An 18th century stone farmhouse, outbuildings
and garden on the outskirts of a famous Ardèche village
and garden on the outskirts of a famous Ardèche village
Peaugres,
ARDECHE
rhones-alps
07340
FR
Location
The region takes its name from a tributary river of the Rhône and is in the former province of Vivarais. It developed thanks to the silk and paper industries, the mining industry with its blast furnaces, and the arrival of the railway. Today, the Ardèche thrives due to tourism and a host of culinary specialities such as caillette, crique, picodon, blueberries and chestnuts. The property is close to a host of attractions, including the town of Annonay - famous for its hot-air balloons - the Meinettes and Ternay lakes, the GR430 Saint-Régis footpath and the Peaugres safari park; the largest animal park in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The property can be reached by car via the A7 ( it is 40 minutes from Lyon), or by train from Le Péage-de-Roussillon. There are numerous convenience stores close by.
Description
In the heart of a small hamlet, perched at an altitude of 400 m, the property is three quarters walled and faces the garden, with the Alps as a backdrop. The various buildings with their different levels, which have all been connected over time, form a harmonious whole. Built on two levels over cellars with different independent accesses, the main house is positioned at right angles to an alleyway and a path. From the path, a gate opens between the house and the outbuildings. A second access enables vehicles to be parked at the bottom of the garden. The building, which is built of exposed stone under a tiled roof, is covered in climbing plants. Two doors provide access to the buildings, one to the main house, the other to the duplex apartment. The latter has its own entrance but is connected to the main house and can be rented out or used by a member of the household who wants some independence. Beyond the porch, a covered courtyard and a small courtyard not far from the main house enhance the garden, which is made up of two adjoining sections. The garden consists of a lawn planted with a few trees on one side and a former kitchen garden on the side below, the second part of which can be built on. A final independent access could be created and would make it possible to envisage a garage here. A workshop faces the house and is has a terrace above it, where the swimming pool, which is surrounded by a wrought iron railing, has been cleverly built. At the end of the garden, a shed is currently used to store bicycles and a table tennis table. There is also a small 30 m² house in need of renovation.
The main house
The street-level floor
While connected to the main house, a small independent dwelling is accessible from the lane. It is a duplex apartment with a main room, bathroom and toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, the space is divided between a small landing which has been converted into a study, a storeroom on either side and a bedroom.
The ground floor
Accessible from the street or the path, it looks like it is the first floor from the garden. The main house entrance door is in the alleyway, in the rounded part of the wall. On the garden side, the house is accessed via two external stone staircases, each with its own porch. The first leads into the living room, which has an open stone fireplace, while the second leads directly into the dining room off the kitchen. There are three bedrooms, a shower room and two toilets, as well as two living rooms, a dining room and a kitchen. Two internal wooden staircases lead to the upper floor, one from the entrance, the other hidden in a false cupboard in the dining room. A final staircase goes from the small lounge to the living room of the separate duplex apartment below.
The upstairs
There are five bedrooms, including two small dormitories with three beds each. From the last dormitory, which has a toilet and washbasin, a door after a beam opens onto what is now an attic with two large rooms with windows or skylights. A bathroom with a toilet and a wardrobe share the rest of the space.
The basement
Like many houses in the region, they can be accessed directly from the garden. Large and solid, made of stone and vaulted in part, they can be used for a variety of purposes. This could be for a wine cellar, old barrels, a wood stock for winter fires, a heat pump or a water softener, as well as all the objects and equipment necessary for a family.
The outbuildings
The workshop
Opposite the main house, under a terrace, it is now used to store DIY equipment. It could be partly converted into a summer kitchen, as it has direct access to the property's courtyard and garden.
The dwelling
With a surface area of around 30 m², it has various rooms in need of renovation. At present, its main occupants are a large number of garden tools. It could be converted for use as rental accommodation or to host friends when the main house is full.
The garden shed
Opposite the little house (both are close to the gate) at the bottom of the garden, it is now used to store bicycles and a table tennis table. It is large enough to store a motorbike or any other equipment requiring a level entry.
The garden
The garden is large enough for those who want a little greenery, and it is completely hidden from outside view. It is divided into two parts separated by a hedge, one of which is slightly lower down and the other level with the front of the main house. The lawn is planted with yew trees, conifers, plane trees and cherry trees, all of which add to its charm, not forgetting the laurel bushes, rose bushes and potted flowers.
Our opinion
An authentic Ardèche house full of charm, outbuildings and a garden set in a bucolic country atmosphere. The houses look almost small from the outside. You discover them as you go up the few steps linking the various buildings. There is no grand staircase, just warm and cosy rooms. A country home where several generations can come together in large rooms for family evenings and meals, each in their own space. For those who work remotely, it is a great alternative to the office.
Reference 668849
| Land registry surface area | 1193 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 280 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 9 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 80 m2 |
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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.
