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Hello, this is our pile, it's on the market!
The property is currently divided into 3 apartments and a shop. We had planned to re-convert it back to a large family home - if you buy it, you can do that, but, equally, you can buy and speculate to accumulate, the choice is yours! Please have a look around and enjoy!
There is a live Contact form if you would like further information about the property or location.
You can also find our property on the Le Bon Coin and Post Your Property
This is France and property purchasing can turn into a nightmare if all cards are not placed on the table by the seller(s). So, our priority is to assure you that this property is being sold with VACANT POSSESSION and there are NO AGENCY FEES if you approach us through this website.
There are three levels to this traditional stone property that is located in the centre of the village of Champagnac-les-Mines in the Cantal, Department 15, in the Auvergne Region in the Massif Central, France.
The over-all living space is 150 m2 with a garage of 30 m2, plus Ground Floor shop space comprising two rooms. The property energy rating is E. Although, since the energy rating was determined, high quality double-glazing has been installed throughout the First Floor, partially through the Second Floor, to the main front door, plus the window on the landing between the First and Second Floors. There is also a new double-glazed window, of identical high quality, waiting to be installed above the door to the rear yard.
There is a live Contact form if you would like further information about the property or location.
You can also find our property on the Le Bon Coin and Post Your Property
This is France and property purchasing can turn into a nightmare if all cards are not placed on the table by the seller(s). So, our priority is to assure you that this property is being sold with VACANT POSSESSION and there are NO AGENCY FEES if you approach us through this website.
There are three levels to this traditional stone property that is located in the centre of the village of Champagnac-les-Mines in the Cantal, Department 15, in the Auvergne Region in the Massif Central, France.
The over-all living space is 150 m2 with a garage of 30 m2, plus Ground Floor shop space comprising two rooms. The property energy rating is E. Although, since the energy rating was determined, high quality double-glazing has been installed throughout the First Floor, partially through the Second Floor, to the main front door, plus the window on the landing between the First and Second Floors. There is also a new double-glazed window, of identical high quality, waiting to be installed above the door to the rear yard.
Best points:
Mains water/sewage - no fosse!
Access to mains gas supply.
Electricity supply to all floors.
Telephone points on all floors.
Local shops, garage, Post Office, Mairie (Town Hall), GP's Surgery, Bar-Tabac-Presse and more!
Local schools - Maternelle (Nursery) in Bois de Lempre (4km down-hill from Champagnac) and the Primary School is in Champagnac, approximately 150m away from the house.
The local internet server is in the village. Broadband access is good and any disruption is swiftly remedied because there are several businesses in the village. That appears to work for private house-owners in France!
In addition to the garage that's being sold as part of the property, there is free parking virtually on the doorstep. The front door of the property opens onto Place de l'Eglise (Church Square). Unless you run a transport company and have dozens of HGVs to accommodate, parking is unlimited in the Church square!
The Property - Ground Floor:
To the left of the front entrance door to the main property, there is a shop comprising 2 rooms. Until recently, the shop area was leased by a hairdressing business. The front room was the salon and the back room was the hair-washing area.
The shop has a separate entrance and all windows have shutters.
Dimensions: The front room of the shop is 4.20m x 3.09m, the rear room is 3.36m x 3.05m
There is a door between the shop and the main ground floor front entrance hallway. Opposite the back door, in the rear yard, there is an out-building that houses a wc/handbasin/washing-machine plumbing point. There is also space in the out-building for a shower to be installed.
To the right of the front entrance door to the main property, there is a 30 m2 garage with double doors at the front and a single door to access the rear yard and the back door to the property.
Front Entrance Hall: 6.48m x 1.93m
First Floor:
Apartment - all windows double-glazed, all front windows with shutters, comprising -
Main double bedroom: 4.06m x 3.91m
Second double bedroom: 3.30m x 3.04m
Lounge: 3.97m x 3.90m
Full-size kitchen: 3.92m x 3.14m
Large shower/wc/handbasin room with ample space to fit a full-length bath: 3.14m x 2.02m
Second Floor:
Apartment - all windows double-glazed, all front windows with shutters, comprising -
1 double bedroom: 3.98m x 3.67m
Lounge: 4.39m x 3.27m
Full-size kitchen: 3.90m x 2.95m
Large shower/wc/handbasin room with ample space to fit a full-length bath: 3.32m x 3.17m
Studio Apartment - all front windows with shutters, comprising -
Good size bed/sitting room: 3.67m x 3.05m
Full-size kitchen: 3.90m x 3.05m
Large shower/wc/handbasin room: 3.67m x 2.02m
Loft and Cellars:
The loft is huge, the roof is typical of Auvergne properties - very high! As already mentioned, we originally planned to have the property reverted back to a large family house with an extension into the loft to include several bedrooms. We still have all the architect's Plans and we thoroughly recommend his professionalism and expertise. The roof is sound.
There is a co-proprietorship system in place that works in our (and our buyers') favour, ie the next-door neighbours on the right of the property must contribute 22% of the cost of all repairs/maintenance to the loft and garage. More details on request.
The conversion Plans are available to be seen. Please use the Contact Form to make a request and we will scan and email the Plans to you.
There are 3 large cellars and all eventually need to be tanked. Large water heaters that serve the shop section are in the cellars; a large water heater that serves the first floor is located in the garage.
Quick general points:
The property needs to be re-plumbed and rewired, but it is habitable. The Studio apartment accommodated the last tenant until 31 December 2013. The shop was a going concern until 30 September 2012. There are several out-buildings in the large rear yard, we had planned to demolish the sheds to create a green space, the option remains for the buyer(s). Quite honestly, this is a restoration project, but you could easily live on site during the works processes.
The neighbours are smashing and the village is thriving - here's a link to Champagnac's community website:
Mains water/sewage - no fosse!
Access to mains gas supply.
Electricity supply to all floors.
Telephone points on all floors.
Local shops, garage, Post Office, Mairie (Town Hall), GP's Surgery, Bar-Tabac-Presse and more!
Local schools - Maternelle (Nursery) in Bois de Lempre (4km down-hill from Champagnac) and the Primary School is in Champagnac, approximately 150m away from the house.
The local internet server is in the village. Broadband access is good and any disruption is swiftly remedied because there are several businesses in the village. That appears to work for private house-owners in France!
In addition to the garage that's being sold as part of the property, there is free parking virtually on the doorstep. The front door of the property opens onto Place de l'Eglise (Church Square). Unless you run a transport company and have dozens of HGVs to accommodate, parking is unlimited in the Church square!
The Property - Ground Floor:
To the left of the front entrance door to the main property, there is a shop comprising 2 rooms. Until recently, the shop area was leased by a hairdressing business. The front room was the salon and the back room was the hair-washing area.
The shop has a separate entrance and all windows have shutters.
Dimensions: The front room of the shop is 4.20m x 3.09m, the rear room is 3.36m x 3.05m
There is a door between the shop and the main ground floor front entrance hallway. Opposite the back door, in the rear yard, there is an out-building that houses a wc/handbasin/washing-machine plumbing point. There is also space in the out-building for a shower to be installed.
To the right of the front entrance door to the main property, there is a 30 m2 garage with double doors at the front and a single door to access the rear yard and the back door to the property.
Front Entrance Hall: 6.48m x 1.93m
First Floor:
Apartment - all windows double-glazed, all front windows with shutters, comprising -
Main double bedroom: 4.06m x 3.91m
Second double bedroom: 3.30m x 3.04m
Lounge: 3.97m x 3.90m
Full-size kitchen: 3.92m x 3.14m
Large shower/wc/handbasin room with ample space to fit a full-length bath: 3.14m x 2.02m
Second Floor:
Apartment - all windows double-glazed, all front windows with shutters, comprising -
1 double bedroom: 3.98m x 3.67m
Lounge: 4.39m x 3.27m
Full-size kitchen: 3.90m x 2.95m
Large shower/wc/handbasin room with ample space to fit a full-length bath: 3.32m x 3.17m
Studio Apartment - all front windows with shutters, comprising -
Good size bed/sitting room: 3.67m x 3.05m
Full-size kitchen: 3.90m x 3.05m
Large shower/wc/handbasin room: 3.67m x 2.02m
Loft and Cellars:
The loft is huge, the roof is typical of Auvergne properties - very high! As already mentioned, we originally planned to have the property reverted back to a large family house with an extension into the loft to include several bedrooms. We still have all the architect's Plans and we thoroughly recommend his professionalism and expertise. The roof is sound.
There is a co-proprietorship system in place that works in our (and our buyers') favour, ie the next-door neighbours on the right of the property must contribute 22% of the cost of all repairs/maintenance to the loft and garage. More details on request.
The conversion Plans are available to be seen. Please use the Contact Form to make a request and we will scan and email the Plans to you.
There are 3 large cellars and all eventually need to be tanked. Large water heaters that serve the shop section are in the cellars; a large water heater that serves the first floor is located in the garage.
Quick general points:
The property needs to be re-plumbed and rewired, but it is habitable. The Studio apartment accommodated the last tenant until 31 December 2013. The shop was a going concern until 30 September 2012. There are several out-buildings in the large rear yard, we had planned to demolish the sheds to create a green space, the option remains for the buyer(s). Quite honestly, this is a restoration project, but you could easily live on site during the works processes.
The neighbours are smashing and the village is thriving - here's a link to Champagnac's community website:
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