Rhone Alps, Ardèche, Aubenas, France

A46543PAP07 - This authentic 187 m² character home comes with a remarkable history. Set in a sought-after village close to Aubenas and just a short drive from Vogüé and Balazuc, two of France's officially recognised Most Beautiful Villages, the property enjoys an excellent location surrounded by stunning countryside, walking trails and cycling routes. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a spacious family home or dreaming of creating a charming guest house with independent holiday accommodation.

Originally the village café at the beginning of the twentieth century, the property still reflects its rich past. Behind its modest façade lie surprisingly generous rooms with high ceilings, an impressive natural stone staircase, beautiful original wooden floors and elegant French doors. Features such as these give the house a warmth and authenticity that have become increasingly rare.

The welcoming entrance hall forms the heart of the house. On the left are the elegant sitting room (20 m²) and lounge (20 m²) overlooking the garden, while to the right are the dining room (23 m²) and the original country kitchen (18 m²) , still full of character. A separate cloakroom completes the ground floor. At the end of the hallway, a beautiful stone staircase leads down to the impressive cellar extending beneath the entire house. With full standing height and its own external entrance, it offers numerous practical possibilities.

The magnificent staircase leads to the first floor, where a spacious landing provides access to four generous bedrooms (18/18/18/15 m²), a bathroom featuring a charming claw-foot bathtub and a separate WC. Above, the 65 m² attic offers full headroom and could easily be transformed into additional bedrooms, a studio, a home office or further living accommodation.

Alongside the house is a large garage with an adjoining barn providing approximately 50 m² of additional space. Thanks to its generous proportions and a ridge height of around five metres, this building offers excellent potential for creating an independent gîte, guest cottage or workshop with its own entrance and private outdoor area.

The property has always been occupied and carefully maintained. All essential services are operational, while the roof of the main house was completely renewed and insulated in 2015. The roof of the outbuilding was also renovated during the same year. Although the interior would now benefit from modernisation, it has retained much of its original character, offering the perfect opportunity to create a unique home while preserving its authentic atmosphere.

That is precisely what makes this property so appealing. Rather than a fully renovated house lacking personality, it is a genuine period home whose character has been carefully preserved, ready for its next chapter.

The mature trees surrounding the property provide welcome shade during the warm summer months and give the 1,689 m² garden an attractive park-like feel. There is ample space to create several terraces and install a swimming pool.
Whether you are looking for a spacious family residence, a charming guest house, a lifestyle business or a home with an independent gîte, this character property offers a solid foundation, an outstanding location and exceptional potential.