An old village house in the Ardèche with unexpected amenities.

The house is nestled in the heart of the quiet little village of Bogy, near Peaugres. At an altitude of almost 400 m, it overlooks the Rhône valley and the countryside. Isolated from the nuisance of major roads, it is nonetheless less than 4 km from the shops, 15 minutes from Annonay and almost 1 hour from Lyon. This character house alone offers around 340 m² of floor space, making it a functional family home. Bordered by a small garden and an orchard, the property is set in more than 500 m² (5,305 sq ft) of land and has preserved its small areas of green space, irrigated by its well. The car park serves as the entrance to the house, which offers more than 55 m² of garaging space. Several entrances lead to around 111 m² of ancillary living space. Some of these are heated, as are the 26 m² (26 sq ft) laundry room and 1 additional 20 m² (215 sq ft) room, which could be used for professional purposes. The ground floor also includes 1 vaulted cellar, 1 utility room and 1 storeroom. On the second level, the raised terrace has the swimming pool at its side, providing access to the living areas, while the awning provides a shelter for summer meals and sunbathing. The terra cotta floors of the living area feature a contemporary 15 m² kitchen, extended by a 17 m² veranda, a 37 m² living room with a closed hearth stone fireplace, and a 9 m² room near to the bathroom and toilet facilities. On the 2nd floor, the beautiful beams of the roofing framework emphasise the spaciousness and house 4 luminous bedrooms ranging from 11 to 16 m², one of which has 1 shower room, then separate WCs and 1 bathroom complete the large landing. The stone walls, 3 rows of Genoises and copper gutters add to the quality of this charming house, which has been largely renovated and needs to be partially refreshed. Already sensitive to the comfort of its 228 m² of living space, it has modernised its heating and installed solar panels for its hot water. With a church that chimes only 3 times a day and marvels at its stained-glass windows, you can listen to the birds singing in the silence, interrupted only occasionally by the reassuring rhythm of the school and the serene life of a rural village. Energy Class: D / Climate Class: D. Estimated average annual energy expenses for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices (including subscription): 2760 euros and 3820 euros per year. Average real bills = 182 euros/bill and 145 euros of consumption, i.e. 1092 euros bill in 2022 and 870 euros of consumption and hot water/solar panel.