A 1904 hydrotherapy centre converted as a family residence in parkland, at the foot of the Vercors Mounts, 30 minutes from Valence's TGV train station
A 1904 hydrotherapy centre converted as a family residence in parkland, at the foot of the Vercors Mounts, 30 minutes from Valence's TGV train station.
This estate is far from any urban hustle and bustle, in the heart of a peaceful environment, at the foot of the Vercors Mountains, between the centre and west of the Drôme area, in the southern part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This former hydrotherapy centre built at the beginning of the 20th century still bears the mark of its history. The water from the Beaugaris spring, which was key in determining the property's location, was extracted there and distributed to schools, barracks and shops in the surrounding area.
The estate combines accessibility with discretion and is located around 20 minutes from the high-speed TGV train station in Valence. It is also near to motorways linking Paris to Marseille and Valence to Grenoble as well as Geneva. Furthermore, it is near to the Vercors and Monts d'Ardèche regional natural parks.
The Beaugaris site has been renowned since antiquity, with its reputation forged by the 'Roman' spring.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Dr. Riory had a hydrotherapy centre built on the site of the mineral water spring and a hotel was built in 1904.
The property, which stretches over 10 hectares and includes two springs as well as four outbuildings, can be reached via a blue-painted metal gate at the end of a no-through road. After the estate's former stables, a second wrought-iron gate leads to other constructions, some of which are habitable and others not: the vaulted edifice housing the source, the former hotel which is now a house, a pavilion and a barn, all of which are adjoined. The sober facades of the various buildings are made of rubble stone and pointed ashlar, or in rendered concrete. Their gabled or hipped roofs are made of terracotta tiles or sheet metal.
The rectangular main edifice faces south and has a surface of approximately 460 m² spread over five levels, almost all of which have been renovated, with a modern around 30-m² veranda, convertible attic space and ventilated cellars. The house contains twelve spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms or shower rooms. There is a separate apartment on the third floor whose renovation requires completion.
The separate pavilion, built near to a corner of the main house, has a surface of approximately 65 m², has been restored and boasts a terrace. It is made up of a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom as well as a kitchen area and could be suitable as a winter apartment.
Not far away, the approximately 150-m² barn standing behind the main dwelling houses a bread oven and could be used for hosting receptions or conferences.
Beneath the terrace adjoining the pavilion, the around 30-m² vaulted building housing the thermal spring could be transformed into a winter lounge.
Lastly, the approximately 100-m² building that was originally the stables could be transformed into accommodation amongst other possibilities.
The estate also possesses a former spring water collection pond that has today been transformed into a 11-metre by 5-metre swimming pool with a sliding cover and panoramic decking.
The main house, pavilion and pool have been renovated in the last five years by the current occupants.
The main houseIt was built in 1904 in a style typical of the era's hydrotherapy centres, designed to welcome people taking the waters, and combines aesthetic refinement with functionality. Its facades are made of rubble stone, while the surrounds of the regularly arranged rectangular windows are made of ashlar. The main, south-facing elevation boasts pilasters and entablatures of simple geometrical formats. The sheet metal hipped roof is topped by two finials and a ridge cap, both made of zinc.
The residence boasts no less than twenty rooms, with a total surface of approximately ...
