Authentic XIII-XVI Century Château With Spectacular Views Over The Sioule Valley

About the Property

Authentic XIII–XVI century château, built in 1600, set within a 2.5-hectare estate in the picturesque Sioule Valley of Auvergne, France. This charming property boasts spectacular views over the valley and the mountains of the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Easily accessible via the A71 and A89 motorways, it is located near a village with all necessary amenities. The château's well-balanced layout is punctuated by turrets and retains many fine original features. The ground floor includes an entrance hall within a turret, a library, a lounge, and a dining room adorned with old wood paneling, beautiful flooring, French ceilings, and period fireplaces. An elegant stone staircase with a wrought-iron banister is found in one of the turrets. A self-contained flat in a wing of the château comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, ideal for guests or hospitality ventures. On the main floor, five bedrooms, including one in the north tower, share a bathroom and toilet. The attic has been partially converted into a maid’s room, with additional space available for further development. The basement features a large vaulted cellar, the former château kitchen with period details, a fruit and vegetable store, a boiler room, and several storage areas, all with direct access to the outside and terraces. The main south-facing façade overlooks the valley, characterized by beautiful mullioned windows and roofs of the towers covered in chestnut tiles, adding a rare cachet to the property. The outbuildings harmoniously complement the estate, including a 15th-century chapel adorned with ancient frescoes, a caretaker’s cottage of approximately 100 m² requiring renovation, a 140 m² barn, a second barn, and a large woodshed. A 17th-century dovecote, listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (ISMH), enhances the historical significance of the property. The grounds, partially enclosed by stone walls, feature a vegetable garden and orchard of around 5,000 m², as well as meadows covering approximately 1.5 hectares. Two large terraces at the front of the château offer breathtaking views over the valley, contributing to the unique character of this setting. Price: €790,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/