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Very elegant - and rare - authentic 16th-century bourgeois residence, steeped in history & carefully restored to the highest standards, set in a peaceful & picturesque Côtes Chalonnaises village, 2.5 km from Clinique Val Dracy, 3 km from the charming wine & shopping town of Givry (many amenities on site) & 9 km from Chalon-sur-Saône, a "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire" (A6 access 8 km away). Just a stone's throw from the very first vineyards surrounding the village & the gentle rolling Chalonnaise countryside, a succession of bucolic vineyards, fields & meadows, including several protected sites classified as "Natura 2000 zones" (for their remarkable ecosystems), nestled between two vast state forests. Privileged location on the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...) & the Romanesque church circuit, 2 km from the "voie verte" & a 14 km referenced "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (a similar 26 km itinerary is 12 km away), 3 km from a signposted "balade verte" footpath (very rich network of hiking trails of the same type throughout the region), 5 km from the GR76 (connected to the GR de Pays "Au fil des Vignes et Vallées") & 10 km from the greenway connected to EuroVélo 6 (running alongside the Canal du Centre). Prime location at the crossroads of the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for touring: 14 km from the shopping town of Chagny, famous for its Sunday morning gourmet market (river marina on site), 16 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 31 km from Beaune, 34 km from Tournus, 34 km from Le Creusot (& its famous Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 28 km away), 45 km from Seurre, 46 km from Autun (classified as a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", with over 2000 years of human history) & 46 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny. An exotic bubble of charm, "between town and country", close to all amenities and leisure facilities!

Christine & Thierry open the doors to a rare and very elegant authentic 16th-century bourgeois house of character, steeped in history and entirely restored with care and attention to detail, nestled in a peaceful setting on the edge of a delightful little tree-lined square, right in the heart of a picturesque Burgundian village typical of the Côtes Chalonnaises region, full of charm and perfectly preserved (charming neo-Romanesque church, majestic 17th-century château, beautiful traditional residences, water mills, wash house...).), just a stone's throw from the very first vineyards adjacent to the village. Total tranquility between "town & country", close to Chalon-sur-Saône and its amenities, as well as to the gentle rolling vineyards of the surrounding countryside, combining vast wild forests, meadows, fields of crops & bucolic vineyards, including the famous nearby "Val d'Or" (the sublime Mercurey vineyard, one of France's oldest AOCs) or the splendid Vaux valley ("la petite Suisse chalonnaise"). Very comfortable gîte. Beautiful volumes. Spacious and bright. Warm contemporary character enhanced by rigorous heritage conservation (imposing stone fireplace mantel, French ceilings, stone corbels & walls, floor tiles, original windows...). Lots of charm and character. The soft, relaxing ambience of an old house. Cozy & cosy. Fully equipped to a high standard. Intimate, pleasant walled garden, carefully planted with flowers, nestled out of sight behind the property's historic stone walls.
Composition: Gîte on 1st floor of owner's house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating. Living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms (2 beds 1 p.80x200cm which can be twinned into a bed 2 p. 160x200cm / bed 2 p. 160x200cm), shower room (shower/WC). Enclosed garden shared with owner. Free, easy public parking on site. Shops including supermarkets 3 km away. Railway station 9 km.