A former schoolhouse from the 19th century with a garden and a clear view of
beautiful countryside, nestled in a charming village just south of the city of Lyon
beautiful countryside, nestled in a charming village just south of the city of Lyon
Vienne,
ISERE
rhones-alps
38200
FR
Location
The property is tucked away in a small village with a wealth of built heritage, ranging from a beautiful church to old farmhouses and dwellings of stone and rammed earth. The village is nestled in France’s Isère department, not far from the town of Vienne. It is close to the vibrant city of Lyon yet also near wooded hills and valleys of farmland. The property offers unrivalled views of the undulating landscape of the River Rhône valley. From the house, you can reach shops, a school and a doctor on foot. The A7 motorway is nearby. Lyon is only 30 minutes away by road or rail. And Lyon international airport is just 40 minutes from the home.
Description
The former schoolhouse has been divided into two self-contained dwellings. Its has kept its old charm. You reach the property’s main entrance via a communal gravel court where a plane tree towers. The house has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. The edifice is made of rammed earth – a construction material that is typical of the local region. Its elevations are beige. And its roof is covered with traditional red tiles. The home faces three distinct directions, which brings natural light inside it all day long. Because the schoolhouse is split into two dwellings, this home is a semi-detached house. Yet it enjoys absolute privacy as its vast garden stretches south-west behind it. This garden is dotted with clusters of trees, rose bushes and well-established fruit trees. Part of this outdoor space can be built upon, which gives the property huge potential.
The former schoolhouse
The former schoolhouse offers a 170m² floor area. The property includes a garage and a shed.
The garden-level floor
A glazed porch leads into a spacious entrance hall. On the left, there is an extensive high-ceilinged lounge with a dining area. It has two south-facing windows and west-facing French windows that lead out into the garden. On the walls, cork and wallpaper bear witness to the past. There is wood strip flooring too. From the entrance hall, you also reach a kitchen with a charming old style, a scullery and a shower room with a lavatory.
The first floor
A large wooden staircase leads up to a landing. This landing connects to three spacious bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms are dual-aspect rooms. They offer clear views of the village and the surrounding countryside. Wallpaper and carpeting have preserved an ambience from a bygone era. A shower room and a lavatory complete this first floor.
The second floor
The second floor, which is in the roof space, has a fourth bedroom with sloping attic ceilings. This converted room has a private shower room and a lavatory. Also up here there is a vast loft space that offers a range of possibilities for development. It could increase the house’s liveable floor area or simply serve as extra storage space.
Our opinion
This former schoolhouse, now a village dwelling, is a secret haven of calm nestled in an enchanting rural environment. Yet it is conveniently close to amenities and infrastructures. It would be the ideal home for a family wanting to settle near Lyon. Its rooms are spacious. And part of its vast garden can be built upon, so the property has huge potential for anyone keen to embark on a bespoke building project here. The house needs to be renovated. Indeed, a renovation project would be your perfect chance to leave your unique mark on this delightful home.
Reference 732432
| Land registry surface area | 1649 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 170 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
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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.
