manors for sale Allier, France

2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris, in the Nivernais countryside, an authentic manor surrounded by a park of about 3 hectares. A country road lined with a few traditional farms crosses vast meadows occupied by Charolais cattle. Gradually, the property appears: a manor inspired by British architecture set in the midst of a park planted with ancient trees.A gravel flowerbed surrounds the building and allows for vehicle parking. Not far away, an elongated outbuilding faces a well equipped with its wheel. To the south, there is a swimming pool and its technical room. Several Medici vases mark the main entrance. Built entirely on a basement, the manor has three levels. The facades present a polychrome composition with stone and brick, rhythmically adorned with numerous large-paned windows topped with stone lintels. Two balconies animate the elevations, one of which highlights the main entrance extended by a stone staircase with a wrought-iron railing animated by volutes echoed on the balustrades. The intermediate chainings combine brick and stone, similar to the frames of the windows.A tower attached to the building reinforces the verticality of the whole. It retains corner chainings in brick as well as bands that mark the different levels. In the upper parts, the facades are clad in regional bricks pierced with windows topped with small glazed imposts adorned with gables. The slate roofs have been entirely restored. Some are hipped, particularly those of the tower, while others are gabled.

Ref.4849 : 15th-C. fortified house with outbuildings in the Bourbonnais region Set in the heart of the Bourbonnais countryside, not far from Moulins, and close to a small village offering amenities and shops for everyday needs, this manor house enjoys a unspoilt setting where tranquillity, nature and authenticity reign. It is not far from Saint Pourçain-sur-Sioule, known for its vineyards. The property perfectly combines tranquillity and accessibility. The A79 motorway is just 5 kilometres away, making it easy to travel to major regional and national roads. The shops, services, schools and facilities in the town of Moulins are around a 15-minute drive away. This prime location thus offers the charm and tranquillity of the Bourbonnais countryside, without sacrificing proximity to everyday amenities.  The manor house is crowned by an elegant and imposing hipped roof, restored in keeping with the original architecture and covered with small, old flat tiles. The east façade features four remarkable mullioned windows, whilst the west façade has two beautiful ogee-arched doors. It is also adorned with an old well and a pleasant terrace paved with Volvic stone and limestone slabs. This fortified house, with a living area of approximately 248 sqm, comprises a ground floor and two mezzanine levels. Upon passing through the ogee-arched entrance door, one immediately discovers the soul and authenticity of this characterful home. The entrance hall is dominated by a superb, beautifully restored stone spiral staircase, the very backbone of the house. Finally, a third room measuring 36 sqm, featuring a beautiful period fireplace, remains to be fitted out according to the wishes of its future owners. The ground floor comprises a pleasant 38 sqm living room, featuring a French-style ceiling and a beautiful fireplace, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. Adjacent to this, the dining room captivates with its floor of antique terracotta tiles, framed by wooden panelling, as well as its exceptional, monumental 15th-C. fireplace, which has been carefully restored. The walls, finished in lime plaster, contribute to the elegance and authenticity of the space. A cellar completes this level. A few steps lead down to a charming vaulted kitchen, opening directly onto a south-facing terrace. A second room, intended for everyday meals, also benefits from direct access to another terrace. The spiral staircase leads to the upper floors, which are dedicated to the sleeping quarters. The first mezzanine level features a bedroom with a bathroom and toilet situated on the other side of the staircase. On the top floor, a bedroom with painted exposed beams has its own bathroom and toilet. A spacious suite of nearly 35 sqm is the finest bedroom in the house. It stands out for the exceptional care taken in its decoration, notably a remarkable trompe-l’œil design created by an artist from Moulins. An imposing, monumental 15th-C. fireplace is beautifully set off by the Pompeian red tones of the walls, creating an atmosphere that is both stately and refined. At the entrance to the property, a group of outbuildings complements the main building. It comprises a lean-to woodshed of approximately 18 sqm, a barn of 64 sqm with a roof in good condition, and two stables of 40 sqm. Offering spacious interiors and potential for conversion, these outbuildings could be restored to accommodate an artist’s studio, reception areas, garages or even a holiday cottage, depending on the plans of their future owners. The property is set within grounds of approximately 7,600 sqm planted with a wide variety of trees, including willows, birches, hornbeams, bamboos and a magnificent oak over a century old, remarkable for its size and grandeur. A large orchard completes this carefully preserved natural setting. A pond adorned with reeds adds a bucolic touch to the setting Two pleasant terraces, one facing due south and the other to the west with its well, allow you to make the most of the sunshine throughout the day. The garden also offers numerous shaded areas, ideal for rest and contemplation, lending this property a peaceful and particularly charming atmosphere. 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.

Owned by the same family since 1824, this elegant 17th-century maître house is built within a charming wooded park of 7,329 m² in the heart of the village of Doyet, in the Bourbonnais region. It is said to have been used for tax collection in the 18th century and then as a horse post office in the 19th century. It consists of a long rectangular main building with 7 bays, two main floors, and an attic level. A stone base and cornices highlight the three levels. The corner stone quoins form a column. The door and its stone frame are typical of the 17th century. Long, older outbuildings line the courtyard. Facing south, it offers approximately 391 m² of living space. On the ground floor: - An entrance hall of 7.57 m². Stone slab flooring; - A south-facing living room of 30.36 m². English-style parquet. Grey marble fireplace topped with a pilastered overmantel. Ceiling height: 3.60 meters; A dining roomSouth of 30.47 m². English-style parquet. 19th-century black marble fireplace; - A south-facing office of 11.75 m²; - A south-facing boudoir of 9.91 m²; - A bathroom of 3.19 m²: sink, shower, and toilet; - Bedroom No. 1 of 23.66 m². 18th-century gray marble fireplace surmounted by a pilastered overmantel with insert; - Bedroom No. 2 of 12.99 m²; - Bedroom No. 3 of 21.25 m²; - A bathroom of 6.07 m²: sink, shower, and toilet; - A kitchen of 13.24 m²; - Boiler room of 6.46 m²; - A north-facing entrance of 5.72 m²; - A veranda of 13.28 m² not included in the living area. Access to the upper floors is via a remarkable 17th-century double wooden staircase with carved balusters. On the first floor, a landing of 13.31 m² serves seven bedrooms, an office, a bathroom, two shower rooms, and three former kitchens. On the second floor: a large attic of a single span of approximately 232 m². Poplar frame. Lit by 5 dormer windows and a skylight. Flat tile roof redone on the south sides, East and west. The north section with continuous mechanical tiles. Accessible from the inside, a vaulted cellar of 44 m². Central gas heating with a Frisquet boiler for the ground floor and oil-fired forced-air heating with an old Bini boiler for the first floor. All windows are PVC and double-glazed. The house is connected to fiber optic internet. One water and electricity meter per floor. It is also connected to the public sewage system, but to be compliant, the wastewater from a kitchen and a sink on the first floor will need to be connected to the other household wastewater. The main structure is in perfect condition, but the interior needs refreshing. Beautiful outbuildings complete the property: - A 135 m² barn to the north; - A long building comprising 5 garages, a woodshed and a storage shed to the west. In the garden, two wells and a small pond. Numerous flower beds and shrubs. Centuries-old trees.

In the countryside, in a quiet area, a superb manor from 1758 renovated between 2000 and 2003 (roof, electricity, plumbing, swimming pool…). About 468 m² for the main house: beautiful dining kitchen, two dining rooms, living room, music room, TV room, 6 bedrooms including two suites, 2 offices, walk-in closets, 4 bathrooms. Oak staircase from Tronçais, beautiful volumes and preserved charm.The independent cottage (approx. 107 m²) includes 4 bedrooms, a dormitory, a living room with kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.A park of 3.93 ha with a heated swimming pool, orchard (apricots, figs, cherries, kiwis…), well, artist workshop, double garage, workshop. Oil heating, partial double glazing, solar panels, 3 compliant septic tanks. Fiber optic planned.This description has been automatically translated from French.