Château de la Garde, a 1852 Second Empire manor house
and its parklands, near Riom and the Puy-de-Dôme
Riom, PUY-DE-DOME auvergne 63200 FR

Location

In the centre of France, near to Clermont-Ferrand and the three regional nature parks of Millevaches en Limousin, Volcans d'Auvergne and Livradois-Forez, the property is situated just a few kilometres from Riom, a town with good road (motorway) and rail links. Riom offers all the day-to-day shops, amenities and services.

Description

Built in 1852 in a prominent position, the manor house is surrounded by 5820 m² of wooded, enclosed parklands. It stands on the eastern part of the grounds and has broad frontages facing south and north.
With just one neighbour to the west, the property forms a continuous entity, clearly delineated on the other sides by local roads. There is a vast meadow in the centre of the grounds, surrounded by numerous large trees. A swimming pool is located to the south.

The manor house

Past the gate, the house appears on the left, at the bottom of an English-style landscaped park. The residence faces east-west with a broad entrance elevation on the north side. The main section has three levels and a central perron, with two lower lodges on either side. The dark Volvic stone of the perron, the corner quoins and the window surrounds contrasts with the light-coloured rendered walls. The first floor of the lodges and the second floor of the central dwelling are situated in the slate-tiled gambrel roofspace and feature six dormer windows.
On the south side, the main building projects from the two side lodges. A long volcanic stone perron with five steps leads to three French windows. In the centre of the upper level, there is a stone balcony with a wrought iron balustrade. A large pergola adjoins the right-hand lodge, forming a delightful summer al-fresco dining area.


The ground floor
Past the entrance hall with the stairs to the upper floors on the right, glass doors open into the dining room. It features a Louis XV volcanic rock fireplace that is still in working order. The flooring here and throughout this level is of large tiles. This spacious living area of approx. 40 m² opens onto the perron via three French windows that let plenty of light pour in. It connects to a double kitchen and the access to the larder. A large French window at the east end of the fitted kitchen opens onto the pergola.
On the opposite side, two steps lead from the dining room to the western sitting room with a period tile floor and a Louis XV Volvic stone fireplace, also in working order.
The first floor
A stone staircase leads to this level, which comprises three bedrooms in the central part, and a larger, independent bedroom with shower and toilet in the east wing. The west wing houses a study. A bathroom and a landing complete the floor.
The second floor
The second floor contains a vast night space with a large bedroom, a smaller bedroom and a bathroom. The light flows into all the rooms through six dormer windows.
The cellar
As the building is slightly raised, it has been possible to create several cellars. The staircase in the entrance hall leads all the way up to the attic and down to the basement. The cellar is very sound and extends over the entire surface area of the chateau. It is divided into four parts, a wine cellar, two vat rooms and a boiler room, with a ceiling height of approximately 2.50 m.
The parklands
In addition to fruit trees such as apple, cherry, pear, walnut and quince trees, the grounds feature some outstanding, well-tended trees, including several majestic cedars that provide shade for the gazebo and the fountain. The fences are hidden by shrubby hedges that harmoniously screen the property.
An irrigation system provides water for the vegetable plot, and there is also a well. To the south of the manor house, a terraced swimming pool enjoys the southern sun and benefits at the same time from the pleasant shade of the nearby tall trees. The water of the 5 m x 10 m pool is heated by a heat pump and salt filtered.
The carport
A double garage and a workshop complete the property.

Our opinion

Undoubtedly, volcanic stone manor houses dating back to the Second Empire period are rare. Combined with its privileged setting, just a stone's throw from a large town and not far from the spectacular volcanic peaks of central France, this property offers a unique combination of elegance and authentic surroundings. Recent restoration work and interior refurbishment have transformed the property into a welcoming residence ready for moving in, set in vast and pleasant parklands.

Exclusive sale

650 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 222026

Land registry surface area 5820 m2
Main building surface area 260 m2
Number of bedrooms 6
Outbuilding surface area 100 m2


Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH

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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.

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