La Chenevière - SAINT POINT

Authentic, elegant, typical 18th century residence steeped in history & carefully restored according to the rules of the art - equipped with a traditional "Mâconnaise gallery" - nestled in the peace of a small rural hamlet nestled on the hillside, in " belvedere" & panoramic "balcony", on an exposed plateau overlooking the green Valouzin valley. Soothing preserved setting of gentle mountains, nestled in the countryside, in the hollow of a valley of bocage meadows (welcome in season the peaceful Charolais cows) under the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest massif. Total tranquility, magnificent panoramas & surrounding landscapes, a stone's throw from a bucolic 10 hectare lake designed for swimming (fishing & pedal boat rental possible) as well as from the center of Saint-Point, a picturesque little perfectly preserved village, renowned for sheltering the tomb & the family castle steeped in great history of Alphonse de Lamartine (Victor Hugo, Charles Nodier or Franz Liszt stayed there), famous French romantic politician, poet & writer. Very comfortable cottage. Warm country character with contemporary accents enhanced by the gentle & exotic soul of the place (conservation of the rich traces of the original building: stone walls & lintels, beams, molded wooden door, terracotta tiles on the gallery side...). Lots of charm & character. Ultra cozy & cozy. Pleasant mini sheltered balcony-terrace, overlooking a delightful enclosed garden (150m²), carefully planted and flowered, with a large terrace and a ping-pong table. Composition: Gîte in the owners' house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Wood pellet stove heating. Washing machine + freezer in shared laundry room (ground floor). Studio on the 1st floor with independent kitchen area (double bed 160x200cm). Shower room (shower/Wc). Sheltered balcony + private terrace. Almost private garden with ping-pong (simple passage possible by the owners). Easy public parking on street. Shops 5 km. Supermarkets 12 km. A true haven of rest and a soothing landscaped setting just steps from a small lake designed for swimming! An authentic, elegant, traditional 18th-century residence - steeped in history and carefully restored - nestled in the quiet countryside of the upper Cluny region, within a small rural hamlet overlooking the verdant Valouzin valley, 5 km from the charming, typical village of Tramayes (small shops on site) and 13 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny (all amenities including supermarkets). A magnificent preserved environment of meadows nestled under the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest massif, on the foothills of the northern Beaujolais massif, at the foot of the "Signal de la Mère Boitier" (the highest point in the Mâconnais at 702m) in the extension of the sumptuous landscape jewel neighbouring the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France" (located 19 km away), next to the superb vineyards of the renowned "Val Lamartinien" (first vines at 12 km) & the bucolic valley of the Grosne (the "Little Switzerland of the Mâconnais"), in the heart of the "Verts Vallons de Sud Bourgogne", a sublime setting of gentle preserved mountains combining vineyard slopes, verdant hedgerows & vast forests, protected in "Zone Natura 2000" for the quality of its rich ecosystems. An ultra-privileged location on the route of a marked "green walk" footpath connected to the GR76 which passes 3 km away (a very rich network of similar hiking trails crisscrossing the territory, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 9 km from the Green Way of the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy" (and its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" located 10 km away, the longest former railway tunnel in France opened to a Green Way with its 1.6 km), 12 km from the renowned GMT mountain bike route (Grand Tour of the Southern Burgundy Massif / complemented by a vast marked mountain bike area crisscrossing the massif) & about fifteen km from two "favorite cycling loops" listed (17 & 27 km), close to the Romanesque churches circuit & the "Burgundy Wine Route". A prime location at the crossroads of the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Land of Art and History"), the Mâconnais & the upper Beaujolais (first vineyard in the world recognized as a "UNESCO Global Geopark"), close to the Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Land of Art and History") & the Bresse of the Ain, as well as the departments of the Rhône & the Ain. Ideally located for easy exploration (RCEA access 8 km away): 17 km from the charming market town of Matour, a designated "Green Holiday Resort" (offering numerous amenities and a remarkable range of leisure facilities), 26 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 25 km away), 29 km from Beaujeu (the historic capital of Beaujolais), 31 km from the renowned Touroparc Zoo, 35 km from La Clayette, 42 km from Charolles, and 46 km from Tournus. A peaceful haven of charm and comfort for a romantic getaway, following in the footsteps of the famous Romantic poet Lamartine…