Le Mont Dore Property Description
This property is situated on the outskirts of the bustling, active village of Le Mont-Dore in the Puy-de-Dome region of the Auvergne. Until recently possibly France’s best kept secret, Le Mont-Dore is a spa/skiing (90km of downhill runs and over 500km of cross country)/walking and holiday destination village in the lea of the highest mountain of the Massif Central mountain range. Le Mont Dore offers everything from supermarkets, bars, restaurants and DIY outlets to fantastic schools and amazing activities and is one of the main French holiday destinations.
This magnificent, imposing stone house situated on a dominant plot measuring 7700m2 offers 400ms of totally renovated classical living accommodation, stone staircases, open fireplaces, solid oak flooring throughout and 4.2 meter high ceilings.
All of the accommodation has an incredibly bright and airy feel and briefly comprises of a large open entrance hall with stone stairs to the rest of the house, a 36m2 lounge with 12ft high open Volvic stone fireplace and solid oak floor. A 26m2 dining-room with open fireplace and solid oak floor, summer lounge, large fully fitted kitchen, utility room, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets, a workshop, an office and a garage.
The property further boasts, part double glazing, fully renewed electrics (2002), fully functioning oil and economy electric heating, roof in perfect condition and its own private source (well). There is also an extensive range of antique furniture available by separate negotiation due to the vendor downsizing.
With broadband connectivity, great fishing lakes nearby and only 40 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand (Ryan-Air are reportedly due to begin Flying in, in April 2008, Air France already do) and 1hr 50mins from Limoges this is an opportunity to purchase arguably the most exquisite property in the village with spectacular views and quality of life virtually unsurpassed anywhere in France.
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