manors for sale Auvergne, France

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.

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.

Manor from the 18th and 19th centuries of 387 m². Living room, dining room, office, 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Indoor pool. Guesthouse converted from an old dovecote. Barn. Garden and land totaling 8.39 hectares. Located at the gates of Vichy. Access to A 719 only 2 km away. Ref 1033.

Less than 15 minutes from Moulins-sur-Allier (03): wild environment, magnificent site; park of about 9000 m², view, old stables. Between access D2007 north and south and access D2009; state forest and river nearby. Between the forest (ZNIEFF) and the bank of the wild Allier river (National Nature Reserve of Val d’Allier, Bird Reserve, ZNIEFF, Natura 2000, conservancy, biotope to be preserved), the "castle", the last property at the end of a place name, opens directly onto many walking paths. The panorama extends south-east as far as the eye can see. Site of the Allier Natural Spaces Conservatory. This old site, present on the Cassini map, was invested in the 19th century by a renowned horse breeder to implant his racehorses, competitors at the racetrack of the capital of the Duchy of Bourbon; the racetrack founded by Baron de Veauce, a friend of the Duke de Morny, who also raced his horses there. "Castle" typically of 19th-century Bourbon architecture, renovated with respect for period elements (2012 to 2017), turned into a family home (two levels of 200 m² on the ground): Built of rubble dressed with sandstone from Coulandon (brown and pink), the building, part on vaulted cellars, has on the garden level a succession of bright reception rooms (8 rooms of different sizes + 2 toilets-sinks and a shower) as well as at the upper level bedrooms (5) and sanitary facilities (bathroom and toilets); rooms wisely exposed to the south-east overlooking the walled park and the unobstructed view. Northwest corridors lead to these 13 rooms. Plans available upon request. The photos reveal the beautiful materials that make the place very pleasant, in a bright interior thanks to high ceilings, double exposure northwest/southeast, and the volumes of the rooms: marble fireplaces, two original staircases; hardwood floors, windows, and shutters built from either oak or pitch pine... Ground floor (203 m² habitable): - game room or possible waiting room for a liberal profession at the north gable (30 m²); toilets - two rooms with pitch pine flooring, gray-pink marble fireplaces - first oak staircase (toilets and shower at the back; septic tank from 1991 serviced but not replaced) - small room + beautiful room with pink marble fireplace (25 m², oak flooring) - second identical staircase; toilets + renovated shower at the back - very beautiful living room 38 m²: coffered French ceilings, beautiful original Bourbonnais sandstone fireplace, new tiles, west door onto the courtyard, east door onto the enclosed, tree-lined, and flowered park (big conifer, lime tree, view of meadows) - fitted and equipped kitchen 25 m²: door onto courtyard and onto basement 20 m² (accessible from the courtyard): converted into a laundry room, pantry, technical room for the pellet boiler. Attic converted (136 m² habitable, accessible by both staircases, 19th-century skylights): - west corridor servicing a series of rooms of different sizes, pitch pine flooring, marble fireplaces, one at the north gable 33.5 m², double exposure - 3 central bedrooms - beautiful bathroom with double sink - southern gable bedroom: 21.5 m², marble fireplace, west skylight, and east overlooking the distant view of the curtain of oaks bordering the river. Homogeneous renovations of the rooms: roof followed, electricity, plumbing, sanitary facilities, all doors of the park ground, some double glazing of windows, chipboard boiler, blown glass wool insulation in the attic, ceiling plasters, superb fitted and equipped kitchen, almost total decoration... Building with 2 old stables and saddle room 22 X 4 m + convertible attic. Very easily accessible, the nuisance-free site is reachable via the roads on both banks of the Allier, a few kilometers from Moulins-sur-Allier, the capital of the Duchy of Bourbon. The proximity of road and rail axes and beautiful historic nearby towns demonstrates that the manor is situated centrally in the department, very practically linked to the important amenities for family and professional life: prefecture of Moulins, Bocage, Val d’Allier, Bourbonnaise Sologne: • Moulins in less than 15 minutes • Nevers 45 minutes • Paris 2 hours 45 (4 lanes and A77 very close) • Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule 40 minutes • Clermont-Ferrand less than 1 hour 30. Additional photos upon request. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Between the Cantal mountains and the first landscapes of the Lot valley, in the heart of a preserved natural environment among the most sought-after in southern Massif Central, this manor—also referred to as a château—unfolds within a vast estate in a setting of rare serenity. Located close to Aurillac, in one of the most beautiful parts of the Carladès, an ancient viscounty with a rich historical past, the property benefits from a particularly attractive geographical location. At the gateway to the Volcans d’Auvergne Regional Natural Park, at the crossroads of Auvergne and Rouergue, this estate offers easy and rapid access from Aurillac and its airport, while remaining well connected to the main tourist routes leading to Laguiole, Conques, Estaing, the Lot valley, and the vast landscapes of the Aubrac plateau. This remarkable accessibility, combined with a completely preserved environment, gives this château and character estate rare potential. It can accommodate a prestigious family residence, a guesthouse, an artist residency, a seminar venue, a wellness retreat, or a discreet boutique hospitality project. A HISTORIC ESTATE FULL OF CHARACTER The origins of this estate date back to the 16th century, when a fortified house was built in connection with the leading seigneurial families of the Carladès region. Over the centuries, the property developed and expanded while preserving its architectural identity and authenticity. At the end of the 19th century, it became a place of scholarship and research under the influence of an owner passionate about botany and natural sciences. The residence was transformed into a site of collection and study, giving the estate an intellectual and scientific dimension still perceptible today. THE MAIN RESIDENCE Offering approximately 500 sqm of living space and more than 800 sqm of total floor area, the main residence presents a harmonious architecture blending Renaissance influences with additions from the 18th and 19th centuries. Its light stone façades, balanced volumes, towers, and traditional roofs give this manor a refined presence, perfectly integrated into its natural surroundings. The property has benefited from careful restoration work respectful of its authenticity, including the full replacement of all windows with custom-made double glazing, faithfully reproduced in the original style. This ensures modern thermal comfort without compromising the historic character of the residence. Inside the château, original features have been carefully preserved: oak parquet floors, carved fireplaces, wood panelling, high ceilings, and numerous openings providing exceptional natural light in the reception rooms. The manor and château include notably: • eleven bedrooms • reception salons • a dining room • a kitchen • bathrooms and shower rooms • service and storage areas • a wellness area with sauna A UNIQUE SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE The estate preserves a rare intellectual heritage, directly linked to its scientific past. A 19th-century historic herbarium and an exceptional heraldic collection give this property a unique cultural identity, illustrating the scholarly activity that once took place here. Certain rooms of the château still bear witness to this distinctive vocation. OUTBUILDINGS The property includes several additional buildings offering extensive possibilities: • an independent caretaker’s house of approximately 65 sqm • former stables of approximately 90 sqm • various ancillary spaces • an elegant consecrated neo-Gothic chapel, a landmark feature of the estate A 16-HECTARE ESTATE The estate extends over more than 16 hectares of woodland, meadows, and structured landscaped parkland. The outdoor spaces provide a particularly peaceful living environment. Centuries-old trees structure the perspectives, while a decorative pond and walking areas enhance the quality of the landscape. The estate benefits from a dual water supply system—private spring and municipal network—ensuring comfort, autonomy, and operational security. Facing due south, the château enjoys abundant natural light and open views over the rolling landscapes of the Carladès. ACCESSIBILITY Located just minutes from Aurillac and its airport, the property benefits from easy and fast access while maintaining complete privacy. It lies within a major tourist region of southern Auvergne, close to: • the Volcans d’Auvergne Regional Natural Park • the high plateaus of the Cantal and family ski resorts • the listed villages of northern Aveyron • major hiking routes • the Lot valley and its remarkable heritage sites POTENTIAL Thanks to its layout, history, and location, this manor offers exceptional potential for multiple uses: • prestigious family residence • charming guesthouse • discreet boutique hotel • artist residency • seminar or private event venue • high-end restoration project The architectural coherence of the château, the quality of construction, and the richness of the estate allow for a harmonious and sustainable development. A rare estate combining a historic residence where history, nature, and architecture come together with elegance. A truly inspiring place, steeped in history, rooted in nature, and open to the future.

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.

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.

Elegant residence built in 1784 of 457 m². Beautiful reception rooms. 5 bedrooms. Garage and vaulted cellars. Landscaped park of 1.21 ha with swimming pool. Located in the heart of Tuscany Auvergne, 23 km from Clermont-Ferrand. Ref 1001.

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.