les Bords de Loire

Beautiful "fifties" country house with pleasant enclosed garden - fully restored and refurbished as a cosy contemporary holiday home - overlooking the banks of the Loire, Europe's last "wild river", on a protected site classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystem, 11 km from the shopping town of Digoin, a major nautical destination nestled at the convergence of 3 renowned canals, including the famous Canal du Centre (river marina & all amenities on site) & 25 km from the renowned PAL theme park. Roadside residential hamlet nestled in rolling Charolais countryside, at the confluence of the Arroux & Loire rivers, between hedged meadows & peaceful wild forests, on the route of the Romanesque church circuit & a signposted cycle route (linked to the voie verte), close to signposted footpaths including "balades vertes" (a vast network of hiking trails of this type to be discovered throughout the region), 8 km from the GR3, 8 km from the voie verte (linked to the EuroVélo6), 15 km from the mythical GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Centrale) mountain bike circuit & around 15 km from two referenced "loops coup de cœur" (55 kms & 78 kms). Ideal location for easy access, at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Nièvre départements, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region, a "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" - cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef and sheep breeds - with its sublime, unspoilt landscapes and exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan, Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais. 15 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy (casino on site), 26 km from Paray-le-Monial (world-renowned basilica), 39 km from Marcigny (medieval village & "site clunisois" famous for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 40 km from Charolles, 48 km from the Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple at La Boulaye & 70 km from Le Creusot TGV station. An interesting compromise, close to both nature and amenities!

Marie & Guillaume open the doors of a beautiful "fifties" country house, typical of the post-war period (50's), which they have completely restored with great care, safely overlooking the banks of the Loire (direct access to the river from the property via a small private road), situated on the edge of the road (between Diou & Digoin, close to all amenities), in a small residential hamlet. Considered Europe's "last wild river", this magnificent natural area is classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its exceptional plant & animal biotope (fish, mammals, birds, insects, amphibians...), and is home to a migration, breeding and nesting area for numerous species, some of which are very rare (Atlantic salmon, shad, sea lamprey or eel; waders, kingfisher, bank swallow, European bee-eater...). Beautiful rolling Charolais countryside to explore in the vicinity, bucolic environment of fields & bocage meadows along the Loire, nestled beneath the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest massif (to be discovered on soothing walks or mountain bike rides), between unspoilt nature & agriculture. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Large open-plan living area. Warm contemporary style, enhanced by original "panoramic" wallpaper, combined with the exotic ambience of an old house. Cosy & cozy. Pleasant enclosed garden of 400m², planted with grass and trees, with a vast exposed gravel terrace.
Composition : Detached house on 2 levels. Wifi connection. Electric heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x190cm / bed 2 p. 140x190cm), shower room, separate toilet. Enclosed garden (400m²) + terrace (gravel) + bike room + private parking. Convenience store 8 km away. All amenities 13 km away.