Lovely country residence from the 16th century, carefully restored with style & taste, steeped in great & "small" history (family property for 5 generations), nestled on the edge of a peaceful wooded square, on the site of the ancient ramparts, right in the heart of the historic & pedestrian center of Saint-Gengoux-le-National - major "Clunisian site" labeled "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" - a stone's throw from the surrounding countryside & the bucolic vineyard hillsides which surround this medieval village. Nestled in the heart of the rolling countryside on a hillside overlooking the green Grosne valley, in the heart of a sublime landscaped setting, this charming, typical wine-growing and commercial village nestled "in a cluster" around beautiful cobbled streets to explore during gentle strolls, has numerous shops & services and a very rich heritage (Romanesque church from the 12th century, Benedictine priory from the 15th century, dungeon from the 13th century, medieval tower & ramparts, remains of a fortified castle, several referenced medieval residences, impluvium wash house from 19th century …). Spacious gîte of great comfort and standing. Large rooms. Lots of charm & character. Elegant country style with contemporary accents, opulent & refined, mixing Nordic inspirations with the warm hospitality of a literal family home. Zen & gentle atmosphere. Ultra cozy & cocooning. Pleasant intimate enclosed terrace completed by a small panoramic balcony upstairs. Composition: Semi-detached village house (on 3 levels). Wireless. Oil central heating (+ electric only on the ground floor). Ground floor: kitchen, TV lounge, separate toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: TV lounge, bedroom with balcony (double bed 180x200cm), bathroom (shower/Wc). 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (walk-in shower/separate toilet) Enclosed terrace + balcony + bicycle storage ( cellar) private. Easy free parking on site. All amenities on site. Great comfort nestled in an exotic postcard setting! Charming 16th century country house fully restored with care, steeped in charm & history nestled in the heart of the charming medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, peaceful wine-growing town, typical & trader labeled "Cities of Character of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" (many amenities on site), nestled in the hollow of the verdant Grosne valley & its bucolic hilly countryside, within a protected area classified as a "Natura 2000" zone for its remarkable ecosystem. Particularly privileged location at the crossroads of the Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards (first vines only 300m away), on the routes of the "Burgundy Wine Route", the Romanesque churches circuit, the GR76, several marked hiking trails "green walks" (meandering between vineyards & nature) & a referenced "favorite" cycling loop of 24 km (same type of 27 km route accessible at 4 km), 1 km from the greenway & 14 km of the renowned mountain bike route of the GTM (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne). Central location of choice in the heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais, Bresse Bourguignonne & Charollais-Brionnais (labeled " Country of Art and History"), magnificent preserved territories all rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy & a literally exceptional historical heritage (especially medieval & Romanesque). Ideal for exploring: 15 km from Taizé (and its famous religious community), 23 km from Tournus (A6 on site), 23 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 28 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville of Art and History"), 36 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station at 29 km), 43 km from Charolles, 47 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station at 44 km) & 50 km from Louhans. The perfect charming resort for a soothing "countrybreak", all shops & services "at the foot" of the gîte!
