Le Fruitier de Germolles

Lovely "tower" steeped in history - authentic "fruit tree" of a former wine & agricultural estate - carefully revisited as a comfortable holiday resort, with totally atypical architecture, offering a rare 360° open view of the garden! Calm & tranquility in a charming little typical wine-growing hamlet, a stone's throw from the Château de Germolles, the best preserved palatial residence of the Dukes of Burgundy of the "Renaissance" type, historic residence of Philippe le Hardi or Charles the Bold. In the middle of the Chalonnaise countryside, a succession of vineyard slopes, wooded hills and meadows - in the hollow of a verdant valley nestled between several vast wild state forests (trails in the heart of nature to be explored on foot or mountain bike), 2.5 km from the center of Mellecey , picturesque wine-growing town with a rich heritage (listed Romanesque church from the 11th century, traditional Burgundian residences, 15th-century chapel, cadoles, washhouses, etc.). Very comfortable gîte fitted out in a warm "country chic" spirit with contemporary accents enhanced by a superb heritage restoration (conservation of the stone walls, wooden lintels, stained glass windows & original half-timbering). Lots of charm & character. Ultra cozy & cocooning atmosphere. Pleasant private garden area with shaded and exposed balcony-terrace nestled on a vast, neat and wooded property of 5000m² with a beautiful swimming pool (5x10m) and a swing. As a bonus: games room with table football, billiards and table tennis. Composition: Detached house adjoining owners' home (total independence). Wireless. Heat pump heating + wood pellet stove. Air conditioner. Outdoor laundry room at 20m. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm). 1st floor: mezzanine bedroom (double bed 160x200cm), shower room (shower/WC). Private garden on common park of 5000m². Parking + private bicycle-motorcycle room. Shared swimming pool (5x10m / towels provided). All amenities 3.5 km. Cocoon of 100% unusual charm - with a swimming pool shared with the owners & a games room with billiards, table football and ping-pong table - nestled close to the Château de Germolles, illustrious palatial residence of the Dukes from Burgundy! Elegant "tower" of atypical character & steeped in history - authentic "fruit tree" of a former wine-growing and agricultural estate fully restored according to the rules of the art - quietly nestled on a beautiful well-kept property of 5000m² within a charming little wine-growing hamlet, located between the charming typical wine-growing towns of Givry (all amenities) & Mercurey (famous "Val d'Or" & its AOC). In the heart of the unspoiled wine and agricultural countryside - neighboring several protected natural sites classified as "Zone Natura 2000" - in the heart of the Côte chalonnaise and the sumptuous lower valley of the Vaux ("little Switzerland chalonnaise"), in the hollow of magnificent hilly landscapes vineyard slopes, wooded hills, meadows and vast wild forests. Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the wine route (very close to the famous "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), the circuit of Romanesque churches & several hiking trails signposted in "green walk", 3.5 km from the GR76, 3.5 km from the greenway (connected to EuroVélo6), close to several "favorite" bike loops (3 varied routes within a radius of about ten kms ), 12 km from the river marina of Chagny linked to the famous Canal du Center (to be discovered by boat or on foot). Location of choice at the crossroads of Couchois, and the famous world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois. Ideal for exploring (A6 at 9 km): 10 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 16 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 29 km from Beaune, 32 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 26 km away), 39 km from Tournus, 44 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art and History", rich in more than 2000 years of human presence), 47 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny and 50 km from Louhans. The perfect refuge for an ultra-cocooning romantic getaway alternating between nature & culture and lazing around the pool! Totally exotic and out of time!