171 m² | 6 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms/shower rooms | Private garden | 90 m² former château outbuilding with garage | Private parking | DPE C
A rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home within the former stables of Château Fraisse, a historic 19th-century estate near Saint-Étienne and within easy reach of Lyon. Offering 171 m² of living space, six bedrooms, three bathrooms/shower rooms and a private garden. The property also includes a separate 90 m² former château séchoir (drying house) incorporating a garage, plus a private parking space. The property combines distinctive period architecture with the comfort of a modern family home.
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RENOVATED FORMER CHÂTEAU STABLES: 6-BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME NEAR LYON
Set in Sorbiers, just outside Saint-Étienne in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this unusual 171 m² character home forms part of the former stables of Château Fraisse, a distinctive 19th-century château estate.
Today, the former stables have been converted and renovated into a spacious and comfortable family house with six bedrooms and three bathrooms/shower rooms, arranged over two floors.
On the ground floor, the house offers an equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, laundry room and WC, together with a guest bedroom and bathroom, allowing guests or family members to stay on the ground floor.
Upstairs are five further bedrooms, including the principal bedroom suite, together with additional bathroom facilities.
Outside, the property sits on approximately 660 m² of land, with a private garden and terrace providing attractive spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation. The property also includes a substantial 90 m² separate outbuilding, originally the séchoir (drying house) of the Château Fraisse estate and now incorporating the garage, providing considerable additional space. A private parking space completes the property.
HISTORIC CHARACTER WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON COMFORT
Although historic in character, this is a home designed for everyday living rather than a renovation project.
The house benefits from substantial stone walls, double-glazed windows, insulation, gas central heating and a wood-burning insert fireplace. Its DPE C energy rating is particularly noteworthy for a property of this age.
The result is an unusual combination: the architecture and history of a period French property, but with the practicality and energy performance required for comfortable year-round living.
A DISTINCTIVE PIECE OF LOCAL HISTORY
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 building and séchoir (drying house) formed part of the château estate and survive today as distinctive reminders of its history.
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.
LOCATION
The property offers an interesting balance between character and convenience. It is situated in Sorbiers (Loire), with local shops and everyday amenities within walking distance, while Saint-Étienne is easily accessible.
Saint-Étienne is around 15 minutes away by car, while central Lyon can be reached in approximately 50 minutes, giving easy access to the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
It could work equally well as a permanent family home, a second home in France, or a base for owners working partly from home who want space and character without being isolated.
electricity, roof in good condition, water, dining room, kitchen, parking, garage, structure sound, gas heating, double glass windows, fireplace
