Château des Hauts Monts

Alain-Philippe opens the doors to an authentic elegant castle from 1650, a building full of character steeped in history, carefully restored in accordance with the rules of the art, located in a peaceful setting in the heart of of a small rural hamlet nestled on an exposed plateau overlooking the surrounding countryside. Magnificent hilly country setting surrounded by wooded hills, nestled in the heart of the Charolais bocage, between gentle meadows & beautiful wild forests. A stone's throw from the medieval city of Mont-St-Vincent (12th century Romanesque church, ramparts, Tower of the Assommoir, old houses, archaeological museum ...) nestled on the sides of the eponymous mountain, unique belvedere offering a sumptuous 360 ° panorama over 14 departments, from Mt-Blanc to Puy de Dôme. Neat property fitted out in the spirit of a "micro-farm" (henhouse, cages for rabbits, horses & ponies parked on site), offering a delightful lawned park with hundred-year-old trees (with private terrace), a pétanque court, a covered terrace with summer kitchen and a large courtyard housing a play area for children (table tennis, punchingball and multiple leisure and games equipment). Spacious cottage of great comfort. Warm and sophisticated bourgeois cachet (stylish furniture & decorative accessories), enhanced by a very careful heritage restoration (majestic stone staircase, stone & brick walls, stone lintels, original wooden glass roof ...). Lots of charm & character. Soft and exotic atmosphere of a house steeped in history. Composition: Gite adjoining owners' house (total independence). Gas central heating. Pellet stove. Wireless. Washing machine in outdoor laundry room. Ground floor: semi-professional kitchen, living room, separate toilet. 1st fl. : 3 bedrooms (2 with double bed 160x200cm / double bed 140x190cm + 2 single beds 90x190cm). with private shower room (shower / WC). Terrace + covered terrace + private parking. Common ground (1700m²). Local bicycles. Car shelter Stay in a superb exceptional residence steeped in history! Spacious charming cottage - with bedrooms with private bathrooms - nestled in an authentic, elegant little castle of character from 1650 carefully restored according to the rules of the art, nestled in peace on a beautiful well-kept property (furnished in the spirit of a "micro-farm" with various animals), 6 km from the famous medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent, one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy. Peaceful little rural hamlet, nestled in the hilly countryside in the hollow of the sublime Charolais bocage, a succession of gentle meadows & beautiful wild forests, adjoining a natural area protected in ZNIEFF for the quality of its ecosystem (located a stone's throw away) and the verdant valley of the Guye (& its fish-filled river). Superb landscaped setting, soothing & rejuvenating, on the route of the Romanesque churches circuit, 3 km from the GR7 and very close to many marked footpaths in "green walks", 12 km from a referenced cycle route (directly connected to the green), 17 km of a referenced "favourite" cycle loop of 27 km (& 19 km of another similar route of 24 km), not far from the vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais (and the various wine routes). Ultra-privileged central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art and History"), magnificent preserved territories, rich in sumptuous landscapes, renowned gastronomy & a literally exceptional heritage. Perfect address for exploring: 19 km from the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté"), 26 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 29 km from Charolles, 31 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 32 km away), 42 km from Tournus, 42 km from Paray-le-Monial, 45 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art and History"), 46 km from La Clayette, 46 km from the sublime landscaped gem of the Roche de Solutré labeled "Grand Site de France" & 52 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 47 km away). A resort of choice for a 100% rejuvenating green setting! Mini paradise for children, rich in many surprises & discoveries!