Beaujolais Loisirs - CHAPELLE-DE-GUINCHAY (LA)

Experienced oenophiles, both from winegrowing families, Nathalie & Régis welcome you to a contemporary country house next to their home - built on an old family wine estate that has been completely renovated - nestled in a quiet area a stone's throw from the first vines, in a peaceful residential hamlet bordered by meadows & a small river, 3 km from the charming typical wine-growing & commercial village of Chapelle-de-Guinchay (many amenities on site). In the heart of the Mâconnais countryside, close to a large, perfectly preserved wild forest massif (to explore during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides) as well as the banks of the Saône protected in the "Natura 2000 Zone" for their very rich ecosystems, particularly ornithological (Corn Crake, White Stork, Herons, Kingfisher, Golden Plover, etc.). Sublime landscaped setting all around, nestled in the hollow of the magnificent vineyards of the Crus Chénas & Beaujolais-Villages (adjoining the famous crus Saint-Amour & Saint-Véran), at the crossroads of the south Mâconnais & the north Beaujolais, on a vast plateau perfectly exposed overlooking the Val de Saône. Bucolic gentle rolling countryside surroundings. Spacious gîte with very good comfort. Warm country character with contemporary accents. Pleasant & cozy. Complete quality equipment. Large sheltered balcony-terrace. Composition: Gîte adjoining the owners' home (total independence) and a second vacant building (future gîte) on a property housing the warehouses & garages of the owners' family business (artisan carpenter). Wifi (+ Ethernet). Electric central heating (electric boiler). Raised ground floor (5 steps): living room-kitchen, lounge (double sofa bed 140x190cm as an extra), 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single bunk beds 90x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet, laundry room. Sheltered balcony-terrace (20m²) + private parking. Bicycle storage. Supermarket 2 km. All amenities 7 km away (large shopping area). Contemporary country house nestled in the heart of the wine-growing countryside at the very southern tip of Burgundy, on the borders of the Mâconnais & the Haut Beaujolais mountains (the world's first vineyard to be recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark"), a stone's throw from the first vines, in a peaceful residential hamlet located 1 km from the charming, typical & commercial village of La Chapelle-de-Guinchay (very many amenities on site / rare village officially included in both the Beaujolais and Burgundy vineyards) & 14 km from Mâcon (the southernmost city in Burgundy). Sublime setting & surrounding landscapes nestled on a vast plateau covered with vineyards overlooking the Saône valley, in the extension of the sumptuous neighboring landscaped jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France" (located 12 km away), in close proximity to the banks of the Saône (partly classified as "Natura 2000 Zone") & a vast wild forest massif. Ultra-privileged location on the "Burgundy Wine Route", close to many marked hiking trails in "green walks" connected to the GR76 (winding between vineyards & nature) as well as the route of the Romanesque churches circuit, 2 km from a referenced mountain bike circuit (attached "in a star" to a vast marked "mountain bike area" crisscrossing the massif), 6 km from the Blue Way along the Saône attached to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo) as well as to the EuroVélo17 cycle route & 11 km from the Green Way of the "Grande Boucle Bourgogne du Sud". Ideally located at the crossroads of the Rhône & Ain, Mâconnais, Beaujolais, Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Bresse de l'Ain, all rich in grandiose landscapes, an exceptional heritage and world-renowned gastronomy. Prime location to easily reach several departments (A6 & RCEA connection 10 km away): 5.5 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (1st theme park on vines & wine in Europe), 7 km from the very famous Touroparc Zoo animal park, 10 km from Mâcon Loché TGV station, 22 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 27 km from Vonnas (gastronomic & gourmet village of Georges Blanc), 28 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 31 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny, 43 km from Bourg-en-Bresse & 50 km from Tournus. An ideal "pied-à-terre" close to all shops & services to navigate between vineyards, heritage & nature!