Ardèche country house in the heart of unspoilt countryside

Perched at an altitude of 480 metres on the edge of the Monts d’Ardèche nature park, this 17th-century building is set in an exceptional environment dotted with chestnut trees, with a breathtaking view of the natural surroundings so aptly praised by the late poet Kenneth White.
The Beaume river, with its deep gorges carved out of granite, is just a few minutes away. Here, fly fishermen, experienced kayakers and languid bathers rub shoulders in total communion with nature.
This 495 m² house is built around a 330 m² reception area that has been perfectly thought out and organised into several different areas.
Five bright, elegant pastel guest rooms have en suite bathrooms and toilets. Four of them have private south-facing terraces overlooking the neighbouring mountains, where the imposing Brison tower stands tall. Spaces dedicated to relaxation and letting go are judiciously dotted around the premises and connect with the beautiful tree-lined, flower-filled grounds.
You’ll enjoy the benefits for the body of the bubbling baths in the attractive heated indoor pool and the comfortable sauna.
A hammam in a separate room and a massage room add to the wellness experience.
A large, efficient table d’hôtes with its adjoining semi-professional kitchen also opens onto a discreet, cool little courtyard. The courtyard also provides access to other spacious bedrooms and to the private kitchen. This communicates with a large master bedroom flanked by a superb outdoor terrace and provides access to the large, light-filled living room. An imposing bookcase filled with book treasures is the perfect adornment for this living room, with its high ceilings and exposed woodwork.
The exterior only confirms the very good feelings you had before. The property benefits from a large plot of land laid out in faïsses, the famous terraces of the Ardèche. A precious spring feeds the indoor swimming pool and provides relief for the garden plants in summer.
You’re just a stone’s throw from some of the most beautiful walks in the Ardèche and the village primary school. The town of Joyeuse and other charming villages of character with their local bistros are just twenty minutes away. And the major listed sites are also within easy reach.
Just an hour and a half from the Rhône Valley, you’ll be sure to enjoy a change of scenery and be captivated by the light, which reveals sumptuous panoramas as the seasons change. Everything is ready for you to develop your future professional hospitality project. A large family will even have no problem living in this house for most of the year. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)