Gîte Complex (50km from Figeac) in Cantal, Auvergne

Property. Ref: AU-CA-5C742E8 Date Added: 09-March-2012 Map / Approx. Location

Riverside Gîte and B & B complex with 3* rating sitting in 1 acre of grounds bordered by a river with stunning woodland and river views. Woodland and riverside walks to the rear of the property. Fantastic potential. Les than 1 km from the local village between Figeac and Aurillac.
Main house: 6 bedrooms
Ground floor: Entrance dining room with original large cantou fireplace and logburner, sitting room leading to a large fully fitted kitchen, utility room, cellar. Stairs to:
First floor: Double bedroom with a large dressing room and an ensuite bathroom and toilet and a door leading to the private rear garden, 4 further bedrooms all with washbasins and one with ensuite shower room, small salon with a kitchenette. Bathroom and 2 toilets. Oil fired central heating

Second house - 5 bedrooms each with ensuite shower rooms and toilets
Ground floor: Impressive large living room with american style kitchen 2 sets of french doors leading to a sun terrace and the garden, bedroom with ensuite shower and toilet.
First floor: 4 large double bedrooms each with ensuite shower rooms and toilets. Oil fired central heating.

Third house - 2 large bedrooms
Ground floor: Large living room with open fireplace and french doors leading to a private terrace/garden, kitchen.
First floor: 2 large double bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet.
This property has electric wall heaters in each room.

This can be a busy year round business, the seller now runs this on a low-key basis due to retirement and health reasons. There is a full drinks licence in place.

The complex is accessed through double wrought iron gates and sits in 1 acre of grounds bordered by a river, swimming pool with a raised sun terrace, further sun terraces and paths run down through the garden to the river - there is no risk of flooding by the river to any of the houses due to the lay of the land. There is ample private parking.

This was originally a farmhouse built in 1850, became an Auberge (country inn) for a number of years and was extended in 1970 adding on the two houses and garage. The roof to the farmhouse was renewed in June 2016 and carries a 10 year guarantee. The present owner changed the business to B & B and gîtes 10 years ago. This property offers fantastic possibilities for a new owner.

The property is located on a busy tourist axe, is not isolated with easy access from the RN 122 making it a popular destination for visitors as well as business people, the property being central to many important business and tourist hotspots. Within 50 kms are the famous towns of Rocamadour (the second most visited provincial site in France), Figeac Conques, Salers, the Dordogne Valley, the Lot Valley, the famous Monts du Cantal for hiking and skiing in the winter. There is a large lake within 8 kms of the property which has a number of water sports available and other leisure activities, the area offers walking, hiking, cycling, kayak and many other interesting activities including leisurely enjoying the ambiance.

The neighbours are super people and casual labour is available. A local laundry service is available.

Energy Consumption: 107 kWh/m²/yr

CO² Emissions: 32 kg/m²/yr