower room (shower/WC). 3rd floor: TV lounge/games room, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm) with private shower room (multi-jet shower). Enclosed garden + swimming pool (8x4m) + covered terrace + bike room + private parking. Shops including Supermarket on site.