Dominating a 9.73 ha park, this Napoleon III style château was built in 1873 on older foundations for a President of the Versailles Court of Appeal. Comprising two T-shaped wings, its East façade is flanked by an elegant polygonal tower topped with a pepperpot. Raised partly on cellars, it offers approximately 552 m² of living space. On the ground floor: – An entrance hall of 40.31 m². The floor features painted cement tiles; – A small lounge of 28.57 m². White marble fireplace. Herringbone parquet flooring. A rosette in the center. Above the fireplace, a glass panel, instead of the traditional mirror, allows a view into the dining room and thus provides great brightness to both rooms; – A library of 49.26 m². Gray marble fireplace. Same opening above the fireplace. Herringbone parquet flooring. A rosette in the center. A French door gives access to the park; – A dining room of 38.73 m². Yellow marble fireplace. Herringbone parquet flooring; – A large lounge of 49.80 m². Gray marble fireplace. Herringbone parquet flooring. A French door gives access to the park; – A room of 8.79 m² in the tower, illuminated by stained glass; – A wardrobe of 2.93 m²; – A through kitchen of 27.86 m². Volvic stone fireplace; – A back kitchen of 5.83 m². – A shower room of 4.20 m²: shower, sink, and toilet. Access to the upper floors is via a wide Volvic staircase. On the first floor, a landing of 10.99 m² serves a piano lounge, a chapel, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms. On the second floor, with sloping ceilings, a landing of 6.35 m² serves three bedrooms and a bathroom. Not included in the living area, there are three convertible attics, two of which reveal the original steel framework created by Eiffel's engineers. Unique in Auvergne. In the basement, accessible from the entrance hall, there are two vaulted cellars and the boiler room. Slate roofs have been regularly maintained (2024) but are old. Central heating with fuel oil using a Chappée boiler from 1971. Current owners' annual consumption: approximately 9,000 liters. Hot water is provided by electric water heaters. The individual sanitation system needs to be brought up to standard. The former 15th-century château forms a lovely entrance gatehouse with its square tower, round tower, and porch topped with machicolations. On the ground floor, there is a summer kitchen, a 60 m² garage, a passage, and a room of 15 m². On the first floor, three rooms of 61 m², 10 m², and 37 m². On the second floor: three attics of 110 m², 11 m², and 8 m² under a superb 15th-century chestnut framework. Roof needs maintenance. Access to the park is via a beautiful riding path. It contains rare and ancient species, some brought back from America by General Lafayette: Virginia magnolias, cedars, etc. The park was painted by Utrillo, who stayed at the château. In the park, two ponds feed four fountains, one of which was cast by Eiffel. A vast terrace, overlooking the surrounding countryside, is bordered by two towers, remnants of the former medieval château, and a charming orangery with a pagoda-style roof. Facing south, a swimming pool measuring 11.92 by 5.90 meters is in need of renovation. The entire property extends over 9 ha 73 a 44 ca, of which 3.42 ha are rented to a farmer. Quiet but not isolated, this beautiful ensemble overlooks a small village with a very beautiful Romanesque church located between Thiers and its highway exit (7 km) and Courpière (5 km). Vichy, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 40 km away. A video is available on Instagram: @pierrechangarnier. The price includes 5% agency fees payable by the buyer. Price excluding fees: €847,619.