19 Place de la Halle 82140 St. Antonin Noble Val Tarn et Garonne Tel: 0033 (0)5 63 30 60 24 Fax:0033 (0)5 63 68 24 67 e-mail: info@agencelunion.com website: www.agencelunion.com THE BRITISH ESTATE AGENCY IN S.W. FRANCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHARLES SMALLWOOD FRICS AND JANE SMALLWOOD Ref: 4074 Price now: 449.000 (massive reduction for quick sale) Tarn et Garonne / Aveyron borders ~ On the edge of a tiny hamlet within easy reach of the delightful town of Villefranche de Rouergue as well as the fascinating hilltop Bastide of Najac and also Parisot, with its leisure lake. Rodez airport is less than an hours drive for Ryanair flights to London Stansted. A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED COUNTRY HOUSE OF OUTSTANDING CHARACTER AND INDIVIDUAL CHARM Enjoying many special attractions ensuring complete comfort and relaxed living combined with a host of original features, carefully preserved Set in grounds of over 1 ½ acres Delightful country views Three superb bedrooms and three bathrooms (2 en suite) Two stunning living rooms and separate library or 4 th bedroom Full central heating and double glazing 12m x 6m salt swimming pool Studio style barn to convert Membre de la Fédération Nationale des Agents Immobiliers Titulaire de la carte professionnelle No 99 (préfecture du Tarn et Garonne) Adhérent a la Caisse de Garantie de l Immobilier FNAIM No. 6092 Couvert par une assurance responsabilité professionnelle RC Montauban B 378 006 035 SARL au capital de 50.000F
We can hardly say more except, that only by viewing this delightful property, will you gain full appreciation of its exceptional appeal. The Property is approached by a private driveway through landscaped grounds and the accommodation comprises: an external stone staircase with wrought iron balustrade leading up to A VERY SPACIOUS BALCONY TERRACE with country views, stone flooring and wrought iron balustrade. Glazed door opens to MAGNIFICENT and QUITE OUTSTANDING DINING ROOM KITCHEN (7m x 7m) with beautiful dressed stone work to all the walls, handsome beamed ceiling and a classic tiled floor. There are various original features including the stone archway with the evier inset, arched entranceway to the salon, a separate arched window area, a handsome stone built fireplace with raised hearth and wood burning stove inset and hand painted tiled background. Also, stone recess for the wine rack. There is a superb range of matching fittings to two sides with granite work-tops incorporating floor cupboards, nests of drawers, stainless steel sink unit, top quality double oven and cooking range as well as a built-in refrigerator and dishwasher. Step up through the magnificent archway to A CHARMING SALON (6m x 4.5m) this light and bright room has a glazed door opening to the terrace and overlooking the pool, an additional window at the rear and beamed ceiling. Also, timber flooring.
A massive wide archway with steps down leads to the SUPERB and SPACIOUS MAIN LIVING ROOM (7m x 5.5m max) created out of the original barn, and having open ceiling to full roof height with fine exposed beams. The room is of very special proportions, has a handsome timber floor, glazed door opening to the terrace and additional window areas. Three steps at the far end leads up to AN ATTRACTIVE INNER HALL AREA with tiled floor and exposed beams, and this in turn leads to A DELIGHTFUL GUEST BEDROOM No: 1 (5m x 4m) again with extensive beams and open to the full height of the original barn, parquet style flooring and attractive window views. LUXURIOUS and VERY SPECIAL BATHROOM (3.5m x 3.5m) open to full ceiling height with exposed beams and attractive tiled floor. Has central bath feature with shower attachment, pedestal washbasin and WC.
Handsomely crafted staircase from the salon, leads up to the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE (9m x 7m total) this very spacious and impressive room, has split-level flooring in parquet style timber, high beamed ceiling, dormer and roof light windows. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM offers a walk-in shower with hand painted tiles, two separate washbasins with tiled backing, WC and timber flooring. Stone staircase from the main living room, leads down to a SMALL HALLWAY with tiled floor and door to the exterior. This gives access to A GUEST BEDROOM SUITE 7m x 3.5m, with sitting room area incorporated, having double French windows opening to the external courtyard, beamed ceiling, handsome tiled floor and additional side windows. The bedroom area is on a raised dais. THE EN-SUITE FACILITY comprises a fitted shower room with walk-in shower having hand painted tiles, WC, washbasin and tiled floor. On the ground floor, a wide archway leads to an INNER HALLWAY with tiled floor, off which lead A VERY SPACIOUS AND IDEAL LAUNDRY / UTILITY ROOM (6.25m x 4m) with deep white glazed sink, hot and cold water, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor and plenty of electric points. Also, the gas fired central heating automatic boiler and water tank with immersion heater. THE SECOND AREA (6m x 6m approximately) leading off, is an excellent wine cellar or storeroom with lighting, power and concrete flooring.
From the pebble laid courtyard, there is a delightful double archway leading through to the lane at the rear, ideal for parking the car. The paved terrace leads across the front of the house to A SEPARATE STUDIO / LIBRARY / BEDROOM (5.25m x 3.25m) deal for children if required. This has a glazed front door, additional side window, tiled floor, beamed ceiling and library bookshelves. Also fronting onto the courtyard area, is AN EXCELLENT STONE BARN (6m x 5.5m) currently used as a workshop / studio, having open ceiling to full roof height with exposed beams, exposed stone work, concrete flooring, power and lighting. This could easily be converted into a separate apartment. ADJOINING OPEN FRONTED BARN, which provides ample garaging or storage space. ORIGINAL BREAD OVEN AREA with low stone walling, and a SMALL BARN, which houses the pool equipment. SUPERB 12m x 6m SALT- WATER SWIMMING POOL surrounded by extensive timber decking for sitting out and enjoying the lovely views over the surrounding countryside. THE GARDENS which extend all around the property are mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of flowering shrubs, rose beds and trees ~ and there is a PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, which leads up to the house, with exterior lighting.
Services: mains water, electricity, septic tank drainage, telephone and central heating. Taxe fonciere: 910 per annum Taxe d habitation: 742 per annum (approximately) Agence l'union for themselves and for the Vendor or Owner of this property whose Agent he is gives notice that (i) these particulars are set out, as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but, any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each item. (iii) No person in the employment of Agence l'union has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.