Domaine de la Crête - POURLANS

Grain farmers practicing sustainable agriculture, Sylvie and Rémy welcome you to their charming contemporary home, built as an exact replica of a traditional Bresse farmhouse (dismantled several kilometers away and rebuilt on-site, notably preserving its exceptional star-shaped roof structure). Nestled in a cul-de-sac at the edge of a small, rural residential hamlet, the property opens onto a vast plateau of fields and meadows, just a stone's throw from the typical village of Pourlans. Pourlans boasts a vast national forest, a veritable "green lung" of 660 hectares dotted with ponds (perfect for hiking or mountain biking). Located in the heart of the Bresse countryside, bordering the Saône and Doubs rivers (a paradise for kayakers and anglers, renowned for its catfish, zander, and carp, and featuring natural beaches), the property is a remarkable protected ecosystem within a Natura 2000 zone (an exceptional bird sanctuary boasting 160 species). (of birds and very rare plant varieties). Very comfortable cottage. Extremely spacious. Large living area (70m²). Warm country charm enhanced by the original building's character (brick and timber framing, beams and a magnificent timber frame upstairs). Fully equipped with high-quality amenities. Pleasant, well-maintained garden (lawn, flowers and plants) including a mini herb garden and a swing. Natural pétanque court in the courtyard. Large sheltered terrace offering superb unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside (no overlooking properties). Opportunities to observe local wildlife (deer, wild boar, hares, foxes, etc.). Composition: Detached house (access via a 500m paved driveway). Heat pump heating + fireplace. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), accessible shower room (Shower/WC), games room (table football), laundry room. 1st floor: mezzanine lounge, 4 bedrooms (one with a 160x200cm double bed / two with two 90x190cm single beds / one with a 140x190cm double bed), shower room, separate WC. Covered terrace (with griddle) + garden + courtyard + private parking. Shops including supermarkets 10 km away. Ideal rental location on the border of the Jura & Côte d'Or! Elegant charming cottage nestled in a charming contemporary residence (rebuilt "identically" on the basis of a traditional Bresse farm) nestled in the countryside, on the edge of a vast plateau of fields & meadows, on the edge of a small rural residential hamlet, 10 km from the typical & commercial village of Pierre-de-Bresse (many shops including supermarkets & renowned ecomuseum nestled in a sumptuous 17th century castle) & 12 km from the charming city of Seurre ("spa town" with a very rich heritage / all amenities on site). Small village nestled on the edge of a vast national forest not far from the Val de Saône, in the hollow of the verdant lower valley of the Doubs (paradise for fishermen and nature lovers, classified & protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its rich ecosystem), not far from the first wooded foothills of the Jura massif. Pleasant rural environment, both agricultural & natural, combining plain of fields of crops & hedgerows dotted with bucolic ponds and vast wild forests, neighboring various areas protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" or "ZNIEFF" for their fauna & flora wealth (including Le Grand Étang de Pontoux, exceptional sensitive natural area unique in Burgundy, nesting & ornithological reserve rich in more than 130 species recorded). On the route of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), close to several marked hiking trails including "balades vertes" (a very rich network of similar paths crisscrossing the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 12 km from the Voie Bleue along the Saône (adjacent to EuroVélo6), 16 km from the Voie Verte de la Bresse Jurasienne, 26 km from the river marina of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (nestled at the confluence of the Saône & the Doubs), around forty km from the Jura vineyards such as the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune & around fifty km from the Côtes Chalonnaises (various wine routes to discover including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…). Privileged location at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments, on the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - the birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - not far from Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Pays Beaunois. Perfect location to explore 3 departments: 28 km from Dole (labeled "City of Art and History"), 38 km from Beaune, 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"), 42 km from Louhans (capital of Bresse & its famous "Rue aux 157 arcades", iconic medieval shopping street), 50 km from Lons-le-Saunier & 48 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market). A choice resort for a rejuvenating stay with a "mini tribe"! With family or friends!