Historic Castle With Stunning Views And Renovated Interiors

About the Property

Historic castle from the 13th and 15th centuries, available for sale, situated 20 km from Thiers, France. This former fort-priory, with a total area of 3,122 m², features a rectangular main building from the 15th century, a tall keep from the 13th century, and a circular tower from the 15th century. The property offers stunning views over the deep gorges of the Dore and has been listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1926. The castle's main building, approximately 156 m² of living space, has undergone renovations, notably by the painter Louis Retru in the 1910s, who enriched it with neo-Gothic interior decor. The ground floor comprises an entrance through the tower, a kitchen with direct access to the garden, a living room featuring a monumental fireplace, an office with Versailles parquet, and a lounge with a trilobate window. The first floor includes a bedroom with a stone fireplace and access to a loggia, another office, and a spacious bedroom with a monumental fireplace and shower room. The second floor offers an additional bedroom, a bathroom, and a mansard attic. The property also features a barn of 70 m², which could be converted, and a vaulted stone cellar of 48 m². The south-facing terraced garden, courtyard, and park enhance the charm of this estate, which extends over 3,122 m². The castle and its adjacent 14th-century church dominate the surrounding village, located 7 km from Courpière. Price: €525,000 including fees (paid by the buyer). Exclusive listing by Pierre Changarnier immobilier. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/