Les Grands Champs - SAINT DIDIER EN BRESSE

Élodie & Jérôme (farmer operating the small family farm next to the gîte, away / cattle breeding & cereals in "sustainable agriculture") open the doors to an authentic "fifties" residence typical of the post-war period, fully restored & revisited as a pleasant holiday resort, nestled in a quiet area on the edge of the meadows, in the heart of the Bresse countryside, in the heart of a peaceful "dispersed" rural hamlet, both agricultural & residential. Soothing rural setting & preserved natural surroundings, nestled in the hollow of a vast green clearing of fields of crops & meadows dotted with numerous bucolic ponds & rivers, surrounded by deep preserved forests (accessible a stone's throw away), not far from the banks of the Doubs (true paradise for kayakers & ultra-renowned fishing site for its famous catfish, pikeperch or carp) remarkable ecosystem partly protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its exceptional ornithological reserve rich in 160 species and its very rare plant varieties. Possibility of observing the wild fauna on site (roe deer, deer, foxes, hares, owls, birds and birds of prey...). Spacious cottage with good comfort. Warm country character with contemporary accents enhanced by a rare & very elegant floor in period cement tiles on the living room side. Zen & soft atmosphere. Large gravel courtyard with a large, exposed terrace and a pleasant lawned garden nestled on the edge of fields and a small, secure private pond on the garden side (carp, tench, etc. / no-kill fishing possible). Beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house (set apart on a small family farm / property comprising various buildings). Wi-Fi (fiber). Electric heating. Ground floor: kitchen-living room-lounge, bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower/WC). 1st floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm). Terrace + courtyard + small garden + bicycle storage + private parking. Small shops and a small supermarket are 8 km away. Authentic, typical post-war "fifties" residence, fully restored, nestled on the edge of meadows, in the heart of the gentle, unspoiled Bresse countryside - "on" a small family farm (cattle and cereal breeding using "sustainable agriculture"), well set apart and quiet - in a peaceful, "dispersed" rural hamlet located 8 km from the shopping village of Saint-Martin-en-Bresse (small supermarket on site) & 12 km from the picturesque village of Verdun-Ciel nestled at the confluence of the Doubs & Saône (many amenities on site including a supermarket and a river marina). Total tranquility, nestled in the hollow of a soothing, preserved rural and natural setting, a verdant bocage plain of crops and meadows dotted with bucolic ponds and rivers, a stone's throw from numerous vast wild forests, neighboring several protected sites classified as ZNIEFF and "Natura 2000 Zone" for their remarkable ecosystems. Ideally located on the route of an atypical PR trail ("Discovery Trail" fun marked with puzzles for children), in close proximity to numerous marked hiking trails in "green walks" (rich network to explore in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 12 km from the Voie Bleue adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike) as well as the Eurovélo6 cycle route, 15 km from the green route of the "Voie du Tacot" (serving Beaune), 23 km from the Green Route of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", around thirty km from the vineyards of the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune and around forty km from the vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Jura (various wine routes to discover including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…) & around thirty kms of the Romanesque churches circuit. In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne (home of the famous AOC Bresse poultry), not far from the mountainous foothills of the Jura massif, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Bresse Jurassienne & Pays Beaunois - all rich in magnificent landscapes, renowned gastronomy and exceptional heritage - at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments. Ideal for exploring: 53 km from Seurre, 27 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 31 km from Louhans, capital of Bresse (& its iconic medieval street with 157 arcades), 33 km from Beaune, 41 km from Cuisery listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", 45 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 46 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 50 km from the medieval city of Romenay, 53 km from Dole (labeled "Town of Art and History") & 59 km from Le Creusot TGV station. A perfect, comfortable little "nest" for a relaxing "green getaway" at low prices! For lovers or families!