luxury house with terrace for sale Brioude, France

A 17th-century village house with an old inn and courtyard, near the town of Brioude in France’s beautiful Haute-Loire department. The property is a former inn whose business activity dated back to the 17th century. An inscription in the courtyard still reads: 'Cadet innkeeper’s room, lodgings for travellers on foot and horseback'. It lies on the edge of the mound of an 11th-century castle that has now disappeared, or more precisely on the vallum – the defensive enclosure. From the street, the facade comes into view like an imposing rampart, through which a carriage gate leads into the lush inner courtyard. On the right, a small flight of steps leads up to the main dwelling, beside which there is a terrace in the shade of a kiwi tree. The house has two levels: a ground floor with reception rooms and a first floor with a convertible loft space, above which there is a dovecote. On the left, there is an inn, which is still in its original architectural form. You step into it through an arched door of dressed stone. Upstairs, there is a hayloft, which you can reach via an outdoor flight of steps. At the end of the court, there is an open-sided agricultural storehouse beneath a mezzanine, which you can reach from the terrace via a passageway. A row of three cellars, one of which is arched in a winemaking style typical of the Auvergne region, completes the property.

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.

In Haute-Loire, just 8 minutes from La Chaise-Dieu, two houses with a total area of 1,250 m², a wooded park of 4 ha, and a lake of 22 ha. At the end of a tree-lined road, the 22 ha lake reveals itself, alongside which stands a long building constructed in 1903, oriented east/west. It consists of two parts of different heights: the lower part, which includes a gîte and a caretaker's accommodation, and the upper part, currently divided into two apartments that can easily be connected, referred to as 'lake house 1' and 'lake house 2'. About 80 m from the building, there is an old hunting lodge, three stories high, facing west, with a view over the lake. The whole occupies the wooded park of approximately 7 ha. The 22 ha lake requires no special daily management, only quadrennial maintenance.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Seventeenth century part of the monastery of Sauxillanges comprising a 196 m² dwelling with its superb original décor, three apartments upstairs for rental use, a cottage of 82 m² and a garden with swimming pool. Located in the centre of the village but quiet, only 13 km from Issoire and the A 75. Ref 1017.