Historic Lake Estate on 23 Acres in Le Theil, Allier

Hidden away in the peaceful countryside of the Allier department, this exceptional enclosed estate extends across 9.4 hectares (approximately 23 acres) and centres around a magnificent 3-hectare private lake (around 7.4 acres). Combining a renovated family home, extensive outbuildings and substantial development potential, the property offers an exciting opportunity for a tourism, leisure or hospitality project in the heart of rural France.

Positioned entirely within one contiguous parcel (“en un seul tenant”), the estate enjoys complete privacy, freedom of use and an atmosphere of calm rarely found on properties of this scale. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and far from any disturbance, the setting is ideal for buyers seeking space, nature and future commercial possibilities.

The Main House

The renovated residence provides approximately 166m² of comfortable living accommodation arranged over two floors.

On the ground floor, the property includes:

• A spacious 33m² living room
• Separate 27m² dining room
• Bright 12m² veranda overlooking the grounds
• 16m² kitchen
• Large 18m² utility/laundry room

Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms measuring approximately 11m², 12m² and 13m², alongside an 8m² bathroom and separate WC.

The house benefits from modern practical features including fibre-optic internet and three-phase electricity, making it equally suitable for residential use, remote working or tourism-based activity. Energy performance is rated D with controlled energy consumption classified C.

Please note that the existing septic tank system will require replacement.

Outbuildings & Development Potential

One of the estate’s major strengths lies in its extensive outbuildings and adaptable space. Around 450m² of attached and detached buildings surround a generous internal courtyard, creating excellent potential for conversion into guest accommodation, event facilities, workshops, wellness spaces or tourism infrastructure.

An independent living area already exists on site and includes:

• Kitchen
• Bedroom
• Shower room

Additional facilities include a sanitary block with WC, shower and washbasin, along with a mains water connection positioned at the far end of the lake — a valuable feature for future development plans or lakeside leisure activities.

The Lake & Grounds

The estate’s centrepiece is the impressive 7.4 acre historic lake, surrounded by mature natural landscapes and enclosed private grounds. The combination of woodland, open countryside and water creates an exceptional environment for wildlife, relaxation and outdoor pursuits.

With over 23 acres in total, the property offers both scale and flexibility while remaining manageable and fully enclosed.

Location

Although wonderfully secluded, the estate remains conveniently positioned close to the towns of Montmarault and Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, where shops, restaurants and essential services are easily accessible.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial private estate with lake, character buildings and extensive tourism potential in the Auvergne countryside — ideal for hospitality ventures, nature retreats, fishing projects or simply an exceptional private residence.