Ref.4896 : French chateau for sale with gite and beautiful park In the heart of the Bourbonnais region, the property is located in the Allier department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It enjoys a unspoilt rural setting, characteristic of the bocage landscape, with a mix of grazing meadows, ancient hedgerows and woodland, offering a harmonious and authentic landscape. The property is situated near MOULINS, the former historic capital of the Bourbonnais, which serves as the department’s main administrative and cultural centre. This central location provides easy access to the main surrounding towns, such as SOUVIGNY, renowned for its rich Cluniac heritage. Although fully integrated into a peaceful, rural setting, the property enjoys relatively easy access thanks to the network of departmental roads linking up with the main transport routes of the Allier. This location strikes a good balance between seclusion and accessibility, being approximately 30 minutes from Moulins and just 10 minutes from the A79 motorway. The gently undulating site offers unobstructed views over the surrounding hedgerow countryside, enhancing the property’s intimate character and scenic appeal. This setting provides the property with a peaceful living environment, ideal both as a main residence and for a hospitality venture or heritage development project. The estate is accessed via a beautiful avenue lined with lime trees leading to the château, set in surroundings offering tranquillity, privacy and lovely unobstructed views of the countryside. The property also boasts a lovely wooded park, featuring beautiful ornamental trees and mature specimens, creating a harmonious and elegant landscaped setting around the chateau. Built on a full basement and spread over three residential levels, the property offers just under 413 sqm of living space, divided into spacious, light-filled rooms. The ground floor is organised around beautiful reception rooms: a spacious living room with a fireplace, an elegant dining room, and a large kitchen with a dining area. This level also comprises an entrance hall, a study, a utility room and a guest toilet. Thanks to its numerous windows on all four sides, the house enjoys remarkable natural light throughout the day, showcasing its beautiful features. The first floor leads to a landing giving access to five lovely bedrooms, as well as a bathroom and two shower rooms. The generous proportions and harmonious layout make it easy to envisage the property as a guesthouse or a family home. The second floor offers six further bedrooms, two shower rooms and a separate toilet. This floor offers numerous layout possibilities for accommodating family, friends or holiday guests. The basement houses the utility areas, boiler room, cellars and storage rooms. The property is particularly appealing for its balanced architecture, its spacious reception areas, its exceptional capacity to accommodate guests with nine bedrooms, and its highly sought-after rural setting. A rare property, ideal as a family home, a high-end guesthouse or a tourism venture in the heart of the Allier. The outbuildings are a real asset to the property. They include, in particular, a garage, a former stable and several ancillary buildings offering a wide range of potential uses: storage, a workshop or additional accommodation, depending on the plans. The estate also features two detached houses, each with two bedrooms. They offer excellent potential for seasonal lettings, holiday cottages or tourist accommodation. They can also accommodate family, friends, staff or a caretaker in the utmost comfort. This collection of outbuildings lends the property great versatility and is a major asset for developing an income-generating business, whilst preserving the estate’s authentic character and elegance. The estate covers a single contiguous plot of land with a total area of 43.98 acres (17ha 79a 81ca), consisting mainly of meadows and a woodland of approximately 6.17 acres (2,5 ha), offering a beautiful and particularly rare single block of land. Unencumbered by any tenancies, it allows for immediate use in accordance with the purchaser’s plans: agricultural, equestrian, landscaping or simply to enjoy a preserved natural setting. This cohesive whole enhances the property’s exceptional character, offering privacy, continuity of space and great freedom in terms of development. Cabinet LE NAIL – Bourbonnais - Mr Philippe de SALMIECH : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Philippe de SALMIECH, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 477 967 244. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
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