Château Rénové , Jardins En Terrasses, Piscine Et Vaste Vue Dominante

Located halfway between Aubenas and the spa town of Vals les Bains, this beautifully restored medieval castle perched above the Ardèche valley offers a peaceful and authentic lifestyle in a carefully preserved natural environment.

With panoramic views over the valley, sunny terraces, and a pool carved into the rock, this rare property combines heritage and the art of living.

From the entrance, the charm is undeniable. A wrought iron gate opens onto a winding path revealing the beautiful building proudly standing on the hill with over 4,000m2 of land and a 180° view.

Its panoramic terraces, rock-cut pool overlooking the landscape, and finely crafted stone openings dominate the scenery and terraced gardens planted with about thirty productive olive trees and fruit trees.

Two water cisterns have been built for irrigation.

In recent decades, passionate owners, assisted by skilled craftsmen, have fully renovated the building, preserving the castle’s spirit and history by choosing noble materials such as dressed stone, wood, and terracotta, while adding the modern comforts expected in a prestigious residence.

The castle, spread over 380m2 of living space, is divided between a private area and a section dedicated to guest rooms, offering an ideal layout to combine a main residence with a tourist activity. This clever arrangement maintains the occupants’ privacy while comfortably welcoming visitors seeking an exceptional stay.

Inside, the layout includes an entrance, a living kitchen equipped with a beautiful, efficient wood stove ready to prepare flavorful meals, a dining room known as the “Knights’ Hall,” a lovely private lounge with a dressed stone fireplace, a storage room and boiler room, and three upstairs bedrooms that can be adapted for private use with a bathroom. This area can also serve as additional guest rooms, perfect for continuing a tourist activity or hosting family and friends independently.

One guest room is integrated into a studio opening onto the west terrace with direct access to the secured pool.

Two other bedrooms with bathrooms complete the offer.

This harmonious organization preserves everyone’s privacy while allowing full enjoyment of the convivial common spaces.

The generous volumes of these living rooms and bedrooms, each unique, create a soft and refined atmosphere, blending authenticity and well-being. All open onto the site’s panorama.

From the two terraces, the valley view is simply breathtaking, a changing spectacle with the seasons.

Convertible outbuildings, such as two garages, a workshop, and storage cellars, complement these spaces, along with a superbly renovated vaulted cellar ideal for receptions or creating a magnificent wine cellar.

Adjacent to the building, a 110m2 stone village house in need of complete renovation with a garden overlooking the valley completes the ensemble. It has independent access via typical cobbled alleys.

This castle, with medieval origins, played a protective role for the inhabitants of the old village of Ucel, part of which is still inhabited, along with an authentic stone keep at the rear on the northeast side—another more intimate access to the property, which remains a place rich in history.

Finally, the surrounding setting adds to the magic of the place: the picturesque villages of Ardèche are nearby, as well as shops, schools, and local markets.

Located 2h20 from Lyon and Marseille, 1h30 from Valence TGV, and 50 minutes from Montélimar.

Lovers of excellence and exception, heritage and authenticity will find here a home that is warm, elegant, and inspiring. It is also ideal for investment projects such as hospitality with the existing business, events, or any other large-scale project.

Video available on request. Muriel CASTERA (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: - AUBENAS.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/