Chateau - CHATELUS (03120)

Charming small chateau, originally built as a guards' lodge for a 12th century castle and since 1750 in use as residence for the parish priest and for the collection of tithes for the benefit of the church. The castle was completely restored between 1965 and 1972. Habitable surface of approximately 189 m2 plus a barn with artist's studio, located on grounds of 4856 m2.The layout is as follows: The ground floor of the castle is accessible via an exterior stone staircase with entrance via the kitchen of 21 m2 with fireplace, next to this a dining room of 20 m2, a living room of 26 m2 with monumental fireplace, stairs to the upper floor and the main entrance, study, and a corridor leading to a bedroom with WC and a small balcony. Via a staircase in the bedroom, you access an attic and the basement/garden level. On the 1st floor - Landing serving 4 bedrooms (9, 26, 11 and 14 m2), a study and a bathroom with WC, washbasin, shower, and bidet. Almost all the rooms on the ground and first floor have floors with tomette tiles. On the 2nd floor - a convertible attic over the surface of the house. In the basement (on garden level) there is a charming library with an exterior door and a vaulted exhibition room with a round room in the tower. Boiler room, laundry room and cellar under the kitchen with entrance via the garden and through a hatch in the kitchen. Outbuilding with artist's studio of 40 m2 with a study on the mezzanine. Next to this is a barn of 55 m2 with WC.The chateau is structurally in good condition with oil fired central heating. The interior will need to be modernized. Mains drainage.Located in the village of Chatelus, with shops and amenities in Arfeuilles 5 km and Lapalisse 14 km. The beautiful town of Vichy is just 30 minutes away by car.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Georisques* Agency fee : Agency fee included in the price and paid by seller.