Ref 4901: 585-acre estate for sale, 20 km from Vierzon This magnificent estate, covering 237 hectares (585 acres), lies on the border between Sologne and the Pays Fort, in the heart of the Cher department, in an unspoilt setting free from any nuisance. Enjoying a prime location, the property is situated in the immediate vicinity of several villages and small towns offering all the shops, services and amenities required for daily life. The towns of Bourges and Vierzon, just some twenty kilometres away, provide quick access to the motorway and rail networks, making it easy to travel to major cities and the capital. Easily accessible from Paris, some 200 kilometres away, this property is a real asset for those seeking an exceptional natural setting without having to give up urban living, thanks to its proximity to major transport links. The property is centred around an old farmhouse situated at the heart of the estate. The buildings comprise an old house in need of restoration, a hunting lodge, a former farm outbuilding. I - The main house in need of restoration Built using traditional plastered rubble masonry and roofed with slate-effect fibre-cement slates, this west-east facing building has a usable floor area of approximately 180 sqm. The ground floor comprises three main rooms, a toilet and a workshop. Upstairs there is an attic, a former bathroom and an currently unfinished loft space. II - The hunting lodge Built of rendered rubble stone and roofed with slate, this north-south-facing building has a usable floor area of approximately 140 sqm. It comprises a hunting room, a game room, a kitchen and a woodshed. III - The old cowshed This former cowshed, built of rubble stone, is roofed with corrugated sheets on its north side and interlocking tiles on its south side. It has a concrete floor and offers a usable floor area of approximately 160 sqm. It is particularly well suited for storing agricultural equipment and vehicles, or for creating new storage spaces. Thanks to its location in the heart of a vast area, the quality of its natural surroundings and the potential offered by its buildings, this property complex represents a wonderful opportunity. Once renovated, it would be equally suited to setting up a farm, creating a characterful main or holiday home, or enjoying hunting and fishing activities. An authentic setting, yet close to the main transport links, in the heart of one of France’s most sought-after regions. The property also features a separate workshop. Built using traditional masonry and roofed with fibre-cement sheets, this workshop covers an area of approximately 50 sqm. It provides a useful addition to the existing buildings and will be suitable for a wide range of ancillary activities. Access to the estate is via a gravel-surfaced local track which becomes a private road upon entering the property, after leaving the county road. The property is bordered by extensive neighbouring woodlands, ensuring the privacy of the site. Covering a total area of approximately 237 hectares (585 acres), the land, which is unoccupied, boasts a particularly rich and diverse ecosystem, offering a wide range of opportunities for development and utilisation, whether for agriculture, hunting, forestry or fisheries. Rare for its balance and diversity, this property offers a remarkable combination of farmland, woodland and bodies of water. Whether you wish to develop an agricultural or forestry business, create a high-quality hunting and fishing estate, or simply enjoy an exceptional natural setting for a private residence, this estate will meet the needs of even the most ambitious projects. I - Agricultural land Agricultural land covers approximately 132 hectares (326 acres), of which around 80 per cent is arable land and the remainder consists of permanent grassland, plots of switchgrass, miscanthus, short-rotation coppice and fallow land. Part of the land benefits from an efficient drainage system, enabling perfectly satisfactory yields to be achieved in years with favourable weather conditions. As a guide, average yields are as follows: Wheat: 60 quintals per hectare; Rapeseed: 30 quintals per hectare; Barley: 58 quintals per hectare. As these areas are farmed under agricultural status, they also generate aid under the Common Agricultural Policy, currently amounting to approximately €25,000 per year in basic payment entitlements (BPE). II - The woods The forest covers approximately 85 hectares (210 acres). It consists mainly of deciduous trees, with a significant proportion of coppice-under-high-forest and a few coniferous stands. The forest as a whole is of significant silvicultural value and is managed sustainably under a Simple Management Plan, which is currently under review for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2039. This sustainable management helps to enhance the estate’s heritage value whilst preserving the site’s ecological richness. III - The ponds A particularly striking feature of the property is the estate’s twelve ponds, harmoniously distributed across the entire site, covering a total water surface area of approximately 18 hectares (44 acres). All the water bodies are regulated and have undergone extensive restoration and rehabilitation work in recent years. This exceptional abundance of water gives the estate a character that is rare on the rural property market. These ponds offer numerous opportunities for commercial and recreational use: duck hunting and recreational fishing, whilst also contributing significantly to the development of biodiversity and providing a water source for game. IV - Infrastructure The estate is entirely served by a network of private roads and farm tracks, allowing easy access throughout the entire area. A significant proportion of these roads was completely resurfaced in 2024 to improve their quality and ensure they remain passable in all seasons. The ditches are regularly maintained and play an effective role in the overall drainage of the estate. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – M. Baudouin LE GRELLE : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Baudouin LE GRELLE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 917 712 358. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
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