Gîte de Bellefond - Saint Martin EN Bresse

Charming "bourgeois" residence of character from the end of the 19th century, fully renovated, nestled on a site steeped in history, on the site of an old medieval fortress which still contains an elegant rare brick chapel built in the 14th century, carefully restored (exceptional masterpiece of Gothic art in Bresse Bourguignonne / "Chapelle de Bellefond" bordering the property) & an authentic preserved medieval tower enthroned in the very heart of the park. Calm & tranquility in the heart of the Bresse countryside, in a peaceful mini rural hamlet nestled on the edge of fields & meadows on the edge of a vast wood (partly private), not far from the commercial heart of the town (many amenities on site including a supermarket). Magnificent gentle countryside of wooded plains & vast wild state forests dotted with ponds & rivers, true "green lungs" of the territory. Spacious gîte with very good comfort. Beautiful volumes. Warm country character with contemporary accents enhanced by the exotic soul of a perfectly preserved old building (stone fireplace mantel, original staircase & parquet floors...). Lots of charm & character. Cozy & ultra cozy. Large sheltered terrace opening onto a beautiful swimming pool (8x4m). Vast 3 ha park, wooded & planted, literally a "playground" favored by children including a small private wood (with a path). Annex converted into a games room with table football & exercise bike. Composition: Detached house next to the owners' home (total independence not overlooked). Wifi (fiber). PAC heating + fireplace. Air conditioning. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, bathroom (shower), separate toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms (3 including 1 double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm which can be twinned into a double bed 180x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Sheltered terrace + garden (3 ha park) + private parking. Annex with table football. Shops 4.5 km. Supermarket 4 km. Property full of history! Charming "bourgeois" residence of character from the end of the 19th century carefully revisited into a comfortable air-conditioned vacation home with a contemporary spirit - with a beautiful 8x4m swimming pool - nestled in a quiet area on a vast 3 ha park housing the "preserved" remains of an authentic medieval tower from the 14th century, located 5 km from the typical & commercial village of Saint-Martin-en-Bresse (many amenities including a supermarket) & 21 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art & History"). Peaceful residential hamlet nestled in the heart of the Bresse countryside, on the edge of fields & meadows, on the edge of vast wild forests, in the hollow of a soothing preserved rural & natural setting combining agriculture & nature, rich in various natural sites protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF (for their remarkable ecosystems), not far from the banks of the Saône & Doubs as well as the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif (many hiking trails to explore including the GRP of the "Bresse Comtoise"). 1.5 km from the route of a marked hiking trail in "green walk" (very large network of similar routes to discover in the area, on foot or mountain bike), not far from the circuit of Romanesque churches, 10 km from the "Voie Bressane" (greenway connected to a "Coup de Cœur bike loop" referenced 35 km), 18 km of the EuroVélo6 cycle route, 20 km of the "Voie du Tacot" (green trail serving Beaune), 21 km of the Voie Bleue (along the Saône), 25 km of the green trail of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", around thirty km of the vineyards of Southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises / "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Grands Vins") and around forty km of the first vineyards of the Jura as well as the prestigious vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (illustrated "Route des Grands Crus"). On the borders of Chalonnais & Bresse Bourguignonne - cradle of the famous AOC of Bresse poultry - of Mâconnais, Bresse du Jura, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal location to explore several departments: 17 km from Louhans, the famous capital of Bresse known for its iconic medieval shopping street with "157 arcades" (one of the most remarkable of its type in France and Europe) and for its very famous "Monday market" labeled "Remarkable Site of Taste", 17 km from Verdun-sur-Doubs (river marina nestled at the confluence of the Doubs & the Saône), 29 km from Cuisery (listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages"), 32 km from Seurre, 33 km from Tournus, 38 km from Beaune, 39 km from the medieval city of Romenay & 45 km from Lons-le-Saunier. A relaxing cocoon of charm for a green getaway with your "tribe", close to amenities and the gentle surrounding nature, with relaxation by the pool and table football as a bonus!