Gîte des Ecureuils - CUISERY

A truly rare address! A very elegant "seventies" modernist villa - revisited as an ultra-comfortable and charming holiday home - nestled in a peri-urban area on a lovely enclosed property of 1500m², adjoining the heart of Cuisery, listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", a charming, typical and commercial town steeped in history (with numerous shops and services including several supermarkets) nestled on the banks of the Seille (a rare natural area classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystems), 8 km from the delightful gastronomic city of Tournus, a world-renowned abbey site nestled on the banks of the Saône (A6 motorway, river marina and all amenities on site). In the heart of a gentle, preserved countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF), a soothing landscape combining nature and agriculture, between bocage plains dotted with bucolic ponds and rivers and beautiful forests, a stone's throw from a vast wild forest sheltering the remarkable Truchère Nature Reserve (an exceptional protected ecosystem, a mosaic of natural environments and a major ornithological and entomological site in Burgundy adjoining the Saône-Seille confluence), bordering the Val de Saône and the wooded foothills of the nearby South Burgundy massif. An exceptionally privileged location on the Romanesque Churches circuit, the "Cycloroute71" (Saône-et-Loire cycling tour), various marked natural footpaths including a designated "green walk" (a rich network of identical hiking trails crisscrossing the area, for walking or mountain biking), and the GR of the famous "ViaCluny" (connected to the GR76 as well as the historic "Monks' Way" which once linked the abbeys of Cîteaux and Cluny), 7 km from the Voie Bleue (along the Saône River) adjacent to the "Southern Burgundy Loop" Green Way, 7 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route, certified "FFC Mountain Biking" (Grand Tour of the South Burgundy Massif connected to a vast network of similar routes crisscrossing the massif in a "star" pattern), about ten kilometers from the first vineyards of the Haut-Mâconnais, a Approximately 30 km from the Côtes Chalonnaises and 40 km from the vineyards of the Jura ("Burgundy Wine Route" extended by the "Great Wines Route" to be discovered). On the edge of the magnificent preserved territory of Bresse Bourguignonne (birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry), at the crossroads of the Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Land of Art and History"), the Mâconnais and the Chalonnais, not far from the departments of Ain and Jura. Ideal for exploring the region: 10 km from the medieval town of Romenay, 20 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 22 km from Louhans, capital of the Bresse region of Burgundy (and its iconic medieval street with 157 arcades), 31 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 33 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art & History"), 37 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 43 km away), 42 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 42 km from Vonnas (gastronomic village of Georges Blanc), 47 km from the sublime landscape jewel of the Roche de Solutré, labeled "Grand Site de France", 46 km from Bourg-en-Bresse and 49 km from Lons-le-Saunier. An inspiring & breathable contemporary "cocoon" for a "green getaway" in a "mini tribe" with multiple pleasures & discoveries! Marie-Christine and Jean-François open the doors of a very elegant "seventies" modernist villa, fully restored according to the rules of the art - adorned with remarkable avant-garde architecture of Californian inspiration - located in a peri-urban area, a stone's throw from the neighboring wooded bocage meadows and a vast wild forest sheltering the remarkable Truchère Nature Reserve (an exceptional protected ecosystem, a mosaic of natural environments and a major ornithological & entomological site in Burgundy). In close proximity to the center of Cuisery (with many amenities including supermarkets) listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages" (numerous dedicated professionals on site), charming typical & commercial town steeped in history nestled on the banks of the Seille (bucolic natural river preserved and steeped in history to be discovered during soothing "cruises", such as in kayaks or boats without a license / river marina on site), remarkable ecosystem protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" appreciated by both fishermen and nature lovers (reserve for migratory birds, rare plant species, numerous fish including the famous catfish, animals & wildlife…). In the heart of the unspoiled countryside, nestled within a vast protected natural area designated as a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intérêt Écologique, Faunistique et Floristique - Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest) for its rich flora and fauna (ideal for hiking or cycling), this peaceful landscape blends agriculture and nature. Between vast hedged plains of fields and meadows dotted with ponds and rivers, and beautiful wild forests, it lies between the Seille and Saône rivers, on the border of the Bresse Bourguignonne and Tournugeois-Clunisois regions, not far from the first vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises and the wooded foothills of the nearby South Burgundy massif (wild and unspoiled). This spacious and comfortable gîte is bathed in natural light. It boasts a refined, contemporary style, exuding charm, style, and character, creating a cozy, zen, and tranquil atmosphere. A pleasant, private, enclosed property of 1500m² (with electric gate), meticulously landscaped with lawn and trees, featuring a lovely, safe "natural play area" for children (equipped with a swing and a ping-pong table), and offering a large terrace with both sun and shade (depending on the setting). Composition: Detached house on two levels adjoining the owners' house (complete privacy). Wi-Fi. Oil-fired central heating. Laundry room with sheltered access from the outside (under a covered walkway). Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm) with ensuite shower room, separate WC. First floor: 3 bedrooms (one with a 160x200cm double bed, and two with two 80x200cm single beds that can be joined to make a 160x200cm double bed), one with an en-suite shower room (shower/WC) and two opening onto a sheltered balcony; bathroom (bathtub); separate WC. Enclosed grounds (1500m² with swing and ping-pong table) + terrace + sheltered balcony + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarkets and shops 1.5 km. All amenities 8 km.