property Details
Country:	France, Auvergne
Location:	Haute-Loire, Cayres
Type:	Resale
Bedrooms:	5
Garden:	Not Specified
Terrace:	Not Specified
Features:	Furniture Packs Available, Games Room, Guest Accommodation, Home Office, Kitchen Fully Fitted, Parking, Pool - Private, Storage Room, Terrace - balcony, Workshop
Furnished:	Part Furnished
Tenure:	Not Specified

L"ecureuil

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a beatuful 5 bedroom stone farmhouse set in over 1/2 acre of landscaped grounds in the picturesque hamlet of Ouides.

The main house has been renovated and restored over a period of years to a high standard and is tastefully decorated throughout. Comprising 5 double bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen with dining area, lounge and enormous open plan living area offering exposed beams and patio doors looking out over the stunning gardens and pool areas.

To the front of the property is a sunny terrace with outdoor dining area whilst the rear patio looks over the heated 8x4 heated pool, terrace and garden areas perfect for al fresco dining or just taking in the peace and serenity of the stunning surroundings. A large workshop adjoins the house with the top level of this space being perfect for adding to extending the upstairs bedrooms, from this level the views are stunning and uninterupted.

There is great potential to generate income at a number of levels with this extensive property, the current owners currently to let it for 6 weeks during the summer generating an income of 2500 per week. This figure is based on just 4 bedrooms, sleeping 8-10 people and with just a small amount of development there is a chance to make additional bedrooms on the top level, transfoming the property into a boutique hotel, guest house or relaxing retreat.

Set in a charming and authentic hamlet the area surrounding L"ecureuil is pretty and peaceful and just a short distance to a whole range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, rafting, fishing,cross country skiing to name a few. A scenic walk takes you to Lac du Bouchet and it"s excellent restaurant whilst the famous pilgram route of St. jacque de compostelle is also close by.
Robert Louis Stevenson penned his famous work Travel with a Donkey on the trail named in his honour which is another of the various places of interest and historical importance.

For the skiing enthusiast cross country skiing is literally at the doorstep with various tracks through the local Foret de Bouchet. Lovely local alpine runs are a 45 minute drive with larger ski resorts an hour away.The beautiful ancient cathedral town Le Puy en Velay has many attractions including boutique shopping just 25km away.

As you can see this property is truly a hidden gem located in a stunning setting within easy distance of a wide range of activities and attractions and has fantastic income generating potential along with being a very desirable full time residence.

Viewing is highly recommeded.