Le Donjon, Auvergne 03130

Situated on top of a hill and overlooking the valley, its village and the typical landscapes of the Basques Marches of Bourbonnais, this former castle whose foundations date from the 15th century has been completely rebuilt in neo-Gothic style by the famous Le Moulins architect Jean Moreau in the second half of the 19th century. Fully raised on cellars and on the old kitchen and pantry of the primitive building, it now comprises a raised ground floor reserved for reception rooms, the library and the study, and a kitchen arranged in a tower. The first floor, accessed by a stone stairway, is devoted to 5 bedrooms and the bathroom. On the second floor under the eaves there is an old painting workshop, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a large attic. The château is equipped with fuel-fired central heating but will require works to bring it up to current standards and comfort. The outbuildings include two dwellings to be completely rehabilitated, a large XVIIIth-century barn in ruins, an old material shed and a dairy. The whole is sold with a 4.65 ha territory including an old-tree-lined park, a meadow and the former walled vegetable garden. Price: 477,000 with 6% VAT-inclusive fees borne by the purchaser calculated on the net seller price. Price excluding fees: 450,000. - Estimated annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 18,630 euros and 25,240 euros per year. Average energy prices indexed as of January 1, 2021 (subscription included).