La Chardenière - MONTJAY

Comfortable, charming, air-conditioned cottage with a contemporary feel - complete with an inflatable spa in season - nestled in a carefully re-enchanted former stable (once attached to the lovely traditional 18th-century Bresse farmhouse, perfectly restored and occupied by the owners), situated in a quiet location on a beautiful enclosed property of 2000m² (featuring, among other things, a pétanque court and a "mini gym") nestled on the edge of wooded meadows in a small, scattered rural hamlet, 6 km from the picturesque market town of Saint-Germain-du-Bois (numerous amenities on site including a supermarket and swimming pool). In the heart of the gentle, preserved Bresse countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF), a soothing landscaped setting combining agriculture and nature between vast bocage plains dotted with rivers and bucolic ponds and beautiful wild forests, very close to the first wooded foothills of the Jura massif and its Natural Park (traversed by the GRP of Bresse Comtoise connected to the GR59, accessible 15 km away), nestled between the banks of the Doubs and the Seille (natural sites both protected as "Natura 2000 Zone" for their very rich ecosystems, a paradise for fishermen and nature lovers alike). Along the routes of several marked footpaths designated as "green walks" (a rich network of identical hiking trails crisscrossing the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) and the "Cycloroute 71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike), 15 km from the Bresse Jurasienne Green Way, 21 km from the "Voie Bressane" Green Way (connected to the "Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Green Way as well as the Voie Bleue along the banks of the Saône), 35 km from the "Voie du Tacot" Green Way (serving Beaune), about thirty kilometers from the first vineyards of the Jura and about fifty kilometers from the vineyards of the Chalonnais intersecting those of the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to discover including the "Route des Grands Vins" which extends the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus traversing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault…). On the edge of the Bresse Bourguignonne – birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry – bordering the Jura department, at the crossroads of the Côte d'Or, the Chalonnais, the Tournugeois-Clunisois (designated a "Land of Art and History") and the Beaune region. Ideal for exploring several departments: 14 km from Pierre-de-Bresse, designated a "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" (renowned ecomuseum housed in a magnificent 17th-century castle), 21 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse Bourguignonne), 29 km from Verdun-Ciel (river marina nestled at the confluence of the Saône and Doubs rivers), 32 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 34 km from Seurre, 39 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art and History"), 41 km from Cuisery (one of only 8 French "Book Villages"), 45 km from Tournus, 48 km from Dole (also a designated "City of Art and History"), 50 km from the medieval and wine-growing town of Givry, and 53 km from Beaune. An ideal, cozy retreat for a relaxing romantic getaway! Tania & Denis welcome you to an atypical "little house" steeped in history, a former stable carefully revisited into a comfortable holiday home (once linked to the charming traditional 18th-century Bresse farmhouse with brick and timber framing, which they occupy), nestled in the quiet on a beautiful enclosed property of 2000m² adorned with a pleasant pétanque court naturally shaded under trees, a ping-pong table, a "mini gym" with a rowing machine (nestled in an outbuilding "on the courtyard side"), a volleyball-badminton net as well as a welcome kennel (intended for guests). In the heart of the unspoiled Bresse countryside (a protected ZNIEFF area due to its rich flora and fauna), nestled within a scattered rural hamlet (agricultural and residential), bordering pastures where peaceful Charolais cows graze seasonally, and just steps from two large, idyllic ponds (directly accessible on foot), these tranquil havens of greenery and serenity are veritable biodiversity reserves (home to numerous fish and birds such as the Grey Heron, the Little Egret, the Duck, and many others). A marked "green walk" (the "Pond Trail" / complemented by other marked paths crisscrossing the site) runs alongside the ponds. The magnificent surrounding countryside and natural setting offer complete rest and rejuvenation, combining agriculture and the great outdoors with fields, wooded meadows dotted with ponds and rivers, and beautiful wild forests. The cottage offers excellent comfort and is furnished in a contemporary style. A cozy and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of a literal "dollhouse." Full of charm. A pleasant, intimate private garden (not overlooked), beautifully landscaped and bursting with flowers, complete with an inflatable outdoor hot tub. Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' house (completely independent). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Heat pump heating. Air conditioning. Ground floor cottage: living room/kitchen/lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm), bathroom (shower/WC). Private garden with inflatable outdoor hot tub (May to September) + private parking. Shared enclosed property (2000m²) with electric vehicle charging point (reinforced socket) + pétanque court + ping-pong table + "mini gym" (with rowing machine) + volleyball/badminton net + kennel (for guests). Small shops including a supermarket 6 km away.