Between town and country, close to amenities! Authentic 18th-century agricultural building steeped in history, carefully revisited into a comfortable, contemporary-inspired holiday home - complete with an above-ground pool "privatized" for part of the day during the summer season - nestled on the edge of a residential hamlet, bordering fields and close to the vineyards, adjoining the owner's small family vineyard, which is run using organic farming methods, 2.5 km from the charming wine-growing and commercial town of Charnay-Lès-Mâcon (numerous shops and services on site, including a supermarket) and 4.5 km from Mâcon, the southernmost city of Burgundy, nestled on the banks of the Saône (river marina on site). In the heart of the gentle, hilly Mâconnais wine country (largely protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich fauna and flora and dotted with various Natura 2000 sites), nestled in a sublime, preserved setting combining meadows, vineyard slopes and beautiful forests, at the foot of the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, labeled "Grand Site de France" (located 5.5 km away), next to the renowned "Val Lamartinien" (named after the famous French poet and politician, illustrious guest of the place) facing the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy massif. An exceptionally privileged location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the vineyards of southern Mâconnais and northern Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark / a vast marked mountain biking area to explore on the massif), ideally situated on the Burgundy Wine Route (Côtes Mâconnaises, extending various Beaujolais wine routes), the Romanesque Churches circuit, and various natural footpaths, including a marked "green walk" (a rich network of similar paths, winding between vineyards and unspoiled nature, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 800m from the "Southern Burgundy Loop" Green Way (and its remarkable "Bois Clair Tunnel" located 14 km away, the longest former railway tunnel in France open to a greenway at 1.6 km), 2.5 km from the GR76 long-distance hiking trail, and 4 km from the "Cycloroute 71" (Tour de France cycle route). Saône-et-Loire by bike), 4.5 km of the Blue Route along the Saône (adjacent to the EuroVelo17 & "ViaRhôna" cycle routes) and 15 km of the renowned GTM mountain bike route labeled "FFC Mountain Bike" (Grand Tour of the South Burgundy Massif connected to a vast network of identical mountain bike routes crisscrossing the massif in a "star" pattern). Ideally located for exploring the region (A6 motorway & RCEA interchange 3 km away): 2.5 km from Mâcon Loché TGV station, 16 km from Touroparc Zoo (zoological, amusement & leisure park), 17 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's first wine & vineyard theme park), 21 km from the renowned Cluny Abbey, 23 km from Vonnas (Gastronomic Village of Georges Blanc), 32 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 35 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 35 km from Tournus, 38 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 42 km from Bourg-en-Bresse and 52 km from Charolles. A perfect base for a holiday filled with discoveries, or for a business trip! Committed and passionate winemaker, Marguerite-Marie welcomes you to an authentic 18th-century agricultural building steeped in history, carefully renovated in a "slightly Mediterranean" style into a beautiful characterful residence, nestled on the edge of fields facing Mont Pouilly, a stone's throw from the vineyards and the Green Way (which passes 800m away), adjoining the small family vineyard which she runs organically "with respect for life" (historic "Domaine du Mérac" dating from the 18th century, "dormant" for a century, whose revival she has fully ensured). In the heart of the Mâconnais countryside, on the edge of a residential area, very close to the center of Charnay-lès-Mâcon, a charming wine-growing and commercial town with many facets, both urban and rural, boasting its own AOC/AOP, a rich historical heritage (10th-century Romanesque church, numerous castles, 19th-century icehouse, restored old oil mill, etc.) as well as all the shops and services (including a supermarket). The surrounding countryside is magnificent and unspoiled (largely protected as Natura 2000 and ZNIEFF sites for their rich fauna and flora), a sublime rolling landscape combining agriculture, viticulture, and the great outdoors, with meadows, vineyard slopes, and beautiful wild forests, nestled at the foot of the magnificent landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, a designated "Grand Site de France". Spacious and very comfortable gîte. Elegant contemporary country style blending tradition and modernity. A zen atmosphere imbued with gentle simplicity. Full of charm. Large west-facing terrace. Pleasant small shared garden with exotic umbrella pines, adjoining a large gravel courtyard. Beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside and its vineyards (at the edge of the property). Composition: House comprising 1 gîte + 2 permanent rentals (completely independent) next to the owners' house. Wi-Fi. Electric heating. Duplex gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, separate WC, laundry area. First floor (fairly steep stairs): 2 bedrooms (one double bed 160x200cm / three single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (bath/WC). Private gravel terrace and parking. Shared garden and courtyard. Bicycle storage. The owners' above-ground swimming pool (4.5m diameter / 30m behind the building) is reserved exclusively for guests of the gîte from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm (July and August only). Amenities are 2.5 km away. Supermarket is 3 km away.