Le Pressoir - SAINT-MARTIN-SOUS-MONTAIGU

Laurence & Xavier, nature and hiking enthusiasts (designers of totally original walking trails for their guests, starting from the gîte, to get off the beaten track) open the doors to an authentic, charming, fully restored 18th century wine-growing outbuilding (formerly linked to the estate which occupied the premises, of which the imposing original "press" still stands on the courtyard side) nestled in a quiet area, on the edge of a lane, in the heart of a picturesque, perfectly preserved little wine-growing village, nestled in a "panoramic balcony" on the exposed "east" hillside, from where you can see Mont Blanc on a clear day. Total tranquility nestled in a literal postcard landscape, in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, in the hollow of a plateau of vineyards (of the famous "Val d'Or"), on the slopes of a wooded hill protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF (for its faunal & floristic riches), sheltering at its summit the ruins of the medieval fortified castle of Montaigu, built in the 10th century, full of great history (having played a notable role in the wars of religion), overlooking the sublime Vallée des Vaux & the Val de Saône in the extension of the hill of "Montabon" covered with a vast forest. Warm country character sublimated by the soul of the original building (stone wall, wooden lintel, beams...). Pleasant intimate "walled" garden (50m²), planted with trees & vegetation (apple & plum trees) with a slide. Composition: Semi-detached house to the owners' professional office, next to their house (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating. Air-conditioned floor. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (single sofa bed 120x190cm as an extra), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 80x190cm), bathroom (shower). Enclosed garden (50m²) + private parking. Bicycle storage. Shops including supermarket 3 km. Electric/hybrid vehicle charging only on request from the owner Soothing natural & wine-growing environment! Authentic old "pressoir" dating from the 18th century, fully restored, nestled in a quiet, typical & preserved little wine-growing village, in the heart of the vineyards of the famous "Val d'Or" & its renowned "Mercurey" vintage (leading wine of the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the oldest AOCs in France), 3.5 km from the charming wine-growing & shopping village of Mercurey (many amenities on site including a supermarket) & 13 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"). Magnificent surroundings, perfectly preserved, combining viticulture & nature, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, a stone's throw from a protected natural site in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF (for its very rich ecosystems), in the hollow of the sumptuous Vallée des Vaux ("Little Chalonnaise Switzerland"). Ultra-privileged location on the routes of several marked "green walks" trails (very rich network of similar paths winding around, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), the GR76 which passes in front of the gîte (connected to the renowned GRP "Au Fil des Vignes et des Vallées" & "Grands Crus"), the circuit of Romanesque churches & the "Route des Grands Vins" (which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), 8 km from the Green Way of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", 9 km from the "EuroVélo6" cycle route (along the renowned Canal du Centre) attached to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 17 km from the Blue Way (along the Saône), 18 km from the Green Way "Du Morvan aux Vignobles", 18 km from the "Voie des Vignes" cycle route (36 km among the most famous vineyards in the world), less than 10 km from two referenced "Coup de cœur cycle loops" (14 & 24 km routes). At the crossroads of Couchois, not far from the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois-Morvan. Ideal for exploring: 7.5 km from the Val Dracy Clinic, 7.5 km from the wine-growing and medieval town of Givry, 14 km from Chagny, renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market, 17 km from the spa and wine-growing town of Santenay (casino on site), 27 km from the medieval town of Nolay (lake located on site), 28 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 26 km away), 31 km from Beaune, 40 km from Tournus, 43 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History", rich in priceless heritage spanning more than 2000 years of human presence) & 51 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. The perfect "pied à terre" for all nature and hiking lovers! The owners reserve their secret routes for you with dedicated topographic maps!

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