castles with terrace for sale Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France

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.

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.

Magnificent château dating from 1880, offering approximately 1,060 sqm of living space and 22 main rooms, including spacious reception lounges and guest bedrooms already in operation. Part of the property remains to be renovated, offering significant potential for further development. The outbuildings are arranged around a large courtyard and include several structures: a renovated pavilion with 6 bedrooms, fully operational gîtes, additional spaces currently being fitted out for accommodation and events, as well as planning permission granted for an orangery dedicated to hosting events. Set within a 13-hectare estate featuring a pond, woodland, and meadows, the property enjoys an exceptional natural environment. Easy access to major road networks, located 20 km from Moulins, 8 km from Le PAL (wildlife and leisure park), and close to all amenities. Ideal for a tourism or events-based project (weddings, seminars, guest accommodation). Sale price including agency fees: €850,000 Fees payable by the buyer Agency fees: 5% incl. VAT of the net seller price, i.e. €40,476 Net seller price: €809,524 Energy rating: F Climate rating: F Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €25,640 and €34,740 per year (prices indexed as of 01/01/2021). Information on potential risks related to this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Just two miles from Moulins, in the heart of the Bourbonnais bocage, a residence of rare character is revealed: an authentic 1806 gentlemen's house, combining the nobility of old buildings and modern comfort. Entirely renovated under the guidance of an architect, the property offers 478m² of living space spread over three levels, with cellars, large reception rooms with solid oak floors, ceiling rosettes, period moldings, and stone fireplaces. A superb oak staircase with wrought-iron banisters serves the floors, where seven bedrooms and their bathrooms are elegantly arranged. Its most striking architectural feature remains its red brick corner tower, crowned with crenellations and decorative machicolations — a true heritage signature of the place —, connected to the main building by a bright glazed winter garden, carefully built and accessible to people with reduced mobility. The whole is set in a wooded park of about 2 hectares, enclosed by walls and wire fencing, ensuring absolute privacy: an 80 m² terrace, pool, pond, and century-old trees make up an exceptional green setting, just a stone's throw from a lively town offering all amenities (shops, train station, hospital, schools). Modern comfort is fully assured: heat pump, photovoltaic panels, automatic gate, double-glazed wooden joinery, composite shutters, attic insulation, well, two-car garage, and a barn in good condition. An exceptional character residence in the heart of Bourbonnais, ideal for a family seeking space and history, or for an investor wishing to develop a bed and breakfast or charming tourism project.

Exceptional Directoire-style château and stud farm on 39.8 hectares with a pond Set in a sumptuous setting overlooking meadows and a pond, this exceptional property includes a fully renovated 968-square-meter Directoire-style château (a 4-star hotel with 16 rooms and a restaurant), a large guest house, an annex (three hotel rooms), enclosed garden, swimming pool, and vegetable garden, a stud farm with two staff houses, a riding arena, a lunging ring, paddocks, a large indoor riding arena, a small outdoor arena, and a large show jumping arena. Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.f