Gîte du Moulin de la Ratte

Very comfortable, contemporary "micro loft in the country" on a property steeped in history! Authentic 18th-century mill with character, fully renovated & restored - featuring a beautiful 4x8m heated swimming pool - nestled in a mini rural hamlet in a bucolic "corner of the countryside", a stone's throw from the RCEA (exit n°5 at 600m / ideal for easy access), very close to the charming shopping towns of Buxy (picturesque medieval town 8.5 km) & Givry (11 km), both of which boast a rich heritage, numerous amenities including supermarkets, and excellent sports and leisure facilities. In the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises (in an area classified as a ZNIEFF for its wealth of flora & fauna), a delightfully preserved setting that is both wine-growing & agricultural, combining vast vineyards, hedged meadows and gentle wild forests, dotted with sites protected as "Zone Natura 2000" (for the quality of their rich ecosystems), in the very heart of the verdant Guye valley adjoining the sublime Vaux valley ("la petite Suisse chalonnaise"). Interesting location on the Romanesque church circuit, several signposted "balades vertes" trails for walking or mountain biking (very rich network of hiking trails of the same type accessible in the area) & the "Route des Grands Vins", 2.5 km from the GR7 & GR76, 6.5 km from a referenced 14 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (another 26 km loop accessible at 8.5 km), 8 km from the Voie Verte ("Grande boucle de Bourgogne du sud"), 13 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (along the famous Canal du Centre) & 24 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne). At the crossroads of the Couchois & world-renowned Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune vineyards (and the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"), at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais & Charolais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for touring (direct access to RCEA): 11 km from the renowned "Parc Aventures" in Givry (vast accrobranche area), 20 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (certified "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 22 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National certified "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté", 26 km from Chagny (river marina), 22 km from Le Creusot (renowned Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 16 km away), 26 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (exceptional panoramic viewpoint), 39 km from Tournus, 43 km from Beaune, 43 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny & 50 km from Autun. The perfect cocoon - close to all amenities - for a romantic getaway with poolside lounging as a bonus!

Nancy welcomes you to an exceptional 18th-century mill steeped in history & carefully restored (once a large-scale "meunerie", with the imposing "grande roue" clearly visible on the courtyard side, several outbuildings and the "ruins" of the former miller's house, nestled on the edge of pastures & meadows in the heart of a "mini" rural hamlet, just a stone's throw from the RCEA (direct, ultra-easy access to amenities or for any excursions). Atypical property with a complete change of scenery, nestling on a south-facing hillside, in a bucolic meadow valley crossed by the Guye (a small, fish-filled river that once fed the mill), home to the famous Charolais cows in season (grazing at the edge of the garden) and "Pequeno", the family's peaceful pony parked on site. Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Literally "mini loft in the Countryside". Nice volume. Bright and airy. Warm, contemporary "industrial" feel, enhanced by the preservation of an old stone base wall from the original building. Lots of charm. Cosy & cozy. Private terrace, exposed & shaded (depending). Pleasant flower-filled garden (shared) with heated panoramic swimming pool (8x4m), trampoline and swing. Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding rolling Countryside.
Composition : Holiday cottage adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Wood central heating. Large duplex studio. Raised ground floor (ground-level access via a small path leading up from the courtyard): living room-kitchen area (2-p. 140x190cm "rapido" sofa bed). 1st floor (5 steps): bedroom on "mezzanine" (bed 2 p. 160x200cm), bathroom (shower/Wc). Private terrace + parking. Shared garden with owners, heated swimming pool (8x4m), trampoline and swing. Amenities 8.5 km. Supermarket 9 km.