Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, La Tour-d`Auvergne, France

A fantastic opportunity to buy a historic Auvergne manor house, allowing multiple usage for the new owners., situated in a small hamlet in the heart of the Auvergne tourist area.
The house is accessed via a grand hallway with a beautiful stone staircase that splits to give access to the first floor.
There are two lounges on the ground floor, perfect for entertaining, one with a beautiful Cantou fireplace with wood stove. The second lounge could be used as a dining room, with a wood stove and easy access to the high quality kitchen. The garden terrace can be accessed via the loung or kitchen and ideal for summer outdoor entertaining. Moving from the kitchen to numerous workshops and storage areas.
There are two separate staircases on either side of the property as well as the main stone stairs. Three large well appointed bedrooms with private shower rooms and WC, with three more bedrooms and a separate bathroom with rolltop bath. The second floor has two more completed bedrooms with four extra rooms that need to be finished or created into the new owners apartment if the property is to be created in to bed and breakfast.
Works already carried out by artisans.
* Complete overhaul of the Corrèze slate roof, plumbing and electricity.
* installation of a 60 kW Hargassner pellet boiler with two 800L buffer tanks each (heating and domestic hot water) and a 6T pellet silo.
* All windows have been replaced with aluminium double glazing.
* 400 mm attic insulation.
* Fiber optic and outdoor plug for electric car.

Unknown to many, except the French nationals, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Puy-de-Dome and Correze are a hidden gems, in the middle of France, with fresh mountain air and un-spoilt landscape. In the Massif Central mountains, the volcanic landscape of the Cantal has created an all year round adventurous activity location, from winter skiing, mountain walks, cycling and climbing. Water sports on the many lakes and rivers including the Dordogne and Loire offer, sailing, swimming, paddle-boarding and fishing in the numerous rivers including the Dordogne river. Cycling whether on or off road, there are choices from famous Le Tour routes over mountain passes, Puy Mary, or the forest trails and mountain descents such as Le Lioran. Cantal is a massive adventure playground, or for a more relaxing stroll around a local lake or park.
Amongst the extinct volcanoes in the Auvergne countryside with peaceful villages, medieval towns and larger cities, they all provide opportunity to sample local cuisine, where the food has come straight from the local farmers and the surrounding land. Cantal, Auvergne Blue and Salers are just a selection of the fantastic cheeses available, which can be followed on the Route de Fromage.
The local historical places to visit, such as Saint Flour, with its Gothic catherdral and to the south Gustave Eiffel’s magnificent Garabit viaduct, traversing the steep valley of the Truyere river. The ancient village of Salers, one of Frances most beautiful villages, offers practical displays of the countryside, from milking the cows to creation of bespoke knifes. To the south of Cantal the capital of Cantal is found, with festivals and eating out establishments is also the famous for the production of umbrellas, which adorn the streets.