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Clermont-Ferrand
Built by a royal notary in 1784, this vast residence stands proudly in the heart of a historic village located just 23 km from Clermont-Ferrand. The property consists of a rectangular main building with three levels and an attic level, each marked by a stone cord. The attic level is illuminated by 9 oblong oculi with sculpted motifs representing various trades, intertwined patterns, scallop shells, and palm fronds. The north-facing oculi represent the 3 seasons. The south facade, spanning 9 bays, overlooks the park with its century-old trees, while the north facade faces the village. Resting on a fully vaulted ground floor, the property offers approximately 457 m² of living space. The elevated ground floor, accessed by a double-flight stone staircase, features a 24.93 m² entrance hall with ribbed vaults. The stunning stone staircase boasts a decorative volute wrought iron handrail. Other features include a 34.54 m² south-facing kitchen with a French-style ceiling and Volvic stone flooring, a 36.52 m² dining room with parquet flooring and an 18th-century Volvic fireplace, a 56.83 m² south-facing living room with tomette octagonal flooring and a 17th-century Volvic fireplace, a 32.95 m² south-facing office, a powder room, and an auxiliary entrance. There is also a 138 m² garage with direct street access. The first floor features an independent apartment with a 69.21 m² living room opening onto a terrace, a kitchenette, and a bathroom, as well as four spacious bedrooms, a small bedroom, and a bathroom. The second floor offers four attics, while the lower ground floor includes a vaulted workshop, a vaulted boiler room, a vaulted billiards room, a vaulted cellar, and two vaulted caves. The property boasts tiled roofings, some of which have been partially redone, while the others are regularly maintained. The roof structure is treated, and there are double-glazed windows on the south side. Heating is provided by a 10-year-old Atlantic oil boiler, complemented by electric heating for the first-floor apartment. The property is connected to the sewer system, and on the east side, there is a 27 m² woodshed. The sunlit Desjoyaux pool, built in 1995, measures 8 x 4.25 meters and is chlorine-filtered. The park slopes gently, featuring a vast lawn, a terrace overlooking the valley, flower and shrub beds, a boxwood hedge, and century-old trees, including a magnificent sequoia planted in 1880, a blue cedar, and pine trees. The orchard includes plum, cherry, apricot, fig, and apple trees, with access provided by a Volvic gate. The entire property spans 1.21 hectares. Previously home to royal notaries, a religious house, and a vacation colony, this property was meticulously restored by its current owner since 1969, reviving its splendor from the Age of Enlightenment. Considering the historical significance, luxurious amenities, and meticulous restoration efforts, the listed price of 861,000 seems justified for this exceptional property.