Former hotel with character to renovate 13 rooms.

Historic Former Hotel with Exceptional Potential in the Heart of the French Countryside

Full of character and authentic original features, this former village hotel presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional home or hospitality business in one of France's most picturesque rural settings.

While the property requires complete renovation, it offers immense potential for those seeking a rewarding restoration project. With its generous proportions and period charm, it could be transformed into a stunning private residence, an elegant boutique hotel, a welcoming bed and breakfast with table d'hôtes, guest accommodation, or a creative retreat.

Set in a charming traditional Corrèze village, the property enjoys beautiful panoramic views across the rolling Corrèze countryside, providing a peaceful and authentic French lifestyle while offering excellent appeal to holidaymakers and international visitors.

Situated in the charming village of La Roche-Canillac, this former hotel-restaurant offers approximately 171m² of living space arranged over three floors and presents an exciting opportunity to restore a character property with significant commercial or residential potential.

Stepping through the entrance, you are welcomed into a spacious reception hall leading to the former bar (23m²), a professional-style kitchen (18m²), the restaurant dining room (20m²), and a comfortable lounge (13m²). These generous reception areas provide an excellent foundation for creating a boutique hotel, chambres d'hôtes, restaurant, café, or an impressive family home.

A magnificent original oak staircase leads to the first floor, where six well-proportioned bedrooms are found, four of which retain their beautiful original fireplaces, adding charm and authenticity. The second floor offers a further two bedrooms together with a substantial attic, presenting exciting possibilities for conversion into additional guest accommodation, a studio, or private living space (subject to any necessary permissions).

The property also benefits from a large 70m² cellar, ideal for storage, a wine cellar, or workshop, together with two terraces from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Many original period features have been preserved, including the original wooden floors throughout, offering an excellent basis for a sympathetic renovation. The property is currently single glazed, while recent remedial roof repairs and electrical work have already been completed, allowing new owners to continue the restoration with confidence.

Set in the heart of the picturesque Corrèze countryside, La Roche-Canillac offers a bakery and a local grocery store for daily essentials, while the historic town of Argentat-sur-Dordogne is just 17 km away, providing supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, schools and a lively riverside atmosphere. The departmental capital of Tulle, only 25 km away, offers a full range of amenities including shopping, healthcare, administration, cultural venues and a theatre. Brive–Vallée de la Dordogne International Airport, approximately 70 km away, provides convenient access for international travellers.

Whether you are seeking a rewarding renovation project, a boutique hospitality business, or a spacious character home in rural France, this unique property offers exceptional potential in a beautiful and authentic French setting.
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