Authentic, elegant, typical 18th century residence steeped in history & carefully restored according to the rules of the art - equipped with a traditional "Mâconnaise gallery" - nestled in the peace of a small rural hamlet nestled on the hillside, in " belvedere" & panoramic "balcony", on an exposed plateau overlooking the green Valouzin valley. Soothing preserved setting of gentle mountains, nestled in the countryside, in the hollow of a valley of bocage meadows (welcome in season the peaceful Charolais cows) under the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest massif. Total tranquility, magnificent panoramas & surrounding landscapes, a stone's throw from a bucolic 10 hectare lake designed for swimming (fishing & pedal boat rental possible) as well as from the center of Saint-Point, a picturesque little perfectly preserved village, renowned for sheltering the tomb & the family castle steeped in great history of Alphonse de Lamartine (Victor Hugo, Charles Nodier or Franz Liszt stayed there), famous French romantic politician, poet & writer. Very comfortable cottage. Warm country character with contemporary accents enhanced by the gentle & exotic soul of the place (conservation of the rich traces of the original building: stone walls & lintels, beams, molded wooden door, terracotta tiles on the gallery side...). Lots of charm & character. Ultra cozy & cozy. Pleasant mini sheltered balcony-terrace, overlooking a delightful enclosed garden (150m²), carefully planted and flowered, with a large terrace and a ping-pong table. Composition: Gîte in the owners' house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Wood pellet stove heating. Washing machine + freezer in shared laundry room (ground floor). Studio on the 1st floor with independent kitchen area (double bed 160x200cm). Shower room (shower/Wc). Sheltered balcony + private terrace. Almost private garden with ping-pong (simple passage possible by the owners). Easy public parking on street. Shops 5 km. Supermarkets 8 km. A true haven of rest & soothing landscaped setting just a stone's throw from a small lake designed for swimming! Authentic, elegant traditional residence dating from the 18th century - steeped in history & carefully restored - nestled in the quiet hilly countryside of Haut Clunisois, in the heart of a small rural hamlet overlooking the green Valouzin valley, 5 km away from the charming typical village of Tramayes (small shops on site) & 8 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny (all amenities including supermarkets). Magnificent preserved environment of meadows nestled under the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest massif, on the foothills of the northern Beaujolais massif, at the foot of the "Signal de la Mère Boitier" (highest point of the Mâconnais with 702m) in the extension of the sumptuous landscaped jewel neighboring the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France" (located 19 km away), neighboring the superb vineyards of the renowned "Val Lamartinien" (first vines 12 km away) & the bucolic Grosne valley (the " Petite Suisse du Mâconnais"), in the heart of the "Verts Vallons de Sud Bourgogne", a sublime setting of preserved gentle mountains combining vineyard hillsides, verdant bocages & vast forests, protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its rich ecosystems. Ultra privileged location on the route of a marked hiking trail as a "green walk" connected to the GR76 which passes 7 km (very rich network of hiking trails of the same type crisscrossing the territory, to be covered on foot or mountain bike), 10 km of the Voie Verte of the Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud (and its remarkable Tunnel du Bois Clair located 12 km away, the longest former railway tunnel in France open to a Voie Verte with its 1.6 km), 12 km of the renowned GMT mountain bike route (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne / supplemented by a vast marked mountain bike area crisscrossing the massif) & around fifteen km of two referenced favorite bike loops (17 & 27 km) , close to the circuit of Romanesque churches & the "Burgundy Wine Route". Prime location at the crossroads of Clunisois-Tournugeois (labelled Land of Art and History), Mâconnais & Haut Beaujolais (first vineyard in the world recognized as a UNESCO World Geopark), close to Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Country of Art and History") & Bresse de l'Ain, as well as the departments of Rhône & Ain. Ideal for easily traveling around (RCEA access 8 km): 17 km from the charming shopping town of Matour labeled "Green Holiday Station" (very many amenities and remarkable level of leisure facilities), 26 km from Mâcon (TGV station of Mâcon Loché 25 km), 29 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 31 km from the famous Touroparc Zoo animal park, 35 km from La Clayette, 42 km from Charolles & 46 km from Tournus. A soothing bubble of charm & comfort to recharge your batteries as a lover, following in the footsteps of the famous romantic poet Lamartine…
