Property details

Ref:

BR2139

Property type:

Farmhouse

Location:

Montirat, Near Cordes & Najac

Region:

Midi-Pyrenees

Département:

Tarn 81

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

A truly beautifully restored spacious property with separate guest house, immaculately presented and set in mature gardens with far reaching views.

Property description

A truly beautifully restored spacious property with separate guest house, immaculately presented and set in mature gardens with far reaching views.

Within easy reach of many historic villages and towns, such as Cordes sur Ciel, Najac and Albi. Approximately 90 minutes to Toulouse and 60 minutes to Rodez Airport.

This attractive farmhouse has been renovated to the highest of standards to provide light and airy accommodation in both the main house and the maison d‘amis with an attention to detail in craftsmanship that is evident in all aspects.

Both properties benefit from full gas central heating and double glazed windows with underfloor heating on the the ground floor areas of both the principal and guest houses.

The house is approached down a quiet country lane and there are no immediate neighbours. The grounds extend to approximately 2 hectares of well landscaped gardens with lawn areas and mature fruit and nut trees and have far reaching views over rolling countryside towards the Pyrenees. The swimming pool area is fenced with a paved seating area and summer house/changing/storage area and benefits from a heating system and underwater lighting. There is also a fenced pond in the garden.

From the outer courtyard area at the front of the property the front door leads into a spacious ‘L‘ shaped hallway with tiled stone flooring : 8.3m x 3.2m with triple windows overlooking the inner courtyard area.
To the right of the hallway is a sitting room : 4.9m x 5.3m with double aspect windows, wooden floor and panelled ceiling and inset gas fired Jotul stove.
To the left of the hallway is a downstairs bedroom : 5m x 2.9m with tiled floor and panelled ceiling and a window overlooking the front of the property and rolling countryside.

The hallway continues into the vast living/dining and kitchen area. Originally a barn this room has been designed to incorporate the massive ceiling beams and has large picture opening windows to the inner courtyard on one side and small windows overlooking the garden on the other side. The living/dining area : 7.8m x 6.7m with tiled stone flooring, wood burning stove.
The fitted kitchen area : 4.5m x 4.6m with a range of handbuilt wooden units, double SMEG gas hobs, double stainless steel sinks, Aga, large GAGGENAU electric oven, separate white glazed Belfast sink, as well as a fitted walk in larder area.

From the inner hallway there is a door leading to the internal garage : 5.9m x 5.5m with additional gas fired boiler system which runs the underfloor heating and hot water for the kitchen area. Covered well with access from the garage. A staircase leads up to the private roof terrace with open views over the surrounding countryside.

At the other end of the inner hallway is a door leading to the inner couryard as well as the utility room and downstairs shower room. This area has tiled floors.

Separate WC with basin. Storage and coat cupboards.

Utility/Laundry room : 3.8m x 3.7m with stainless steel sink unit, central heating boiler, plumbing for washing machine and dryer and double doors leading out to the back garden.
Downstairs bathroom and walk in shower area, WC and basin, heated towel rail. Separate laundry/storage cupboard.

From the main hallway a wooden staircase leads up to the master bedroom suite and a further bedroom currently used as a study. The first floor has wooden parquet flooring.
Master bedroom : 5.2m x 4.7m with double aspect windows and panelled ceiling.
Large fully fitted walk in dressing area with window overlooking the front of the property.
Master bathroom : 4.1m x 2.6m with roll topped bath with tiled surround. Separate walk in shower area. Bidet, WC and basin, heated towel rail.
Study area leading off the master bedroom : 5.8m x 2.5m with a window overlooking the inner courtyard.

Bedroom 3 : 5.1m x 3m currently used as a study area with window to the front of the property, panelled ceiling.

The inner courtyard area can be accessed from the hallway or via the main living area and has atmospheric lighting.

Off the courtyard is a large games/studio room with double aspect windows : 7.8m x 4.2m as well as a covered dining area with double doors leading to the garden beyond : 7.9m x 5m

Also off this courtyard is a large barn area, with concret floor, split into 2 sections.
Room 1 : 6.5m x 4.4m with original animal stalls and feeding troughs.
Room 2 : 10.2m x 6.7m with 3-phase electricity installed.
Separate wine cellar.
Above both of these rooms is a large first floor barn area which could be incorporated into the second property if desired or renovated to provide a separate apartment.

The guest house has its own entrance and private fenced terrace area with plant covered outside dining space
The bedrooms and bathrooms are to be found on the ground floor
Bedroom 1 : 4.7m x 4.4m with double French doors to terrace area, ensuite bathroom with bath, shower over, bidet, WC and basin, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 : 4.4m x 2.7m with ensuite bathroom with bath and shower cradle, WC and basin, heated towel rail.
Separate utility/boiler/storage room
On the first floor there is a large open plan living/dining and kitchen room : 9.7m x 7m with wooden flooring and exposed ceiling beams, Jotul wood burning stove and double French windows opening on to a wooden balcony with steps down to another gravelled terrace area and lovely open views over the rolling countryside.
The kitchen area has some fitted units and shelving as well as a double stainless steel sink.

Our view on the property ‘ this is indeed a rare find! A truly attractive principal home with spacious accommodation as well as a versitile guest house/granny annex/letting property all finished to the highest of standards in a peaceful and charming location - it is exceptional in many ways - you can probably tell we love it!‘
Distances : Mirandol : 5 minutes
Condition : Extremely well restored and presented
N° Reception Rooms : 2 in the main house and 1 in the guest house
N° Bedrooms : 3 in the main house and 2 in the guest house
N° Bathrooms : 2 in each house
Garden : Mature and landscaped garden with copious fruit trees
Grounds : approximately 2 hectares
Outbuildings : Various
Pool : 11m x 5m, underwater lighting and heated
Heating : Gas central heating in both houses
Drainage : Septic Tank
Architectural Features : Tiled stone floors downstairs and wooden floors upstairs
Exposed beams
Exploitability : The guest house could be used for letting purposes if so desired.
Space to create further accommodation if necessary.
Peaceful location : Outstanding views from property
Attention to detail in all renovation : Highest standard of workmanship
Light and airy accommodation

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Available now for

€850,000

Agency Fees Included? Yes

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