Rhone Alps, Ardèche, Labastide-de-Virac, France

Outstanding 17th-century residence for sale on the outskirts of Ardèche

This property is presented by Knight Frank SNC.

At the gateway to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, within the protected area of La Bastide-de-Virac, this former silk farm dating from 1620 offers 430 sq m of living space, nine bedrooms and a 14 x 6 m swimming pool set on over one hectare of land.

Built in 1620, this manor seamlessly blends dressed stone, vaulted ceilings and original mullioned windows with a contemporary aesthetic born of a thorough restoration carried out over the years. The main residence is accompanied by a dovecote, outbuildings, a traditional bread oven and several dependencies, forming a rare architectural ensemble within this classified area of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, in close proximity to shops and amenities.

The former silk-farming workshops, spanning approximately 170 sq m, with roofing, insulation, joinery and technical installations already in place, open the door to creating holiday cottages, reception spaces or any other hospitality project.

The formal French garden, the carefully landscaped grounds and the 14 x 6 m swimming pool with pool house create an outdoor setting of rare elegance, bathed in the light of southern Ardèche.

Whether one envisions an exceptional family home, the continuation of an established hospitality business, the organisation of receptions or an events venture, this property offers a versatility of use that is seldom found in a residence of this character and age.

Please note that all distances and measurements are approximate and, for security reasons, do not represent the property's exact location. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.

Property Reference: RSI