This former hotel-café-restaurant dating from 1870 has been renovated to become a magnificent vacation home. With comfortable private accommodation and three fully independent vacation apartments (gîtes). Complemented by a spacious and attractive garden, a large terrace shaded by 150 m² of wisteria, covered parking and a beautiful saltwater swimming pool.

The house is located in a wide valley in Haute Provence, at the foot of the French Alps. Everyday necessities are just a 2-minute walk away: bakery, café, post office and a small mini-market selling regional produce. Large supermarkets are about 10 minutes away by car. Sisteron is 10 km away and Laragne 5 km. There are bus routes (Gap-Sisteron) and a rail link (Sisteron-Marseille). Marseille airport is an hour and 25 minutes away, and the TGV to Aix is an hour away (Ref. ig20260421mison).

The property and its layout

The house comprises two floors and an attic, with a total living area of 276 m². It is divided into a private dwelling and the three gîtes, each with its own entrance.

Private accommodation (138 m²):
Completely separate from the rental accommodation, this private space comprises:
– Ground floor: Living room with access to a cellar, spacious kitchen, dining room, additional living room, study and toilet.
– Upper floor: Large bedroom with washbasin and a bathroom with walk-in shower.
– Outside: A private terrace (40 m²) with veranda, directly connected to the private entrance.
– Storage: There is plenty of storage space, totaling around 36 m².

The three independent holiday homes:
Three gîtes, each with its own character:
– Gîte 1 (46 m²): Private access door to large terrace. Spacious kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom. Private terrace adjoining the large terrace.
– Gîte 2 (50 m²): Private east-facing terrace with staircase leading to entrance. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/living room and built-in storage.
– Gîte 3 (42 m²): Private east-facing ground-floor entrance via its own private terrace. First floor: spacious living room/kitchen. Second floor: bedroom and bathroom.

An additional bedroom (32 m²) with shower, 2 washbasins and toilet is accessible via the staircase near Gîtes 1 and 2.

Terrain and Extras

The house sits on a generous 3319 m² plot, with a saltwater swimming pool surrounded by a sunny terrace and a stone equipment room.
Large south-facing terrace (120 m²), covered with wisteria, overlooking the garden planted with fruit trees and two large chestnut trees. A large awning (200 m²) serves as parking, including two lockable storage areas of 12 m² and 20 m².

Technical specifications :

– Sanitation: Connected to the municipal sewer system.
– Watering: The garden is watered via the local irrigation network, separate from the drinking water supply.
– Insulation: All ceilings and walls on the north side of the second floor are insulated.
– Hot water/heating: The private area is partially equipped with central wood-fired heating (radiators) and a water heater. The gîtes are equipped with water heaters and electric radiators.

Building land

A 1319 m² plot can be detached for construction. There are connections for water, sewage, fiber optics and electricity. This represents considerable value (around €90 per m²).

Tourist attractions :

Thanks to its unique aerology, the region is one of Europe’s top locations for gliding, paragliding and hang-gliding, as well as a prime destination for motorcycle itineraries in all directions. Bikers from all over Europe account for around half of all bookings. What’s more, there are hundreds of signposted hiking trails in the immediate vicinity. Cyclists love the Mont Ventoux, Montagne de Lure and Col Saint-Jean passes, to name but a few.