Les Vignes - Serrieres

Absolutely magical site in the heart of the Mâcon countryside, nestled in the very heart of the magnificent vineyard of "Val Lamartinien" in the extension of the sumptuous landscaped jewel near the Roche de Solutré labeled "Grand Site de France"! Beautiful 19th century winegrowers' house - with a pleasant enclosed garden - nestled in a quiet area 3 km from the picturesque town of Pierreclos & its majestic medieval castle, 16 km from Mâcon, the southernmost of the towns in Burgundy (river marina & all amenities on site) and 18 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny. Within a family property including the wine estate of the owners' son, adjoining the peaceful typical wine-growing village of Serrières, nestled in the hollow of an exceptional wine-growing & natural setting, sublime mountainous setting of bucolic hillsides of vineyards, green meadows bocagères & soft wooded hills, largely classified & protected in "Zone Natura 2000". Prime location on the borders of the Mâconnais vineyards & the Haut Beaujolais mountains, close to the Romanesque church circuit, ideally located on the routes of the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne", the GR76 and many marked hiking trails in "green walks " (very rich network of hiking trails winding between vineyards and nature, to be explored in the surroundings), 5 km from a referenced mountain bike route (connected to a vast mountain bike area criss-crossing the massif), 6 km from the greenway ( and its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" located 11 km away, the longest former railway tunnel in France open to a Greenway with its 1.6 km), 8 km of a referenced "Coup de Coeur bike loop" of 17 km & 18 km from the EuroVélo17 cycle route along the Saône. Privileged location overlooking the Saône valley at the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Rhône & Ain, Mâconnais, Beaujolais, Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" ) & Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal for easily getting around (A6 at 16 km / RCEA connection at 9 km): 14 km from the Mâcon Loché TGV station, 22 km from the renowned Touroparc Zoo animal park, 33 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 41 km from Tournus, 47 km from Charolles & 48 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône. The perfect holiday resort for all wine and nature lovers! Both retired winegrowers, Monique & Raymond open the doors to you of a beautiful 19th century winegrowers' house carefully restored as a gentle holiday resort, nestled on the immediate edge of the magnificent & very famous vineyard of "Val Lamartinien" (named after the illustrious host of the place), on a family property sheltering their "former" domain now exploited by their son in "reasoned agriculture" under the "High Environmental Value" approval (tasting & visit by reservation). Quiet environment in a peaceful mini hamlet perched "on a balcony" on the south-east hillside, well exposed, a stone's throw from the charming typical village of Serrières. Sumptuous preserved environment in the middle of the Mâconnais countryside, in the hollow of a verdant wine-growing valley backed by the "Signal de la Mère Boitier" highest point of the Mâconnais (702m), nestled under the wooded ridges of two vast forest areas (one of which is classified & protected in "Zone Natura 2000" for its rich ecosystem). Superb landscaped setting of hillsides of vineyards, meadows & forests to criss-cross during rejuvenating walks or mountain bike rides. Site & vineyard setting of great beauty. Spacious comfortable cottage with an exotic rustic character in a "vintage" spirit. Pleasant large balcony-terrace partly sheltered. Large enclosed grounds including a lawned & flowery garden, a large paved courtyard with a terrace area & pétanque court. Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Layout: House adjoining the home of the owners' son (including the estate's tasting cellar on the ground floor). Wireless. Oil fired central heating. Gîte on 1st floor: kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm). Bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Balcony-terrace (partly sheltered) + courtyard terrace + garden + pétanque court + garage (1 car) + bike room + private parking. Enclosed land 350m². Supermarket 7.5m. TGV station 14 km.