Le Fruitier de Germolles

Charming cocoon 100% unusual - featuring a swimming pool shared with the owners & a games room with pool table, table soccer and table tennis - nestled a stone's throw from the Château de Germolles, illustrious palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy! Elegant, atypical character "tower" steeped in history - the authentic "fruitier" of a former winegrowing and farming estate, fully restored to the highest standards - nestled in the peace and quiet of a beautiful, well-kept 5,000m² property in a delightful little winegrowing hamlet, between the charming, typical winegrowing villages of Givry (with all amenities) & Mercurey (famous "Val d'Or" & its AOC). In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise and the sumptuous lower Vaux valley ("Little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise"), amid magnificent rolling countryside of vineyards, wooded hills, meadows and vast wild forests. Ultra-privileged location on the wine route (very close to the famous "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), the Romanesque church circuit & several hiking trails marked out as "balade verte", 3.5 km from the GR76, 3.5 km from the voie verte (connected to EuroVélo6), close to several "coup de Cœur" bicycle loops (3 varied itineraries within a 10 km radius), 12 km from the Chagny river marina linked to the famous Canal du Centre (to discover by boat or on foot). Prime location at the crossroads of the Couchois, and the world-famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune vineyards, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for touring (A6 at 9 km): 10 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 16 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 29 km from Beaune, 32 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 26 km away), 39 km from Tournus, 44 km from Autun (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", with over 2000 years of human history), 47 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny and 50 km from Louhans. The perfect hideaway for an ultra-cozy getaway for two, alternating nature and culture with lazing around the pool! A complete change of scenery and time!

A delightful characterful "tower" steeped in history - the authentic "fruitier" of a former winegrowing & farming estate - carefully revisited as a comfortable holiday home, with totally atypical architecture, offering a rare 360° open view over the garden! Peace & tranquility in a charming, typical winegrowing hamlet, just a stone's throw from Château de Germolles, the best-preserved palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy and the historic home of Philippe le Hardi and Charles le Téméraire. In the heart of the Chalonnais countryside, a succession of vineyard slopes, wooded hills and meadows - in the hollow of a verdant valley nestled between several vast wild state forests (nature trails for walking or mountain biking), 2.5 km from the center of Mellecey, a picturesque winegrowing village with a rich heritage (listed 11th-century Roman church, traditional Burgundian houses, 15th-century chapel, cadoles, washhouses...). Very comfortable gîte with a warm "country chic" feel and contemporary accents, enhanced by superb heritage restoration (preservation of stone walls, wooden lintels, stained glass windows & original half-timbering). Enormous charm & character. Ultra-cozy & cocooning atmosphere. Pleasant private garden space with shaded & exposed balcony-terrace nestled on a vast, well-kept & wooded 5000m² property featuring a beautiful swimming pool (5x10m) and swing. Bonus: games room with table soccer, billiards and table tennis.
Composition: Detached house adjoining owners' home (total independence). Wifi connection. PAC heating + wood pellet stove. Air-conditioning. Outside laundry 20m away. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm). 1st floor: mezzanine bedroom (bed 2 p. 160x200cm), shower room (shower/Wc). Private garden on 5000m² shared park. Private parking + bike/motorcycle storage. Shared swimming pool (5x10m / towels provided). All amenities 3.5 km away.