La Maison de Marius - SAINT BONNET DE JOUX

Authentic traditional residence from 1905 carefully restored, located "in the heart" of the prestigious vast estate of the Château de Chaumont-Laguiche, an exceptional 17th-century heritage complex (family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous listed MH stables, a literal masterpiece & equestrian palace built for the grandson of King Charles IX of France by his wife Henriette de Laguiche, Duchess of Angoulême (one of the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France, the "most Italian" of all due to its remarkable architecture inspired by Leonardo da Vinci), perched in a belvedere also comprising a castle & a romantic park with a breathtaking view of the Charolais mountains, the foothills of the Auvergne, up to Mont Blanc on a clear day. Nestled in a magnificent, unspoiled natural setting, bordering woods and meadows, and adjacent to the vast, protected Avaise forest (a ZNIEFF area), this comfortable cottage boasts a warm, rustic charm with contemporary touches, blending tradition and modernity, enhanced by the original building's character (terracotta tiles, fireplace mantel, staircase, and an unusual period stone sink). The bedrooms are tucked away under the eaves, creating a cozy, cocoon-like atmosphere. Full of charm and character, it's a comfortable and inviting retreat. Enjoy the gently sloping natural garden. Guests have access to the estate's beautiful walled swimming pool and private tennis court, just steps away. Composition : The property comprises three completely independent cottages plus a historic building open to the public. A detached house is also included. Features include Wi-Fi (fiber optic), electric heating, and air conditioning. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, TV lounge (double sofa bed 160x200cm) with mezzanine (two single beds 90x200cm), separate WC. First floor: two bedrooms (three single beds 80x200cm, two of which can be joined to make a double bed 160x200cm / three single beds 90x190cm) with en-suite shower rooms (shower/WC). Small garden + bicycle storage (basement) + private parking. 12x7m swimming pool (open from 9am to 6:30pm) + shared tennis court. Amenities 2.5 km. Stay in the heart of a prestigious property! Authentic, centuries-old "guardian's house", carefully restored - offering access to a beautiful 12x6m swimming pool & a tennis court shared with the other gîtes on the estate - nestled on the sumptuous grounds of the Château de Chaumont-Laguiche & its exceptional stables, a literal equestrian palace classified as a "Historic Monument" dating from the 17th century (a masterpiece among the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France), nestled in the peace and quiet of rolling countryside, 2.5 km from the charming, typical & commercial village of Saint-Bonnet-de-Joux & 17 km from Charolles, the "Charolais Venice", famous city of Charles the Bold (all amenities on site). Soothing, preserved natural setting, perched on the edge of meadows & a beautiful wild forest on a panoramic belvedere, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais bocage, on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (vast network of identical hiking trails to explore in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 4.5 km from the GR7, 17 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (attached to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo") along the famous Canal du Centre (connected to the greenway), 19 km from the passage of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo), 25 km from the Greenway "Véloire" along the Loire (the last wild river in Europe protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for its very rich floral & faunal ecosystems), about twenty km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais like the Côtes Chalonnaises & 50 km from the Beaujolais vineyards ("Burgundy Wine Route" & "Great Wine Route" to explore). In the heart of the sublime territory of Charolais-Brionnais & its sumptuous rural landscapes, cradle of the AOC of world-renowned cattle and sheep breeds (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), not far from the Mâconnais, the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") as well as the Chalonnais. Prime central location for easy travel: 20 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 27 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny, 31 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its illustrious basilica), 42 km from Digoin (& its river marina nestled at the convergence of 3 canals), 47 km from Tournus, 49 km from Mâcon & 50 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of the Roche de Solutré, labeled "Grand Site de France" (TGV stations: Creusot 38 km / Mâcon Loché 48 km). Possibility of renting the 3 gîtes on the property (with gîtes n°3113 & n°3114) for a total capacity of 30 people. The perfect base for an unforgettable family getaway, immersed in a truly magical and timeless setting! An exceptional location!