Exceptional setting & landscaped site! Farm outbuilding carefully revisited into a comfortable holiday home (still housing the cowshed & stable) nestled in the countryside on a vast 3 ha property with a shared heated swimming pool (4x8m) - converted into a "micro-farm" welcoming animals - located 12 km from the charming medieval & spa town of Bourbon-Lancy (all amenities & numerous leisure facilities on site including a casino). Absolute calm & total tranquility immersed in the hollow of a sublime preserved setting of nature & greenery, vast hilly wooded clearing nestled in the heart of a beautiful forest, adjoining the banks of the Loire (the last 'wild river' in Europe) protected site classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystem. Ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, a referenced cycle route (connected to the greenway), several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (550 km of paths & more than 200 hiking trails to discover in the area), 6 km from the greenway (connected to EuroVélo6), 9 km from the legendary GTMC mountain bike circuit (Grande Traversée du Massif Centrale) and 17 km from the Digoin river marina connected to the "Canal du centre" & "Canal tranquille" (connecting Digoin to Roanne). Prime location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the departments of Allier, Loire & Nièvre, on the edge of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais territory - cradle of the AOC of world-renowned cattle and sheep breeds - rich in sumptuous preserved landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan, Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais. Perfect address for exploring: 21 km from the very famous PAL amusement park, 29 km from Paray-le-Monial (illustrious basilica), 38 km from Luzy, 43 km from Charolles, 43 km from Marcigny ("Clunisois site" famous for its Monday morning market created in 1266) & 46 km from Moulins. Possibility of renting the 2 gîtes of the house (direct communication with number 3092), for a total capacity of 7 people. The perfect "spot" for a rejuvenating green getaway, literally out of time! A true little paradise on earth for young and old alike! Christiane, a naturopath by profession (whose "wellness" massages you can enjoy on site by reservation) & Pierre, both passionate about nature & animals, welcome you to a perfectly restored agricultural outbuilding (housing the estate's barn & stable with its animals, for a total change of scenery!), nestled in the calm of nature, in the hollow of a vast hilly bocage clearing nestled at the edge of a forest (wildlife observable: deer, foxes, wild boars, hares…). A literal "green paradise" and sublime, unspoiled haven, 100% peaceful and rejuvenating, bordering the Loire River, this protected area, designated a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its exceptional biotope (fish, mammals, birds, insects, amphibians, etc.), serves as a migration, breeding, and nesting route for numerous species, some of which are very rare (Atlantic salmon, allis shad, sea lamprey or eel, wading birds, kingfisher, sand martin, European bee-eater, etc.). This vast, meticulously maintained 3-hectare property is steeped in history (formerly a family farm worked since the 19th century) and boasts a beautiful heated swimming pool (4x8m), a large vegetable garden (fresh vegetables can be picked with the owners' permission), and expansive meadows. It is designed as a "micro-farm" with Highland and Vosges cattle, goats, and a small farmyard (ducks, geese, chickens, etc.). Stunning panoramic views and landscapes (almost 360° from the property). Warm, contemporary country charm. Composition: Access via a 500m drivable forest road. Detached house (barn/stable on the ground floor) comprising two self-contained apartments, adjoining the owners' residence (completely independent). Wi-Fi (fiber optic). Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Studio on the first floor (two single beds 80x200cm that can be joined to make a double bed 160x200cm + one single bed 90x190cm), shower room (shower / separate WC). Private garden and terrace. Shared sheltered balcony, grounds, and heated swimming pool (4x8m). Private carport and parking. Bicycle storage. Shops 7.5 km.