Gîte de Prêle

Completely renovated 19th-century country house nestled in a peaceful, typical village, 6 km from the shopping village of Epinac (former mining town, now a "Station Verte") & 7.5 km from the charming medieval & wine-growing town of Nolay (lake for swimming on site), both with numerous amenities including supermarkets and sports & leisure facilities. In the heart of the gentle Countryside, at the crossroads of the Couchois (Côtes Chalonnaises) & Maranges (world-renowned Hautes Côtes de Beaune & Côtes de Beaune) vineyards, in a bucolic, undulating landscape combining vineyard slopes, verdant meadow valleys, wooded hills & beautiful wild forests. Privileged location on a signposted "Balade Verte" footpath (numerous identical paths winding between vineyards & nature, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), close to the Romanesque church circuit & the "Route des Grands Vins", which extends into the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" (passing through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), 6 km from the GR137 connected to the GR7 & the magnificent GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées", 2 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles", 7.5 km from the "La Voie des Vignes" cycle route (a 36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's most eminent grands crus), 15 km from the "EuroVélo6" cycle route connected to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" (along the famous Canal du Centre, navigable route to discover by boat or on foot), 20 km from the legendary GTMC ("Grande Traversée du Massif Central") mountain bike route & 20 km from the Voie Verte "la Voie des Étangs". Ultra-privileged location on the Côte d'Or border, at the crossroads of the splendid, unspoiled territories of Pays Beaunois, Autunois and Morvan (& its Nature Park). Ideal for touring several départements: 10 km from the renowned Cormot cliffs climbing site, 12 km from the "seven menhirs of Epoigny" (one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy), 15 km from the medieval village of Couches (exceptional château of Marguerite de Bourgogne, Queen of France, dating from the 13th century), 15 km from the spa town of Santenay (Casino on site), 20 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet Market), 22 km from Autun ("City of Art and History", rich in a priceless heritage spanning over 2000 years of human presence), 21 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of Unusual rides in the heart of nature), 27 km from Beaune, 25 km from Le Creusot (famous Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 31 km away), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "City of Art and History") & 45 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labelled "Grand Site de France". A comfortable "pied-à-terre" in the heart of the village for a rejuvenating green getaway at an affordable price!

Ginette & Joël welcome you to an authentic, fully restored 19th-century country house, nestled on the edge of a lane in the heart of a peaceful, typical village, a stone's throw from the elegant 13th-century church (listed as a Monument Historique). Peace & quiet, nestled in unspoilt Countryside, a large part of which is protected as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna, in the hollow of a bucolic meadow valley dominated by gentle wooded hills, not far from the various "belvedere" mountains in the area, all peaking at over 500m (including Mont Rome & the "Mountain of Three Crosses", classified as a "nature park" offering an exceptional 360° panorama, a site steeped in history, notably Neolithic & Roman). Magnificent rolling countryside, combining agriculture & nature on the borders of the Couchois & Maranges vineyards, between pastures, rivers, vineyard slopes & vast wild forests. Enchanting, restful surroundings (to be explored on rejuvenating walks or mountain bike rides). Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Contemporary country charm enhanced by meticulous heritage renovation (authentic stone fireplace, terracotta floor tiles, ceiling & beams, original stone walls). The soothing, cozy ambience of an old mansion. Panoramic balcony complemented by a small planted terrace (exposed and shaded, depending). Beautiful unobstructed view of the village and surrounding Countryside.
Composition: Semi-detached house adjoining a family holiday home (very rarely occupied), adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Electric heating. Holiday cottage in duplex (1st + 2nd floor). Access by outside staircase. 1st floor: living room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (2-p. 140x190cm bed), shower room, separate toilet. 2nd floor: 1 mezzanine bedroom (2-bed 140x190cm). Balcony + terrace + private parking. Amenities including supermarket 6 km.