Fully Renovated 5 Bedroom Longere with an Annex with Workshop/Guest Gite

Property Description

This spacious house is located in the quiet settling of a small hameau with a beautiful few over the unspoilt rolling landscape with a landscaped yard of 800m2 with fig trees and muscat grapes shrubs. Only 3hs. from Paris, 1 1/2hs.from Lyon and 1/1/4hs.from Clermont-Ferrand
(all with airport).
The original house probably dates from the end of the 19th century. 10 years ago it was completely stripped and rebuilt so that it is now a new house in an old jacket. The front faces south and overlooks the valley, as a second house in a hamlet with 6 residential houses.
Entrance with toilet area, kitchen(32m2) fully fitted (hop/oven/dishwasher/fridge/freezer/close-in boiler/double ceramic sink), wooden indoor blinds and woodburner, pantry (with sink, 200l boiler connections for washer and dryer) and salon(42m2). On the 1-st floor (ceiling height 4m) a mezzanine(32m2) to be used as office/playroom/ bedroom, bedroom(22m2) with walk-in closet (11m2) and small mezzanine (study or reading area), bathroom with shower and 2 washbasins on Chinese table end separate toilet.



In the annexe a workshop/bedroom(32m2) with shower, toilet and 200l boiler. On the 1-st floor (ceiling height 4m) a bedroom(26m2) with bathroom with shower and toilet. Both buildingss are connected by a covered terrace (12m2) and a carport (70m2) with built-in wardrobes. Above the carport an attic/bedroom(40m2).In the garden 2 stone sheds each of 4m2.



The house is connected to the mains water and electricity. There is no gas or alarm system but it as a very fast internet/TV/telephone connection via a Livebox. There is a large septic tank that confirms to current standards.
Heating by means of 3 wood stoves (including 1 Godin) and electric heaters. The house is very well insulated and has double glazing. There are no solar panels, but the roof is very suitable for that.
Taxes foncieres and d'habitation are both approx. € 900 per year.

Accessibility: The nearest airport is Clermont-Ferrand at 1-1/2hrs, Lyon Airport at 2hrs, the A6 at 1-1/2hrs; The A71 on 3/4hr and the A89 on 1 hour drive.
Public transport is available until Lapalisse. Also the city with all amenities (1/4hr).
You step out of the door and then you stand directly in the middle of a green very extensive walking, horse riding and off the road cycling area.
Water sports: indoor and outdoor swimming pool in Lapalisse (1/4hr); the river Allier in Vichy (1/2hrs) beach, sailing and wild water course or the river Loire/Canal de Roanne (3/4hr).

Places of interest within 1 hour: Chatel-Montagne (11-the century cathedral); Chavroche, Billy, Lapalisse (castles); St. Hoan, Charroux, Moulins, Ambierle (medieval); St-Poursin (wine); Bellerive (Hippodrome); Laprugne (winter sports); St. Maurice (Gorges); Lapalisse (The famous N7 party with old timer tour). etc. and the spa town of Vichy with Ballet, opera, cinemas, luxury shops and very good restaurants not to be forgotten.

Further: brocantes almost every sunday.


Find nearby : The village of St. Prix at 10 min. with a living room restaurant where you will find an excellent 4 course meal for the < €15, incl. water, wine and bread.