La Grande Varenne - SAINT-LOUP-GEANGES

Beautiful property full of unusual surprises, ecologically designed in a "100% nature" spirit (classified as "LPO refuge" & labeled "Tourism & Handicap"), nestled on the border of the Côte d'Or! Charming authentic country farm from the end of the 19th century, fully restored, nestled in the quiet countryside on the borders of Chalonnais and Pays Beaunois, in a peaceful little rural residential hamlet, adjoining the picturesque commercial village of Saint-Loup-Géanges (many small shops including a supermarket 1 km away), 11 km from the illustrious fortified city of Beaune, "capital of Burgundy wines". Magnificent gentle surrounding countryside rich in various protected areas in Natura 2000 Zone & ZNIEFF for their rich fauna & flora, to explore during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides (many marked hiking trails to discover including a rich network of "green walks"), mixing agriculture, viticulture & nature, between fields of crops, meadows dotted with ponds, hillsides of vines and vast preserved wild forests. Ideally located at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois & Bresse Bourguignonne in close proximity to the world-renowned vineyards of the legendary Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, not far from Couchois & Côtes Chalonnaises ("Route des Grands Vins" to discover which extends the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), 2.5 km from the Voie verte du Tacot, 10 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (along the famous Canal du Centre) attached to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo), 11 km from the "Voie des Vignes" cycle route (36 km among the most famous vineyards in the world), 11 km from the GRP des "Grands Crus" (linked to the GRP "Au fil des Vines and Valleys"), 20 km of the Green Route "from Morvan to the Vineyards" & 28 km of the Blue Route (along the Saône, adjacent to the Green Route of the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy"). Prime location for easy travel (A6 access 9 km): 9 km from the Étangs d'Or (more than 200 ha & 16 lakes dedicated to fishing & exploring natural environments), 14 km from Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (river marina on site nestled at the confluence of the Doubs & Saône), 15 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market), 22 km from the spa town of Santenay, 23 km from Seurre, 26 km from the medieval village of Nolay, 27 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art & History"), 51 km from Louhans (capital of Bresse & its famous "Rue aux 157 arcades", iconic medieval shopping street) & 56 km from Dijon. A relaxing "pied-à-terre" for a refreshing green getaway with your "mini tribe"! Édouard (an amateur beekeeper by passion) and Marie-Christine welcome you to a charming, authentic, fully restored late 19th-century farmhouse, nestled peacefully on the edge of a lane in the heart of a tranquil rural hamlet near the picturesque and bustling market town of Saint-Loup-Géanges, boasting an elegant 12th-century Romanesque church (numerous small shops and a supermarket are located there). Enjoy peace and complete tranquility in the heart of the countryside, perched on a small, south-facing plateau overlooking a bucolic valley of fields and meadows crossed by a small river (accessible from the property), close to beautiful, unspoiled forests, including the vast Gergy forest, the literal "green lung" of the region. A vast, ecologically landscaped property designed with a "100% nature" philosophy (visits can be made with the owner), classified as an LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) refuge (home to around twenty species depending on the season), featuring an unusual "mandala" vegetable garden, a henhouse (chickens and ducks), beehives (located apart), an unusual truffle orchard, and a forest garden with a small pond. The cottage offers comfortable accommodation. It is very spacious and boasts a warm, rustic charm combined with the gentle and exotic atmosphere of a historic home. A beautiful living room is enhanced by a magnificent stone fireplace. A large sheltered terrace extends into a spacious outdoor terrace (with a ping-pong table), opening onto a pleasant, enclosed 300m² garden filled with flowers and trees. Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' house (complete privacy). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Gas central heating and fireplace. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, living room/lounge, 1 bedroom (2 single beds 100x200cm) with private accessible shower room (shower/WC), separate WC. First floor: lounge/lounge on a mezzanine landing, 3 bedrooms (double bed 140x200cm / 2 single beds 90x200cm / 2 single bunk beds 90x190cm), bathroom (bathtub), separate WC. Terrace + covered terrace + enclosed garden (300m²) + bicycle storage + private parking. Electric vehicle charging station. Small shops 2 km. Supermarket 1 km.