Le Crechois - CRECHES SUR SAONE

Elegant charming cottage nestled within a beautiful contemporary villa - offering access to the owners' swimming pool located on site (5x11.5m) shared with the second cottage on the property - nestled in a quiet, peaceful residential area, a stone's throw from the first vineyards & the market town centre of Crêches-sur-Saône (all amenities including supermarkets on site & a wide range of leisure facilities including a lake/nautical centre equipped for swimming) nestled on the banks of the Saône (partly classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems) & 10 km from Mâcon. A prime location in the heart of the wine country "on the land" of the famous "Moulin à Vent", "Saint-Amour" or "Saint-Véran" wines, not far from a vast wild forest massif (partly protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich fauna and flora), nestled at the foot of the gentle Arlois valley (the only one in Burgundy producing both the wines of southern Burgundy and northern Beaujolais) and its magnificent plateau of vineyards overlooking the Val de Saône, extending from the sumptuous landscape jewel near the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, labeled "Grand Site de France" (located 11 km away). An exceptionally privileged location at the southernmost tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Côtes Mâconnaises and northern Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark), ideally situated on the Burgundy Wine Route (linked to the Beaujolais Wine Route), the Romanesque Churches circuit, various marked "green walks" (a vast network of similar hiking trails connected to the GR76, winding between vineyards and open countryside, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), and numerous marked mountain bike circuits (connected in a "star" pattern to a vast marked "mountain bike area" crisscrossing the massif), 3 km from the Voie Bleue (along the Saône River) adjacent to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of the Saône-et-Loire by bike) as well as the EuroVelo 17 cycle route, and 7 km from the Voie Verte de la "Southern Burgundy Loop". At the crossroads of the Rhône & Ain, the Mâconnais, the Beaujolais, the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Land of Art and History") & the Bresse of the Ain. Ideally located for easy access to several departments (A6 motorway & RCEA interchange 6 km away): 6 km from Mâcon Loché TGV station, 7.5 km from the renowned Touroparc Zoo amusement park, 8.5 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's first wine and vineyard theme park), 17 km from Belleville-en-Beaujolais, 21 km from Vonnas (Gastronomic village of Georges Blanc), 26 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 26 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 45 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, and 43 km from Tournus. The two cottages on the property (including cottage no. 3237) can be rented together, accommodating up to 12 people. A soothing haven of comfort and serenity, close to all amenities and the great outdoors, with relaxation by the pool as a bonus! Elegant contemporary villa nestled in a quiet residential area nestled on a gentle hill overlooking a playground (tennis, connected fitness area, city stadium, basketball court, children's games, etc.), a stone's throw from the vineyards & the "town center". Nestled on the banks of the Saône (protected area in "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems), Crêches-sur-Saône has all the amenities (large commercial area located away from the village) as well as numerous sports & leisure facilities including a renowned lake (Port d'Arcia leisure center with supervised swimming & numerous activities) and benefits from a magnificent rolling vineyard landscape setting, combining splendid vineyard hillsides & vast wild forest massifs, rich in sublime panoramic viewpoints over the Val de Saône, the Alps & as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day! Comfortable spacious luxury gîte. Exceptional 64m² living space. Warm, contemporary Scandinavian style. A calm, Zen atmosphere. Ultra cozy and comfortable. A large, intimate, sheltered terrace under a pergola on the north side opens onto a pleasant garden, offering a beautiful, unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. This is complemented, on the south side, by a second, exposed terrace nestled in a well-kept paved courtyard. Access to the owners' on-site swimming pool (5x11.5m). Composition: Semi-detached house (with a second gîte) adjacent to the owners' house (complete independence, not overlooked). Fiber optic Wi-Fi. Heat pump heating. Air conditioning (including underfloor cooling). Single storey: living room-kitchen-lounge, 3 bedrooms with TV (double bed 140x190cm / 2 including 2 single beds 90x200cm which can be twinned into a double bed 180x200cm), bathroom (shower/WC), separate WC, laundry room. Double terrace, 1 of which is sheltered under a pergola + mini garden + courtyard + private parking. Bicycle storage + swimming pool (5x11.5m) shared (access during dedicated hours of 9am/12pm & 2pm/6pm). Shops 1 km. Supermarkets 1.5 km.