Vicq, Auvergne 03450

Magnificent chateau with origins dating to 1234 and many authentic features, including beautiful fireplaces, French ceilings, original woodwork and parquet floors. Stunning setting on grounds of 2, 5 ha with open views. Many outbuildings, including a chapel with original vaulted ceiling and a traditional dovecote. The layout is as follows: Entrance of 18 m2 with roof terrace above, beautiful living room of 39 m2 with fireplace, library of 37 m2 with fireplace, tower with spiral staircase to an external door, dining room of 36 m2 with fireplace, staircase with access to the upper floors and basement, Wc in the other tower, and a private apartment consisting of an entrance, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. On the 1st floor - Landing leading to a corridor running along the facade of the building and serving a toilet in the tower, 4 bedrooms (16, 20, 16 and 19 m2) including one with private bathroom plus a 2nd bathroom in the other tower. The 2nd floor is accessible via 2 staircases, the first leads to a bedroom and the 2nd staircase to an attic of approximately 90 m2. Under the castle are several cellars and the old kitchens, now used as a boiler room.Outbuildings and land Caretaker's house to renovate with a floor area of 75 m2 plus floor. 2 large barns of 168 and 126 m2. Traditional 17th century dovecote, preserved in its original state and listed as a historic monument. 18Th century chapel with 14th century vaulted ceilings. The land is partly enclosed by walls and has several entrances. Many fruit trees and a well.The chateau is structurally in good condition and has oil fired central heating. The interior has lots of character and beautiful features but needs to be modernized.Situated in the municipality of Vicq, 3 km from the pretty town of Ebreuil with shops and services. Further amenities in Gannat, 13 km away. 8 km from the A71 motorway.