Renovated House with 2 Bedroom Appartment

Set in the beautiful Ardeche Mountains in a small quiet hamlet, this is a beautiful fully restored stone French farm house, built on three levels and dates back to the mid 1800's.  We have spent nearly three years renovating it to a high UK standard to use as our main residence in France. 

This is an ideal property for anyone who is looking for a house with a ‘gite/apartment’ attached.  You can use it to have friends/relatives over and still maintain your own privacy or perhaps make an income from renting out the apartment.

The house and apartment is set over three floors and both have their own private entrance/outdoor space.  The main house is located on the 2nd and 3rd level and has a large kitchen/diner, living room (which could easily be turned into a second bedroom), bathroom with built in cabinets and modern fittings, small office area with telephone and internet access and a very large double bedroom with built in shelves and hanging space.  The traditional kitchen with painted units comes with good quality built in freezer, oven, 5 ring hob, extractor fan, fridge-freezer and also includes a washing machine in its own small utility space.  Outside there is a garden to two sides of the property, a large terrace near the kitchen and a small tiled double terrace off the living room (see photo’s).  There is also a wood burning stove that is currently not fitted in the main house, but could be re-installed if required as the chimney and vent are still in place. 

The ground (1st floor) apartment has two (one twin and one double) bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen/diner which includes a built in larder fridge, oven and hob.  Outside there is a pretty private courtyard ideal for outside dining and relaxing.    There is also a very large stone store (approximately 100 m2) attached to the side of the house on the first level, which is ideal for renovation or storage along with a small 'cave' which is located on the footpath.

There are also no water charges to pay, as the hamlet benefits from its own natural ‘source’, which supplies fresh mountain spring water and is of excellent quality that you are able to drink and it runs freely all year round.

The price includes all hand-made curtains, blinds, new washing machine, 2 microwaves and all fixtures and fittings. ’There is also the option to purchase the furniture in the house, which is of very good quality.

There is separate parking (enough for two cars) and along with the garden and courtyard the total land of 600 m2 includes two other separate 'lots' within 20 meters of the house and contains apple, pear and various other fruit trees – ideal for a vegetable patch!

From the house you have access to walking trails, Ray Pic Waterfall, 'Devils Bridge' and numerous outdoor activities (including canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, Via Feratta, climbing & abseiling sites).  The house location benefits from stunning scenery and is an ideal property for nature lovers or outdoor enthusiasts and for those who wishes to get away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy parts of the Ardeche. 

Burzet itself is a small quiet village with a small supermarket, butchers, bakers and numerous bars and restaurants and is a 20 minute drive to the lively and bustling town of Aubenas.

The property is now being marketed through IRS Immobiliere (www.irs-immobilier.com), which is run by a lovely Dutch family who speak fluent English.  If you wish to arrange a viewing please call the agency direct on 0033-475-392765.  To obtain more information or photographs on this property or the local area, please email sueandyscott@yahoo.co.uk or call us on (Canada) 001-403-700-5404 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. UK time.