The villa was built in 1976-78 and is in perfect condition; the living
space is 313 m² + 20 m² veranda housing a 4-place jacuzzi. The
orientation is South/South-West (optimal for all-day sun) there are no
close neighbours (the house is situated in a mature oak forest on a
bluff). The grounds cover some 7290 m² (1.8 acres) comprising mostly oak
forest but also a mature fruit orchard (Apples, pears, cherries, plums,
dates, quinces and walnuts). A windmill exists in the grounds which
covers 3 water-wells for separate irrigation of the different plants.
Inside there are 5 bedrooms (one of which converted into an office) on
the ground floor and in the tower (with a fabulous visible roof
structure) a very large room used as a gym or playroom etc. Above all of
the ground surface there are extensive attics (all with good headroom)
used as storage or utility rooms. The kitchen/daily dining area is very
comfortable and provides sunny access to the terrace areas. There is also
a separate dining room for more formal evenings. The living/video rooms
are very well designed with a picture window east to the forest and a
closed chimney for wood fires. There are two bathrooms on the lower level
and a half bathroom in the tower. A laundry room opening onto a terraced
drying area outside completes the services.
The tiled garage can be used for two cars comfortably or (as at present)
as an extensive workshop.
The villa is surrounded by extensive terraces giving excellent and varied
sunbathing or outside eating places. The house construction is reinforced
concrete onto rock, and the external surface has just been professionally
painted (10-year guarantee available). The house is all-electric
(cheapest electricity in Europe is in France) guaranteeing excellent
insulation. Nevertheless, there is a double-flux heat exchanger
ventilation system and solar-heating panels for hot water (perfect
functioning between May and early October) also the electric power is
supplied with day- and night time tariffs. All windows are double-glazed. 
There is no swimming pool but it is perfectly possible to add one to the
property (we prefer the jacuzzi!) but there is an excellent municipal
swimming pool within walking distance (800 m) in the village. There is
also a very modern aquatic centre situated at 5 km with every possible
water facility.
Chabeuil is a rich, chic and very attractive small town with around 6900
residents and with all amenities of every kind except a hospital (the
Valence regional hospital is at 15 minutes’ drive). There are
supermarkets, farmer markets every week, many restaurants and full
medical services (Doctors, dentists, osteopaths, physiotherapists,
laboratories etc.) There are several schools both public and private. The
airport in Chabeuil is available for charter flights, helicopter
transport and ULM and PPL flights. (See http://www.mairie-chabeuil.com/
for an overview)
Characteristics
General
Location
Chabeuil, France
Reference number
10031947
Interior
Rooms
living room
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dining room
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closed kitchen
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pantry
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office space
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guest room (sep. facilities)
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storage space
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attic
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cellar
Provisions
Kitchen equipment
electrical cooker
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oven
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magnetron
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frigidaire
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dishwasher
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washing machine
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laundry dryer
Heating
electrical heating
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wood stove
Public utilities
electricity
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water
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satellite TV
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broadband internet
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telephone
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septic tank
Exterior
Garden
front garden
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back garden
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surrounding garden
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terrace
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summerhouse
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annex(es)
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shed
Exterior facilites
parking place
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garage
Surroundings
Location
near a village
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in the countryside
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free view
Surroundings
near a forest
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stores in the neighbourhood
Sporting possibilities
swimming
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skiing
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mountainbiking
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golf
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mountaineering
Transport facilities
airport > 50 km
Constructional
Building type
Free standing
Building period
1970 - 1979
Overall external condition
in perfect condition
Financial