Gîte de la Basse Porte

Charming authentic traditional farmhouse of character from the 19th century backed by old stables, restored with great care, perched "on a balcony" on a south-east facing hillside, on the edge of a lane, a stone's throw from the center of a picturesque little shopping village nestled around a large central square with old-world charm. Tranquility in the heart of the unspoiled Morvan countryside, nestled on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray, 821m belvedere offering an extraordinary view (as far as Mont-Blanc!), occupied at its summit by the renowned "oppidum" of Bibracte, an ancient fortified Gallic town, one of the best preserved with its ramparts & districts extending over 200 ha (labeled "Grand Site de France"). Perched on an exposed plateau, in the heart of a remarkable protected site (ZNIEFF & "Natura 2000"), adjoining the verdant Méchet Valley and the Haut Folin, the highest point in Burgundy (901m), the village enjoys a magnificent, unspoiled rural and natural setting in the gentle mountains. A very comfortable cottage. Warm country character with contemporary accents, enhanced by the soul of an old residence (stone fireplace mantel, beams, stone walls with a manger and hay rack, etc.). Plenty of charm. Cozy and comfortable. Large exposed balcony-terrace opening onto a pleasant enclosed garden, overlooked by a vast panoramic terrace offering a beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Composition: Detached house with outbuilding. Gîte on 2 levels (access via external staircase). Wi-Fi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. 1st floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, shower room (shower), separate toilet. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 4 single beds 80x190cm in 2 x 2 trundle beds) including 1 independent annex with access from the outside (double bed 160x200cm) with private shower room (shower/toilet). Enclosed garden (100m²) + balcony-terrace + terrace + private parking (1 space). Easy free public parking on site. Amenities including supermarket 11 km away. Stay in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park in the footsteps of Vercingetorix & Caesar! Charming authentic Morvan farmhouse of character dating from the 19th century backed by an old "stable" in annex, both carefully restored - with a pleasant enclosed garden with panoramic terrace - located in a quiet area in the heart of the picturesque village of Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (small shops on site), 6 km from the prestigious Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France" & 11 km from the commercial town of Etang-sur-Arroux (many amenities including supermarket). Superb rural & natural setting, perfectly preserved in the gentle mountains, combining vast groves, rivers, ponds & deep wild forests, nestled on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray (magnificent forest site classified & protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems) on the southern slope of the Morvan massif. Ultra-privileged location not far from the Romanesque churches circuit, ideally located on the routes of many marked hiking trails in "green walks" (very large network of hiking trails of the same type to explore on foot or by mountain bike in the area), the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), the legendary GTMC mountain bike circuit (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) & a "favorite bike loop" referenced 28 km, 500m from the GR131 connected to the nearby GR13 & renowned GRP of the "Tour du Morvan", 18 km from the Green Route "from Morvan to the Vineyards", 21 km from a Green Route in the "all-terrain" version (green mountain bike touring) and around forty km from the first vineyards of Couchois (Côtes Chalonnaises / adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" (crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). Prime location in the heart of Autunois-Morvan, a sublime territory steeped in history, traditions, legends & mysteries, rich in a very rare historical heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial, etc.) as well as grandiose landscapes, at the crossroads of the Nièvre (territory of the "Grands Lacs du Morvan") & the Côte d'Or. Ideal for exploring: 19 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art & History" with 2000 years of human presence), 25 km from the famous Buddhist temple "Paldenshangpa", 28 km from Château-Chinon, 29 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature walks), 35 km from Le Creusot (renowned Parc d'attraction des Combes / Gare Creusot TGV 43 km away), 38 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised fine sand beach, water sports center & multiple aquatic activities) & 48 km from the medieval village of Nolay. A comfortable "bubble" of charm nestled a stone's throw from small shops, for a soothing breath of fresh air in a "mini tribe"!