Exclusive villa offering a wealth of possibilities and panoramic views – Ardèche Gorges
Villa · France — Other, France
Property Records
What public records say about this address.
Address and plot data are estimates based on public cadastral records and may not reflect the exact property. · Source: French Cadastre · DVF · BAN · OpenStreetMap
€689,000
The Basics
Overview
Our Analysis
Priced at €1,968/m², this villa sits 32% below the local Vallon-Pont-d'Arc average of €2,918/m², a significant discount that likely reflects the high operational complexity of its 350m² multi-unit layout and the maintenance demands of the 6,900m² hillside plot. While marketed for its 'wealth of possibilities,' the configuration suggests a hybrid commercial-residential use that triggers specific French tax and insurance obligations often overlooked by private buyers. The property’s proximity to the Gorges de l’Ardèche ensures high seasonal demand, but the scale of the grounds and the L-shaped pool will drive substantial year-round service costs regardless of occupancy.
Property Records
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Property Records
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Nearby Sales
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Price & Market
Local market context
Avg. price/m²
€2,918
Transactions
45 sales in 2024
Mix
91% houses · 9% apartments
Avg. surface
88 m²
Price fairness
How the asking price compares to local market data.
Priced 33% below the local sale average of €2,918/m², based on 45 sales in 2024.
2.1What this is based on
Fair range is the local recorded sales benchmark applied to this property's area, with a ±10% band. It does not account for condition, views, or renovation quality.
Price trend
2014–2024Average €/m² per year · Source: DVF open data (pre-aggregated)
The Property
What the listing leaves out
Energy Performance (DPE)
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Realistically required investment
Estimated over 5–10 years
€2,200–€5,500
~0–1% of property value
Most buyers underestimate this by ~30–50%
The Verdict
Suited for
Less suited for
What this home offers
Financials
What It Costs to Own
Estimated monthly and upfront costs based on your buyer profile
Upfront
~€261,787
Monthly
~€4,410 /mo
Rental potential
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Location & Daily Life
Location
Vallon Pont d'Arc, Ardèche
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
While described as 'near the center', the 6,900m² plot size usually implies a peripheral location where walking to amenities involves significant heat in summer and elevation changes common to the Ardèche valley.
Nearby services
Internet connectivity
Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.
Best available speed: >1 Gbps
Source: ARCEP Ma Connexion Internet (2025-12-31)
Good to know
Typical weather
Based on 30-year climate averages for this location
July
Warm and pleasant. Great for outdoor dining and pool season. Long, sunny days — peak season for the region.
Risks & Compliance
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
In a nutshell
Urban zone
Zone U — Ub
Generally buildable in principle
Renovation constraint
Protected perimeter
ABF approval may be needed
Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
Likely possible, subject to local PLU rules
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require ABF approval
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Main zone
Zone U · Ub · Urban
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Applies to parcel
Protected perimeter of Escalier et rampe fer forgé
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Verify
Other local planning layer recorded
Secteur D'Oap Simple à Vallon-Pont-D'Arc
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Context
Reserved land
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Context
Ecological corridor (Trame Verte et Bleue)
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Context
Ecological corridor (Trame Verte et Bleue)
Renovation constraint
A protected monument perimeter (Escalier et rampe fer forgé) exists in this commune. Confirm whether this specific parcel sits inside it. If it does, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF), typically adding 2 to 6 months. Verify with the mairie.
Legal considerations
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Next Steps
Questions to ask
- Is the property connected to the municipal sewerage system or a private septic tank?
- Does the current layout have official authorization for multiple independent 'gîtes'?
- Are there separate electricity and water meters for the guest areas?
Documents to request
- Title deed (titre de propriété)
- Technical diagnostics package — DDT (DPE, amiante, plomb, termites, ERP, assainissement, électricité, gaz, bruit)
- Land survey plan (plan cadastral)
This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.
Characteristics
Details
- Property Type
- Villa
- Total living m2
- 350 m²
- Plot size m2
- 6,900 m²
- Grounds HA or legal
- Grounds 0-1 HA
Room Information
- Bedrooms
- 7
- All bathrooms
- 7
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