Owners for a century, the Mathieu family welcomes you to a very rare and authentic 16th-century fortified house, fully restored and exceptionally well-preserved. This exceptional Renaissance-style building, steeped in history, was once the hunting lodge of the Lord of Busseuil (where the lords of Brionnais once gathered for grand hunts). It is arranged in a star-shaped pattern with several outbuildings around a large courtyard, a perfect natural pétanque court. Enjoy complete tranquility in a small rural hamlet (residential and agricultural) nestled in the heart of the unspoiled countryside, on a sublime plateau of rolling bocage (with peaceful Charolais cows as close neighbors), crossed by a bucolic, fish-filled river, near a beautiful wild forest. A true haven of peace and relaxation, immersed in a picture-postcard setting. The cottage offers comfortable accommodation, is exceptionally spacious, and boasts generous proportions. A warm, rustic charm, with a touch of vintage, blends seamlessly with the unique and utterly captivating ambiance of a château (magnificent stone fireplace and spiral staircase, vaulted ceilings, beams, French-style ceiling, carved stone lintels, etc.). A large, naturally shaded gravel terrace opens onto a pleasant lawned and landscaped garden (with a swing and ping-pong table). Stunning, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house. Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Central wood heating + fireplace (insert). Ground floor: kitchen, living/dining room, TV lounge, 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm pushed together), separate WC, laundry room. First floor: 3 bedrooms (2 with one double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm pushed together + one single bed 80x190cm). Second floor: 1 bedroom (one double bed 140x190cm + two single beds 90x190cm pushed together + one extra single bed 80x190cm). Each bedroom has a private bathroom (shower/WC). Enclosed grounds of 1500m² (garden & courtyard) + gravel terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. Amenities including a supermarket are 12 km away. Exceptional historic Renaissance-style building nestled in the heart of a sublime rural setting! Rare authentic "fortified house" of character dating from the 16th century - former "hunting lodge" full of great history, completely revisited in an ultra-exotic holiday resort with bedrooms with private bathrooms - nestled in the peace and quiet of a vast, well-kept enclosed property, in the heart of a mini rural & agricultural hamlet, 12 km from Paray-le-Monial, illustrious sanctuary city of "the Sacred Heart" & 15 km from the charming medieval & commercial village of Charolles, the "Charolais Venice" famous city of Charles the Bold (both towns offering many amenities including supermarkets as well as rich sports & leisure facilities). Total tranquility in the heart of the rolling Brionnais countryside, mixing agriculture and nature, nestled in the heart of the bucolic local bocage dotted with woods, ponds and rivers, a stone's throw from a protected area in the "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems, such as beautiful wild forests. Privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (connected to a vast network of identical hiking trails to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 2 km from a marked mountain bike route labeled "VTT-FFC" (attached to a vast network of similar routes crisscrossing the territory), 12 km from the Green Way "Véloire" along the banks of the Loire (the last wild river in Europe protected in "Natura 2000 Zone"), 12 km from the "Cycloroute71" (tour of the Saône-et-Loire), 12 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route attached to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", and around fifty km from the first vineyards of Beaujolais (first vineyard in the world recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark"), the Côtes Roannaises as well as the Côtes Maconnaises ("Route des Vins de Burgundy" & Beaujolais Wine Route to explore). At the southern tip of Burgundy, not far from the first wooded foothills of the Beaujolais Mountains, in the heart of the superb Charolais-Brionnais region, labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" - the cradle of the AOC of the world-renowned cattle breed - at the crossroads of the departments of Allier, Loire & Rhône, at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise, Pays Roannais, Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais. Perfect location for exploring several departments: 12 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Bestial Market" dating from the end of the 15th century (one of the oldest in France, a literal spectacle dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 18 km from La Clayette, 20 km from Marcigny (renowned Monday morning market created in 1266), 20 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais with the very rare "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label, 23 km from Digoin (river marina nestled at the convergence of 3 famous canals including the famous Canal du Centre), 33 km from the characterful town of Charlieu, certified "Most Beautiful Detours of France", 49 km from Roanne, 55 km from the illustrious abbey-city of Cluny & 58 km from the very famous PAL amusement park. A perfect "pied-à-terre" for a relaxing green getaway with your family, literally immersed "out of time"! A complete change of scenery guaranteed!
