castles with reception room for sale Allier, France

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Fully restored seventeenth-century castle of 476 m². Many original decorative elements. Beautiful reception rooms. The south wing is devoted to events: a 116 m² reception room, professional kitchen, changing rooms and toilets. Swimming pool, jacuzzi, bar and terraces facing south. Park of 2.22 ha. Located 6 km from Chantelle. Ref 1028.

Réf. 4909: 19th-century château near Moulins In the heart of the Bourbonnais, within a preserved natural setting, this château is situated on a single, contiguous estate covering 13 hectares and 40 ares, comprising woodland and meadows. Sheltered from prying eyes, the property offers a living environment ideal for contemplation and walks, whilst enjoying excellent transport links. The estate enjoys a particularly favourable location. The A79 motorway is less than 10 minutes away, and the Route Nationale 7 is also quickly accessible, making it easy to reach the main road networks. It is approximately 3 hours 45 minutes from Paris, 1 hour 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, 2 hours from Lyon and 3 hours from Geneva. Major cities are easily accessible: Paris is around 3 hours 45 minutes away, Clermont-Ferrand 1 hour 20 minutes, Lyon 2 hours and Geneva 3 hours. Moulins-sur-Allier railway station, served by regular services, allows you to reach Paris in just over two hours. Lyon Airport is less than two hours away, offering excellent connections to destinations across France and internationally. This combination of extensive natural grounds and easy access gives this property a balance that is particularly sought-after for a family home, a venue for entertaining or a prestigious hospitality venture. Built at the end of the 19th century by a renowned architect from the Allier region, this elegant château served for many years as a prestigious hunting lodge. Its architecture is characterised by the harmony of its façades, where the light-coloured render blends elegantly with a palette of red bricks and cut stone. The slate roof, punctuated by dormer windows with pediments and ridge finials, is enhanced by delicate, continuous balconies featuring intricate wrought-ironwork. With a total living area of approximately 760 sqm, the property is laid out as follows: Ground floor Upon entering, the spacious hall reveals the property’s architectural quality, featuring a remarkable original mosaic depicting intertwined fan motifs. A majestic bay window opens onto a south-east-facing terrace, offering unobstructed views of the grounds. This level boasts generous proportions, high ceilings, remarkable wood panelling and numerous stained-glass windows that cast a soft light into the reception rooms. It comprises: - a study; - an elegant sitting room; - a second reception lounge featuring a beautiful wooden fireplace; - a spacious and particularly light-filled dining room; - a second study; - a large kitchen; - a utility room; - a laundry room. First floor Accessible via the main staircase and a service staircase, this level comprises: - Six bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room and toilet. This layout offers the ideal level of comfort for a family home or a high-end hospitality project. Second floor Accessible via the service staircase, this top floor is yet to be fitted out according to the future owner’s requirements. It offers significant potential, with: - five bedrooms to be created; - three additional bedrooms already equipped with the necessary plumbing for the installation of their bathrooms; - two existing bathrooms; - a toilet; - two existing bedrooms. This floor offers a wealth of space, allowing for the creation of new reception areas, additional suites or a layout designed for a luxury accommodation business. Outbuildings : The numerous outbuildings are a real asset to this property and open up a wide range of possibilities, whether for family use, tourism or events. The first outbuilding, with a living area of 147 sqm, has been completely renovated to serve as a holiday cottage. It is now divided into six self-contained flats, each comprising a bedroom with an en-suite shower room and toilet. One of the flats, situated on the ground floor, features facilities designed to ensure accessibility and ease of use. Each flat has its own separate entrance, guaranteeing comfort and independence for its occupants. A second outbuilding, situated at the rear of the château, is centred around a workshop. Two apartments have been fitted out on either side. The first, measuring 56sqm, comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen opening onto a living area, and a bathroom. The second, measuring 41m², features a living room, a bedroom and a shower room. All of these outbuildings were designed as part of an ambitious project for events and hospitality. The property also has a planning permission granted by the local council, authorising the creation of a function room for hosting weddings, receptions and other events. Some finishing work remains to be carried out in order to realise this potential to the full. Architectural plans are already available to support the completion of this project and enable its future owner to bring this vision to life. The château stands at the heart of a single, contiguous estate covering 32 acres, offering a well-preserved and perfectly maintained setting. The grounds, which cover nearly 8 hectares, were designed and planted by a renowned local landscape architect. They feature a beautiful variety of tree species, including majestic English oaks, American oaks, pines, acacias and lime trees, lending the estate an atmosphere that is both elegant and authentic throughout the seasons. A vast meadow of around 6 hectares harmoniously complements the estate and offers numerous development possibilities, whether for an equestrian project, recreational use or simply to enhance the landscape. The property also features a reservoir, which adds to the estate’s natural charm. However, this is not fed by a spring. Cabinet LE NAIL – Saône-et-Loire & Bourbonnais - M. Lionel MILLET : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Lionel MILLET, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 942 190 125. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.4674 : French restored chateau for sale in Centre of France Located on the slopes of a hill in the Allier department, in the heart of a landscaped park dotted with majestic century-old sequoias, the château blends harmoniously into its surroundings. Built along an east-west axis, it displays its noble façade flanked by two towers, gracefully asserting its character and history. The château enjoys a strategic location: just 17 km from Vichy, queen of spa towns (a renowned spa town), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, less than 20 minutes from an SNCF train station (direct line to Paris in 3 hours), 10 minutes from a motorway access and 1 hour from Clermont-Ferrand airport. This accessibility gives the property a balance between refined seclusion and efficient connections. Built on the site of an ancient feudal mound that once housed a 15th-century castle, it is a subtle reinterpretation of historical architecture. Over time, the property has had several owners, each bringing their own vision to it. Although its medieval appearance, with its slender towers topped with Gothic spires, evokes the splendour of the Middle Ages, this castle is in fact an elegant 19th-century construction with a living area of 1,100 sqm. It has been converted into several apartments, each with independent access and an average surface area of 150 sqm. The flexibility of use of the property makes it a rare find, serving as a prestigious private residence, a charming home for discerning guests, or an ideal setting for intimate and refined receptions with its modular outbuildings. IN THE SOUTHERN PART: On the garden level (semi-basement): The entrance is on the north side, providing access to the laundry room, boiler room and an apartment with a bedroom, bathroom, shower, sauna and kitchen. On the ground floor: The entrance is through the majestic castle tower, opening onto a vast vestibule with spectacular high ceilings, enhanced by superb wood panelling and refined period parquet flooring. On the left is the centrepiece of the residence: a vast reception room bathed in light, whose charm is enhanced by an imposing solid carved wooden fireplace. It rises up to the French ceiling. Its structure is punctuated by fluted columns in veined white marble resting on bases and topped with delicately crafted capitals. The ensemble is crowned by a sculpted arched pediment topped by a decorative urn framed by volutes. A true work of cabinetmaking art, it embodies the French art of living at its most refined. A 15sqm office is available opposite the entrance. On the 1st floor: A duplex apartment (1st and 2nd floors) A large fitted kitchen/bar opens onto a huge living room through an arched opening framed by two green marble columns. The solid wood parquet flooring laid in a herringbone pattern adds refinement and warmth to the space. A bedroom with ample storage space, a utility room and bathroom complete the floor. On the 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms, one with a bathroom, jacuzzi, bathroom, cupboards, and a shower room with 2 showers. On the 3rd floor: An apartment with a beautiful fitted kitchen followed by a large living room with English parquet flooring, 1 shower room, bathroom, and 2 bedrooms, one with a bathroom and toilet. IN THE NORTHERN PART: On the garden level (semi-basement): A one-bedroom apartment with a shower room, a jacuzzi and access to the wine cellar. On the ground floor: A first apartment comprising two bedrooms, a shower room with toilet, and an open-plan kitchen leading onto a spacious living room with a large bookcase. This bright living space has direct access to the terrace, ideal for enjoying the park in complete tranquillity. On the first floor: Accessible via a beautiful Volvic stone staircase, a second luxury apartment offers three spacious bedrooms, a large shower room with two showers, separate toilets, and a large living room with an open-plan kitchen. The warm atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of a pellet stove. On the second floor: A third apartment of approximately 150 sqm, comprising a fully equipped kitchen-bar, a generous living room, and two beautiful suites offering comfort and privacy. The outbuildings include: Close to the chateau, a 300 sqm building houses an equestrian area consisting of five spacious horse stalls, a tack room, a water point, and sanitary facilities, offering optimal comfort for both riders and horses. A sand and rubber chip arena provides horses with a soft and comfortable working surface that is ideal for daily training and leisure activities, whatever the weather conditions. A second, fully enclosed, independent building of approximately 1,600 sqm offers vast spaces for a variety of uses. Currently used for storing tractors and equipment. It also includes a large games room, an above-ground indoor swimming pool (10m x 4m) heated by a heat pump, a gym, and several garages. Thanks to its size and easy access, this building is perfectly suited for parking several vehicles, including horse trailers or even a collection of vintage cars, in a secure environment away from prying eyes. Nestled in an exceptional setting, this historic castle stands in the heart of an 19.76-acre (8-hectare) landscaped park dotted with majestic century-old redwoods, true witnesses to the authentic and timeless character of the place. The property includes 4.94 acres (2 hectares) of private woods, offering a peaceful retreat, ideal for walking, hunting, or contemplating nature. Cabinet LE NAIL – Saône-et-Loire & Bourbonnais - M. Lionel MILLET : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Lionel MILLET, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 942 190 125. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

A 110-hectare hunting estate with exceptional enclosed grounds in the centre of France. Set back from the road and any other neighbouring dwellings, the estate of nearly 110 hectares, devoid of all disturbances and enclosed by 2.3-metre high fences, is mainly composed of 76 hectares of woods with a variety of different trees, meadows and five ponds ideal for hunting. As for the buildings, in the middle of the property, they are grouped around a courtyard, surrounded by meticulously maintained grounds planted with plane trees, and include a manor house, a guesthouse, two caretaker’s cottages, a reception hall and various outbuildings used for the estate’s daily operations. Completely and carefully renovated over the past 20 years, the estate’s buildings all exude exceptional quality, comfort and elegance.

A 19th-century manor and its outbuildings on a 22-hectare estate, thirty minutes from the town of Vichy in the north of the Puy-de-Dôme department. Perched up on a hill, this rectangular three-storey building is topped with a flat tile roof and flanked by a round tower on one side and a rectangular-shaped wing on the other. With grounds extending over approximately 22 hectares, its upper floors provide panoramic views of the nearby hills and the Limagne plain in the distance, while, the chateau, abutting a wooded hillside, is surrounded by large meadows below. As for the property’s reception rooms, they are located on the other side of a courtyard, behind the chateau, as are a caretaker’s cottage and various other outbuildings.