Gîte des Templiers

A property steeped in history in the heart of the bucolic Couchois vineyards! Authentic outbuilding carefully converted into an elegant, contemporary-style Holiday cottage set against an exceptional, perfectly restored 1610 "bourgeois" character property ("iconic" Burgundian building occupied by the owners) nestled in the heart of the picturesque medieval & commercial town of Couches (home to the sumptuous 13th-century château of Queen Marguerite de Bourgogne, just a stone's throw away), or the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of Burgundy's most important megalithic sites / many amenities on site, including a small supermarket). Beautifully landscaped surroundings, nestled in gentle, rolling wine-growing Countryside (in an area protected by various "Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF zones for its rich ecosystems), bordering the sumptuous Vallée des Vaux ("the little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of France's oldest AOCs), at the crossroads of the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, in the immediate vicinity of Mont Rome, the territory's highest point at 546m (major climbing site & belvedere renowned for its exceptional view stretching from the Saône to the Autunois). Ultra-privileged location on the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), various signposted footpaths including "balades vertes" (a vast network of hiking trails of the same type criss-crossing the area, to be explored on foot or mountain bike) & the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vineyards et Vallées" (linked to the GR7, GR76 & GR137), at 5.5 km from the Voie Verte along the famous Canal du Centre (navigable route to discover by boat or on foot) linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route as well as to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 11 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" connected to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 11 km from "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route through the vineyards of Burgundy's Grand Crus, the world's finest), 17 km from the "La Voie des Étangs" cycle route & 22 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route (Grande Traversée du Massif Sud Bourgogne). Prime location at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan (& its Nature Park) and Chalonnais, on the border of Côte d'Or & Pays Beaunois, Ideal for touring: 5.5 km from Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune (river Marina), 13 km from the spa town of Santenay, 13 km from the medieval village of Nolay (on-site Lake), 17 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet Market), 17 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 19 km away), 23 km from Givry, 26 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art and History"), 29 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"), 30 km from Beaune, 34 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of Unusual rides in the heart of nature) & 48 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France". An ideal "cocoon", cosy & 100% exotic, just a stone's throw from all amenities, for a soothing "green getaway" for two!

Belgians by birth & Burgundians by adoption Patricia & her son Benjamin open the doors of an authentic outbuilding, carefully restored, next to the exceptional character property dating from 1610 that they occupy (also perfectly restored), a remarkable "iconic" Burgundian building steeped in history (former Protestant temple), nestled in the very heart of the village. Couches is a picturesque medieval & wine-growing village steeped in charm, located on the ancient Roman road Agrippa, and boasting an exceptional heritage (including the sumptuous 13th-century château of Queen Marguerite de Bourgogne, just a stone's throw away), numerous amenities and a magnificent landscaped setting, nestled in the heart of unspoilt Vineyard Countryside in a bucolic valley combining vineyard slopes, hedged meadows and beautiful wild forests, in an area protected under the ZNIEFF. Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Beautiful volume. Elegant & refined contemporary style, sublimated by the soul of the place (beautiful frame & original floor tiles). Cosy, cozy & cocooning atmosphere bathed in gentle serenity. Pleasant, intimate small garden nestled in the shade of century-old trees, a veritable "green bower" complemented by a vast terrace planted with flowers (overlooking the central street).
Composition: Semi-detached house adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Access via a small path leading up the hillside from the parking lot. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Laundry room on ground floor (access from outside). Holiday cottage on 1st floor (garden access on same level): Lounge/kitchen/living room (sofa bed 2 p. 140x200cm as extra bed), bedroom (2 beds 1 p. 80x200cm that can be twinned into a bed 2 p. 160x200cm), shower room (shower/Wc). Private garden + terrace. Garage (3 spaces) + bike room + owners' lounge with shared table soccer. Local shops including small supermarket 200m away.