Denis, an artistic ironworker whose work you can appreciate in the gîte, & Valérie welcome you to an elegant 19th century Bresse farmhouse - traditional stone & timber-framed architecture - carefully restored according to the rules of the art. Calm & tranquility in the heart of a small rural hamlet nestled in the countryside, on the edge of meadows & forest, a stone's throw from the commercial village of Saint-Usuge nestled on the banks of the Seille, a remarkable ecosystem partly classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (migratory bird reserve, rare plant species, many fish including the famous catfish, animals and wildlife, etc.). Great comfort. Large living room & rooms with noble dimensions. Warm contemporary country character enhanced by careful heritage restoration (beams, majestic frame farm, brick wall & original timber-framed walls). Cozy & zen atmosphere, bathed in a soft sobriety. Complete high-quality equipment (including billiards & table football). Double large exposed & shaded terrace, one of which is sheltered with an "outdoor" relaxation lounge. Pleasant lawned & wooded garden with pétanque court, adjoining a small meadow where Roxanne, the owners' mare, grazes and their henhouse (away from the gîte), for the children's enjoyment. Composition: Detached house next to the owners' home (total independence without vis-à-vis). Fiber optic WiFi. PAC heating (+ electric upstairs). Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 4 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / double bed 160x200cm / 3 single beds 90x190cm / double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm) including 2 with private bathroom (shower), bathroom (bath + shower), separate disabled toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: TV lounge on the mezzanine, separate toilet, games room (table football + billiards). Garden + courtyard + terraces (one sheltered) + pétanque ground + ping-pong table + carport (1 space) + private bicycle/motorcycle storage. Electric vehicle charging point.