27 acre Estate with Lake in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Secluded 11-Hectare Estate with Lake, Meadows, Woodland, Large Shed & Constructible Land

Tucked away at the end of a quiet track, this 11-hectare (around 27-acre) estate feels a world of its own. It’s a place where the landscape does most of the talking—woodland that has clearly stood for generations, open meadows, and a generous lake sitting at the centre of it all. If you’re looking for somewhere peaceful, somewhere with real space and no noise from passing roads, this is it.

The main lake is a genuine highlight – exact size is still to be determined. It has a sandy base, clear water, and is surrounded by a wonderful mix of older trees, almost like a small arboretum. It’s stocked with fish and has been well maintained over the years. Two smaller water reserves also sit on the land; they’ll need updating to meet current requirements, but they round out the setting nicely. A small stream threads through the property too, attracting wildlife and adding to the sense that the place has been left to nature for decades.

A portion of the land is marked as constructible for sports or leisure-related buildings, which gives some interesting possibilities. The estate itself is made up of three large meadows, several hectares of established woodland, and more areas of coppice. The land hasn’t seen any chemical treatment for about seventy years, so you’ll find a surprising amount of natural growth, fruit trees, and older shrubs dotted around the place.

Practical features include a sizeable open shed, two animal shelters, and connections to mains electricity and water (no Linky meter fitted). There’s also some temporary accommodation already set up, which makes staying on site comfortable enough while exploring future plans.

Even though the estate feels wonderfully remote, you’re not cut off. The spa town of Néris-les-Bains is close by, with its thermal baths, casino, cafés, and golf course. The medieval town of Montluçon is only eight kilometres away and has all the day-to-day services you’d expect—shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and a train station. When needed, Clermont-Ferrand Airport is roughly 84 km from the property.

All in all, it’s an unusual opportunity: a large, private estate with a lake, woodland, meadows, plenty of character, and room for a range of leisure or nature-based projects.