Property Description:
An historic property for sale in Aspres-sur-Buech, a village of the Hautes-Alpes in northern Provence. The village itself, with a population of c750 and an altitude of approxc.2200ft., lies at the hub of its District and thus provides many essential services - a large general store, bakery, post office, fire and police station, pharmacy, two doctors and one of the most sought-after primary schools in the area. Aspres is linked to much of the region, not only by the D1075, but also by excellent public transport, with its own train station and coach stop.
The property was for many years a small hotel, a landmark on the route from Marseille to Grenoble. The ground floor comprises one huge room of 132sq.metres, with multi-vaulted ceiling. On the first floor are 3 newly-created flats: two 2-bedroom, with balconies facing south, and one studio, all with excellent exposure. The heating is mostly electric, with one of the flats connected to a fuel boiler as well. The original windows and doors have been double-glazed, and the owner has had all wood, including the ceilings, treated and varnished. The insulation has been thoroughly done, extending even to the interior wals.
Above the flats is a large grenier or loft, already fitted with windows. The roof is in perfect condition. To the rear of the building is a small courtyard, two enclosed storage areas,and a cave or vaulted above-ground cellar. The surface area of the whole is between 350 and 370sq.metres - a substantial property, given its location in the heart of the village.
The building offers the choice either of domestic or commercial use. Its potential is excellent as a rental property: flats-to-rent are at a premium in the this region, not only for holiday-makers, but for young French couples, employed in main towns, who seek accomodation in the villages.
Attention should be drawn to the rez-de-chaussee, or ground floor. As mentioned above, this floor consists of one huge space of 132sq.metres, and is truly Provencal: the multi-vaulted stone ceiling is extremely high; there is an L-shape to the room, on one side a lovely set of steps leads out to a patio, and on the other, a door opens into the small courtyard. The possibilities for this space include: a huge studio flat or large 1-bedroom; a restaurant; office space; art gallery; Health Food shop. This floor remains un-renovated, although it is in excellent condition structurally, and offers an opportunity for an imaginative use of the space.
My husband and I have lived in Aspres for 4 years, and have seen many properties in the area; you are welcome to seek our advice regarding the 'permutations and combinations' of this one!
The asking price for the property in its entirety is 391,500 euros. The owner would also consider selling the flats separately and would be pleased to discuss the matter with interested parties.
For further information in French, you are most welcome to contact the owner: M.Gerard Faure, Chemin du tresoriac, Aspres-sur-Buech, 05140 France.
Telephone: 0033(0)492586017.
If you would like assistance in ENGLISH please email Susan Newman: susan.brownbird@yahoo.com, or
Telephone: 0033(0)492233682.
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