Bio-climatic house, 32290 AIGNAN

A beautiful contemporary house in the most enviable position in the Gard Provençal. On a south-facing hill with spectacular panoramic views over the hilltop village of Lussan, reputed to be the "most beautiful village in France". This spectacular 160 m2 house, created and designed in the 1980s by a couple of Swiss architects, has become a benchmark in terms of architecture, appearing in several publications. Every room in this house is a room with a spectacular view. In harmony with the seasons and nature, it blends the best of ancient stone with ultra-modern metal and glass structures. The house sits on a sloping plot of around one hectare, part of which is constructible. An 11m x 4m swimming pool is under construction, with an infinity pool overlooking the magnificent view.

The heart of this captivating home is the vast 80 m2 living space, bathed in natural light thanks to its large picture windows that open onto a sunny terrace, linking the indoors with the outdoors. There is an open-plan modern kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-range appliances and a central island - Adjacent to the kitchen, the winter lounge with an insert fireplace offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, There are three bedrooms, all with superb views: - The master suite, a real haven of peace, opens onto a private terrace - There are two other good-sized bedrooms. The bathroom is totally unique, with large windows and stunning views. There is a large laundry room and utility room on the garden level. Bioclimatic and energy-efficient in design, the house is designed to maximise energy efficiency, with an air-to-water heat pump providing thermal comfort. There are approved plans to create an extension that will create a house with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

This is a very popular area and the house is perfect for living in, but with the planned extension it will be a great and flexible living space or investment.