Magnificent mansion in the heart of the Monts de l’Ardèche Natural Park

This magnificent mansion ? formerly a farm belonging to the Cistercian monks of Mazan Abbey ? has stood the test of time, retaining all its splendour. Located not far from Aubenas in a preserved environment in the heart of the Ardèche Mountains Regional Nature Park, this property comprises three sandstone buildings set within more than five hectares of land, offering great potential for development.
The main building, measuring 330 m², sits atop beautiful vaulted cellars which include two wine cellars, a laundry room, the original medieval kitchen, the pool equipment room and a useful and welcome shower room with WC for after a sunbathing session.
A wide external staircase invites you to discover the living areas on the first floor of the building. A fully equipped kitchen leads to an elegant living room with a beautiful fireplace, a French ceiling and 12th-century paving. An attractive family bedroom with its own bathroom and toilet completes the tour of this floor, which opens out onto a shaded terrace adjoining the property’s heated and secure swimming pool.
An opulent internal staircase then leads you to the second floor of the house, where a corridor leads to three large, bright east-facing bedrooms, delightfully arranged with attention to detail: solid wood floors, decorative marble fireplaces and carefully chosen ethnic rice paper wallpaper by Béatrice Laval adorn the rooms. Each bedroom has an impeccable, minimalist bathroom with a walk-in shower and toilet.
A final flight of steps then provides access to the top floor, where a useful study and two spacious bedrooms with large west-facing windows are located under a brand new roof. Walk-in showers and toilets also feature in this comfortable and peaceful sleeping area. You will also appreciate the thermal and acoustic comfort of the building, provided by excellent natural insulation materials such as wood wool and cork.
Two large, partially restored outbuildings flank the main building, including a former silkworm farm of 145 m² built on cellars with two reception rooms. An imposing contemporary Focus fireplace from the Dominique Imbert workshops adorns a beautiful open space with high ceilings, laid out as a large living room. A second room with independent access offers scope for numerous projects, such as an artist’s residence.
The second outbuilding, measuring 110 m², comprising the former stables and hayloft, has a recently installed roof and new flooring, ideal for increasing the living space. It opens onto a charming patio with a wooded Zen garden and a respectable porch opening onto a bucolic country path.
The well-maintained grounds benefit from a clever rainwater collection and storage system that meets the water needs of the garden and vegetable patch.
There are also two valuable springs on the wooded property. Beautiful clearings offer a wonderful space for your horses or to develop your hospitality project. A shaded chicken coop has even found its place within this environment.
This attractive mansion certainly has no shortage of assets and could even bring together an entire family, just an hour from the Rhône axis and TGV access.

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