luxury architect house for sale Montelier, France

In the center of the capital of Drôme, surrounded by a 4-hectare park, there is a château from the early 20th century classified as a historic monument, in Art Nouveau style. The building was constructed in the early 20th century at the request of Alfred Gayet, a mining engineer, 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, glassmaker Thomas, decorator Boulanger, as well as landscape architects Luizet and Barret. The construction of the main house and its various outbuildings (the caretaker'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, as well as ceramics from Boulanger and Villeroy & Bosch. The residence, with its ashlar stone facades and tile roofs, consists of a central body and two wings at right angles, with the right wing being formed by a rotunda and the left by a square tower. It has four levels including one basement, with multiple cellars, and about twenty rooms distributed among the three habitable levels: a large vestibule, two living rooms, game 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; a spacious rotunda, four service rooms, and five attics, one of which is convertible, on the second floor. The landscaped park, embellished with animal sculptures, extends over 4.3 hectares and includes a pond. Originally, canals were fed by the Epervière river and led to a series of pools designed using the 'rock work' method. It should be noted that the elements protected as historic monuments include the entire residence (interior and exterior), the park, the outbuildings, the caretaker's house, the disused factory building, and the dovecote.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of the old town of Romans-sur-Isère, just a stone's throw from the majestic Saint-Barnard Collegiate Church, this elegant, characterful house offers 209 m² of Carrez floor area and harmoniously combines old-world charm with the comfort of a high-quality renovation carried out by the architect Mr Fayette in the 1990s. Behind its unassuming façade, this property reveals spacious rooms enhanced by remarkably well-preserved heritage features. On the first floor, the living areas captivate with their light and authenticity. The 41 m² living room, featuring a superb mullioned window, an antique stone sink and a magnificent French-style ceiling, offers a warm and refined atmosphere. It flows into a 23.5 m² lounge with elegant parquet flooring, whilst the separate kitchen, complete with its utility room, forms a welcoming space designed for everyday living. This floor, facing due south and east, opens onto an exceptional 64 m² terrace, a true outdoor extension?a rarity in the city centre. The sleeping area, situated on the second floor, features a master suite with its own en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. Four further spacious bedrooms, complemented by a 5 m² study, provide ample space to comfortably accommodate a large family or to create dedicated areas for working from home. The property features magnificent wooden flooring, completely refurbished in 2010, and benefits from a triple aspect facing south, east and north, ensuring pleasant natural light throughout the day. The outbuildings round off the amenities of this property, comprising a spacious garage and workshop, a wine cellar, and a superb vaulted room in the basement, offering numerous possibilities for conversion or storage. A prime location, preserved architectural character, spacious family-friendly rooms and a large terrace make this property a rare find on the Roman market, ideal for those who appreciate authenticity and wish to make the most of life in the historic centre. Condominiums of 6 units (No proceedings in progress). Annual expenses : 1000 euros.