We renovated, designed (inside) and decorated this characteristic house ourselves. It stands on a beautiful private property, with stream, of 3 hectares. This is one of the darkest places in France. In a special "heavenly" spot you can admire the stars. Not only is our land large, but also varied: ash, oak, beech, walnut and hazelnut trees, apple, pear, yellow broom and blackthorn; meadows, paths, sitting areas. The stream has a "plunge pool" (9 m2) and waterfalls. The layout of the house is like a dike house: upper floor level with the path, middle floor halfway up, first floor at basement level, again level with the path. The bedrooms: upper floor and basement level, both with private toilet, sink, shower. The living room (long windows!) with loft and open kitchen is on the middle floor (see photos). There is a wood stove + wood supply. We have our own well water. A few pieces of furniture are homemade, as is most of the art on the wall.

The house stands on a dead-end two-track forest path and in the hills, at 600 meters altitude. The nearest town, with a beautiful old part, is Lamastre (6km). There are stores, markets, cozy terraces and restaurants. Here starts the cycle route La Dolce Via, a former railroad of 90 km, to be cycled in stages; highly recommended! The area is quiet (no hectic tourism), very hilly and green, with rivers, plateaus, valleys, old volcanoes and spectacular views. The highest mountain in the Ardèche the Mezenc (1756m), and the Gerbier de Jonc (Loire rises there), are within driving distance. There are numerous walks in the area, from short to long, and often well trodden. Swimming is possible in Retourtour (4km), Labatie-d'Andaure (!) near Désaignes (village charactère) and Lac du Devesset, near St. Agrève. Near St. Peray is a spectacular ruin village Chateau de Crusol, very worthwhile. The cities of Valence and Lyon can be reached in just over five quarters of an hour.