Le Moulin de Foulot - SAINT GENGOUX LE NATIONAL

Soothing "little corner of the countryside"! Charming authentic traditional 18th century Burgundian residence, fully restored - with a pleasant 400m² garden - nestled in the heart of a small family farm & wine-growing business, on a vast property steeped in history located on the edge of a protected natural area in "Natura 2000 Zone", 1.5 km from the center of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a picturesque medieval & commercial village labeled "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" ("Clunisian Site" / many amenities on site including supermarket 1 km from the cottage). Magnificent rolling countryside all around, nestled in the hollow of the verdant Grosne valley, a bucolic preserved setting combining bocage meadows, vineyards & beautiful wild forests, not far from the wooded foothills of the South Burgundy massif, at the crossroads of the Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards (first vines only 500m away). Privileged location on the GR76 routes, several marked "green walks" hiking trails (vast network of similar paths winding through the area between vineyards and nature, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), the "Burgundy Wine Route" (extended by the nearby "Route des Grands Vins") & the Romanesque churches circuit, 1 km from the Green Way of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", 6 km from a marked cycle route serving the famous Canal du Centre & the EuroVélo6 cycle route (joining the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélos"), 9 km from the passage of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à Vélo) & 12 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike route labeled "VTT FFC" (Grand Tour du Massif Sud-Bourgogne linked to a vast network of identical paths crisscrossing the massif). Ideally located in the heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais, Bresse Bourguignonne & Charollais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), bucolic preserved territories all rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy as well as an exceptional historical heritage (notably medieval & Romanesque). 14 km from Taizé (& its famous religious community), 15 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 21 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 23 km from Tournus, 23 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 29 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 35 km from Le Creusot (renowned amusement park of Les Combes / Creusot TGV station 28 km away), 43 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France", 44 km from Charolles, 45 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 44 km away), 50 km from Louhans (capital de la Bresse) & 54 km from Beaune. A comfortable "pied-à-terre" for a rejuvenating "green getaway", with family or friends! Winegrowers and breeders of "Herford" cattle (parked "on site"), Fanny & Damien welcome you to a charming, authentic, traditional 18th century Burgundian residence, carefully restored, located on their small family farm in "organic farming" (housing chickens & ducks) in the heart of a site steeped in history (old water mill linked to hemp production). Soothing, preserved rural setting, nestled on the edge of forest & meadows a stone's throw from the vineyards, on the edge of a peaceful rural hamlet, at the foot of Mont Péjus (gentle hill protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystems), not far from the pedestrian heart of the picturesque medieval & commercial city of Saint-Gengoux-le-National. Magnificent hilly setting surroundings, mixing nature, agriculture & viticulture, partly protected in ZNIEFF for its rich flora & fauna. Spacious, comfortable gîte. A warm, country feel blending tradition and modernity, enhanced by the gentle, exotic feel of a typical old rural residence (beams, stone wall, staircase and wrought iron railing, parquet floors... all original). A large, raised terrace overlooks a pleasant 400m² garden, planted with trees, vegetation, and naturally flowering flowers, crossed by a bucolic little stream ("spillway" linked to the unusual old mill lock, nestled nearby). Beautiful, unobstructed view of the bucolic surrounding countryside with the village as a backdrop. Composition: Semi-detached house with an agricultural outbuilding adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Wi-Fi (fiber). Electric heating. Raised ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge. 1st floor: office space (mezzanine landing), 3 bedrooms (3 single beds 90x190cm including 2 bunk beds / double bed 160x200cm / double bed 160x200cm) including one with private bathroom (shower/WC), bathroom (bath + shower + WC). Terrace + garden (400m² with ping-pong table) + private parking. Supermarket 1 km away. Shops 1.5 km away.