Sorbiers, Rhône 42290

Reference: PFYR-T212176. Summary A rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home within the former stables of Château Fraisse, a historic 19th-century estate. Offering 171 m² of living space, six bedrooms and three bathrooms/shower rooms, the property combines distinctive period architecture with the comfort and practicality of a modern family home. The property also includes a separate 90 m² former château séchoir (drying house), incorporating a garage, as well as a private garden, terrace and additional private parking space. Location Set in Sorbiers, just outside Saint-Étienne in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the property offers an attractive balance between character, history and convenience. Local shops and everyday amenities are within walking distance, while immediately beside the property lies Parc Fraisse, approximately 16 hectares of the former château grounds, now a public park with mature trees and walking paths. The setting provides the character of a historic French property without the isolation often associated with rural character homes. Access Saint-Étienne is around 15 minutes away by car, while central Lyon can be reached in approximately 50 minutes. The location provides convenient access to the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, making the property particularly accessible as either a permanent home or a second home in France. The property includes a garage within the separate séchoir building, as well as an additional private parking space. Interior The former stables have been converted and renovated into a spacious and comfortable family home arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, the house offers an open-plan equipped kitchen opening onto the living/dining area, a living room with fireplace, laundry room and WC, together with a guest bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs are five further bedrooms, including the principal bedroom suite, together with additional bathroom facilities. The interior retains distinctive period character, including substantial stone walls and exposed structural timbers, while providing the space and flexibility required for modern family living or home working. Exterior The property sits on approximately 660 m² of land, with a private garden and terrace providing attractive spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation. The historic façade retains one of the property's most distinctive original features: a sculpted horse's head overlooking the former stables, reflecting the building's equestrian origins. The property also includes the substantial 90 m² former château séchoir (drying house), a separate historic outbuilding which today incorporates the garage and provides considerable additional space. Additional Details Château Fraisse was developed during the 19th century by the Fraisse family, whose wealth came from Saint-Étienne's renowned ribbon industry. The former stables and séchoir formed part of the château estate and survive today as distinctive reminders of its history. Although historic in character, this is a home suited to everyday living rather than a renovation project. It benefits from substantial stone construction, insulation, double-glazed windows, gas central heating and a wood-burning insert fireplace. Its DPE C energy rating is particularly noteworthy for a property of this age, offering an unusual combination of period architecture, history and modern comfort.