luxury architect house for sale Montéléger, France

In the center of the capital of Drôme, surrounded by a 4-hectare park, lies a château from the early 20th century, classified as a historical monument, in the Art Nouveau style. The building was constructed in the early 20th century at the request of Alfred Gayet, a mining engineer and inventor of the gold extraction and enrichment process. To carry out this work, he was joined by the renowned architect Pierre Blein, with contributions from painter Guillermin, glass artist Thomas, decorator Boulanger, as well as landscape architects Luizet and Barret. The construction of the main house and its various outbuildings (keeper's house, service buildings, dovecote, and hydroelectric plant) as well as the landscaping of the park was carried out between 1900 and 1904 under Blein's direction. The château was adorned with elements of the Art Nouveau style: remarkable painted decorations by Guillermin and Mangier, stained glass from Thomas's workshop, and ceramics by Boulanger and Villeroy & Bosch. The residence, featuring stone facades and tiled roofs, consists of a central body and two wings at right angles, with the right wing formed by a rotunda and the left by a square tower. It has four levels including a basement, with multiple cellars, and about twenty rooms spread over the three habitable levels: a large vestibule, two living rooms, play or reading rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and other utility spaces on the ground floor; a vast hall, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms on the first floor; and a spacious rotunda room, four service bedrooms, and five attics, one of which is convertible, on the second floor. The landscaped park, enhanced with animal sculptures, spans 4.3 hectares and includes a pond. Originally, canals were fed by the river l'Épervière and ended in a series of ponds designed according to the ‘rocailleurs’ method. It is worth noting that the elements protected as historical monuments include the entire residence (interior and exterior), the park, the service buildings, the keeper's house, the disused factory building, and the dovecote.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In Guilherand-Granges, within a sought-after residential neighbourhood and just a stone's throw from the centre of Valence, this 185 m² architect-designed house sits elegantly on a wooded plot of 1,196 m², featuring a 15 x 3.5 m heated swimming pool with a safety cover. Behind its understated exterior, it reveals spacious rooms and a warm atmosphere, designed for a peaceful and inspiring family life, with the added bonus of an excellent energy performance certificate (DPE) reflecting meticulous energy-efficient renovation work, including external wall insulation and the installation of an air-to-water heat pump. From the entrance, light floods in naturally, complementing the flowing lines of the 32 m² living-dining room, where an arched glass door adds a distinctive touch. The kitchen, both welcoming and functional, seamlessly extends this living space, complemented by a separate utility room. A bedroom and en-suite shower room on the ground floor provide an ideal guest area. Upstairs, the sleeping quarters unfold harmoniously: a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, four further bedrooms, a study conducive to concentration, and a bathroom combine to form a balanced and comfortable whole. A basement and a garage complete this property. Outside, the landscaped garden invites you to savour every moment. Between the terrace shaded by a wisteria and the sleek swimming pool, sunny days take on a special quality here. The peaceful surroundings, the proximity to the centre of Valence, shops, schools and main roads round off this privileged living environment. A family home through and through, a property full of character by nature, this property subtly embodies the unique real estate on offer in Guilherand-Granges. A place where modern comfort and understated charm go hand in hand? almost without making a sound.