Domaine de La Tour

Charming authentic 17th century character residence carefully restored, on a property of several hectares steeped in history, once an agricultural estate linked to the neighboring castle of Anne-Charlotte de Chancy, wife of the famous musketeer D'Artagnan. Total tranquility in the heart of the Charolais countryside (protected in ZNIEFF for its fauna and flora riches), in the heart of a scattered rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic local bocage, in the hollow of a vast plateau of rolling pastures, a stone's throw from a beautiful national forest. Spacious gîte of great comfort. Vast living room. Warm "bourgeois" country character, opulent & refined, sublimated by the preserved soul of the original building (fireplace mantel, lintels & stone walls, terracotta tiles, framework & beams, French ceilings, etc.). Lots of charm & character. Ultra cozy & comfortable. Pleasant landscaped garden nestled on the edge of meadows welcoming the owners' horses, sheltering an exposed terrace (& sheltered terrace under a pergola), a semi-buried swimming pool with a "panoramic beach" offering a sublime view of the surrounding pastures, a swing & a "natural" pétanque court on the courtyard side. Exceptional indoor games room (300m² with trampoline, ping-pong, basketball hoop, billiards, table football etc.). A literal haven of rest. Composition: Detached house next to the owners' house & a guest room (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric central heating + fireplace. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (with piano), one bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm which can be twinned into a double bed 180x200cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet, reading-games lounge. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 including 2 single beds 90x190cm which can be twinned into a double bed), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Terrace + sheltered terrace + garden (600m²) + semi-buried swimming pool (diameter 5m) + courtyard + carport (1 space) + private parking. Shared games room. Amenities including supermarkets 5 km away. Stay in the footsteps of Mrs. D'Artagnan, wife of the famous musketeer! Very elegant charming cottage set in a delightful authentic traditional character residence dating from the 17th century, carefully restored - with a beautiful panoramic swimming pool & a huge, ultra-equipped games room, literally exceptional - nestled in the peace and quiet of the Charolais countryside, mixing agriculture and nature (protected in ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), in the heart of the sublime local bocage, on a vast property steeped in history of several hectares, 5 km from the charming medieval & commercial village of Charolles, famous city of Charles the Bold (the "Charolais Venice" offering many amenities including supermarkets). Absolute tranquility in a scattered rural hamlet, immersed in a magnificent preserved rural & natural setting of rolling pastures, a stone's throw from a vast forest, on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, marked footpaths (including a very rich network of "green walks" to discover in the area, on foot or by mountain bike) & a referenced "favorite bike loop" of 63 km (several other routes of this type accessible within a radius of 20 km), 11 km from the Green Route "Véloire" (along the Loire, the last wild river in Europe, protected in a "Natura 2000 Zone") attached to the EuroVélo6 (along the famous "Canal du Centre") as well as the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike), around forty km from the Mâconnais vineyards, a fifty kms from the Côtes Chalonnaises & about sixty kms from the Côtes Roannaises (various wine routes to explore including the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins"). In the heart of the magnificent territory of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed), land of gastronomy rich in sublime landscapes & an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Mâconnais, Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais and Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark"), not far from Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais. Ideal for easy travel (RCEA 6 km away): 13 km from Paray-le-Monial (famous "Sacré Cœur" city), 24 km from La Clayette, 29 km from Digoin (Digoin river marina connected to the "Canal du Centre" & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 33 km from Marcigny, 34 km from Semur-en-Brionnais with the very rare "Most Beautiful Villages in France" label, 35 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 43 km from Charlieu (exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), 45 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 48 km from Le Creusot TGV station, 49 km from the medieval & spa town of Bourbon-Lancy & 51 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"). A real little corner of "green paradise", for young and old, for a relaxing green getaway in a mini tribe!

The vacation home features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.