Marie & Guillaume open the doors of a beautiful "fifties" country house typical of the post-war period (1950s) which they have completely restored with care, safely overlooking the banks of the Loire (direct access possible to the river from the property via a small private path), located on the edge of the road (between Diou & Digoin, close to various amenities), in a small residential hamlet. Considered the "last wild river" in Europe, this magnificent natural space classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its exceptional plant & animal biotope (fish, mammals, birds, insects, amphibians, etc.), is home to a axis of migration, reproduction and nesting for many species, some of which are very rare (Atlantic salmon, large shad, sea lamprey or eel; waders, kingfisher, bank swallow, European bee-eater, etc.). Beautiful hilly Charolais countryside to explore in the surrounding area, bucolic environment of fields & bocage meadows along the Loire, nestled under the wooded ridges of a vast wild forest massif (to be discovered during peaceful walks or mountain bike rides), surrounded by unspoilt nature & agriculture. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Large open living room (open space). Warm contemporary character, enhanced by original "panoramic" wallpapers, combined with the exotic atmosphere of an old residence. Cozy & cozy. Pleasant enclosed garden of 400m², lawned and planted with trees, with a large terrace area exposed in gravel. Composition: Detached house on 2 levels. Wireless. Electric heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Enclosed garden (400m²) + terrace (gravel) + bike room + private parking. Supermarket at 8 km. All amenities 13 km away. Beautiful "fifties" country house with a pleasant enclosed garden - fully restored and redesigned into a soft & comfortable contemporary resort - overlooking the banks of the Loire, the last "wild river" in Europe, on a protected & classified site. "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystem, 11 km from the shopping town of Digoin, a major nautical destination nestled at the convergence of 3 renowned canals including the famous Canal du Center (river marina & all amenities on site) & 25 km of the very famous PAL amusement park. Residential hamlet nestled on the side of the road, in the heart of the rolling Charolais countryside, at the confluence of the Arroux & the Loire, between bocage meadows & peaceful wild forests, on the route of the circuit of Romanesque churches & a marked cycle route (connected to the greenway), close to marked hiking trails including "green walks" (a very large network of hiking trails of this type to discover in the area), 8 km from the GR3, 8 km from the greenway (adjoining the 'EuroVélo6), 15 km from the legendary GTMC mountain bike circuit (Grande Traversée du Massif Centrale) & around fifteen km from two referenced favorite bike loops (55 km & 78 km). Privileged location for easy travel, at the crossroads of the departments of Allier, Loire & Nièvre, in the heart of the magnificent territory of Charolais-Brionnais labeled "Country of Art and History" - cradle of the AOC of cattle breeds and world-renowned sheep - rich in sublime preserved landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan, Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais. 15 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy (on-site casino), 26 km from Paray-le-Monial (illustrious world-renowned basilica), 39 km from Marcigny (medieval town & "Clunisois site" particularly known for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 40 km from Charolles, 48 km from the Buddhist temple Paldenshangpa de la Boulaye & 70 km from the Creusot TGV station. Interesting compromise, both close to the "full nature" and amenities!