CHALUS, Auvergne 87230

A rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent historic eight bedroom chateau, completely renovated, with magnificent private gardens and a swimming pool. This magnificent chateau has been renovated to an exceptional level of quality and today offers a modern and luxurious abode, whilst retaining many of its historical features and origins. Originally built for the love of a local nobleman, this castle has a romantic past that is over 150 years old. Set in a private and elevated setting, the property is surrounded by stone walls and a wrought iron gate, ensuring complete privacy and security. The gardens are beautifully maintained and include an impressive year-round in-ground saltwater swimming pool, heated and air-conditioned as required, surrounded by a terrace. The entrance to this impressive house is through a large, bright hall where you are immediately greeted by the magnificent original circular staircase. To your right you will discover a fabulous fully fitted modern kitchen with a huge and charming old stone fireplace. The kitchen has been designed to commercial standards to offer many possibilities. It's a wonderful home kitchen, but it's also great for hosting cooking demonstrations or dine-in. It is equipped with a very large professional gas and electric cooker with double oven, 6 gas burners and a hob, set in the large chateau-style fireplace. There is also a large double-door refrigerator with ice maker, a separate wine cellar and a stunning three-meter-high marble center island. The laundry room, equipped with a washing machine, a dryer and plenty of cupboards, is adjoining the kitchen. From the hallway, two beautiful oak doors lead into the exceptionally bright large living room, housing a magnificent open fireplace in Napoleonic black marble. The room features original parquet flooring, high ceilings and an original ceiling rose window. All windows are fitted with electric shutters and overlook the rear garden. It is accessed through a double patio door from the living room, which allows entertaining in complete privacy. To the left of the living room is the very large dining room, accessed through two solid oak doors. Pretty woodwork surrounds the room. Two large double windows offer views of the back park, the swimming pool and the village church. To the left of the entrance is a spacious ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Two large storage units with many shelves complete the whole. A separate toilet is located in the hallway. Climbing the magnificent circular oak staircase with sisal carpet and iron railing, you reach a large landing. This landing leads to four beautifully renovated bedrooms, three of which have en-suite bathrooms. With their 3 m high ceilings, these spacious rooms are bathed in natural light. The master bedroom has plenty of built-in wardrobes and an en-suite tiled bathroom, a gorgeous 'eurosuf' bath and stunning chrome fittings, a double walk-in shower with large rain showerhead, two single vanities and a toilet. Two other large bedrooms have their en-suite shower rooms. A smaller bedroom is also on this level. The beautiful oak staircase leads to the top floor with a pleasant open landing. To the left a door leads into a large open hallway leading to two bedrooms and an open plan games/entertainment room. A further bedroom and separate bathroom can be found on this level, as well as access to the two unconverted rooms of the tower, currently used as storage. The grounds of this exceptional property, elevated from street level with high walls and hedges, offer a 1,600m2 garden, very private. To the rear are an in-ground and heated swimming pool, a raised terrace with gazebo, a BBQ area and a tiled area around the pool. There are also two garden sheds and a well. The garage is accessed by a staircase inside the walled front section and by the garage doors facing the street. It offers ample parking, an electric vehicle charging station and plenty of storage. The garage leads to tw