Magnificent chateau with origins from..

Magnificent chateau with origins from the time of the Knights Templar (12th century), the chateau offers lots of character, including beautiful wooden ceilings, monumental stone fireplaces and in one of the towers the original stained glass windows. The property is currently being in use as a chamber d'hote with 4 fully furnished guest rooms with private bathroom and it's conveniently located for both highways and the cities of Clermont Ferrand (20 minutes) and Riom (15 minutes). The layout is as follows, on the ground floor Magnificent central entrance hall with stone pillars, a Pierre Volvic staircase to the 1st floor and a toilet, the living accommodation is located on both sides of the hall, with on the lefthandside, a spacious lounge with beautiful stone fireplace and a tower room (which originally served as a chapel and offering several original features), and a dining room with natural stone fireplace. On the right side of the hall a kitchen and a living room with parquet floors, fireplace and access to a tower. On the first floor A beautiful meeting room with parquet floors and fireplace and access to one of the towers, and three large guestrooms each with private bathroom. On the second floor A further guest room with private bathroom, a bedroom with dressing room in one of the towers, two further bedrooms, one bathroom and a spare room (suitable for a bathroom). Above this is an attic over the whole surface of the chateau (possible to convert to accommodation). Land and outbuildings Land of 8429 m2 with private driveway, ample parking spaces, well and carport. The chateau is in good condition with partial double glazing and oil fired central heating. The chateau is located near a small village 15 minutes from the town of Riom, 20 minutes north of Clermont Ferrand and only 10 minutes from the motorway A71.