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PB 4003 - 442 000 Euros (agency fees included)

5 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE WITH BARN FOR SALE IN THE TARN (81), OUTBUILDINGS AND POOL IN 1.3 HECTARES OF GROUNDS in the south west of France.

Najac 15km - Cordes 20km – Albi 30km – Toulouse 100km, School and Shops 5 km

This splendid farmhouse is exceptional in its grandeur, both in the generous dimensions of its rooms, and in the charm and style of its fittings. It is part of an attractive ensemble of stone built buildings arranged around a closed courtyard. This ensemble is set in landscaped grounds of 1.3 hectares (about 3.5 acres) with a swimming pool.

The property is in excellent condition – there is a bit of old décor in the house which could do with updating, and there are plenty of outbuildings, which would be suitable for conversion if you wish, but basically it is ready to move into.

Double doors bring you into a magnificent hallway (8.79m x 2.84m max) with the original checkerboard tiled floor and the staircase to the first floor.

To the left is a generously sized RECEPTION ROOM: (8.29m x 5.45m) currently used as a ballroom with windows on two sides, part paneled walls with dado rail, parquet floor and original fireplace with marble surround and a wood burning stove. To the right of the hallway is a characterful DINING ROOM or ADDITIONAL LIVING ROOM: (5.34m x 5.34m) with windows to two sides, an original open fireplace with tiled hearth and wood burning stove, original antique doors to built in wall cupboards, stone wall features and timber flooring.

Through from here is a small hallway which connects back to the rear of the entrance hall. This smaller hallway gives access to BEDROOM 1 (3.88m x 2.25m) with a window with lovely views, and a trap door to the cellars, which can also be accessed via a door from the garden.

SHOWER ROOM with wooden cupboards, twin washbasins inset and mirror over and a tiled shower unit. Wooden floor.

SEPARATE WC with low level suite and decorative wall tiling.

To the rear of the entrance hall is a walk in cupboard with the original ‘evier’ and fuseboxes.

Double doors at the end of the hallway open to A SUPERB DINING ROOM and KITCHEN (4.65m x 7.2 m) with windows overlooking the courtyard and two doors leading out to said courtyard. The room is divided by a sculpted feature archway opening to the kitchen area, where there is a plaster niche housing the ‘Lacanche’ range cooker with four gas rings and electric oven.

The kitchen is fully fitted with handmade oak units, with tiled splashbacks, and an extractor hood. THE DINING AREA has tiled floor and recessed ceiling lighting. Cupboard bookshelves house the central heating boiler. Two doors lead out into the courtyard where there is a large covered hangar (13m x 5m) with exposed timbers and stone pillars, an ideal place for entertaining or games.

On the first floor there is A SPACIOUS LANDING with windows front and back and a boarded floor giving access to the following rooms:

BEDROOM 2 (3.46 m x 3.25 m) with lovely views from the window and timber flooring. Adjoining is a DRESSING ROOM (2.93 m x 2.5 m) with ample hanging and storage space.

LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED MAIN BATHROOM (5.54 m x 2.39 m) : with two fitted washbasins, a roll-top bath with claw feet and shower attachment, bidet, low-level WC and a walk-in shower. The areas around the fitted units have tiled flooring and decorative wall tiling. Also, handsome built-in double cupboard and ceiling lighting.

SPACIOUS BEDROOM 3 (5.51 m x 4.09 m) with windows to two sides and extensive fitted areas for its current use as a workroom.

VERY SPACIOUS BEDROOM 4: (5.59 m x 5.47 m) with the original marble fireplace, timber floor, windows to two sides with views, ceiling ventilator fan.

A wide staircase leads to the ATTIC where there is huge space for further accommodation if required.

THE COURTYARD: around which the buildings are grouped is a lovely feature with a creeper and external lighting and the MAIN COVERED AREA offers a delightful dining or games room space –.

Leading off the courtyard via double glazed double French windows into a
GAMES ROOM AREA (4.09 m x 4.83 m)with views out to the countryside and matching double glazed doors opening to the garden.

Door on the right to UTILITY ROOM: (4.83m x 3.21m) with half-tiled walls, tiled floor and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. STORAGE CUPBOARD.

Stairs lead up to the upper floor where there is a SMALL LANDING and the
GUEST APARTMENT: (5.93m x 4.95m ) a delightful room, incorporating a sitting area, bedroom and fitted kitchen space. Picture window views to the countryside, timber style flooring and lovely exposed stonework on two of the walls.

THE KITCHEN AREA has a fitted unit with stainless steel sink, cupboards, drawers, four-ring gas hob, built-in refrigerator, extractor canopy and tiled surround. Central heating is installed and the windows are double-glazed.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM (2.44 m x 1.34 m)with a shower cabinet with full tiling, washbasin, low-level WC, half-tiled walls and recess mirror feature with lighting over. Also extractor fan. Central heating is installed and the windows are double-glazed.

From the games room area, a door on the left hand side leads to TWO FURTHER GROUND FLOOR ROOMS. This area (13m x 4.5m max) already has window openings and would be ideal for creating an extension to the living accommodation. On the floor above, accessed either via the rear of the barn or via stone steps from the courtyard is another large room with windows.

LARGE BARN on two floors - the ground floor is set up as a professional workshop and measures overall 16.5m x 7m.

Fully equipped and installed with power and lighting and in excellent condition. Upstairs is an area of the same dimensions with barn doors opening out into the garden, and open to the roof.

Leading off the courtyard is the oil tank storage area.
LARGE GARAGE

SWIMMING POOL (10m x 5m) lies away from the house amongst the beautiful grounds which are mainly grassed and planted with trees.

Amenities:

Mains water and electricity, septic tank, telephone and ADSL broadband.

Taxes foncieres 442 € (2008)
Taxes d’habitation 180 € (2008)

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