Christine & Bernard (former railwayman, owner of magnificent "miniature train circuits" which can be visited nearby), open the doors to a charming, authentic, traditional farmhouse dating from the 19th century, fully and carefully restored (former country farmhouse), nestled in a quiet setting on the edge of meadows and lanes, in the heart of a peaceful little residential village in the gentle peri-urban Chalonnaise countryside, bordering the center of the commercial village of Saint-Marcel (with many amenities including supermarkets). Total tranquility between town and countryside, nestled in the heart of the Val de Saône, a peaceful, preserved setting combining viticulture, agriculture and nature, a stone's throw from the fields and a vast national forest dotted with ponds, the literal "green lung" of the territory, alongside a huge collection of wild forest areas surrounding Chalon-sur-Saône (to be explored during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), very close to the banks of the Saône (a paradise for fishermen and other kayakers, a natural area largely classified and protected in the Natura 2000 Zone and ZNIEFF for its rich flora and fauna). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm, country feel with a vintage feel. Soft, exotic atmosphere of an old residence. Large gravel terrace overlooking the courtyard (a real natural pétanque court) opening onto a vast enclosed garden of 800m², lawned, planted and planted with trees (cherry trees, mirabelle plum trees, apple trees, raspberry bushes, gooseberry bushes, etc. / picking possible), offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house housing the owners' garage (living opposite the gîte). Wi-Fi (fiber). Heat pump heating. Single-story gîte: living room/kitchen, living room/lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm), 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Enclosed garden (800m²) + terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. Shops including supermarkets are 2.5 km away. Between town & country! Charming authentic traditional 19th century farmhouse, fully restored - nestled on a beautiful, well-kept enclosed property of 800m² - located in the heart of the Val de Saône, 2.5 km from the commercial village of Saint-Marcel (many amenities on site including supermarkets) & 7 km from the town center of Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art & History"). Peace & total tranquility, nestled on the edge of meadows a stone's throw from a vast national forest, in the heart of a peaceful residential village in the peri-urban Chalonnaise countryside (largely protected & classified as a Natura 2000 Zone & ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems). Pleasant preserved environment close to the banks of the Saône, mixing nature and agriculture, gentle countryside of hedged meadows, vineyards & vast wild forest areas, between plains & valleys (dotted with footpaths to explore on foot or mountain bike including a vast network of "green walks" crisscrossing the territory), neighboring the nearby world-renowned vineyards of Côtes Chalonnaises (including the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey & the splendid Vaux valley, "the little Chalonnaise Switzerland"), Couchois, Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune ("Route des Grands Vins" to discover which extends the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). Ideally located 2 km from the Voie Bleue (along the Saône), 6 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande boucle de la Bourgogne du sud", 9 km from the Voie Verte "du Morvan aux Vignobles" (along the famous Canal du Centre) & 13 km from the Voie Bleue connected to the EuroVélo6, close to the Romanesque churches circuit. Prime location at the crossroads of the Côte d'Or, the Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for exploring (access A6 & RCEA 9 km): 5.5 km from the Chalon-sur-Saône golf course, 13 km from the Val Dracy clinic, 18 km from the charming medieval & wine-growing town of Givry, 24 km from the commercial town of Chagny renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market (river marina on site), 30 km from Tournus, 33 km from Louhans (capital of Bresse & its famous "Rue aux 157 arcades", iconic medieval shopping street), 35 km from Beaune, 36 km from Seurre, 45 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 38 km) & 54 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny. A peaceful & exotic "pied à terre" in the countryside, close to all services, shops & leisure facilities!
