luxury real estate for sale Ardes, France

An elegant family home nestled between landscaped grounds and the Auvergne mountains Just 45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, in a pristine, peaceful setting, this 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century château enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the Auvergne countryside. On one side, the view overlooks the landscaped park surrounding the home; on the other, it opens onto the Auvergne mountains and their unspoiled horizons. A rare living environment where calm, nature, and privacy reign. Formerly a hunting lodge that has since become a family home, it has undergone a renovation that respects its history. The main architectural features have been preserved: high ceilings, fireplaces, antique hardwood floors, wood paneling, and spacious reception areas lend the property an authentic and timeless character. With approximately 655 m² of living space, the residence is organized around a spacious entrance hall leading to an elegant suite of living rooms and a dining room totaling nearly 130 m² of reception space. A large kitchen opening onto the outdoors, as well as a separate ground-floor studio with direct access to the garden, complete this level. The upper floors feature a master suite, seven bedrooms, several shower rooms and bathrooms, as well as a private chapel. A vast convertible attic offers additional potential for expansion. Magnificent vaulted cellars, a wellness area housed in former vaulted rooms, and several spaces dedicated to relaxation all contribute to the property’s unique character. The estate also includes a separate guesthouse of approximately 78 m² and a barn of approximately 170 m² offering numerous possibilities for use, whether as a family residence or for a hospitality or event venue. The wooded grounds form a true setting around the residence. A pond, a lake, a bridle path, a terrace with a spa, and numerous outdoor living spaces invite you to fully enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. Carefully renovated and tastefully decorated, the property has retained the spirit of a grand family home. Bathed in light, warm, and easy to live in, it offers a rare balance of spaciousness, comfort, and conviviality. Its numerous living spaces, opening onto the grounds and the surrounding nature, fully contribute to the quality of life it provides. Located near the main natural and tourist sites of Auvergne, 10 minutes from the A75 and local amenities, this rare property will appeal to heritage enthusiasts seeking an authentic, discreet, and unspoiled place to live. Asking price: €1,200,000 (fees included, payable by the seller) Energy class: F Climate class: C property with excessive energy consumption This property is listed by Marie-Laure Courmont +33(0)6 80 44 89 84 - Independent Real Estate Agent Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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.

Just a few minutes from Issoire and 35 km from Clermont-Ferrand, nestled between the Mont-Dore and Livradois mountain ranges, this elegant late 19th-century property stands on the edge of a charming village, in a preserved environment. Close to the A75 motorway (La Méridienne), the train station, and 40 km from Aulnat airport, it offers a perfect balance between character, tranquility, and accessibility. Built in 1892, the house offers 435 m² of living space and 8 bedrooms, arranged around beautiful volumes adorned with superb period features, reflecting the craftsmanship and art of living of the time: solid wood parquet floors, French-style ceilings, moldings, stained glass, gargoyles, fireplaces, and a majestic solid walnut staircase. The ground floor opens onto a spacious entrance hall leading to the reception rooms: dining room, library, lounges, offices, as well as service areas – kitchen, scullery, pantry, shower room, and toilets. On the first floor, a large landing and an antechamber serve four bedrooms, all with a washbasin, as well as two shower rooms. The second floor offers four further bedrooms with a washbasin and closets, two rooms with large storage spaces, and a hallway leading to the attic, which could accommodate an additional shower room. A full attic, a garden level/basement with seven vaulted rooms and two cellars complete the property. The landscaped park of over 8,000 m² features a fishpond, a former bread oven, and a large outbuilding (former woodshed) of 224 m² on the ground, offering excellent potential for conversion. The adjoining farmland (over 4 hectares) stretches down to the river, ensuring privacy and serenity. With its strong character, gracefully combining historical charm, generous spaces, and a privileged location, this property requires some refreshing and compliance work to fully reveal its potential. Ideal as a main residence or a large family holiday home, it is also suitable for high-end hospitality projects: guesthouse, boutique hotel, or fine dining venue. Sale price: €770 000 (fees included, payable by the seller) Energy rating: G Climate rating:G This property is presented by Marie-Laure Courmont +33(0)6 80 44 89 84 – Independent Sales Agent Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

A Renaissance house with a tower and court, nestled in Usson – listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages – in the breathtaking Auvergne region. The house forms an L shape. It comes into view at the end of a village street, beyond its walled courtyard. The old dwelling has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. It is crowned with a hipped roof. The edifice is a token of Usson’s traditional architecture, which is characterised by homes built with prismatic blocks derived from the basalt columns that tower over the village. The window and door surrounds are made of dressed arkose – pale stone like sandstone, extracted from local quarries – or of brick. The harmony of the materials is brought out by the vermilion red of the cornices upon corbels. And at the back of the house, there is a garden terrace.

A priory, listed as a European Cluniac Site, a 12th-century tower & garden, in the north of the Brivadois region & the greater Haute-Loire department. Established around 994 thanks to a donation from Lady Aldegarde to the Cluniac monastery of Sauxillanges, the Bournoncle-Saint-Pierre priory was once part of a dynamic that was both spiritually and economically motivated. As of the 12th century, the establishment, inhabited by six to eight monks, became more than a site for prayer and was transformed into a major agricultural and religious hub, while in 1132, its influence extended over eighteen farms and thirteen dependencies. At that time, the priory embodied the strength of the Cluny Order, which, at its heyday in the 11th and 12th centuries, oversaw 1,098 monasteries throughout Europe, including 855 in France, a network without parallel in the medieval Christian world. Even today, the site, one of the most eloquent vestiges of the Cluny Order’s history, is a testament to this former strength thanks to its architectural heritage, whereas, in the 12th and the 13th centuries, the monastic buildings, abutting the church, formed a logical and functional composition. Originally surrounded by a fortified enclosure wall, defended by four corner towers, symbols of the priory’s dual vocation: protecting property as well as souls, monastic life took place behind these thick walls with a guest room for visitors and pilgrims, the prior’s chamber – the centre of local power – monastic cells, a kitchen, a pantry and an infirmary. In addition, a tithe barn made it possible to store the grain harvests, while passageways and openings between the church and the priory facilitated access for the monks between their temporal occupations and spiritual duties. As for the site, it has adapted to the changing times with, in particular, the creation of the immense gate opening on to the courtyard, which was added in 1777, whereas, presently, the priory, recognised as a 'European Cluniac Site', is part of the Council of Europe’s cultural itineraries as well as the collective bid by Cluniac sites to be included on the Unesco World Heritage List.

30 kms from Brioude, Haute-Loire, and 43 kms from the A75, rural and forest property of 287 hectares in two adjoining parts in kind of woods, meadows, moors and pond, enclosed at 2 m of top (park and enclosure for hunting). Steep to very steep terrain with river Category 1 of 4 kms. Hunting lodge with reception room, bar, lounge, guest houses and accommodation for 400 m² stone country with heated 12 x 6 m pool with retractable shelter and pool house. Outbuildings : garage workshop, cold room and cut, T2 service, carport, chalet pond, etc.. Materials, furniture and livestock included in the transfer. 100 % transfer of the parts of the forest Grouping and the assets of exploitation. Fees chargeable to the seller. See our attached fee schedule (photo). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr MATCH IMMOBILIER 33(0)5.61.24.91.91 [email protected]

Gorgeous listed castle from XIIth, XVth and XIXth centuries.1685 m². very nice reception rooms. 23 bedrooms. 2 guest houses. Outbuildings. Park 1,02 ha. Possible to buy 4,72 ha more with house. Ref 1040.

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.

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.

Ideally located just a few minutes from the A75 highway, between Clermont-Ferrand and Issoire, this charming character property offers an exceptional lifestyle combining authenticity, generous living spaces and outstanding development potential. The estate comprises a beautifully renovated main residence of approximately 250 m² (2,690 sq ft), an independent 30 m² guest house, a large barn, a vaulted wine cellar and several outbuildings, all set within 2,166 m² of enclosed, mature landscaped grounds. Elegant and Spacious Main Residence: The main house immediately impresses with its generous proportions and harmonious layout. The ground floor features a magnificent reception room with a fireplace, exposed French-style timber beams and abundant natural light flowing through large openings overlooking the garden. Adjacent to the living area is a dining space connected to the kitchen, with direct access to a delightful south-facing terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining and protected by a retractable awning. A second lounge/games room offers additional flexibility and could easily be converted into a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower facilities. A study/library with garden access and a guest W.C. complete this level. Comfortable Family Accommodation: The sleeping quarters comprise five bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with its own shower room, together with two additional shower rooms and separate toilets, providing ideal accommodation for family living and entertaining guests. The large attic space offers significant potential for conversion, allowing the creation of additional bedrooms, leisure rooms or office space, subject to requirements. Independent Guest House: The property also benefits from a fully independent one-bedroom guest house of approximately 32 m², perfect for hosting family and friends or generating income through seasonal rentals such as Airbnb. A substantial barn of approximately 100 m² surface on the ground floor offers a wide range of possibilities, including workshop space, storage, reception facilities or professional use. Further development opportunities could be explored according to individual needs. A covered shelter of approximately 43 m² provides ample space for multiple vehicles, equipment or additional storage. Lovers of authentic period features will also appreciate the beautiful vaulted wine cellar. Attractive Grounds: The flat, enclosed and beautifully planted grounds create a peaceful and private setting. Their configuration and exposure allows the installation of a swimming pool. Highlights: - Charming character property in a highly accessible location - Just minutes from the A75 motorway - Independent guest house - Extensive outbuildings with business or professional potential - Beautiful landscaped grounds - Flat, enclosed and private garden - Swimming pool potential - Excellent family home or lifestyle investment Energy efficiency rating: E Climate rating: E The estimated energy costs are between €7,090 and €9,660 Average energy prices are indexed to the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 (including subscription charges), in accordance with the French decree of 31 March 2021 in force at the time the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC/DPE) was prepared. Sale price including fees: 728,000 euros Fees payable by the buyer Fees: 4% (including tax) of the price excluding fees, i.e., 28,000 euros Sale price excluding fees: 700,000 euros Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

South Clermont-Ferrand in the “Auvergne Tuscany”, this elegant character property dating from the 17th and 19th centuries combines the charm of preserved heritage, the comfort of a carefully executed renovation and the rare potential of extensive outbuildings in the centre of town. The main house, offering approximately 180 sqm of living space, is arranged over three levels. The bright and welcoming reception rooms include a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and a living room. The upper floors offer five bedrooms, including two suites, providing comfort and privacy for all. Sheltered from view and away from any disturbance, the enclosed garden reveals an intimate and preserved atmosphere. Its various living areas invite residents to enjoy every moment of the day in a private setting where tranquillity and a gentle way of life prevail. The property is further distinguished by more than 300 sqm of outbuildings, a rare asset in the heart of the town. Two spacious barns, one of which benefits from independent street access allowing the creation of a large garage, a wine storehouse, a workshop and several spaces ready to be reinvented offer a wide range of possibilities: the creation of professional premises, workshops, a reception area or the development of an accommodation project. These independent spaces could also comfortably accommodate family and friends, allowing everyone to enjoy their own living area while preserving their privacy. Two traditional stone wine cellars, one of which features a well, elegantly complete this exceptional property. Meticulously maintained, the residence benefits from modern features including a heat pump, double-glazed windows, air conditioning in the suites and excellent energy efficiency. Located in the immediate vicinity of shops, schools and the SNCF railway station, less than 10 minutes from the A75 motorway, approximately 25 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and 20 minutes from Issoire, this is a unique property where history, contemporary comfort and future potential come together harmoniously, offering an exceptional quality of life. Sale price: € 570 000 (seller’s fees included) Energy rating: C Climate rating: A This property is presented by Marie-Laure Courmont +33 (0)6 80 44 89 84 – Real Estate Sales Agent (E.I.) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.