Auvergne, Cantal, Massiac, France

A35467CAT15 - At the gateway to the Cantal region, in a peaceful hamlet overlooking the Alagnon valley, upscale stone country house on 3 levels.
Ideally located just 10 minutes from the A75 freeway (Paris-Montpellier axis) and 40 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. The Monts du Cantal and its winter sports resort are 30 minutes away. All local shops (bakery, hairdresser, supermarket) and public services (school, college, medical center) are just 5 minutes away.On the first floor, a large room has been converted into a professional office with fiber optic, which could be used as an extra room bedroom or playroom. Laundry room with heat pump connected to underfloor heating, thermodynamic water heater. Walk-in closet. Cellar in basalt rock. On the garden level, large, bright room with exposed wooden truss: kitchen, living room and dining room. Solid wood kitchen, fully equipped with Miele appliances, made by an artisan carpenter, with enameled lava stone credenza, Limoges porcelain cabinet handles and designer lighting. The room features a closed hearth stone fireplace. On the same level, a master bedroom with dressing room and top-of-the-range bathroom with Japanese flush toilet, lava stone shower tray. Finally, linen room, WC and two storage cupboards. The garden level also features a large south-facing terrace with panoramic views over the village and the Livradois-Forez mountains.

A mezzanine floor with sitting area, two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms and WC. Attic storage cupboard.

The materials used in the house are of the highest quality, and all the interior joinery has been custom-made from solid wood by a craftsman.

Three parking spaces and the possibility of installing an additional carport or garage with direct access to the garden level.
Unknown to all but the French, Haute-Loire, Corrèze, Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme are hidden gems in the middle of France, with fresh mountain air and unspoilt scenery. In the mountains of the Massif Central, Cantal's volcanic landscape has created a place for adventurous year-round activities, from winter skiing to mountain hiking, cycling and climbing. Water sports include sailing, swimming, paddle-boarding and fishing in the many lakes and rivers, including the Dordogne and Loire. Cycling, whether on- or off-road, you can choose between the famous Tour routes over mountain passes such as Puy Mary, or forest trails and mountain descents such as Le Lioran. Cantal is a great place for adventure, or for a more relaxing stroll around a local lake or park. Among the extinct volcanoes of the Auvergne countryside, peaceful villages, medieval towns and large cities are all opportunities to sample the local cuisine, where food is sourced directly from local farmers and the surrounding land. Cantal, Bleu d'Auvergne and Salers are just a selection of the fantastic cheeses available, which can be followed along the Cheese Route. Local historic sites to visit include Saint Flour, with its Gothic cathedral, and, to the south, Gustave Eiffel's magnificent Garabit viaduct, which crosses the steep Truyère valley. The old village of Salers, one of the most beautiful villages in Frances, offers hands-on demonstrations of the countryside, from milking cows to creating bespoke knives. To the south of the Cantal lies the capital of the Cantal, with its festivals and eateries. It is also famous for the production of umbrellas, which adorn the streets.