les Rives du Doubs - Saunieres

Authentic country farm from the 17th century, steeped in history & fully restored, located in a quiet "backyard", a stone's throw from the banks of the Doubs (a kayakers' paradise & fishing site renowned for its famous catfish, zander or carp / remarkable ecosystem partly classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its exceptional ornithological reserve rich in 160 species & its very rare plant varieties), in the heart of a peaceful little typical village (classified ZNIEFF for its fauna & flora richness). In the middle of the preserved countryside, agricultural plain of fields & bocages dotted with bucolic ponds, neighboring a vast wild forest, 7 km from the exceptional "Grand Étang de Pontoux", a sensitive natural area of 27 ha unique in Burgundy (protected site in " Natura 2000 zone", nesting of numerous birds with more than 130 species recorded including one of the largest colonies of gray night herons in Saône-et-Loire) equipped with an educational trail. Spacious gîte with very good comfort. Large living room. Warm country character mixing "traditions & modernity", enhanced by careful heritage restoration (imposing brick bread oven, stone fireplace mantle, beams, wooden door lintels... of the original building). Pleasant natural garden nestled at the back of the house (perfect secure playground for children) incorporating shaded garden furniture under a majestic wild cherry tree (picking possible) & a small gravel terrace with a mini relaxation lounge "outdoor". Composition: Terraced house (2 levels). Wireless. Electric heating + wood stove ("stove" type). Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, TV lounge (extra convertible sofa 2 p. 140x190cm), bathroom (shower/Wc). 1st floor: 2 adjoining bedrooms dt 1 with TV (double bed 160x200cm / double bed 160x200cm + 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Private parking + garden + gravel terrace. Amenities including supermarket 5.5 km.