A renovated farmhouse, outbuildings, garden and swimming pool in an
unspoilt village in the Ain department, between Lyon and Geneva
unspoilt village in the Ain department, between Lyon and Geneva
Lyon,
AIN
rhones-alps
69000
FR
Location
At the gateway to the Jura and the Alps, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the village, which is bordered by the river Ain, is set between green mountain landscapes and lake-covered plateaux. It has a rich historical and religious history and has many opportunities to do water sports, go hiking and on country walks. Community life is vibrant, with local markets, annual festivals and numerous cultural and sporting associations. There are local shops, schools and health services, ensuring a comfortable, friendly environment. The nearby A42 motorway enables you to reach Lyon in under 30 minutes, from where the TGV train takes you to Paris and Marseille in 2 hours. A train station that is just 6 km away has regular services to Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse. Lyon and Geneva international airports are 30 and 90 minutes' drive away respectively.
Description
The property is accessed via a locked gate. Visitors are immediately made to feel welcome when they enter the courtyard dominated by an ancient plane tree, the site's guardian. The renovated farmhouse dating back to 1874 and its outbuildings surround the tree. The swimming pool, built in the former barn, overlooks the courtyard and the flower-filled, wooded garden, at the far end of which is an orchard with a wide variety of fruit trees. A converted caravan has a wide range of uses. A double garage, equipped with an electric car charging point, converted outbuildings used as guest rooms, a summer kitchen and wooden terraces with summer lounges complete the property. A vast barn, which was once a stable, still needs to be converted.
With three stories and its imposing facade, the house spans 280 m², added to which there are almost 180 m² of restored outbuildings. Like the other buildings, its facades are rendered stone, light and plain, with regular straight windows protected by white-painted wooden shutters. The shingled tile roof, topped with two terracotta finials and a chimney stump, has an eaves board, while the outbuildings have a gable roof with mechanical tiles and overhangs.
With three stories and its imposing facade, the house spans 280 m², added to which there are almost 180 m² of restored outbuildings. Like the other buildings, its facades are rendered stone, light and plain, with regular straight windows protected by white-painted wooden shutters. The shingled tile roof, topped with two terracotta finials and a chimney stump, has an eaves board, while the outbuildings have a gable roof with mechanical tiles and overhangs.
The main house
The ground floor
The main entrance leads to an entrance hall with a floor covered in original hexagonal black and white chequered tiles. An imposing ashlar staircase with a wrought-iron banister leads to the upper floors. To the right, there is a fitted kitchen with period floor tiles and exposed beams. One window looks out over the courtyard. Off the hall there is a separate toilet and a bathroom with a corner bath, a tiled floor, a window and an enclosed storage area with a utility room. To the left, a vast living room with a tiled floor, fireplace and exposed beams provides a warm atmosphere. Following on from this, there is a second reception room which is also accessible from the entrance hall. It features a stone fireplace, hexagonal chequered floor tiles and French windows that open out onto the garden.
The first floor
It is accessed via an ashlar staircase with a wrought-iron balustrade. There are four large bedrooms with high ceilings, exposed beams and solid or floating wooden floors. Two of the bedrooms look out onto the garden. They share a modern shower room with a toilet and a window.
The second floor
This consists of a 130 m² games room with wooden floors and exposed beams. Bull's-eye and rectangular windows illuminate the space.
The garden
Covering an area of 2 025 m², it is arranged around a 114-year-old plane tree. It is made up of a number of areas: a wooden terrace, a gravel courtyard, a petanque court, an expanse of greenery and an orchard planted with plum, apple, cherry, mirabelle plum, raspberry and hazelnut trees, as well as other trees such as firs and lilacs. At the bottom of the garden, out of sight, an old henhouse provides another space.
The outbuildings restored as guest rooms
You enter directly into a lounge lit by a French window. A shower room and a toilet complete the ground floor. Two separate sleeping areas with a shower room, bathroom and toilet take up the first floor, as well as a shared common area. The renovation of the complex included the installation of soundproof partitions.
The ground floor
You enter directly into the reception room, where the exposed beams and a manger transformed into a vast work surface that runs the length of the room are remnants from the farm’s past. A hallway leads to a staircase and a shower room with a toilet.
The upstairs
After climbing a staircase, a vast hallway leads to a first bedroom with high ceilings with exposed beams, wooden floors, a separate toilet and a modern shower room. There is a second sleeping area with the same features, but with a separate bathroom and toilet.
The barns
A former cowshed with a floor surface area of approximately 144 m² and a barn offer numerous conversion possibilities and uses once they have been restored.
The swimming pool
Housed in one of the farm's barns, it is rectangular and measures 5m x 10m. It is surrounded by a wooden terrace and has a relaxation area and a sauna. Opening onto the garden through a series of French windows, it blends in seamlessly with the outside. A wine press is a reminder of the farm's long history.
The caravan
Set in the midst of greenery, it has been converted into a bed and breakfast with a warm chalet atmosphere with lots of wood. It consists of a sleeping area, a shower room with a toilet and a dining area.
The vaulted cellar
It is accessible either via a stone staircase adjoining the main house, or directly from inside the house. It consists of two rooms which still contain the old oak barrels.
The summer kitchen
A large, bright room with exposed beams and large French windows opening onto the outside, featuring a dining area, a wood-fired oven and a pizza oven. The floors are covered in tiles.
The double garage
Located at the entrance to the property, adjacent to the outbuildings, it is equipped with a charging point for electric vehicles. At the back of the garage there is a cellar-style storage area.
Our opinion
A hidden gem full of poetry where peace and tranquillity reign, close to all amenities. No passing traffic, no noise, just birdsong and the occasional mischievous squirrel. A property with timeless charm and modern comforts, which has retained its period character with exposed beams, a traditional fireplace, a wine press and original cement tiles. Thanks to an efficient heating system, two wells and solar panels, costs are remarkably low. Running the two guest rooms and the caravan opens up the possibility to earn an attractive rental income or to have living space for several families.
Reference 345284
| Land registry surface area | 2525 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 283 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 6 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 175 m2 |
| including refurbished area | 144 m2 |
| Number of lots | 2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
