la Maison de la Grille

An authentic, carefully restored, multi-century-old "caretaker's cottage", set in the peace and quiet of the countryside on the prestigious estate of Château de Chaumont-Laguiche, an exceptional 17th-century heritage site (family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous listed stables, a literal masterpiece & equestrian palace built for the grandson of King Charles IX of France by his wife Henriette de Laguiche, Duchess of Angoulême (one of the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France, the "most Italian" of all due to its remarkable architecture inspired by Leonardo da Vinci), a vast property judged to be a belvedere that also includes a château and romantic park with breathtaking views of the Charolais mountains, the foothills of the Auvergne and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc. Quiet setting in a magnificent, unspoilt setting of nature and greenery, on the edge of woods and meadows (with peaceful Charolais cows as neighbours), bordering the vast, wild Avaise forest, protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystem. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm, contemporary country style enhanced by the beautiful historic features of the building (original mantelpiece, terracotta floor tiles, beams, staircase, etc.). Zen atmosphere. Attic bedrooms nestled under the roofs in "cocoon hut" style. Pleasant 150m² lawned garden. Beautiful unobstructed views over the gentle surrounding countryside. Access to the estate's lovely swimming pool and private tennis court.
Composition: property comprising 2 gîtes (completely independent) + historic building open to the public. Gîte in a detached house comprising the estate's office/ reception. Wifi internet access. Electric heating. Raised ground floor (4 steps): kitchen-living room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 140x190cm / 4 single beds 90x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). Garden (150m²) + private parking. Bike shed. Swimming pool 12x6m (access from 9am to 6.30pm) + shared tennis court. Amenities 2.5 km away.