£171,189
(€157/sq. ft)
€199,800
4 bed villa for saleSaint-Sornin, Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
4 beds
2 baths
1 reception
1,270 sq. ft
About this property
Garden
Terrace
Isolated
Private parking
Woodburner(s)
Detached
Character property
Good condition
Double glazing
Open fireplace
Individual
Certified
Known as Le Petit Château de la Goutte, this beautiful 15th‐century stone house is said to have welcomed Anne de France, eldest daughter of Louis XI and Charlotte of Savoy. Carefully renovated over the years, it has retained many of its original features and offers a unique historic charm.
Located at the end of a small lane in the commune of Saint‐Sornin, the property enjoys complete privacy and currently offers around 150 m2 of habitable space comprising:
Ground Floor
Entrance hallway with woodburner
Spacious kitchen with stone fireplace and woodburner (32 m2)
Large living room with open stone fireplace, stone‐framed windows and internal wooden shutters (35 m2)
Bedroom with patio doors (12 m2)
Bathroom with WC
First Floor
Landing
Three bedrooms (8 m2,11 m2,11 m2)
Shower room
Exterior
The house is surrounded by a garden with mature trees and lovely open views over the countryside. The garden includes a stone inground pond, a terrace at the front of the house, and a small garden shed. There is also a cellar with a historic underground exit, currently closed.
Technical Details
Heating via woodburners and open fireplace
Double glazing
New roof
New, conforming septic tank
Location
Saint‐Sornin offers a restaurant and a lake, while daily amenities are available just 6 km away in Le Montet. The property is ideally situated for access to the A71/A79 autoroute connections and close to the renowned Forêt de Tronçais with its lakes, beaches, hiking and cycling routes. Larger towns such as Cosne‐d’Allier, Moulins, Montluçon, Saint‐Pourçain‐sur‐Sioule and Vichy are all within easy reach.
History
The house dates from the 15th century and was owned for 300 years by the Gaulmyn family until the French Revolution, when the owner at the time sought refuge in a convent in Moulins. Its long history and preserved architectural features make it a rare and charming property.
Located at the end of a small lane in the commune of Saint‐Sornin, the property enjoys complete privacy and currently offers around 150 m2 of habitable space comprising:
Ground Floor
Entrance hallway with woodburner
Spacious kitchen with stone fireplace and woodburner (32 m2)
Large living room with open stone fireplace, stone‐framed windows and internal wooden shutters (35 m2)
Bedroom with patio doors (12 m2)
Bathroom with WC
First Floor
Landing
Three bedrooms (8 m2,11 m2,11 m2)
Shower room
Exterior
The house is surrounded by a garden with mature trees and lovely open views over the countryside. The garden includes a stone inground pond, a terrace at the front of the house, and a small garden shed. There is also a cellar with a historic underground exit, currently closed.
Technical Details
Heating via woodburners and open fireplace
Double glazing
New roof
New, conforming septic tank
Location
Saint‐Sornin offers a restaurant and a lake, while daily amenities are available just 6 km away in Le Montet. The property is ideally situated for access to the A71/A79 autoroute connections and close to the renowned Forêt de Tronçais with its lakes, beaches, hiking and cycling routes. Larger towns such as Cosne‐d’Allier, Moulins, Montluçon, Saint‐Pourçain‐sur‐Sioule and Vichy are all within easy reach.
History
The house dates from the 15th century and was owned for 300 years by the Gaulmyn family until the French Revolution, when the owner at the time sought refuge in a convent in Moulins. Its long history and preserved architectural features make it a rare and charming property.
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