Rochetaillée-sur-Saône, Rhône 69270

An early 20th century house and its wooded garden on a hillside in a village offering an excellent quality of life in the Sane Valley, 10 km from Lyon. The property, protected by a high wall, is accessed from the street by a gate. Set against the hillside, this century-old residence follows the slope of the terraced grounds, similar to Provence 'restanques'. It has three storeys above vaulted cellars arranged along a gallery with four arched, glazed openings. A terrace with red brick balustrades forms an area sheltered from prying eyes with views over the garden. The facade is light and sober, with rectilinear openings, except for the top storey, which is punctuated by double windows. The gable roof is clad with monk-and-nun tiles and topped by two brick chimney stacks. The eastern side of the house comprises an old dovecote and a workshop. Finally, the house is surrounded by a wooded garden with a swimming pool and a parking area to one side, featuring electric charging outlets for two vehicles. The residence spreads over three storeys above cellars and is divided into a large sitting room-dining room area, a fully equipped kitchen, four bedrooms and bathroom and shower rooms. On the second floor, a bright conservatory provides access to a large independent study with its own lavatory.