A charming, carefully restored 1850s country house steeped in history (formerly a village café, a family home for six generations), nestled on the edge of a meadow where peaceful sheep graze, on a south-facing plateau overlooking a verdant valley. Absolute tranquility awaits in a small rural hamlet nestled on a hillside in the heart of the countryside, in a magnificent, unspoiled rural setting of gentle mountains. An exceptionally privileged location between town and country, just 5 km from Chauffailles, a charming, typical market town nestled in the foothills of the Haut Beaujolais mountains, a historic center of the 19th-century textile industry (with a weaving museum to explore), offering all essential shops and services and numerous sports and leisure activities (with facilities and play areas for children on site). The cottage is comfortable and very spacious. A warm, contemporary country charm blends seamlessly with the captivating features of the original building (historic stone fireplace mantel, stone door and window lintels with antique hinges, etc.). A large gravel terrace (both sunny and shaded) opens onto a spacious and beautifully landscaped garden (ideal children's play area with swing and slide) on a vast 3000m² property complete with a pétanque court and an unusual, private, naturally flowering woodland (lily of the valley, daffodils, holly, acacia, hazel, chestnut, etc.) offering a shaded picnic area (with a dedicated table). Stunning panoramic views of the Roannais and Beaujolais mountains. Composition: Detached house on 2 levels. Wi-Fi. Electric heating + fireplace. Ground floor: kitchen-living room-lounge, separate WC. First floor: 2 bedrooms, one on a mezzanine landing (one double bed 160x190cm / one double bed 140x190cm + two single pull-out beds 90x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). Garden (3000m²) + terrace + pétanque court + private parking. Supermarket 2.5 km. Amenities 5 km. Corporate bookings: maximum 2 people. Splendid panorama and landscapes, between town and country! Charming 1850 country house, fully restored and steeped in history, nestled on a sunny hillside on a beautifully maintained 3000m² property including a small private forest, 5 km from the charming, typical market town of Chauffailles (all amenities available). Absolute tranquility in the heart of the countryside, within a peaceful little rural hamlet overlooking the verdant Botoret valley, on the wooded foothills of the Haut Beaujolais mountains, in a magnificent, unspoiled landscape of gentle mountains, with inviting pastures, deep forests, meadows, and idyllic fish-filled rivers. Ideally located on the routes of a marked hiking trail in "green walk" (many other paths of the same type to discover in the surroundings) & a listed "favorite" cycling loop of 88 km (another loop of the same type of 55 km to 16 km), next to the Romanesque churches circuit, 21 km from the "Véloire" greenway (connected to EuroVelo6) along the banks of the Loire (the last wild river in Europe) and the "tranquil canal" linking Roanne to Digoin. In the heart of the sublime Charolais-Brionnais region (labeled "Land of Art and History", cradle of AOCs for world-renowned cattle and sheep breeds, rich in sumptuous landscapes and exceptional historical heritage), interesting location at the southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Rhône & Loire, Beaujolais (first vineyards 27 km away), Mâconnais-Clunisois (first vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & wine routes 45 km away) not far from Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Roannais region. A prime location for exploring the region: 12 km from the charming town of Charlieu (with its exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey) and La Clayette, 24 km from Marcigny, 30 km from Beaujeu (the historic capital of Beaujolais), 32 km from Roanne, 34 km from Charolles, 37 km from Paray-le-Monial, 49 km from Digoin (and its river marina on the Canal du Centre), 51 km from the renowned abbey town of Cluny, and 54 km from the stunning Roche de Solutré, a designated "Grand Site de France" (TGV stations Mâcon Loché 63 km and Le Creusot 82 km). The perfect getaway for a truly rejuvenating escape! Ideal for families or couples!