Françoise & Emmanuel open the doors of an elegant "bourgeois" residence of character built in 1898, steeped in "local" history & carefully restored (formerly the residence of the "master glassmaker" who created the stained glass windows of the nearby Saint-Vincent Cathedral), nestled in the heart of a small residential hamlet, on the edge of an important town in the "peri-urban" Chalonnaise countryside, with many shops & services (several supermarkets) and notable sports & leisure facilities (beautiful outdoor swimming pool in "vintage" style). A peaceful, unspoiled rural setting, nestled on the edge of fields and gentle meadows, bordering the vast Givry state forest (the literal "green lung" of the 1100-hectare area, perfect for leisurely walks or mountain biking), a stone's throw from a small, fish-filled river, and not far from the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards and the banks of the Saône (a paradise for anglers and kayakers, partly protected as a Natura 2000 and ZNIEFF site for its rich flora and fauna). The cottage offers excellent comfort. Its warm, rustic charm blends contemporary style with shabby chic touches, creating a truly unique atmosphere (wood paneling and molded doors, a superb staircase, period parquet floors, exposed beams and rafters). A zen and cozy ambiance. A charming, intimate flower garden with a lovely shaded terrace area under a reed screen. Access to the property's garden (3500m²) and its ping-pong table. Composition: Self-contained cottage within the owners' house (completely independent, adjoining but not overlooked). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Wood-fired central heating. Duplex (1st and 2nd floors). 1st floor: kitchen, living/dining room (balcony), 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (bath/WC). 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms (2 single beds 80x200cm / 1 single bed 90x200cm), separate WC. Private garden (shaded terrace area) + bicycle storage + parking. Shared 3500m² garden. Amenities 3.5 km. Supermarkets 3 km. Between "town & country", close to all amenities (including supermarkets 3 km away), 5 km from the city center of Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art & History", nestled on the banks of the famous Canal du Centre / a navigable route to discover on a boat trip or on foot). Elegant "bourgeois" residence of character dating from 1898, steeped in history and carefully renovated into a peaceful retreat, nestled on a beautiful 3500m² property, in the heart of the peri-urban countryside within a small residential hamlet, bordering fields and meadows at the edge of the vast Givry state forest (the literal "green lung" of the region) home to "Acrogivry" (the largest treetop adventure park in Burgundy, one of the largest adventure parks in France!). In the heart of the Val de Saône, in the heart of the gentle, preserved Chalonnaise countryside, combining viticulture, agriculture & the great outdoors, rich in various natural sites protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF (for its remarkable ecosystems), next to the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey (leader of the crus of the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the oldest AOCs in France) & the splendid Vaux valley ("the little Switzerland of Chalonnaise"). An ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & various marked hiking trails (complemented by a vast network of "green walks" crisscrossing the territory, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 4 km from the Green Way of the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy", 5 km from the "EuroVelo6" cycle route adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike) connected to the "Tour of Burgundy by bike", 9 km from the Blue Way (along the Saône), 9 km from a marked cycle route serving the Bresse Bourguignonne, 10 km from the "Route des Grands Vins" (which extends the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…) and 12 km from the GR7 & GR76. Prime location at the crossroads of Couchois and the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of the Beaune region (and the Côte d'Or department), the Bresse Bourguignonne, not far from Autunois & the Morvan Natural Park. Ideal for easy access to the surrounding area (RCEA 1 km away & A6 2 km away): 9 km from the Val Dracy Clinic, 9 km from the Chalon-sur-Saône Golf Course, 10 km from the charming medieval and wine-growing town of Givry, 22 km from the market town of Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market), 27 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté", 26 km from Tournus, 35 km from Beaune, 37 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 30 km away), 40 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region of Burgundy), 43 km from Seurre & 45 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. A comfortable and relaxing "cocoon," located just steps from all shops and leisure activities, for a "discovery stay" full of pleasures! Ideal for couples, families, or business travelers!