Nr Aurillac (Cantal) - a Really Good Business Opportunity - an up and Running B & B / Gites Business

Property Description

A successful riverside gîte and B & B complex, comprising of 3 houses with lovely woodland and river views, & above ground swimming pool.
There are 3 indépendant houses all of which have been carefully modernised throughout maintaining the character and charm and are all beautifully presented.
The original farmhouse (1850's) has on the ground floor: a large dining room (30m²) with a large Cantou fireplace with a wood burner which leads into a large sitting room (36m²) with French doors to a terrace and leading into a fully fitted kitchen (18m²). There is also a utility room & cellar. A large office leads from the dining room which has a door to the exterior and this is used as a "Reception" to greet guests. On the 1st floor: a master bedroom with a large dressing room with a glazed door to the small rear garden. This master suite also has a bathroom and a separate toilet.
There are 3 further stairs which lead to a suite of 4 bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, a living room with a kitchenette, all with original oak floors. A large bathroom and 2 toilets. This part of the property is very flexible and is used for self-catering holiday visitors or bed and breakfast for up to 7 people or as a family/group bed and breakfast suite. Full oil fired central heating in the house & double glazed windows in all the bedrooms.
2nd property a gîte for 8-9 people. On the ground floor there is a lovely large living room (65m2) with an American style kitchen, plus a further room on the ground floor which provides the possibility also of a 5th bedroom, and a shower room with a toilet. On the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms each with en-suite shower rooms and toilets. There is oil fired central heating throughout this property as well as individual electric heaters.
3rd property a gîte for 4-6 people. On the ground floor there is a large living room (35m²) with a large open fireplace and French doors to a private garden/terrace, plus a kitchen. On the first floor there are 2 large bedrooms, a bathroom and separate WC. Electric heating in each room.
The whole property sits in mature grounds of around 1 acre which has a swimming pool with a raised sun terrace. There are paths leading down to a river which has a small river beach for easy access and can be used for canoeing, fishing and bathing. As the houses are sitting at a higher level than the river there is no risk of flooding by the river to any of the houses. There is an additional piece of land with a ruin of 2355m² with stunning river and woodland views (with CU for development).
This is an attractive property which lends itself to provide a considerable income if wished or multiple occupancy. The present owners have put in place publicity and a considerable sized business which is generally busy all year round but easy to run. The property also has the benefit of a full drinks licence to sell and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
The properties all offer stunning woodland and river views and sit on the edge of Cantal bordering Lot and Averyon and just 35 kms from the Corrèze and the riverside towns of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and Argentat. Nearby are famous towns and tourist sitessuch as Figeac, Conques, Marcolés, Rocamadour (the 2nd most visited site in France outside Paris),the mountains of the Auvergne, the popular ski resort of Super Lioran etc. Nearby there is a large leisure lake with a variety of water sports. There are a number of white water rivers in the area for kayak, an 18 hole golf course (2 kms) and at just 12 kms is the large town of Aurillac with its famous medieval quarter and a large number of Festivals are held during each year.
Air travel is easy with the airport of Rodez under an 1 hour and the recent airport of Brive is just over 1 hour, with Limoges and Clermont Ferrand 2 hours distant.
Peter Elias, (Agent Commercial) - RSAC N°48183917300020. * Honoraires à la charge du vendeur. Agency fees included in price. Mail: