Bioclimatic house in a preserved natural environment in Ardèche

Located at an altitude of 450 meters, this 97m² detached house, built in 2012 and fully renovated last year, offers a rare combination of modern comfort, natural materials and high energy efficiency. Nestled in a quiet eco-hamlet in Saint-Étienne-de-Serre, it benefits from an ideal south-facing orientation to maximize sunshine and limit energy expenditure, in an exceptional setting with panoramic views over the preserved, natural environment.

This home has been designed with interior spaces conceived for comfort and energy efficiency according to the principles of bioclimatism, integrating low-energy building elements (BBC) to guarantee optimal energy performance. Wood wool insulation for the ceilings, walls and floors, complemented by cellulose wadding for the floors, ensures excellent heat retention in winter and pleasant coolness in summer.

The living rooms – a living room, an office and a fully-equipped kitchen – are judiciously positioned to the south, bathed in light thanks to four large fixed bay windows, while the two bedrooms, facing north, guarantee a cool, peaceful environment. Ventilation is ensured by a double-flow CMV and airtight membranes compliant with RE 2020 standards, offering optimal indoor air quality. A wood-burning stove provides natural, convivial warmth during the summer months.