A chateau from the early 18th century surrounded by 3.5-hectare grounds
in the Haute-Loire department, between Saint-Etienne and Le Puy-en-Velay
Yssingeaux, HAUTE-LOIRE auvergne 43200 FR

Location

Perched on a promontory culminating at 850 metres in altitude, the property is located in the Land of Sucs – thus named for the region’s specific volcanic formations – near the village of Saint-Sigolène and the Haut-Lignon federation of municipalities. Shops, schools, services and facilities are all located nearby, while the Meygal mountain range and its renowned ski slopes are only 20 minutes away. In addition, by car, Lyon is less than 1 hour and 15 minutes away and the Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport is 1.5 hours away.

Description

At the end of a municipal road, the property is accessible via a gate that opens onto a 50-metre long sandy drive, which leads to the chateau composed of four main buildings. With four storeys, including one built under the eaves, the chateau, approximately thirty metres long and ranging from 10 to 15 metres wide, depending on the part of the building, gives an impression of height and sturdiness. In addition, two of the four building structures abut a 19th-century edifice topped with a round decorative tower, while several outbuildings are also located on the property to the east: a two-storey barn with a floor area of 215 m² per level and a two-storey dwelling of approximately 80 m², which is currently used as a holiday cottage.

The Chateau

With beige granite exterior walls and buttered joints, the chateau’s main façade, to the south, includes an entrance with a decorated lintel, two pairs of glass doors as well as 21 windows. Dark volcanic rock was used for the lintels and windowsills, while the chateau itself is topped with a Lauze stone roof. Out of the forty windows that cadence the chateau’s exterior, only about a dozen have yet to be replaced with their double-glazed versions.


The ground floor
To the south, the large entranceway, with a grandiose stone staircase that leads to the upper floors, is followed by four successive sitting rooms, with a floor area of 30 m² for the smallest and 40 m² for the largest, as well as the kitchen. Windows provide natural light for each of the rooms, while the floors are decorated with mitred herringbone hardwood, except in one of the sitting rooms, which has large stone floor pavers and the entranceway, clad in floor tiles. With wooden coffered ceilings, one of the sitting rooms has a tall 19th-century white stone fireplace, the mantel of which is decorated with the coats-of-arms from two families who once occupied the premises, which are, in turn, topped with the crown of a count. Engraved under the coats-of-arms, is their family motto: “ulterius ardet”, which translates into English as “Eager to forge ahead”.
In addition, to the north, are two large rooms, which are currently used as an orangery, as well as a shower room and lavatory, while two wooden staircases provide access to the upstairs floors.
The first floor
Accessible via a large stone staircase as well as two wooden staircases, this floor is traversed lengthwise by two hallways separated by a vestibule, which lead to, respectively, a sitting room, four bedrooms and a study to the south, as well as five additional bedrooms to the north, while three lavatories and a bathroom complete this level. In addition, the different rooms have hardwood floors in a range of motifs from chevrons to mitred herringbone to Versailles-patterned panels.
The second floor
This level is composed of a large room of approximately 100 m² and seven bedrooms, including four facing south, which require a bit of a facelift.

The Grounds

The grounds extend around the main building over a surface area of approximately 3.5 hectares. To the south, a pasture surrounded by flowering shrubs is bordered by two sandy drives: one that leads to the chateau and the other, which provides access to the holiday cottage. This part of the grounds is encircled by a variety of trees: limes, chestnuts, birches, purple Norway maples, planes, beeches and thujas, which were planted along the property’s enclosure wall in order to provide an additional layer of protection from the neighbouring properties. To the north, a large field leads to a small pond, while in the centre of the former is a 300-year-old beech tree, listed as one of the most remarkable trees in France since 2021: 32 metres high with a 30-metre broad crown, it has a trunk circumference of 4.90 metres.

Our opinion

This elegant property sheltered from view and surrounded by peace and quiet, is ideally suited for a large family who loves to entertain or a professional activity related to event planning: seminars, weddings, guest accommodations, etc. Nestled in the middle of the Land of Sucs, composed of volcanic domes unlike any other in Europe, which seem to spring up from the earth itself, the chateau’s geographical location is also an additional plus. From here, there are many hiking paths given the “Respirando” network seal of approval, while several other outdoor activities are located only a few minutes away by car: the Lavalette water sports centre, an equestrian centre with competitive riders, a football pitch, tennis and racquetball courts as well as the 18-hole golf course in Chambon-sur-Lignon. In addition, for the foodies out there: the three-star Michelin restaurant, Marcon, which was awarded the Bocuse d’Or award in 2025, as well as the famous pastry chef, Pascal Liotier, are also located in the vicinity.

1 280 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 605825

Land registry surface area 3 ha 34 a 80 ca
Main building surface area 900 m2
Number of bedrooms 14
Outbuilding surface area 220 m2

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Philippe de Préneuf +33 1 42 84 80 85

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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.

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