Charentay, Rhône 69220

In the Beaujolais, at the entrance to a chateau's grounds, A former outbuilding converted to a contemporary dwelling, with 1,780 m² of land. Built on an L-shaped plan, the house occupies the entrance of the triangular plot, which extends to a neighbouring stream. Generous roof overhangs shelter the walls, built in rammed earth and rendered in pale lime. The gabled roofs, clad in terracotta barrel tiles, frame the pediment crowning the tall central glazed bay. Probably serving a dual purpose - agricultural activity and accommodation for the estate's caretaker - the house once sheltered horses and provided quarters for their drivers. An architect reunited and opened the two areas in the 2000s to create a contemporary 247 m² dwelling. Beyond the well, in the grassed and tree-planted grounds, a small outbuilding provides storage for garden equipment and furniture.