Fully Renovated Former Wine Estate
| 995,000 EUR |
835,800 GBP |
1,293,500 USD |
PRICE REDUCED - This substantial and impressive 19th century 4 bedroom former wine estate has been skilfully and beautifully renovated and is built of the cream coloured local stone which is characteristic of this region.
It has commanding views of distant hamlets rolling hills and vineyards dotted around the beautiful Tarn countryside. The property is set in 1.2 hectares of land made up of gardens, pasture and terraces. The famous towns of Cordes–sur-Ciel, Albi and Gaillac are only a few minutes’ drive away and Toulouse is easily reached via the auto route in approximately 1 hour.
From the sweeping driveway lined with cypress trees on one side and striking lawn on the other, you enter a Provencal style gravelled area with a new garage for three cars and entrance to the pigeonnier which is used as an office.
An iron gate opens into the main courtyard with a lovely landscaped garden, pool, boules area, entrance to the impressive cave, outside of which is a delightful south facing covered dining area and main entrance to the house.
The front door opens into the hallway (12m2) with its beautifully crafted staircase and lovely original flooring with cloakroom leading off. To the right, a cosy salon (25m2) which features a splendid fireplace and exposed stone walls. On the other side of the entrance hall is the stylish and warm dining room (24m2) with its magnificent stone fireplace.
Access to the fabulous fitted kitchen/living room with wood burning stove (35m2) with its own entrance to the main courtyard and superb views.
The kitchen allows access to the recently converted stone barn with a utility room with a good range of fitted cupboards, as well as plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer; cloakroom and the truly splendid second reception room, (78m2) with under floor heating beneath Portuguese stone floor as well as a wood burning stove.
One set of French doors leads off to the main courtyard, with a second set leading to the south west facing enclosed courtyard with views to the Pyrenees. The summer dining room, with wood burning stove, (32m2) is accessed via this truly superb room featuring a stone floor, exposed stone walls, beams with French doors to both courtyards.
There are 4 bedrooms (2 of which are en suite and ranging from 25, 21, 16 and 11m2).The bedrooms have been fully restored and they offer extremely high levels of comfort. Each bedroom is in a different style all with great views and all very bright. There is also around 84m2 that can be transformed into further bedroom(s) as all connections are in place (planning permission needs to be re-submitted)
Outside: There is a real cave (56m2) with large barrels and plenty of space to enjoy the lovely Gaillacois wines of the region. Above the cave there is extensive storage space and at the far end close to the salt water pool (9x4m2) the control technique for the pool is housed under the original wine press.
The grounds consist of 1.2 hectares made up of gardens, pasture and terraces. The pigeonnier has also been converted into an office with full broadband connection.
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