luxury property with hunting estate for sale Puy-de-Dôme, France

EXCLUSIVE. Mentioned as early as the 14th century, the current castle was built in 1472 by the Counts of Auvergne. Changes were made in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. In 1993, the current owners saved it from ruin by carrying out a complete renovation following the rules of the Art and by outfitting its numerous outbuildings. Organized around an inner courtyard, it has a quadrangular U-shaped layout, flanked to the west by two circular towers and to the east by a large 13th-century keep and a square tower. It offers about 943 m² of living space. In the inner courtyard, there is a summer kitchen equipped with a dining area protected by a glass roof. Central heating consists of an automatic log boiler from the brand Hagassner about 15 years old and another wood chip boiler from the brand Kob. Partially double-glazed. All roofs have been redone since 1993 with canal tiles. Individual sanitation meets standards but it need ventilation should be planned. Two annex houses have been set up: A guest house to the north with about 129 m² of living space with a garage. A caretaker's house is located to the east of the castle with about 260 m² of living space and an adjoining covered area. The outbuildings are arranged to the east: An old vinification building of 106 m² used as a garage and warehouse. Two horse stalls. In an old outbuilding of about 110 m² fully restored, a pool about 20 years old, 8 m x 5 m. In a long building, decorated with an 18th-century Volvic fountain, there are three garages, one with a lift, several workshops, the boiler room, and several covered areas and sheds. A chicken coop. A vegetable garden with a pond. A dovecote. A large independent shed of about 280 m² topped with solar panels. A splendid French-style garden with ponds and topiaries borders the castle to the southwest. The property extends over nearly 79 ha 64 a 02 ca, including woods, meadows, and land.Ideally located on the side of a hill, the castle enjoys a commanding position, and its lands gently slope down to the banks of the Allier. With the castle's architectural qualities and comfort, its annex houses, numerous outbuildings, and its 79-hectare estate, this vast property is unique in Auvergne. The future owner will not only acquire an ideal place to live but also a work of art.