l'Ancienne Ecole - MOREY

Charming, authentic old village school steeped in history - building from the end of the 19th century, typical of the 3rd Republic - renovated into a gîte and small village hall by the commune of Morey, nestled in a peaceful setting on the edge of fields and meadows (where peaceful Charolais cows graze in season), a stone's throw from the heart of the village. Nestled on a hillside at an altitude of 437m, in the heart of unspoiled countryside on the first foothills of vast wooded massifs with beautiful wild forests rich in various panoramic viewpoints offering breathtaking views (to be discovered during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), in the hollow of a bucolic bocage plateau overlooking the gentle valley of the Dheune (crossed by the famous Canal du Centre), this picturesque mini rural village (formerly a wine-growing village) has a notable heritage (elegant 13th century Romanesque church, calvaries & wash houses, Neolithic & Roman remains) and benefits from an enchanting hilly landscaped setting, totally calming & relaxing. Comfortable gîte. Spacious & bright. Country character with contemporary accents, mixed with the 100% exotic soul of the place. Large enclosed plot opening onto the surrounding pastures, featuring a vast tree-lined courtyard (great shaded parking in summer), a courtyard terrace (exposed or sheltered as needed under the historic vast courtyard with its imposing "cathedral" volume), a pétanque court, and a natural field nestled behind the house. Beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house with a small function room on the ground floor (capacity 65 people / closed when renting the gîte). Fiber optic Wi-Fi. Electric heating. Gîte on the 1st floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Enclosed grounds (courtyard & natural terrain) + terrace (sheltered if needed / carport possible) + pétanque court + parking. Shops & services 8 km. Communal gîte set up in a charming, authentic old school from the end of the 19th century - typical of the 3rd Republic - nestled in a quiet area on the edge of fields and meadows, in the heart of a picturesque and peaceful little typical village nestled 8 km from the charming village of Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune (river marina and shops on site, including a supermarket). Total tranquility, in the heart of the gentle rolling Chalonnaise countryside rich in various protected natural spaces classified as ZNIEFF & "Natura 2000 Zone" (for their rich ecosystems), in the hollow of a superb preserved setting mixing agriculture, viticulture & nature between bocage dotted with rivers & ponds, hillsides of vineyards and vast wild forests, nestled between the bucolic valleys of the Dheune and Vaux (the sumptuous "little Chalonnaise Switzerland"), close to the famous "Val d'Or" & its renowned "Mercurey" cru (leader of the crus of the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the oldest AOC in France). Prime location at the start of several "wild" hiking trails (many other marked "green walks" hiking trails winding through the area between nature and vineyards, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), adjoining the circuit of Romanesque churches & the "Route des Grands Vins" (Côtes Chalonnaises & Couchois) which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" (crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), 2 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route along the famous Canal du Centre (joining the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 12 km from the GR76 (linked to the GR7), 17 km from the Green Route "du Morvan aux Vignobles" joined to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 17 km from the Green Route "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route among the vineyards of the great Burgundy wines, the most eminent in the world) & 19 km from the Green Way of the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy". Privileged location close to the vineyards of Couchois (first vines 7 km away), not far from the famous world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Autunois & Morvan. Ultra-privileged location for exploring: 12 km from the seven menhirs of Epoigny (one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy), 17 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 19 km from the wine-growing and medieval towns of Buxy and Givry, 19 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 12 km away), 20 km from Chagny, 25 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 30 km from the medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent (& its unique belvedere offering an extraordinary 360° panorama, literally exceptional), 35 km from Beaune, 38 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 50 km from Tournus, 56 km from the archaeological site Gallo-Roman monastery of Bibracte, labeled "Grand Site de France" and 57 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny. A totally exotic "pied-à-terre" for a "green getaway" at a very low price!