A large 19th-century Provencal country house, surrounded by 13-hectare
grounds, ten minutes from Montélimar, in the Drôme Provençale region
grounds, ten minutes from Montélimar, in the Drôme Provençale region
Espeluche,
DROME
rhones-alps
26780
FR
Location
Located in the south of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, within the Drôme Provençale area, the property is situated in a peaceful environment, with views of the Ardèche hillsides and mountains in the distance. In addition, the 19th-century Provencal country house overlooks the Montélimar plain and is only ten minutes, by car, from the city centre and its high-speed rail station, while the nearby motorway network connects the north of France to Provence, Occitanie, Spain, the Côte d’Azur and Italy.
Description
The 19th-century manor, renovated and with a swimming pool, is located in the middle of a 13-hectare estate, nestled between tree-filled grounds, forests and fields. In addition to the main dwelling, the property also includes an outbuilding, of approximately 247 m², with a conservatory, summer dining area and convertible attic spaces, ideal for creating independent accommodations, while an agricultural storage building of approximately 135 m² could also be turned into a large reception space.
The Main Dwelling
This extends over approximately 950 m² and includes a ground floor and two upper levels, accessible via a number of different entrances. The first two floors were renovated with quality materials, while the last floor, which was brought up to code, can be converted according to the tastes of the house’s future occupants.
The ground floor
An immense entrance hall provides access to a shower room for people with reduced mobility, a furnace room, a staircase to the first floor and a sitting room. The latter then leads to the dwelling’s main room, with a massive fireplace, a dining area and an open kitchen, while all the rooms, placed side by side, have terracotta tile floors.
The first floor
At the top of the staircase, a walkway provides access to an antechamber, a small corridor that leads to a second bedroom, a laundry room, a convertible room, a study that gives on to a bathroom, a wardrobe and the main bedroom, where the panoramic views extend into the distance over the Montélimar valley. As for the antechamber, it provides access to two more bathrooms, a study that abuts the previous bedroom as well as a fourth bedroom, while the walkway also communicates with a fifth bedroom and a duplex flat. With sisal carpeting throughout, this level features a layout similar to the one on the ground floor.
The second floor
This part of the house was renovated, but has not been fully converted. Currently composed of an open kitchen, a shower room, three bedrooms, two living rooms and a large convertible room, it would be possible to create one or several flats on this level.
Le duplex
The Duplex Flat
Located above the garage, it is accessible from either the outside, which provides it with an independent access, or from the first floor, and contains a large living room with an open kitchen, a small shower room and four bedrooms upstairs.
The Outbuilding
With a floor area of 247 m², it could be converted in order to create independent accommodations and currently includes a summer dining area, a woodshed in a storage area, a conservatory and two attic spaces.
The Agricultural Storage Building
With a floor area of approximately 135 m², it could be converted in order to create a reception hall for seminars or marriages.
The Grounds and Swimming Pool
Planted with many varieties of Mediterranean plants, the grounds include a swimming pool, slightly set back and concealed from the lane that leads to the property, which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, enjoys maximum sunshine during the summer months and was designed to facilitate relaxation and overall tranquillity. In addition, the outbuilding’s conservatory, a stone’s throw away, provides a bit of shade and coolness during the heat of the summer.
Our opinion
In this tree-filled estate, sheltered from view, this large-scale and eye-catching Provencal country house, with understated and unpretentious, albeit elegant, stone exteriors, festooned in climbing plants, boasts a bucolic interior, bathed in light by wide windows looking out over the Montélimar valley, which extends all the way to the horizon. This charming dwelling, ideal for those who appreciate the serenity of the south, lulled only by the sound of the cicadas, is already mostly inhabitable, but still provides plenty of potential for further development, whether that means continuing its interior renovations or creating guest accommodations.
2 430 000 €
Negotiation fees included
2 325 000 € Fees excluded
4%
TTC at the expense of the purchaser
Reference 558293
| Land registry surface area | 13 ha |
| Main building surface area | 948 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 12 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 382 m2 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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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.
