Property details

Ref:

4705

Property type:

Townhouse

Location:

Near CORDES

Region:

Midi-Pyrenees

Département:

Tarn 81

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

PRICE REDUCED A BREATHTAKING SETTING ON THE SOUTHERN SLOPES OF HISTORIC CORDES-SUR-CIEL IN PRIVATE GROUNDS OF OVER HALF AN ACRE WITHMAGNIFICENT VIEWS OVER MANY MILES OF BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE TOGETHER

Property description

When Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, built the hilltop fortification of Cordes in 1222, a stone watchtower below the walls guarded the valley to the south. Today, that watchtower, with its pigeonnier and farm added in 1693, looks peacefully across its own beautifully landscaped grounds and large swimming pool to the glorious, unspoilt countryside beyond. Indeed, as we say ? ?the perfect setting? for a private house or as the highly successful chambres d?hotes that is currently run by the present owners. Part of our ?living with income? portfolio. The property is approached by a private driveway, through the mature gardens, terminating in parking areas. The main entrance opens to a Most Impressive Reception Hall (5m x 4m) originally part of the 14thC stone watchtower with high beamed ceiling. A staircase leads down to the Ground Floor Accommodation which comprises: Salon (5m x 4.5m) forming the lower floor of the 1693 addition to the watchtower and has brick and colombage wall and large brick open fireplace with ?Jotel? wood burning stove inset. Also arched ?evier?. A massive stone archway opens to the Dining Room (5m x 3.5m) with high beamed ceiling. Large Farmhouse Kitchen (7m x 4m) with double doors opening to a long balcony looking down to the pool terrace and across the valley. Massive beam to ceiling, tiled floor, twin bowl sink unit and ?Aga? range cooker to tiled fireplace area. Living Room/Study/6th Bedroom (4.5m x 4m) with beamed ceiling, dressed stone work, views and door to the exterior. Bathroom with tiled floor, tiled shower, pedestal washbasin and W.C. Stairs from the dining area lead down to the lower ground floor level and onto the Shaded Terrace (where a spring runs into the ancient well) and the garden. ON THE FIRST FLOOR the accommodation comprises: Master Bedroom (4m x 5m) with exposed beamed ceiling and superb views. The En Suite Bathroom has a roll top bath, pedestal washbasin, tiled shower and W.C. A terracotta tiled Inner Library Hall with 2 double built in wardrobes leads to Bedroom No. 2. (4.5m x 3m) with beamed ceiling and views Bedroom No. 3. (4.5m x 3.5m) with built in wardrobe, double French window to private terrace with balustrade, stone floor and sweeping view of upper Cordes, the valley to the south and the garden and pool. Bathroom (situated between bedrooms 2 and 3) with bath/shower, pedestal washbasin and W.C. Linen Closet An external staircase leads to Double Bedroom No. 4. (3.75m x 3.5m) situated in the pigeonnier and having colombage feature, dressed stone wall and double wardrobe. A half glass door opens out to an external balcony with steps down to the garden and pool. En Suite Tiled Shower Room and Separate W.C. with washbasin. External staircase to ballustraded balcony/terrace opening to Double Bedroom No. 5. (5.3m x 4m) located in the watchtower. It has an arched stone entrance, high beamed ceiling, double built in wardrobe and extensive views. En Suite Shower Room with Separate W.C. and washbasin. ON THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL is a hallway leading to a Large Store Room Leading off the hall is a covered area and stone archway with double doors to suite comprising: Bedroom (3.2m x 4.2m) with tiled floor, stonework, double French window, private terrace with views. En Suite Shower Room with tiled shower, pedestal washbasin and WC. Summer Kitchen fully equipped with tiled floor, sink unit, cupboards, fridge etc. Separate W.C. and pedestal washbasin. Tiled floor. Summer Sitting Room/Games Room (5m x 4m) with tiled floor, stone walls and double French window to the exterior. Separate Laundry/Utility Room with tiled floor and door to guest salon.

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€750,000

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