A charming manor house and its enclosed garden of 850 m²,
45 minutes from Saint-Flour, in the Volcanoes of Auvergne Regional Natural Park
45 minutes from Saint-Flour, in the Volcanoes of Auvergne Regional Natural Park
Saint-Flour,
CANTAL
auvergne
15100
FR
Location
In the north of the Cantal department, not far from the border of the Puy-de-Dôme department and nestled within the Volcanoes of Auvergne Regional Natural Park at an altitude of 1,000 metres, the property, located in a village of 510 inhabitants, is surrounded by a landscape of plateaus crisscrossed with waterways and partially blanketed by meadows and forests. With many affluent houses built upon the return of those who made their fortune “in the capital”, the village’s street names recall the origins or sojourns of prominent families, like those of the Jansenist thinker Arnaud and the Castellane family. In addition, the village includes several essential shops for daily life as well as several restaurants, while another village, a ten-minute drive away, includes many more services and shops. As for Saint-Flour, the subprefecture of the Cantal department, it is 45 minutes away, Issoire is one hour away and Clermont-Ferrand with its airport is 1.5 hours away.
Description
Slightly below a public square on a very quiet street, the rectangular edifice, with its partially sloping garden, faces northeast/southwest. With five stories, including two below street level, which look out over the garden thanks to a number of windows, it has a symmetrical row of four windows on the ground floor, flanking the five front steps that lead to the house’s massive central door topped with a fanlight, while the first floor has a row of five windows perfectly aligned with those on the lower level. As for the high, sloping roof, in slate stone, it is punctuated in the middle by a dormer window, whereas on either side, four small low windows are vestiges of the former presence of four other dormers. Built out of volcanic stone masonry, its plaster-coated walls are decorated with arkose stone window/door surrounds, while, to the south, a small courtyard, accessible from the street via a gate, makes it possible to access the lower floors, the woodshed and the garden, the latter of which provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with the Monts Dore and Cézallier mountains in the background.
The Manor House
With three inhabitable storeys (the ground floor, first floor and first basement level) in addition to an attic level and a second basement level, both uninhabitable, the house’s ground and first floors represent the most comfortable areas in the dwelling, while the first basement level, which receives natural light thanks to the windows overlooking the garden, is currently reserved for the laundry room, the furnace room and storage.
The ground floor
An understated entrance hall opens onto a staircase and an immense dual-aspect living room, bathed in natural light, which is decorated with a traditional and operational “cantou” fireplace, pine hardwood floors and an exposed beam ceiling. Adjacent to the large living room is the fitted kitchen, while from the entrance hall, a corridor provides access to two bedrooms, one with a stone fireplace and a shower room, the other with its own bathroom and private lavatory. In addition, another bathroom and an independent lavatory can also be found on this floor as well as a number of convenient built-in cupboards.
The upstairs
At the top of the wooden staircase, the hallway leads, on the left, to a flat with a study/library, an ancient kitchen with a fireplace, a dining room as well as three bedrooms, including two with a fireplace. With pine hardwood floors throughout, this floor also contains many built-in cupboards and spaces for storage.
The attic
Spacious in size and bathed in ample sunlight thanks to its six low windows, it has a floor-to-ceiling height that ranges from 5 metres, at its centre under its wooden rafters, to 2.5 metres on either side.
Lower Level 1
This inhabitable floor, illuminated by large windows facing the garden, is currently used for storage, the furnace room and laundry room. Already equipped with electricity and water, it could also easily be hooked up to the house’s heating system.
Lower Level 2
Once former barns and stables, it is today used as a storeroom and a woodshed.
The Garden
Split into two terraced levels and enclosed on all sides, it has a total surface area of 850 m² and is bordered to the west by a pedestrian path.
Our opinion
A peaceful environment, a singular natural setting, a charming village, nearby essential services and amenities and, of course, fresh air: everything comes together here to turn this property into a bucolic retreat that makes everyday life just a little sweeter. Everywhere one looks the views are stunning, with the landscape rising gently to the plateaus and hills in the distance, while, inside, the wood panelling and fireplaces create a cosy and comforting atmosphere. With its six bedrooms, a large living room decorated with a traditional cantou fireplace and numerous spaces awaiting conversion, the dwelling could be easily adapted to a variety of different lifestyles as well as purposes. In addition, only a few minutes from here, the region of Saint-Flour, a city of art and history, adds a touch of nearby cosmopolitan activity to the daily pleasures of this property’s immersive beauty and serenity.
Reference 288662
| Land registry surface area | 953 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 270 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 160 m2 |
| including refurbished area | 80 m2 |
| Number of lots | 1 |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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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.
