Description:  

Former 12th century priory, converted to a beautiful character residence.

This former priory, transformed into a beautiful family residence of character, is a place steeped in history in the heart of an Auvergne village with Provençal flair. Completely and perfectly restored with taste respecting the authenticity of the place and its medieval origins, this beautiful residence will adapt to all types of personal and/or professional projects. The buildings built in stone and covered in Roman tiles consist of a residential part and an outbuilding part that can easily be transformed into dwellings. Habitable surface of 420m² spread over 17 rooms and organized over three levels: On the ground floor there is an entrance, a beautiful fitted kitchen (33m²), a living room (22m²), another living room(25m²) and a bathroom with WC. On the first level we find: a room used as a library (26m²) with its vast shelving, a living room (26m²) today used as a TV room, a small living room, a bedroom (21m²) and a suite (32m²). On the second level we find: three bedrooms (25,20,13m²) a suite (20m²), a landing (9m²), a dressing room (6m²), a games room (25m²). The outbuildings are organized into two large barns which were the old tithe barns of the Priory) for a total area of 256m². They have been completely restored (terracotta floors, paneled ceilings, whitewashed walls). One of the two barns is equipped with bathroom, kitchen and wc. A pretty vaulted cellar (21m²), a garage (33m²) and a tower with its loopholes from the 12th century complete this magnificent property complex. All on a plot of 924 m² with a lovely enclosed garden (300m²) out of sight is accessible from the main house via a paved terrace with a lava stone fountain. Peacful setting since the 12th century in its typical village provided with local amenities and services (doctor, pharmacist, nursing practice, hairdressers, schools...) is 9km from Brioude, 18km from Issoire and 45km south of the regional capital. This residence offers a strong potential for use a chambre d'hôte/gites, thanks to its configuration, with possibilities for sorts of projects in an authentic and preserved natural environment.