Le Charneron - Chardonnay

Retired winegrowers, passionate and knowledgeable oenophiles, Maryvonne & Daniel open the doors to a charming authentic 19th century winemaker's residence, steeped in history and carefully restored into a very comfortable holiday home, nestled in the countryside in the very heart of the Haut Mâconnais vineyards. A quiet environment in a residential hamlet nestled at the foot of a wooded hill, a stone's throw from the center of the peaceful little wine-growing village typical of Chardonnay, the historic cradle of the legendary eponymous grape variety. Nestled in a bucolic green valley in the hollow of a charming preserved setting of vineyards, meadows & vast wild forests (interspersed with footpaths, splendid panoramic viewpoints and marked mountain bike trails for all levels), the village enjoys a magnificent preserved rural setting, hilly & undulating, as well as a notable historical heritage (elegant listed Romanesque church from the 12th century, 12th century manor house former tithe of the Benedictine monks of the Saint-Philibert de Tournus abbey, Neolithic dolmen "legendary stone" listed as a Historic Monument, etc.). Very comfortable gîte. Ultra spacious. Large living room. Warm country character with contemporary accents. Large sheltered terrace under a veranda in place of the original traditional "Mâconnaise gallery," opening onto a pleasant, well-kept enclosed garden of 1500m² (with electric gate), perfectly lawned and planted with trees, a literal natural playground for children (with ping-pong table), offering a small herb garden as a bonus. Composition: Detached house close to the owners' house (completely independent). Central heating (oil). Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 1 bedroom (1 double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 140x190cm / 1 single bed 90x190cm). Covered terrace + enclosed garden (1500m²) + garage + private bicycle storage. All amenities & train station 8 km away. Stay in the very heart of the Haut Mâconnais vineyards, in the footsteps of the legendary Chardonnay grape variety! Lovely authentic winegrower's house from the 19th century, carefully restored - with a pleasant enclosed garden of 1500m² - adjoining the center of Chardonnay, a typical wine-growing village & historic cradle of the famous grape variety of the same name, nestled in the mountainous foothills of the Massif Sud Bourgogne (vast space natural, largely classified & protected in the "Natura 2000" zone, not far from the banks of the Saône, 7 km from the charming shopping town of Lugny (with the first cellar producing Burgundy wines) and 8 km from Tournus & its world-renowned abbey site. Calm & tranquility in the rolling countryside, in the heart of a magnificent preserved wine & natural setting, succession of vineyard hillsides, meadows & wooded hills, protected in ZNIEFF for the quality of its ecosystem. Ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the Mâconnais-Beaujolais wine route, a marked mountain bike circuit connected to the renowned GTM (Grand Tour du Massif sud Bourgogne / very rich network of mountain bike routes for all levels at to explore the surrounding area) & a 42 km cycling route referenced as a favorite bike loop, 6 km from the greenway along the Saône, very close to numerous marked hiking trails as green walks (meandering between vineyards and full nature). Ultra privileged location in the heart of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Country of Art and History"), at the crossroads of Mâconnais, Chalonnais (and their famous vineyards), Bresse Bourguignonne & Ain. Perfect address for traveling around (A6 at 10 km): 11 km from the medieval city of Brancion, 14 km from the Pont de Vaux (& its river marina), 28 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 26 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché station 31 km), 34 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of the Roche de Solutré labeled "Grand Site de France", 35 km from Louhans, 36 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et of History") & 51 km from Bourg-en-Bresse. The perfect cocoon for all wine lovers or for a 100% natural go green!

The vacation home features 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a dishwasher.