Le Clos Saint-germain

Elegant 18th century "mansion" of character, steeped in history & completely revisited with care in an ultra comfortable holiday resort - endowed with an intimate & lovely enclosed garden sheltering an 8x4m swimming pool - nestled in the heart of the picturesque shopping town of Saint-Germain-du-Bois (very many amenities and remarkable level of sports & leisure facilities), 15 km from Louhans, famous capital of Bresse known for its iconic medieval shopping street with "157 arcades" (one of the most remarkable of this type in France as in Europe) as for its very famous "Monday market" labeled "Remarkable site of taste". In the heart of the Bresse countryside, a soothing agricultural & natural setting preserved with particularly varied landscapes, alternating bocage plains dotted with ponds, forests, rivers & mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif, rich in several natural sites protected in "Zone Natura 2000" for their remarkable ecosystem (faunistic & floristic). Prime location on the route of a marked footpath in "green walk" (rich network of hiking trails of the same type to be discovered throughout the territory), not far from the circuit of the Romanesque churches, 1.5 km from a referenced "Coup de Cœur" cycle loop of 35 km connected to the greenway (located 15 km away), around twenty km from the first vineyards of the Jura, around forty km from the vineyards of southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises ) & about fifty kms from the prestigious world-renowned vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (many wine routes to explore including the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - cradle of the famous Bresse poultry AOC - at the crossroads of Ain & Jura, Chalonnais, Bresse du Jura, Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et of History") & Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal for touring several departments: 26 km from Verdun-sur-Doubs (river marina nestled at the confluence of the Doubs and the Saône), 27 km from the Bresse racing circuit (car, motorcycle and karting multi-activities on 48 ha), 29 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 32 km from Seurre, 33 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art & History"), 35 km from Cuisery referenced among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", 39 km from Tournus (world famous abbey site), 52 km from Beaune & 52 km from Dole (labeled "City of Art & History"). A superb cocoon of charm nestled in the heart of the village, all shops on site, with idleness by the pool as a bonus! Christine and Adrien welcome you to an elegant 18th-century manor house, an exceptional residence steeped in history (once the private hunting lodge of the Marquis de Scorailles, then a coaching inn for the neighboring historic inn), meticulously restored to the highest standards, nestled in the heart of a charming, typical market town. Boasting numerous amenities and a remarkable level of sports and leisure facilities (including a fun multi-activity area with a sports field, skate park, children's playground, etc., located just steps away) and two stocked fishing ponds (one catch-and-release carp pond and one with a fitness trail), Saint-Germain-du-Bois also benefits from a peaceful surrounding agricultural and natural setting, a gentle, unspoiled countryside of meadows, rivers, and forests. This spacious and comfortable gîte features a large living area with impressive proportions. A warm, bourgeois charm with contemporary touches, luxurious and refined, enhanced by meticulous heritage restoration (woodwork, cement tiles, French-style ceilings, molded doors, superb star-shaped roof structure, magnificent original moldings and rosettes, etc.). Full of style, charm, and character. Extremely comfortable and cozy. A delightful and intimate 600m² walled garden (with electric gate), carefully landscaped with trees and flowers, featuring a lovely swimming pool (8x4m), a ping-pong table, and a pleasant sheltered terrace. Layout: Semi-detached village house (holiday rental on 3 levels). Wi-Fi. Gas central heating. 1st floor: living room/kitchen/lounge (kitchen on a mezzanine level), separate WC. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (one double bed 140x190cm / two single beds 90x190cm / one double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (bathtub), shower room (shower/WC). 3rd floor: living room/games room, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm) with en-suite shower room (multi-jet shower). Enclosed garden + swimming pool (8x4m) + covered terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. Shops including a supermarket on site.