Saint-Christophe Farm

A charming, authentic, traditional 18th-century farmhouse steeped in history, fully renovated into a peaceful holiday retreat, nestled quietly in a cul-de-sac in a typical small rural hamlet, bordering meadows (with sheep or Charolais cows as close neighbors in season). Total tranquility on the edge of a peaceful village perched on a "belvedere" on the foothills of Mont-Saint-Vincent, an exceptional "promontory" reaching 603m and offering a breathtaking panorama (a remarkable 360° unobstructed view over 14 departments, as far as Mont Blanc & Puy de Dôme on a clear day!), sheltering on its slopes the picturesque medieval town of the same name, steeped in history and brimming with charm (located just a stone's throw away). The surrounding countryside is magnificent and rolling (protected as a ZNIEFF and various Natura 2000 sites for their rich flora and fauna), a bucolic and preserved setting combining hedged meadows dotted with lakes and ponds, and beautiful wild forests, not far from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais region. The cottage offers comfortable accommodation. It has a warm, rustic charm, reminiscent of a gentle country house with a touch of bohemian flair, enhanced by the unique character of a perfectly preserved historic rural residence (retaining its rich original architectural features: exceptional terracotta tile floors, fireplace mantel, stone walls, exposed beams and timbers, authentic stone and wood manger, etc.). Full of charm and character. Large enclosed garden (equipped with a badminton/volleyball net), meticulously landscaped with flowers and trees, nestled like a panoramic balcony on a south-facing hillside (flanked by a fruit orchard with blackcurrants, raspberries, plums, cherries, apples, pears… / fruit picking possible during your stay). A sunny terrace opens onto a large courtyard (a veritable "natural pétanque court") with a second terrace and an authentic former farm outbuilding offering a sauna and a games room (ping-pong table) with a summer kitchen (upstairs) leading to a vast, largely sheltered panoramic terrace. Sublime landscapes and splendid unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside with the Charolais mountains in the background. An enchanting setting, 100% relaxing and rejuvenating. Composition: Detached house with an outbuilding. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Gas central heating + wood-burning stove. Duplex gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 180x200cm made up of two single beds 90x200cm pushed together), bathroom (freestanding bathtub + shower + WC). First floor: 1 bedroom (two single beds 90x200cm + double bed 160x200cm made up of two single beds 80x200cm pushed together). Enclosed grounds of 1500m² (garden + courtyard) + two terraces (one gravel terrace overlooking the courtyard) + private parking. Separate duplex annex comprising a wood-fired sauna (3 people) on the ground floor (with shower/WC) + summer kitchen/games room (ping-pong table) with a covered terrace upstairs. Mini-market 6 km. Supermarket 12 km. All amenities 16 km away. Sublime panorama and landscapes just a stone's throw from one of the most beautiful "viewpoints" in Burgundy! Charming authentic traditional 18th century farmhouse steeped in history and fully restored - complete with an outbuilding housing a wood-fired sauna and a games room with a ping-pong table - nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of meadows, within a peaceful little typical hamlet on a pleasant, well-maintained enclosed property of 1500m², perched on a "panoramic balcony" on a south-facing hillside, 3.5 km from the picturesque medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent (perched on the eponymous mountain, offering an exceptional 360° panorama from its summit over 14 departments, from Mont-Blanc to Puy de Dôme!) and 16 km from Montceau-les-Mines, a historic mining town now entirely focused on cultural and outdoor activities (all amenities, river marina and large body of water to discover on site). A beautiful landscape setting, overlooking the verdant Guye valley in the gentle rolling countryside of Montcellienne (protected in ZNIEFF & various "Natura 2000 Zones" for its very rich ecosystems), a bucolic preserved setting combining nature & agriculture between large lakes & ponds, hedgerows, rivers and vast wild forests, about twenty kilometers from the junction of the vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises (first vines very close) crossed by the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins" (which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault). An ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, various "natural" footpaths and several marked "green walks" (a very rich network of similar hiking trails to be explored on foot or by mountain bike in the area), 3 km from the GR7 (connected to the GR76), 8 km from a marked cycle route connected to the Greenways, 13 km from the Greenway of the famous Canal du Centre (a river route to be discovered also during relaxing boat trips) adjacent to the EuroVelo6 cycle route as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" and 16 km from the Greenway of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" connected to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo). A prime central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, on the borders of southern Chalonnais and northern Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Autunois-Morvan & Mâconnais. 16 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (listed as a "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 29 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 23 km away), 31 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from Charolles, 31 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 37 km from Diverti'Parc (a unique family-oriented nature park in Burgundy), 39 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (listed as a "City of Art and History"), 39 km from Tournus, 45 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 43 km from the "City of the Sacred Heart" of Paray-le-Monial, 55 km from Autun (listed as a "City of Art and History" with its exceptional heritage of over (2000 years of human presence) and 54 km from Mâcon. A soothing "refuge" with old-world charm, offering a complete change of scenery, ideal for an ultra-relaxing, timeless family break!