Éliane & Pierre (owners of a literally unique collection of around thirty old tractors, which can be visited just a stone's throw away!), owners of a private fishing pond of 1 ha located 2 km away (carp, pike, tench, etc.) , open the doors of a charming traditional 19th century Bressane farmhouse, "brick & half-timbered", completely restored with great care, nestled peacefully in the heart of a small rural hamlet, both residential and agricultural ( housing their son's family farm). Magnificent little "corner of the countryside", soothing & rejuvenating, nestled on the edge of a bucolic pasture lined with trees welcoming the owners' horses. A literal haven of peace & rest nestled in a delightful unspoiled setting of nature & greenery, combining fields of crops, verdant bocage meadows & wild forests (to be explored during peaceful walks or bike rides), not far from the heart of typical village of Simard, a small Bressan commercial village with a majestic brick church with a neo-Romanesque bell tower like a "city stadium". Spacious gîte with very good comfort. Warm country character enhanced by the rich traces of the original building (elegant brick walls & half-timbered timbers, framework, imposing brick fireplace mantle, etc.). Lots of charm & character. Soft & exotic atmosphere of an old residence. Cozy & cozy. Pleasant, intimate enclosed garden, very neat, with trees and grass, nestled out of sight behind a plant barrier. Large exposed & shaded terrace (depending). Beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Independent house on 2 levels. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + fireplace. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with private bathroom (shower/Wc), bathroom (shower), separate Wc. 1st floor: mezzanine living room, 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), separate toilet. Enclosed garden (300m²) + private courtyard + terrace. Shops 7.5 km. Supermarket 8 km. Soothing little preserved green setting! Elegant traditional 19th century Bresse farmhouse carefully revisited into a comfortable holiday home, nestled in a quiet area on the edge of meadows, in a small rural, agricultural & residential hamlet, 7.5 km from the charming typical & commercial village of Saint-Germain-du-Bois (very many amenities including supermarket) & 13 km from Louhans, famous capital of Bresse known for its iconic medieval shopping street with "157 arcades" (one of the most remarkable of this type in France and in Europe) as well as for its very famous "Monday market" labeled "Remarkable Site of Taste". In the heart of the Bresse countryside (rich in several natural sites protected in the "Natura 2000 Zone" for their remarkable ecosystems), combining agriculture & nature, between vast plains of fields & hedged meadows dotted with ponds, forests, rivers and mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif. Prime location on the route of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), next to several marked trails in "green walks" (very large network of hiking trails of the same type to explore on foot or mountain bike in the area), not far from the circuit of Romanesque churches, 7 km from a referenced "Coup de Cœur bike loop" of 35 km, 12 km from the Green Way "Voie Bressane" connected to the Blue Way (along the Saône), 24 km from the Green Way of the "Bresse Jurassienne", 30 km from the GRP of the "Bresse Comtoise" attached to the GR59 (crossing the Bresse Jurassienne & the first foothills of the Revermont dotted with vines), around thirty km from the first vineyards of the Jura & around fifty km from the vineyards of Southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises) as well as the prestigious vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune of world renown (various wine routes to explore including the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne & its varied landscapes - cradle of the famous AOC of Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of Ain & Jura, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Bresse du Jura, Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") as well as Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal for exploring several departments: 26 km from the Bresse racing circuit (multi-activity car, motorcycle and karting on 48 ha), 29 km from Verdun-sur-Doubs (river marina nestled at the confluence of the Doubs and the Saône), 30 km from Cuisery listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", 31 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art & History"), 32 km from the medieval city of Romenay, 33 km from Tournus, 36 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 37 km from Seurre & 49 km from Beaune. A comfortable pied-à-terre for a relaxing "green getaway" close to amenities! As a bonus, you have access to the owners' private fishing pond nestled 3 km away!
