Property details

Ref:

4528

Property type:

Cottage

Location:

Near GAILLAC

Region:

Midi-Pyrenees

Département:

Tarn 81

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

AN OUTSTANDING COUNTRY HOUSE OF EXCEPTIONAL APPEAL AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER ~ Having many special features including; Superb 6 acre setting with glorious views - Restored throughout to the highest s

Property description

Probably one of the best located houses in the area with stunning views over vineyards and sunflowers. Quiet edge of hamlet location with the nearest lively village 5 minutes by car. The property has been restored using local materials by highly skilled local artisans. Many original architectural details have been retained. Top quality fittings have been used throughout the house and nearly every room has far reaching double aspect views. The property is exceptionally light and spacious. A drive leads into a gravelled courtyard/terraced area via a white stone gateway. To the front of the property is a lawned garden with formal planting of olive trees, a mixed hedge and a bank of lavender. The accommodation has oil fired central heating and air-conditioning and comprises; On the GROUND FLOOR; The main front door opens into the 19th Century part of the property: RECEPTION HALL: (5.2m x 2.9m) having local French pale limestone floor with under floor heating. CLOAKROOM: 2m2 with WC and washbasin, limestone flooring and extractor fan. FORMAL SITTING ROOM: (4.64m x 5.25m) with limestone floor and under floor heating, magnificent stone open fireplace with Jotul wood burning stove inset. Window to the south and double glazed French windows opening to the main walled terrace (measuring 80m2). The walls are of exposed stonework and lime finish. DINING ROOM: (5.1m x 4.3m) with limestone floor and under floor heating, double aspect French windows to the terrace and stone archway leading through to THE FAMILY ROOM: (this area of the house is 18th century). Having oak beamed ceiling, handmade terracotta tiled floor with under floor heating. A beautiful original brick fireplace and window to the south. Step down into the LARGE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: (3.9m x 9.85m) with handmade terracotta floor tiles and under floor heating, beamed ceiling, exposed stone walls with some lime finishing. Beautiful brick details on some walls. Custom made hand built kitchen with Farrow and Ball painted finish, stone worktops, cream 100cm ?Britannia? range cooker, gas hob and two electric ovens, dishwasher, American fridge and double under counter sinks. French windows lead to the terrace. Two windows overlooking the fields and meadows. A door from the family room opens into a ?WINE CAVE CORRIDOR? which in turn opens into the BUREAU / ORANGERY (4.6m x 4.5m) with French windows to the south terrace. LAUNDRY / UTILITY ROOM: (3.5m x 3m) well appointed with sink, washing machine, worktops and spaces for gas cylinders and freezer etc. Window overlooking the countryside. BOILER ROOM adjacent: housing the fuel tank and conforming to safety regulations. A spiral staircase leads up to BEDROOM No. 7: (5m x 3.8m) with window to the south, polished poplar floor, radiator. Door to bathroom (which is shared with bedroom no. 6) On the FIRST FLOOR; Reached via the original staircase to the MAIN LANDING: (5.2m x 3.7m and 1.75m x 4.2m) with some exposed stone walls, some plastered. Floor in polished solid wood and high ceilings. Double aspect and very light and airy, two radiators. BEDROOM No. 1: (5.1m x 3.5m) with two exposed stone walls and two plastered walls, double glazed south facing windows and half glazed door to the EN-SUITE BATHROOM: with hand shower, washbasin and WC. Double glazed window overlooking the land and two radiators. BEDROOM No. 2.: (3.6m x 4.2m) having two exposed stone walls, two plaster walls, wooden floors, radiator, telephone and ADSL (broadband) connection. Double glazed south facing windows. CORRIDOR: (4.2m x 1.75m) with two high windows, radiator and exposed stone and plaster walls, wooden polished floors connecting the 19th century house to the 18th century area. Stone steps lead to the LOWER CORRIDOR: (1.6m x 6.6m) with radiator and lime finished walls, hand made pale creamy pink terracotta tiles. Door to BEDROOM No. 3: (4m x 3.6m) presented as a child?s room although it is double size. With hand made pale terracotta tiles, radiator and double glazed window to the south. SHOWER ROOM: (3.5m x 2m) with state of the art glass shower area, terracotta hand made tiled floor and pale limestone wall tiles. Window to the south. Stylish hand basin, WC and radiator. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: (8.2m x 3.4m and 3.6m x 2m) comprising bedroom and dressing room area. Double aspect with 2 radiators and air conditioning/reversible heating (state of the art high tech unit) EN-SUITE BATHROOM: (4m x 3.5m) having pale terracotta floor tiles (hand made), bath with hand shower attachment, pedestal basin, bidet and WC. Radiator and window overlooking the land and views. Pale stone tiles on two walls, exposed stone and plaster finishing. Note: All Villeroy and Boch fittings have been used in the main house bathrooms. GUEST HOUSE or FURTHER FAMILY ACCOMMODATION: French windows open from a terrace into; A LARGE SALON: (7m x 4m) having two further double glazed low windows, terracotta tiled floor and two radiators and TV point. CLOAKROOM with WC: KITCHEN AREA: (3m x 3.4m) fully equipped with hand built cream painted units (in Farrow and Ball ?House White?) and having space for cooker, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. Dark grey worktops. Some special beams have been retained. A wooden, custom made staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR; BEDROOM SUITE No. 5: (3.6m x 4.76m) a large double room with two windows facing east, polished poplar floors, radiator, half glazed doors to the EN-SUITE BATHROOM: (2.2m x 3.5m) with ?Jacob Delafon? bath and shower screen, washbasin, WC. Also radiator and separate heated towel rail. Sealed poplar floor. BEDROOM No. 6: (4.4m x 3m) a double room with French windows and a balcony guard looking out onto the land. A light and airy room with polished poplar floor and radiator, plaster walls and door to EN-SUITE BATHROOM: (3.3m x 2.35m) with Jacob Delafon bath, shower screen, washbasin and WC. Double glazed window and lovely views. Door to small landing and spiral staircase down to the BUREAU/ORANGERY.

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€750,000

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