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Auvergne, Allier, St-Hilaire, France

€577,500
Leggett Immobilier, France
PROPERTY TYPE

House

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

7

SIZE

6,168 sq ft

573 sq m

Key features

  • Garden
  • Ground floor bedroom and bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Hamlet property
  • Woodburner(s)
  • Barns - outbuildings
  • Garage
  • Geothermal
  • Air Conditioning
  • Character property

Description

A48160ABR03 - Set in a peaceful and private countryside location in the heart of the Bourbonnais, this exceptional estate offers a rare combination of generous living accommodation, established guest facilities and extensive outbuildings. With no overlooking neighbours and no through traffic, the property enjoys a tranquil setting surrounded by approximately 2.3 hectares of landscaped gardens and meadows.

Offering approximately 573 m² of living space in total, the estate comprises a substantial main residence of 295 m² and a separate furnished gîte of 278 m², making it particularly attractive for those looking for a large family home combined with an established holiday accommodation opportunity.

The Main House – 295 m²

The main house offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, combining traditional features with generous reception areas.

On the ground floor, the entrance leads to a kitchen and a particularly spacious 53 m² living and dining room featuring a fireplace with wood-burning insert. There is also a separate 30 m² sitting room, providing additional space for relaxing or entertaining.

The principal bedroom suite is also situated on the ground floor and includes a bathroom with bath, washbasin and WC.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues with a further bedroom, shower room, spa area, additional sitting room and mezzanine, offering a variety of spaces for relaxation and family living.

Several terraces provide opportunities to enjoy the surrounding grounds, while two cellars and a large garage complete the main house.

The Gîte – 278 m²

The separate gîte provides generous accommodation and is sold furnished, making it particularly appealing for anyone wishing to develop or continue a holiday rental business.

The ground floor includes a 37 m² living area, fitted kitchen and utility room. There are also three bedrooms, each with its own shower room and independent access to the outside, with private terraces providing an attractive feature for guests.

Upstairs are two further bedrooms, each with its own shower room, together with a spacious 62 m² lounge offering additional communal living space.

In total, the gîte offers five bedrooms, each with private shower facilities, providing comfortable accommodation for families or groups.

Outdoor Facilities and Grounds

The outdoor areas have been designed to make the most of the peaceful surroundings and provide excellent facilities for both private use and holiday guests.

A particular highlight is the covered and heated swimming pool measuring 6 x 12 metres, allowing it to be enjoyed throughout much of the year.

The grounds also include two ponds, a summer kitchen, a pétanque court and a Finnish grill hut, creating an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

Additional Buildings

The estate benefits from several substantial outbuildings, offering considerable scope for a variety of uses.

These include:

A 190 m² barn, currently used as a workshop and brocante sales area.

A second building of approximately 243 m².

An adjoining livestock barn of approximately 228 m².

These buildings provide excellent space for storage, workshops, leisure activities or potential further projects, subject to the necessary permissions.

Comfort and Technical Features

The property benefits from good insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided through a combination of geothermal heating, wood-burning inserts, electric heating and reversible air conditioning in the gîte.

Additional equipment includes a thermodynamic water heater, photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels, providing both modern energy installations and hot water production.

Location

The estate is situated in the commune of Saint-Hilaire, in the heart of the Allier countryside. The surrounding area is characterised by open farmland, woodland and traditional Bourbonnais villages, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle.

Saint-Hilaire is approximately 4.5 km away, with a small grocery shop and bakery. Buxières-les-Mines, around 7 km from the property, offers additional local shops and everyday services.

The historic spa town of Bourbon-l'Archambault is approximately 12 km away, known for its thermal baths, historic château and attractive town centre. Moulins, the departmental capital of the Allier, is approximately 30 km away and provides a wider range of shopping, restaurants, cultural attractions and transport connections.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring the many historic villages and attractions of the Bourbonnais region.

A Property Offering Exceptional Potential

This is a substantial and versatile estate offering much more than a traditional country home. The combination of a spacious main residence, a fully furnished five-bedroom gîte, extensive leisure facilities and numerous outbuildings creates a range of possibilities.

Whether you are looking for a large family estate, a property with established guest accommodation or an opportunity to develop a tourism business, this is a distinctive property in a peaceful and attractive setting in the heart of the Allier.

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Auvergne, Allier, St-Hilaire, France

Approximate location

NEAREST AIRPORTS

Distances are straight line measurements
  • Aulnat(International)
    49.5 miles
  • Limoges(International)
    98.0 miles

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About Leggett Immobilier, France

La Maison du Chapitre, 24340 La Rochebeaucourt, France

Leggett Immobilier is a family business that was started 20 years ago and founded on the genuine belief that French estate agency could be done better – today this still holds true. Indeed, this belief was validated last year when we were crowned "Best Estate Agency in France" at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

All of our agents live and work in France and have excellent local knowledge, covering both their area and local property prices. Clients are given a single point of contact who is dedicated to helping them make the right decision and to be by their side throughout the purchase process. Our in-house contracts team are experienced in dealing with local notaires and have overseen the purchase of over €1bn of French property - they will ensure that the sale progresses smoothly and our fully bilingual team will guide you through all legal documentation.

With over 600 agents spread across the country we like to think that we are now the leading international estate agency in France, last year around one in ten of all UK buyers of French property trusted us to help them. However, the company’s size and success has not altered the fact that we are a family business who pride ourselves on professionalism and friendliness.

Local knowledge is invaluable when buying in a foreign country. Leggett provides this knowledge - nearly all of our agents have lived through a move themselves and have been trained to deal with any issue or question that might arise. This training includes a three day, residential, course, further "advanced" training and access to our head office team who keep abreast of all changes in French property law and legislation.

It is this, unique, “hand-holding” approach that has helped build the foundations of our company. No other agency in France takes such care of a client before, during and after a property is purchased.

The system for buying a property in France can be complex but is regarded as being one of the safest in the world – the French like "red tape" but not much surprises us now.

With over 20 years of experience, we have the knowledge to aid with legal matters, help with finance, and even ensure that you have all the essential services connected when you make the move to your new home.

Leggett Immobilier - local knowledge you can trust.

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