Le Tilleul - CHISSEY-EN-MORVAN

English by birth and Burgundian by adoption, Michelle & John welcome you to an authentic Morvan residence from the end of the 19th century, perfectly restored and revisited into a comfortable country resort, nestled peacefully in the hollow of a charming gentle mountain valley, on the edge of forests, fields & meadows. Peaceful little agricultural & rural hamlet in the upper Morvan overlooking the bucolic Ternin valley & the typical village of Chissey-en-Morvan, the northernmost of Saône-et-Loire nestled on the old historic Roman road linking Sens to Autun (remains at visit), with a notable heritage (numerous castles, manors, fortified houses & mills) and splendid landscapes, a commune also involved in the precursor starry sky project carried by the Morvan Natural Park (with obtaining the prestigious label International Dark Sky Reserve in their sights). Charming setting preserved by nature and greenery, relaxing & restful. The privilege of being able to observe wildlife on site (foxes, deer, wild boars, birds, etc.). Comfortable gîte with a lovely, warm country feel with contemporary accents enhanced by the preservation of rich traces of the past (French-style beams & ceilings, stone fireplace mantle, original terracotta floor tiles). Soft & exotic atmosphere of an old building steeped in history. Vast enclosed garden of 2000m², with trees, plants and flowers, laid out in an environmental logic of respect for nature (while maintaining ecological continuity). Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Individual house. Wireless. Electric heating + wood stove. Raised ground floor (4 steps): living room-kitchen-lounge. 1st floor: bedroom (double bed 160x200cm), bathroom (multi-jet shower/Wc). Free private or public parking in front of the gîte (depending on season). Private enclosed garden (2000m²). Supermarket 7 km. Train station 23 km. In the heart of the Morvan Massif! Authentic typical late 19th century residence revisited as a comfortable holiday resort, quietly located in the Morvandelle countryside on a vast enclosed garden of 2000m², in the heart of a small rural hamlet nestled in the hollow of a bucolic setting preserved in nature & greenery . Relaxing landscaped setting of gentle mountains, on the edge of meadows & deep wild forests, nestled in the very heart of the Morvan Natural Park on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & marked hiking trails in "green walks" (very rich network of hiking trails). same type to be covered on the massif), 9 km from the famous GRP of the "Grand Tour du Massif du Morvan" (connected to several GR), 9 km from the mythical GTMC mountain bike route (Grande Traversée du Massif Central), 14 km the greenway (in its "all-terrain" version connected to a marked cycle route) and around fifty km from the first vineyards of Couchois & the wine route (Côtes Chalonnaises adjoining the Côtes de Beaune). Magnificent wild & preserved environment ideally located on the border of Nièvre (& the territory of the "Great Lakes of Morvan") & very close to the Côte d'Or, in the heart of Autunois-Morvan, sumptuous natural territory, loaded of history and full of legends & mysteries, rich in a very rare historical heritage and absolutely grandiose landscapes. Prime location in the center of Burgundy, 21 km from Saulieu, 23 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art and History" witness to more than 2000 years of human presence!), 24 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised fine sand beach, nautical leisure center & multiple aquatic activities), 33 km from Château Chinon, 39 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte, which has the prestigious label "Grand Site de France" & 59 km from the Creusot TGV station. The perfect base for a relaxing "countrybreak" oriented in the heart of nature as a couple!