luxury house with terrace for sale Blesle, France

This beautiful, distinctive property, a rare opportunity on the market, was originally a 12th-century priory that has now been meticulously restored. Combining medieval authenticity with contemporary comfort, this unique estate offers an exceptional lifestyle in the heart of a protected natural environment. Built of stone and topped with traditional Roman tiles, the property comprises a spacious main residence and fully renovated outbuildings, providing numerous possibilities for both private use and high-end professional projects. In the context of increasingly hot summers due to climate change, the property offers outstanding natural thermal comfort thanks to its exceptionally thick stone walls (1.5 metres / nearly 5 feet). The main residence offers approximately 420 sq m (4,520 sq ft) of living space, arranged over 17 rooms on three levels. The generous proportions, quality materials, and abundant natural light create a warm and elegant atmosphere throughout. The ground floor features an elegant entrance hall, a 33 sq m (355 sq ft) fitted kitchen, two reception lounges, and a bathroom. The upper floors include several intimate sitting rooms, a magnificent library, spacious bedrooms and elegant suites, a dressing room, and a large games room, providing ideal accommodation for a large family or a luxury hospitality business. The outbuildings, formerly the priory's tithe barns, offer a total of 256 sq m (2,756 sq ft) and have been carefully restored using traditional materials, including terracotta floors, wood-panelled ceilings, and lime-plastered walls. One of these buildings has already been fitted with a kitchen, bathroom, and sanitary facilities, making it immediately suitable for use. A vaulted wine cellar, a garage, and a remarkable 12th-century tower with its original arrow slits further enhance this exceptional architectural ensemble. Set on a 924 sq m (9,946 sq ft) plot, the property benefits from a beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft) private garden, completely secluded from view. Accessible directly from the house via a paved terrace adorned with a lava-stone fountain, this outdoor space provides a true haven of peace. Located in a quiet and unspoilt setting within a village offering all essential amenities, the property is just 9 km (5.6 miles) from Brioude, 18 km (11 miles) from Issoire, and 45 km (28 miles) south of Clermont-Ferrand. A truly rare offering, this prestigious property will appeal to buyers seeking a historic residence with exceptional character, offering outstanding potential as either a distinguished private home or a high-end hospitality venture.

Nestled in the preserved landscapes of southern Auvergne, this exceptional eco-designed property offers a rare opportunity to embrace a more peaceful, sustainable, and independent lifestyle in the French countryside. Set within 6,500 sqm of private land and enjoying breathtaking 270° panoramic views across rolling hills and volcanic landscapes, the property combines contemporary comfort with outstanding energy performance and natural beauty. Designed as a bioclimatic, energy-positive home, the property benefits from: an excellent A-rated energy performance, extremely low heating costs, solar-generated income, and year-round thermal comfort. The house offers approximately 190 sqm of living space, featuring: spacious open-plan reception areas, a fully integrated kitchen and dining space, 5 bedrooms, flexible family and work-from-home areas, convertible attic space, double garage, cellar, laundry and storage rooms. Flooded with natural light, the interiors create an atmosphere of calm, openness, and connection with the surrounding landscape. This property is particularly suited to international buyers looking for: a lifestyle relocation to France, a high-quality second home, a peaceful remote-working base, an eco-conscious family home, or a hospitality and retreat project. Planning permission has already been granted for guest lodges and a swimming pool, creating exciting potential for holiday rentals, wellness retreats, or boutique hospitality ventures. Ideally located: 8 minutes from the historic town of Brioude, 15 minutes from the A75 motorway, 45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, within reach of Lyon and Mediterranean destinations. A rare and inspiring property for buyers seeking authenticity, sustainability, privacy, and the art of French country living. Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. Contact your local agent, Julien COUDON, CLERMONT FERRAND, Optimhome Associate Estate Agent at 06 62 84 04 15 (ref 607693)

Located in a characterful village at the foot of the Cézallier and Mont-Dore mountain ranges, just 35 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and 5 km from Issoire, this 1892 manor house elegantly reflects the architecture and refined lifestyle of the late 19th century. Built in a preserved natural setting, along the banks of the Couze Pavin river, the property enjoys a rare and peaceful environment that gives it an authentic and timeless atmosphere. The residence offers approximately 423 sqm of living space and is set within beautiful grounds of nearly 4,8 hectares, providing privacy, tranquillity and open views over the surrounding countryside. The manor has preserved many original architectural features, including mosaic floors, wood panelling, French-style ceilings with exposed beams, stained glass windows, sculptured corbels, fireplaces and original parquet floors. A large entrance hall with a monumental staircase leads to the main reception rooms: living room, sitting room, library, dining room and study, as well as a kitchen with pantry, a bathroom and WC. The first floor offers four bedrooms with parquet floors and fireplaces, and a bathroom. The second-floor features four additional bedrooms with washbasins and built-in cupboards, a laundry room and access to the attic. The garden level includes service areas such as laundry room, workshop, cellar and sub-cellar, boiler room, along with several additional rooms. The property also includes a small outbuilding with a traditional bread oven, as well as an old wooden storage building of approximately 224 sqm to renovate, offering many possibilities for further development. Part of the land is constructible, and there is a possibility to acquire additional building land and outbuildings. Renovation work is needed to allow this exceptional residence to reveal its full potential and be adapted to modern standards. The main structure is in good condition. The property is equipped with oil-fired central heating (to be revised, including a new boiler) and is connected to the mains drainage system. This rare character property could serve equally well as a large family home or for a hospitality project such as guest rooms or a boutique B&B. Shops and school are located within walking distance in the village of Perrier, with all other amenities in Issoire (5 km). Access to the A75 motorway is just 9 km away.

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In Auvergne, in one of the "most beautiful villages in France", a Renaissance-style residence with its tower and inner courtyard. The property, built in an L-shape, reveals itself at the end of a village street, beyond its walled courtyard. It stands three levels high under a hipped roof and serves as a testament to the traditional architecture of Usson, characterized by buildings constructed from prismatic blocks derived from the basalt columns overlooking the town. The frames of the openings are made from arkose, a light sandstone type, quarried locally, or crafted in bricks. The harmony of materials is accentuated by the vermilion red of the cornices resting on corbels. At the back of the property, a terrace garden unfolds.This description has been automatically translated from French.