Gîte de la Chaume - GOURDON

Elegant "bourgeois" villa of character (built in 1990) nestled in the quiet, on the edge of a vast plateau of wooded meadows (hosting peaceful cows in season), a stone's throw from a majestic 11th century Romanesque church (a heritage marvel of Burgundy classified as a Historical Monument), in the heart of a charming typical little village. Perched on a "panoramic promontory" on a gentle hill overlooking the beautiful surrounding countryside, on the site of a Gallo-Roman fortress followed by a Benedictine priory from the 6th century (as evidenced by a fabulous treasure known as "of Gourdon", discovered in 1845 by a young shepherdess in a field near the gîte, now partly kept in Paris at the museum of the National Library of France), being among the oldest villages in the department of Saône-et-Loire, Gourdon enjoys a magnificent preserved landscape setting (protected in ZNIEFF and various "Natura 2000 Zones" for its rich flora & fauna), combining agriculture and the great outdoors between hedgerows, numerous large lakes & ponds (several of which are equipped for swimming & water sports) and beautiful wild forests, not far from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais (first vines nestled about fifteen kilometers away). A very comfortable and spacious cottage. The large living room features a beautiful cathedral ceiling, enhanced by an authentic and majestic fireplace from an 18th-century château. It exudes a warm, bourgeois charm with a touch of vintage. The cozy, luxurious, and refined atmosphere of this charming country house evokes the spirit of the 1980s. Full of character and charm. A large, sunny and shaded terrace opens onto a lovely courtyard, a veritable natural pétanque court, nestled within a pleasant, enclosed property. The grounds are meticulously landscaped with lawns, greenery, and trees (cherry, apple, and mirabelle plum trees... / fruit picking is possible during your stay). Enjoying a superb, unobstructed view of the bucolic rolling countryside around Montceau-les-Mines, with the famous city of Le Creusot visible in the background (a city with a prestigious industrial past, home of the Schneider dynasty). Composition: Detached house. Oil-fired central heating. Wi-Fi. Two-level duplex cottage (with a mezzanine). Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, games/relaxation/library (with pool table and elliptical trainer), bathroom (bathtub), separate WC. First floor: 3 bedrooms (one with a double bed 140x190cm / one with a double bed 140x190cm and a single bed 90x190cm / one with a double bed 140x190cm), mezzanine landing with desk/table, bathroom (corner bathtub), shower room (shower/WC), separate WC. Enclosed garden (1800m²) + terrace + natural pétanque court in the courtyard + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 6 km. All amenities 9 km. A peaceful little corner of the countryside close to all amenities! Elegant "bourgeois" residence with character (built in 1990) nestled in the quiet on the edge of meadows - on a beautiful enclosed property of 1800m² - within a peaceful charming little village perched on a promontory on a gentle hill, 3 km from the picturesque medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent perched on the eponymous mountain (offering from its summit an exceptional 360° panorama over 14 departments, from Mont-Blanc to Puy de Dôme!) and 9 km from Montceau-les-Mines, a historic mining town nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre, now entirely focused on cultural & outdoor activities (all amenities, river marina, golf and a large body of water to discover on site). Total tranquility in the heart of the bucolic hilly Montcellienne countryside (protected in ZNIEFF & various "Natura 2000 Zones" for its very rich ecosystems) in the hollow of a preserved bucolic setting combining nature & agriculture between large lakes & ponds, hedgerows, rivers and vast wild forests, next to the green valley of the Guye about twenty kilometers from the junction of the vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises (traversed by the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins") and about forty kilometers from the world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (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 and various marked "natural" footpaths including a listed "green walk" (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), 9 km from the Canal du Centre Greenway (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 22 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", cradle of the famous world-renowned AOC), at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Autunois-Morvan & Mâconnais. Ideally located for easy exploration (RCEA highway with direct access 10 km away): 22 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (listed as a "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 24 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV train station 17 km away), 31 km from Diverti'Parc (a unique family-friendly nature park in Burgundy), 33 km from the famous Cluny Abbey, 33 km from Charolles, 39 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 40 km from the "City of the Sacred Heart" of Paray-le-Monial, 45 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (listed as a "City of Art and History"), 45 km from Tournus, 47 km from Autun (also listed as a "City of Art and History"). An exceptional heritage rich in over 2000 years of human presence), 49 km from Digoin (a river marina nestled at the confluence of 3 canals), 54 km from the magnificent landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, a designated "Grand Site de France", and 57 km from Mâcon. A comfortable retreat for a "green getaway" with numerous discoveries and activities, perfect for a business trip!