Gîte Complex for Sale in Allier with 7 Gîtes and Event Barn
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03360 SAINT-BONNET Tronçais, France, Ainay-le-Château (France)
15 Bedrooms · 4 Bathrooms · 660m² Floor area
€549,000
House
No parking
15 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
660m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This gîte complex for sale in Allier, near Ainay-le-Château, has seven renovated stone gîtes, a main house and a converted event barn. Together they sleep about 44 guests around a shared courtyard, and the sale includes the furnishings, tools and inventory, so the next owner can open the doors straight away. For anyone who wants to live and work in the same place, it is a small, self-contained village in rural central France.
Seven Stone Gîtes Around a Courtyard
Most of the buildings are 300 to 400 years old, and the renovation kept what matters: heavy oak beams, natural stone walls about 50 cm thick and the traditional roof structures. The roofs have been renewed. The newest building dates from 1884 and has also been renovated recently.
Each of the seven gîtes has its own kitchen, sanitary facilities and a private outdoor seating area. Groups share the courtyard but not the evening. The layouts sleep 4, 6 or up to 12 people, so you can host a family of four and a party of twelve friends in the same week.
The Main House, the Barn and 5,733 m² of Grounds
The owner's house has six bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is big enough for a family and sits right where on-site management needs to be. Across the courtyard, a large barn has been converted into a multifunctional hall with underfloor heating, a professional kitchen and sanitary facilities. Think yoga retreats, workshops, group dinners or small weddings.
The grounds add several more barns, a workshop, storage rooms and covered outdoor areas that work for parking or storage. There is an old bread oven and a water well with spring water. A small camping area comes with sanitary facilities, an outdoor kitchen and electrical connections.
The plot itself is 5,733 m². About 12 hectares of adjoining land can be bought or leased, which opens up options for horses, nature management or further holiday concepts.
Living Near Ainay-le-Château and the Forêt de Tronçais
The estate lies in the green north of Auvergne, close to the Forêt de Tronçais. It covers roughly 11,000 hectares and is often described as Europe's largest continuous oak forest. Guests can walk, cycle and ride there, and the Canal de Berry offers flat cycling along the water.
Ainay-le-Château is a medieval village with a supermarket, bakery, medical centre, petrol station and several restaurants, so daily errands stay simple. For days out, the châteaux along the Route Jacques Cœur and the village of Apremont-sur-Allier give guests plenty of reasons to leave the courtyard.
Getting There: Airport, Trains and the A71
The A71 motorway links the area with Clermont-Ferrand and Orléans. The nearest larger towns are Montluçon, Moulins and Nevers, with Bourges also within comfortable driving distance. Trains run from Saint-Amand-Montrond and Montluçon, with connections to Paris and Clermont-Ferrand. Clermont-Ferrand airport is about an hour and a half away by car.
Running a Gîte Domain: Condition and Business Potential
The buildings are in good condition, but the heating systems need partial modernisation. That is a chance to bring in more efficient, lower-carbon solutions. There are three septic tanks on the property.
The layout suits a gîte complex, a retreat centre, group accommodation or an events venue. With seven independent units and a hall that can serve a whole group, you can sell to families one week and organisers the next. Check permits for events and camping with the local authorities before you plan your season. Handover is after the holiday season or by arrangement, and the asking price is €549,000.
Key Features
- 660 m² of living area across several stone buildings
- 15 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in total
- Seven independent gîtes sleeping 4, 6 or up to 12 people
- Main house with six bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Converted barn with underfloor heating and professional kitchen
- 5,733 m² plot with garden and courtyard
- About 12 hectares of adjoining land available to buy or lease
- Small camping area with sanitary facilities and outdoor kitchen
- Bread oven and water well with spring water
- Three septic tanks and renewed roofs
- Buildings 300 to 400 years old, newest from 1884
- Sold with inventory, tools and furnishings
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the nearest international airport?
Clermont-Ferrand airport is about an hour and a half by car. Train stations at Saint-Amand-Montrond and Montluçon give you a rail option towards Paris.
Can I live on site and run the gîtes?
Yes. The six-bedroom main house is set up for owner occupation or on-site management, and the sale includes the furnishings and inventory.
Can the land be extended?
About 12 hectares next to the property can be bought or leased. That could suit equestrian activities, nature management or further recreational concepts.
To arrange a viewing or request more details on this gîte domain in Allier, contact Homestra and we will pass your questions to the seller.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 15
- Size
- 660m²
- Price per m²
- €832
- Garden size
- 5733m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 4
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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