La Roche aux Fées

A charming and authentic 19th-century Burgundian residence steeped in history (formerly a winemaker's house), meticulously restored into a delightful holiday retreat, perched on a panoramic balcony in the heart of the vineyards, on a south-facing hillside. Peace and tranquility await in the heart of a picturesque and perfectly preserved wine-growing hamlet, an "old village" nestled on the heights of the typical and bustling market town of La Roche Vineuse, one of the few communes in Saône-et-Loire to have retained its revolutionary name, boasting numerous small shops and a notable heritage (elegant 18th-century Renaissance houses with lava roofs, wash houses and stone huts, an 11th-century Romanesque chapel, the "Carrières de la Lie" archaeological site listed as a Historical Monument, etc.). A peaceful rural and wine-growing setting, nestled beneath the wooded ridges of the Rochette mountain, shelters a rare 7-hectare "Sensitive Natural Area" ("Lande de Nancelle") adjacent to a vast, wild forest (perfect for relaxing walks or mountain biking), in the heart of the rolling Mâconnais countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF and various "Natura 2000 Zones" for its rich fauna and flora), at the very heart of the bucolic vineyards of the renowned "Val Lamartinien" (Chardonnay grapes, named after the famous French poet, writer, and politician, a native of the area). A spacious and very comfortable gîte. Magnificent living room/library adorned with a beautiful cathedral ceiling. A very elegant, refined, and sophisticated "bourgeois" style. A warm, cozy, and inviting atmosphere. A delightful, soft haven with the feel of a warm family home. Full of charm and character. An exceptional 50m² panoramic rooftop terrace offers breathtaking views of the vineyards and the magnificent landscape of Solutré & Vergisson, complemented by a large covered terrace. A lovely, well-maintained, and landscaped 2000m² enclosed garden (partially sloping with an orchard of quince, apple, cherry, plum, fig, and apricot trees) is shared by guests, and features a beautiful swimming pool and a pétanque court. A truly enchanting and beautifully landscaped setting.

Composition: House comprising two self-contained gîtes. Fiber optic Wi-Fi. Oil-fired central heating and two wood-burning stoves. One gîte is a duplex (with ground-floor access from the street). Ground floor: living room/kitchen, relaxation lounge, large living/dining room (with TV, library, and piano), 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm) with en-suite shower room (shower/WC), separate WC. First floor: 4 bedrooms (2 with 1 double bed 140x190cm / 2 with 2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 with 2 single beds 90x190cm that can be joined to make a double bed 180x190cm), shower room, bathroom (bath/WC). Balcony/terrace + covered terrace + courtyard + private parking. Enclosed garden (2000m²) + swimming pool (6x12m) + shared pétanque court (access to the court via a single level). Shops & services 1 km. Supermarket 2.5 km.