Auvergne, Allier, Cosne-d`Allier, France

A42482ABR03 - This elegant historic property in Cosne-d’Allier offers generous volumes, refined decoration, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Currently operated as a chambre d’hôtes, the house features spacious, well-appointed rooms, many with original wooden floors, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The property is equally suited to continued commercial use or as a substantial private residence.

The ground floor opens onto a large entrance hallway with guest toilet. Living spaces include a double lounge, arranged as a 16m² office and a 22m² lounge, both light-filled and elegant. A 20m² dining room provides an excellent entertaining space, complemented by a 10m² orangerie. The 12m² kitchen is supported by a 9m² back kitchen/storage area, and a 7m² laundry room with large sink, offering excellent functionality. Door leads to the garden terrace.

The first floor accommodates four beautifully decorated guest rooms, all spacious and bright. The Blue Room (17m²) with en-suite shower room is west-facing, while the Gold Room (20m²) and Green Room (19m²) are east-facing and benefit from en-suite shower rooms. The Chestnut Room (12m²), also west-facing, includes a shower and washbasin, with a separate WC accessed from the hallway.

The second floor offers additional versatile accommodation, including the Silver Room (13m²) with en-suite shower room, a large 30m² owner’s bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring both shower and bath, an 11m² dressing room that could easily be converted into an additional bedroom, and multiple storage closets, one housing a second hot water tank.

The basement comprises a large workshop housing the pool filtration system (cartridge filter), a cellar, boiler room, extensive storage areas, and a large hot water tank, with direct access to the garden.

Outside, the garden surrounds the house, offering a terrace, swimming pool, covered seating area, gazebo, well, and front yard parking. The property is connected to mains drainage.
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Location & Surroundings
The property is ideally located in Cosne-d’Allier, a charming market town in the Allier department, offering everyday amenities including shops, schools, health centre and veterinary. The surrounding countryside is peaceful and green, dotted with picturesque villages such as Hérisson, Ainay-le-Château, and Noyant d’Allier, all popular for their historic character.
Cosne-d’Allier benefits from excellent accessibility, with easy access to the A71 autoroute, linking the area efficiently to Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon and Paris. The nearby rail connections further enhance accessibility, making the property attractive for both French and international buyers.

Nature lovers will enjoy walking and cycling in the Tronçais Forest, one of the most impressive oak forests in Europe.
Combining character, space, and a strategic location, this property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful historic home in a well-connected yet tranquil part of central France.