Charroux, Auvergne 03140

Beautiful character property in an attractive location in the heart of Charroux, officially listed as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages of France). Previously operated as a B&B with tea room/restaurant, the property is equally suitable as a spacious family home or for a tourism, professional or commercial project. The house offers generous living space. On the ground floor, the entrance leads on one side to a large kitchen with dining area, a utility kitchen and the former commercial premises Le Petit Café Bleu, which has its own independent street entrance, bar and water supply. A WC and boiler room complete this part of the house. On the other side of the entrance is a bedroom with private shower room and WC. A hallway leads through to the sitting room with wood-burning stove, as well as to the courtyard and garden at the rear of the property. On the first floor, the landing serves a principal bedroom suite with storage cupboards, and bathroom with WC, a second bedroom with bathroom and WC and a third bedroom with an adjoining room offering the possibility of creating an additional bathroom. A spacious utility/linen room provides access to a 35 m² attic, already fitted with windows and heating, offering excellent potential for conversion into a studio, small apartment or additional living space. Courtyard, garden and outbuildings - Arranged around the attractive inner courtyard are several outbuildings, including a large barn with direct street access, a workshop with water and electricity, a summer kitchen and an upper floor above the barn and workshop providing substantial additional storage or conversion potential. The property also includes a wood store, two vaulted cellars and a covered passageway connecting the courtyard to the street. To the rear, the garden provides a pleasant outdoor space right in the heart of the village. The house benefits from double glazing, oil-fired central heating and a wood-burning stove. The roofs were renovated in 2003. Situated in the historic centre of Charroux, the property is within easy reach of the village shops and artisan businesses. The village of Chantelle is 7 km away, Gannat is approximately 15 minutes and Vichy 30 minutes by car. A character property offering a wealth of possibilities, whether as a family home, tourism venture or professional project, in one of Frances most beautiful villages.