Auvergne, Cantal, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, France

A33053CAT15 - Fantastic opportunity to buy your very own rural retreat. The ground floor consists a large salon / kitchen (68m2), with large Cantou fireplace, wood and pellet burner. The property can be accessed via the Orangery with views across the garden and valley. The kitchen has traditional food storage rooms. A W/C and separate bathroom is also located on this floor. A wooden staircase leads to the other floors, with six bedrooms and a large room currently used for teaching yoga and meditation.Three of the bedrooms also have a shower room attached. There is access to the driveway at the rear of the house on the first floor. There is a further two bedroom and the upper floor. Outside the workshop (50m2) and garage (80m2).

Seemingly only known to the French, Haute-Loire, Corrèze, Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme are hidden gems in the heart of France, where you can breathe fresh mountain air and discover unspoilt landscapes. In the mountains of the Massif Central, Cantal's volcanic landscape has created an ideal setting for adventurous activities all year round, from winter skiing and mountain hiking to cycling and climbing. Water sports include sailing, swimming, paddle-boarding and fishing in the many lakes and rivers, including the Dordogne and Loire. For cycling, whether on- or off-road, you can choose between the famous Tour routes over mountain passes like Puy Mary, or forest trails and mountain descents like Le Lioran. Cantal is an ideal place for adventure, or for a more relaxing stroll around a local lake or park. Among the extinct volcanoes of the Auvergne countryside, the peaceful villages, medieval towns and large cities are all opportunities to sample the local cuisine, with food 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 France's most beautiful villages, offers hands-on demonstrations of the countryside, from milking cows to creating bespoke knives.In the south of the Cantal lies the capital of the Cantal, with its festivals and restaurants.It is also famous for its umbrella production, which adorns the streets.