Character Auvergne Stone Farmhouse with Attached Barn & Provate Meadow

Property Description

Summary
Approx. 500 m² under roof | Approx. 140 m² living accommodation | Attached two-storey barn | Private gardens & meadow | High-speed broadband.

The farmhouse successfully combines original character with modern practicality, including high-speed broadband, double glazing, recently replaced shutters, modern insulation, a recently updated electrical installation, replaced roof, compliant drainage system and efficient wood-burning and pellet stoves.

Location
The property is just 10 minutes from local amenities including a bakery, supermarkets, a doctor's surgery, local schools and a children's activity centre. Issoire and Ambert are approximately 30 minutes away, with Clermont-Ferrand around one hour away.
Traditional summer markets in nearby Fournols and Saint-Bonnet-le-Bourg, natural swimming lakes with seasonal lakeside guinguettes just 20 minutes away, woodland walks, autumn mushroom picking, hiking in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park and snowshoeing directly from the house in winter make this a wonderful year-round location.

Access
Clermont-Ferrand is approximately one hour away, providing an international airport, TGV rail connections and excellent transport links.

Interior
The spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living room forms the heart of the home, combining exposed stone walls, original beams and contemporary finishes. The ground floor also includes a charming cloakroom/WC beneath the original staircase, an original souillarde - the traditional farmhouse room once used for food preparation and washing - now converted into a practical utility room, and a rear boot room with original timber doors leading to the barn and cellar.
Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms, a light-filled 11 m² shower room with WC, and a beautifully renovated landing with bespoke timber shelving. The original charnier, where agricultural produce was once stored and dried, has been adapted as a versatile playroom with a single bed for guests, also ideal as a dressing area or reading nook. A large attic offers further conversion potential.

Exterior
Outside, a large timber terrace and covered pergola overlook the private meadow and woodland beyond, creating a wonderful space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing. Across the courtyard are a double garage with original stone bread oven and a traditional stone outbuilding, formerly used as a hen and rabbit house. The grounds also include a natural spring and traditional stone water trough.

Additional Details
Whether you are looking for a permanent home in France, a holiday retreat or simply a slower pace of life, this distinctive farmhouse offers an exceptional combination of authenticity, comfort, space and future potential. Early viewing is highly recommended.

The property can be offered as a turnkey home, with furniture available by separate negotiation, allowing new owners to settle in and enjoy the Auvergne lifestyle from the moment they arrive.