Gîte de la Boutière - SAINT LEGER SOUS BEUVRAY

Both passionate about hiking, Nathalie & Yves welcome you to a charming authentic 19th century Morvan farmhouse, carefully restored, nestled in a quiet area in a small residential & agricultural hamlet, adjoining the heart of a picturesque little typical & commercial village, nestled around a large central square with old-world charm. Magnificent green & nature environment, nestled in the hollow of a peaceful valley with meadows under the wooded ridges of the surrounding hills, on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray, an exceptional belvedere culminating at 821m offering an extraordinary view (as far as Mont-Blanc!), occupied at its summit by the very famous "oppidum" of Bibracte, an ancient Gallic fortified town, one of the best preserved with its ramparts & districts extending over 200 ha (endowed with the prestigious "Grand Site de France" label). Perched "on a balcony" on an exposed plateau, in the heart of a remarkable protected site, adjoining the verdant Méchet valley & the Haut Folin, the highest point in Burgundy (901m), the village benefits from a magnificent preserved rural & natural setting of gentle rolling mountains rich in sublime panoramas & landscapes. Spacious gîte with very good comfort. Large living room. Warm country character with a contemporary spirit enhanced by traces of the original building (beams & imposing fireplace mantel). Zen & soft atmosphere. Cozy & cozy. Lots of charm. Large exposed panoramic balcony-terrace offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Pleasant enclosed garden (400m²), carefully flowered & planted. Composition: Single-storey detached house (slight interior half-levels). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating. Living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms, 1 of which is separated by a curtain (double bed 140x190cm in each), shower room (shower/WC). Enclosed grounds (400m²) + balcony-terrace + carport (2 spaces) + garage (1 space / bicycle storage). Amenities including supermarket 12 km away. Calm & quiet in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park in the footsteps of Vercingetorix & Caesar! Authentic 19th century Morvan farmhouse carefully revisited as a charming holiday home - with a pleasant enclosed garden of 400m² - located in the unspoiled countryside in a peaceful little rural hamlet adjoining the heart of the picturesque market town of Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray, 5 km from the prestigious Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France" & 12 km from Etang-sur-Arroux (very many amenities including a supermarket). Soothing rural and natural setting, nestled in the hollow of a bucolic valley of meadows on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray (magnificent forest site classified and protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich fauna and flora ecosystems) on the southern slope of the Morvan massif, a gentle mountain dotted with groves, rivers, ponds and deep wild forests. Ultra-privileged location on the routes of many marked trails in "green walks" (to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), the famous GRP of the "Grand Tour du Morvan", the GR 131 (connected to the nearby GR13), the legendary mountain bike circuit of the GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) & a "favorite bike loop" referenced 28 km, 20 km from the Greenways ("from Morvan to the Vineyards" as in its atypical "all-terrain" version), not far from the circuit of Romanesque churches, around forty km from the first vineyards of Couchois (Côtes Chalonnaises / adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus" (crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). Prime location in the heart of Autunois-Morvan, a sublime territory steeped in history, traditions, legends & mysteries, rich in a very rare historical heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial...) as well as grandiose landscapes, at the crossroads of Nièvre (territory of the "Great Lakes of Morvan") & the Côte d'Or. Ideal for exploring: 18 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art & History" with 2000 years of human presence), 26 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 28 km from Château-Chinon, 28 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature walks), 32 km from the unusual nature amusement park "Diverti'Parc", 36 km from Le Creusot (renowned Parc d'attraction des Combes / Gare Creusot TGV 43 km away) and 41 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised fine sand beach, water sports center & multiple aquatic activities). A perfect cocoon for an ultra-relaxing green getaway in "nature & rejuvenation" mode, with family or lovers!