EXCLUSIVITY. In an ancient monastery, a property comprising on the ground floor a private apartment of approximately 196 m², on the upper floor three rental apartments, an outbuilding housing a new gîte of 82 m², a courtyard, and a garden with a swimming pool. This former Benedictine monastery was founded in 927 for 12 monks. By the 10th century, it was attached to the Abbey of Cluny, becoming one of its major priories. 3 popes stayed here: Urban II in 1095, Pascal II in 1107, and Gelasius II in 1119. Some modifications were made in the 15th and 17th centuries. At the Revolution, only 6 monks remained, and the monastery was sold as national property in several lots. The lot currently for sale consists of part of the south and west wings, namely the former apartments of the Prior, converted into a prestigious residence in the 19th century. The private apartment of approximately 196 m² includes: – An entrance of 9.26 m² through a beautiful 18th-century door richly molded; – A south-facing living room of 49.06 m². Marble fireplace topped with a frieze with two pilasters featuring Corinthian capitals. Pellet insert. Versailles parquet flooring. On the walls, panoramic panels depicting landscapes of lakes and mountains, likely from the early 19th century; – An interstitial space of 1.80 m² with a small room above, within the wall thickness; – A bathroom of 7.18 m²: sink, shower, and toilet; – A large living room of 54.54 m² with ribbed vaults facing south. Vault height of 4.29 meters. On the walls, up to the vaults' springing, stucco moldings frame numerous curiously irregular and asymmetrical panels. Marble fireplace topped with a frieze with two pilasters featuring Doric capitals. This room retains the only piece of furniture from the priory still in place, embedded in the wall: a pair of magnificent 18th-century buffets in light walnut, adorned with rich molding; – A kitchen of 16.19 m² with a semicircular vault. Stone fireplace. Stone slabs on the floor. Stainless steel hood. Pellet stove; – An entrance from the kitchen of 7.61 m². Very beautiful 18th-century door richly molded; – An entrance from the living room of 5.01 m²; – A west-facing bedroom of 23.40 m² with its 18th-century decor: wainscoting at chair rail height with curved moldings, finely carved Louis XV andesite fireplace with a lintel topped by an embedded mirror surrounded by ornate stucco; – A laundry room of 5.14 m². This small paneled room, without a window, has a square conduit with wooden walls, allowing communication without being seen or passing objects, the use of which remains enigmatic: either for a contagious patient or for a recluse monk, or perhaps a confessional; – A new bathroom of 4.77 m²: sink, shower, and suspended toilet; – A west-facing bedroom of 11.26 m²; – A passage of 1.77 m² between this bedroom and the living room; – An entrance of 4.79 m² and its monumental staircase from the 17th century. Several ribbed arches. It is entirely decorated with wall paintings, in need of renovation, featuring motifs of rural characters, landscapes, faux marbles, columns, and Ionic capitals. On the mezzanine, there are toilets of 2.24 m² and a technical room of 2.24 m². On the first floor, a landing of 8.11 m² serves: – A room of 23.64 m²; – A studio of approximately 37.97 m² rented for €250 per month; – A one-bedroom apartment of approximately 36.17 m² rented for €280 per month; – A four-bedroom apartment of approximately 114 m² rented for €480 per month; On the second floor, two rooms and an attic. On the garden level, a superb room topped with a semicircular vault, with an area of approximately 157 m² used as a garage, illuminated by 3 windows, and a workshop of 5.71 m². Roofs were redone 10 and 20 years ago, rendering in perfect condition. Double glazing throughout. Heating by pellet stove and electric for the private apartment, electric convector heating for the 3 rental apartments. From the courtyard, access to three cellars. A south-facing outbuilding was converted in 2014-2015 into a charming gîte of approximately 82.30 m². Roof and framework have been redone. Double glazing. Electric underfloor heating for the ground floor. In the south-facing garden, at the foot of two buttress masses, a swimming pool measuring 3 meters by 7 was created in 2011, heated by a heat pump. The property is located in the heart of Sauxillanges but in a quiet area, within walking distance of all shops. Situated in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park, Sauxillanges is a charming, dynamic small town just 13 km from Issoire and the A75. The price includes 5% agency fees payable by the buyer. Price excluding fees: €474,285.