Les Portes Roses - VARENNE SAINT GERMAIN

Sandrine & Rémy welcome you to an elegant contemporary villa (2006) perched on a hillside as a "lookout" & "panoramic viewpoint", nestled in the quiet of a peaceful mini rural residential hamlet nestled on a small plateau overlooking a bucolic valley of meadows & the village centre crossed in the past by the famous "demarcation line" (memorial site of the former German "border post" still marked by a post). Peace and tranquility in the heart of the unspoiled Brionnais countryside, a magnificent rolling setting blending agriculture and unspoiled nature, nestled between verdant wooded hedgerows dotted with rivers and ponds, and beautiful wild forests (perfect for relaxing walks or mountain biking), just a stone's throw from the banks of the Loire, the last wild river in Europe, protected as a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intérêt Écologique, Faunistique et Floristique) and a Natura 2000 site for its exceptional plant and animal ecosystem (fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, etc.), a migratory, breeding, and nesting route for numerous species, some of them very rare. The cottage offers excellent comfort. Ultra-spacious and bright. A vast living area boasts an impressive cathedral ceiling. Warm, modern, and contemporary country charm. Cozy atmosphere. High-quality, fully equipped. A rare, large sheltered terrace overlooking the garden, complemented by a second, spacious terrace facing the courtyard. Pleasant lawned and flowered garden. Beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Heat pump heating + fireplace. Air conditioning. Ground floor: living room/kitchen/lounge, 4 bedrooms, one with a TV (2 with two single beds 80x200cm / 2 with one single bed 90x190cm), shower room, laundry room, separate WC. First floor: one bedroom (two single beds 80x200cm) with en-suite shower room (shower/WC), mezzanine lounge. Covered terrace + terrace + garden (3000m²) + garage (1 space) + bicycle storage + private parking. Supermarket 6 km. Amenities 7 km. Elegant contemporary villa, nestled in a peaceful, elevated position on a hillside, within a tranquil residential hamlet 7 km from the vibrant market town of Digoin, a major nautical destination at the confluence of three renowned canals, including the famous Canal du Centre (river marina and numerous shops and services, including a supermarket 6 km away), and 9 km from Paray-le-Monial, the illustrious sanctuary town of the Sacred Heart (all amenities available). Enjoy complete tranquility in the heart of the unspoiled Brionnais countryside, a magnificent rolling landscape blending nature and agriculture, between wooded meadows and beautiful wild forests, nestled in the gentle Arconce valley, a stone's throw from the banks of the Loire (the last wild river in Europe, protected as a Natura 2000 site and ZNIEFF for its rich fauna and flora). A prime location on the route of the Romanesque churches circuit & a marked footpath in "balade verte" (a very rich network of identical hiking trails to be explored on the territory, on foot or by mountain bike), 2.5 km from the "Véloire" Green Way (partly running alongside the Loire & the "tranquil canal" linking Roanne to Digoin) adjacent to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo), 7 km from the EuroVelo6 cycle route adjacent to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo", 11 km from a marked mountain bike route labeled "VTT-FFC" (linked to a very extensive network of similar routes crisscrossing the territory), about fifty km from the vineyards of the Côtes Roannaises & about sixty km from the Mâconnais (various wine routes to explore including the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" extended by the "Route des Grands Vins"). In the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labeled "Land of Art and History" / birthplace of the world-renowned AOC breed of cattle), a land of gastronomy rich in sublime landscapes & an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Mâconnais, the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Land of Art and History"), not far from the Morvan Massif & its Natural Park, the Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Roannais region. Ideal for easily exploring several departments (RCEA access 3.5 km away): 5 km from Saint-Yan aerodrome, 14 km from the picturesque village of Anzy-le-Duc (home to one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Burgundy), 19 km from Marcigny (a "Cluniac site" particularly known for its Monday morning market established in 1266), 21 km from Charolles, 23 km from Semur-en-Brionnais, which boasts the very rare "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label, 24 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais and its iconic weekly "Livestock Market" dating from the late 15th century (one of the oldest in France, a veritable spectacle dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 33 km from La Clayette, 40 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy, 40 km from Charlieu (with its exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey), and 43 km from the highly renowned PAL amusement park & 49 km from Roanne. A very comfortable, modern & contemporary "base," close to all amenities for a relaxing getaway in the countryside with a "small family"!