Wander down the cobbled lane in the heart of Beaune and step into your serene abode. This home is sure to impress you with its elegance and beauty, not to mention its prime setting in the heart of the Burgundy wine region.

This is an exceptional house which has been designed with grace and style to the very highest of standards. High ceilings and minimalist yet sleek décor add to the great feeling of space in the vast living-dining room with perfect white furnishings against the dark tiled floors and impressive prints on the walls. The open-plan state-of-the-art kitchen is extremely well-equipped so you can create a Burgundian feast or even request a chef to cook for you and your guests.

A beautiful 17th century staircase winds upstairs with a backdrop of exposed stone, leading to three sumptuous bedrooms, all featuring air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and ensuite Italian showers. There are two sensual double rooms with luxuriant bed-linen and designer furnishings as well as a splendid top-floor family room with three canopied double beds inspired by the nearby Hospices de Beaune, just a five-minute walk away and one of France’s most stunning historical monuments.

A private wine-tasting can be arranged in the maison’s own wine-cellar, found via a hidden staircase, a romantic and characterful spot that can be lit by candle-light where you can sample the finest wines from the Côtes de Beaune or Côtes de Nuits appellations. Or venture out into the streets of Beaune and find a quiet ancient wine bar in the capital of this wine-making region.

Beaune is also a food lover’s paradise with many Michelin starred establishments in the city and surrounding villages as well as an atmospheric market on a Wednesday and Sunday morning. Grab some local delights for a picnic by the little lake in Parc de la Bouzaire or wander around the picturesque centre of Beaune taking in the historical delights around you.

From Beaune you can follow the famous wine road, Route des Grands Crus, by bike or car, discovering wonderful wine-making villages set amongst idyllic vineyards such as Pommard (5km), Volnay (6km), Meursault (10km) and Puligny-Montrachet (12km). Or take the train to Dijon in under half an hour where you can visit the famous mustard stores in this beautiful an historic city.

Other wonderful activities that can be arranged include private tours of the city, horse-riding in the countryside, picnic baskets for days out by the vineyards or a hot-air balloon ride, the ideal way to see the remarkable landscapes of this outstanding region.

• Only the bedrooms feature air-conditioning
• It's a narrow and hidden staircase down to the cellar - the perfect place for an intimate wine-tasting
• There's no car parking at the house but the owner will give you a complimentary parking pass for a secured car park about a 5-minute walk away which is open 7am-9pm
• During the Beaune Wine Auction (in the latter half of November) prices are on application