Le Petit Pied à terre - LA CHAPELLE SAINT SAUVEUR

Practicing the rare & unusual rural profession of "sheep & alpaca shearer", René opens the doors of a charming contemporary country cottage built in 2019, nestled in the quiet within a small cul-de-sac, in the heart of a residential hamlet bordered by wooded meadows & fields of crops, on the edge of the picturesque typical & preserved village of La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur, endowed with a bucolic communal fishing pond (accessible a stone's throw away), a "heritage orchard" & an ultra renowned supervised "natural" body of water, equipped as a "biological swimming area" adorned with a leisure centre ("Espace Robelin" with refreshment stand, snack bar, picnic area & various fun activities for children including "citystade-agorespace", ping-pong table etc…). Total tranquility in the heart of the unspoiled Bresse countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF area for its rich fauna and flora), a soothing landscaped haven blending agriculture and unspoiled nature, nestled in the gentle lower Doubs valley (protected in various Natura 2000 zones for its rare and remarkable ecosystems), a vast bocage plain dotted with ponds, rivers, and beautiful wild forests (perfect for relaxing walks or mountain biking), not far from the foothills of the Jura mountains. Comfortable cottage with a rustic charm and a decidedly contemporary feel. Pleasant enclosed garden of 350m² (with electric gate), landscaped in a "natural" style, offering a large terrace overlooking the courtyard and facing the sunset. Composition: Semi-detached house (complete privacy). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric central heating. Ground floor cottage: living room/kitchen/lounge, 2 bedrooms with TV (one with a 160x200cm double bed made up of two 80x200cm electric single beds pushed together / the other with two 90x190cm single beds), shower room, separate WC. Enclosed garden (350m²) + gravel terrace overlooking the courtyard + bicycle storage + private parking. Shops including supermarkets 5.5 km away. A charming contemporary country cottage, built in 2019, sits on a 350m² enclosed garden, nestled in a peaceful location on the edge of a lovely, typical village boasting a rare and renowned natural swimming pond (just a stone's throw away). It's also 5.5 km from the delightful market town of Pierre-de-Bresse (with a supermarket), a designated "Town of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" (and home to a renowned ecomuseum housed in a magnificent 17th-century castle). Located in the heart of the unspoiled Bresse countryside, this tranquil landscape of hedged fields blends agriculture and nature, encompassing meadows, forests, rivers, and idyllic ponds. Much of the area is protected as a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intérêt Écologique, Faunistique et Floristique) and Natura 2000 site (for its rich ecosystems). The property is also close to the first wooded foothills of the Jura Mountains and the banks of the Doubs River (a protected natural site, a paradise for anglers and nature lovers alike). Along the routes of several marked footpaths (a very extensive network of approved "green walks" crisscrossing the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) and the "Cycloroute 71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike), 19 km from the Voie Bleue along the banks of the Saône (adjacent to the EuroVelo 6 cycle route), 18 km from the GRP of Bresse Comtoise (connected to the GR59), 20 km from the Voie Verte of Bresse Jurasienne, 22 km from the Verdun-Ciel river marina (nestled at the confluence of the Saône and Doubs rivers), 26 km from the "Voie Bressane" Green Way (connected to the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Green Way), 26 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 and Hautes Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to discover, including the "Route des Grands Vins," which extends into the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus," passing through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). On the edge of the Bresse Bourguignonne – birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry – at the crossroads of the Jura and Côte d'Or departments, not far from the Chalonnais, the Tournugeois-Clunisois (designated a "Land of Art and History") and the Beaune region. Ideally located for exploring several departments: 25 km from Seurre, 27 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region), 36 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 38 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a designated "City of Art and History"), 41 km from Dole (also a designated "City of Art and History"), 47 km from Cuisery (one of only 8 French "Book Villages"), 47 km from the medieval town of Romenay, 50 km from Beaune, and 50 km from Tournus. A fitting "base" for a relaxing family "green getaway," with swimming on-site as a bonus!