Villa for sale in Briançon, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'azur

The property:

"The Cow Shed" property is located within a large 18th century farmhouse which has been split into 3 separate units. "The Cow Shed" is made up of the full ground floor area and half of the first floor of the building, it includes a garden, parking and secure insulated outbuilding.

The majority of the property has been extensively renovated with careful consideration to maintain and exhibit the historical features of the building to the highest of standards. Part of the ground floor is yet to be renovated, this can be done, upon agreement, with the future buyers to meet their needs and expectations.

The lower vaulted floor of the property was previously used to house livestock, many of the original features have been retained including the spectacular manger, this area now comprises an open plan space consisting of a kitchen, dining and sitting area. The kitchen is a bespoke built fitted kitchen with poured concrete worktops, integrated fridges and dishwasher, plus a large induction range. The adjoining double height, glass fronted atrium and south facing aspect provide the living spaces with plenty of natural light. Leading off the atrium is a useful laundry / utility room, plus a charming vaulted cave.

There is another large vaulted area on the ground level which is yet to be renovated, the property can be sold as it is or, upon formal agreement, can be developed in accordance with the buyers requirements. This space currently consists of a large boot-room / entrance area, redundant bathroom with separate toilet facility - see floor plans for full details and to get an idea of the considerable size of this space. The original plan was to convert this area into a third bedroom / study, bathroom including a walk-in shower, plus a large sitting room. There is a separate covered entrance porch adjoining the largest room within this space.

The stairway (currently under construction), is located in the double height entrance hall, it leads up to an upstairs hallway. On this level there are two bedrooms of similar size, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room plus a walk-in dressing room (which is currently also used as a study). The second bedroom is located at the rear of the property and has large double glass doors opening out onto the elevated paved terrace area, there is also a family bathroom.

Two separated sets of large double doors lead directly into different areas of the fully enclosed private garden, located to the south and west of the property. The garden is made up of a grassed lawn area with elevated flower beds, specimen trees, a barbecue area plus an elevated paved dining space which extends along the side of the house offering a further large and very secluded space.

The property and garden benefits from uninterrupted views of the Serre Chevalier ski area.

The area:

The property is located on the edge of the small village of Mas de Blais between Briancon and Chantemerle, in the ski resort of Serre Chevalier.

To the south of the property are sweeping meadows leading down to the Guisane river, forests and onto the ski resort. Various walking and cycling trails connect along the Guisane river extending the length of the valley and beyond, connecting the various villages that make up Serre Chevalier along the way.

The idyllic and very well renowned local primary school Forville is a short walk away.

A free ski bus operates throughout the winter season, the bus stop is just 150m from the house and takes you directly to the Chantemerle lift station.

The Location of "The Cow Shed", its unique rustic features, blended with modern craftsmanship and technology makes the property superbly adaptable, whether you are looking for a holiday property for personal use, or for a place to make a rental income, or for a family home, this property is worth a visit.