Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardeche, France

This 4 bedroom village house is set in the delightful village of Montpezat in the heart of the Ardèche National Park. The property has lovely mountain views and is surrounded by beautiful and dramatic scenery. There’s a butcher, supermarket, pharmacy, bakery and an excellent restaurant within walking distance. The property would make the perfect ‘lock and leave’ holiday home and also has an excellent letting track record.

The house has been fully renovated and manages to strike the perfect balance between the traditional and the contemporary. The accommodation is set out over 3 floors and the layout is as follows:

Ground floor:
Living room (with wood-burner) 
Kitchen
Pantry (which leads down to cellar)
Bathroom with WC

First floor: 
Bedroom 1 - Double bed + single bed
Bedroom 2 - Double bed
Bedroom 3 - Double bed
Bathroom 
Landing leads to the terrace at the back of the house

Second floor: 
Bedroom 4 - large room with king size bed

Outside:
There is a small terrace at the rear of the property, perfect for al-fresco dining or BBQ’s. There is no private parking with the property but plenty of free off street parking very nearby. The property also comes with a garage. 

Location:
Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is a charming, peaceful village in the UNESCO Ardèche National Park. 

There’s a beautiful12th century church and lots of historic stone houses, of which this is one. Within the village is a bakery, butcher, supermarket, pharmacy, 2x cafés, 2x restaurants. The Auberge de Montpezat has excellent reviews and is a real highlight of the village, serving locally-sourced traditional dishes. 

There’s a small but very friendly and welcoming community of around 900 inhabitants. 

The village is surrounded by volcanic landscapes, dramatic gorges and winding rivers, making this the perfect playground for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, including hiking, wild-swimming, road and mountain biking, via ferrata, kayaking, canyoning etc. 

Climate:
One of the main attractions of this region of France is the climate. It’s a region of strong seasonal contrasts with warm, sunny summers and winter’s where snowfall is quite common. Unlike many areas of southern France the summer heat is tempered by the elevated position, meaning that temperatures are much more pleasant in the summer months. 

At a glance:
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 2
DPE rating: TBC
Drainage: Mains
Taxe foncière: 600 Euros per annum
Broadband: Yes
Heating: Oil-fired central heating and Wood-burner
Distance to shops: Walking distance 
Distance to airport: 2.5hrs (Lyon) 


Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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