Charming farmhouse full of character and history - once linked to the very elegant neighbouring castle dating from the 16th century occupied by the owners - carefully restored in accordance with the rules of the art in a very comfortable holiday home, nestled in a quiet area on a vast wooded property of 40 ha (& its magnificent wooded park) 15 km from Charolles, the "Charolais Venice", famous city of Charles the Bold (all amenities on site). Total tranquility, beautiful exposure & splendid panorama of the bucolic Charolais bocage, perched on a southern plateau overlooking the peaceful little typical village of Martigny-le-Comte, in the hollow of a soothing rural setting with rolling pastures, ponds, rivers & forests. Ideally located very close to the Romanesque churches circuit, on the route of a marked hiking trail in "green walk" (very rich network of marked hiking trails of the same type to travel in the surrounding area), 7 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route, 8 km from a referenced "coup de cœur cycle loop" of 63 km, 10 km from the famous Canal du Centre (to discover by boat or on foot), 20 km from the greenway and around thirty km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Maconnais & Chalonnaises (various wine routes to explore). In the heart of the sublime territory of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of the AOC of world-renowned cattle & sheep breeds), rich in sumptuous landscapes as well as an exceptional historical heritage. Prime location for easy travel: 21 km from the medieval city of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 28 km from Paray-le-Monial, 34 km from La Clayette, 35 km from the famous abbey city of Cluny, 38 km from Digoin (Digoin river marina connected to the "Canal du Centre" & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 43 km from Marcigny & 41 km from Le Creusot (Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 38 km away). Possibility to rent the 2 gîtes on the estate (with gîte no. 3142) for a total capacity of 12 people. A cozy address full of charm & history nestled on a totally magical & exotic estate! Hélène welcomes you to a charming farmhouse of character, steeped in history & carefully restored according to the rules of the art, once linked to the elegant neighboring castle of the XVIth century that it occupies, nestled in the peace and quiet in the countryside on a vast private estate of 40 ha, rich in a magnificent "listed park" with century-old trees (American oaks, Douglas firs, cedars, giant sequoias ...) accessible for relaxing walks. Nestled "on a balcony" on a southern plateau overlooking a peaceful typical village (& its Romanesque church of the 12th century), the property benefits from a beautiful exposure & a sublime panorama of the Charolais bocage, extending as far as the eye can see like a literal postcard landscape. Total tranquility, nestled in the hollow of a bucolic preserved rural setting, succession of valleys of pastures, rivers full of fish, ponds & deep wild forests. Very comfortable cottage. Ultra spacious. Large living room. Warm country character combining the "bourgeois" atmosphere of a sweet "family home" & a more contemporary spirit, enhanced by the preservation of the rich traces of the original building (stone walls, imposing fireplace mantel, stone window lintels, beams etc.). Lots of charm. Cozy & comfortable. Large shaded terrace opening onto a pleasant, very well-kept enclosed garden, lawned & flowered, surrounded by historic stone walls (shared with the owners, housing their vegetable garden in particular). Composition: Access to the property by 200m of stony driveway. Detached house including outbuildings (equipment storage) neighboring the owners' castle and a second cottage. Wifi. Wood central heating + wood stove. Ground floor: Living room-kitchen-lounge, separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Private terrace + parking. Shared enclosed garden. Bicycle storage. Access to property park. Supermarket 10 km. Amenities 15 km.