Character 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Montpezat de Quercy, Tarn et Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees

529,000 EUR 454,940 GBP 571,320 USD

Reference: 243568

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 360 m2
Plot Size: 256 m2

Features

Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Fireplace
Panoramic View
South Facing
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire an exceptional 4 storey, 6 bedroom historical stone house with pool and garden, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Montpezat de Quercy.

This classic property dating back to 1723 is situated on the southern ramparts of the medieval, bastide village offering the most beautiful, panoramic view of the Quercy Blanc countryside.

An attractive, spacious property situated in the centre of the village and having the bonus of a swimming pool.

The house has retained many original features, with fireplaces in each of the main living areas and bedrooms, high ceilings, original tiled and wooden floors and the original staircase which winds its way up from the basement to the attic. Large windows throughout make for a bright and airy property.

The accommodation is arranged over 4 levels plus a cellar level with the living areas on levels 1, 2 and 3 centrally heated.

On the ground floor is an entrance hall with a few steps up to the first floor and access down to the lower ground level.

Entrance hallway (4.4m2) - with large mirrored Niche and separate doors leading to the fitted kitchen and living room (28.6m2) - with original feature fireplace, beamed ceiling and French doors opening onto the spacious terrace offering stunning views and overlooking the pool and sun terrace on the lower level.

The kitchen (19.4m2) is fully fitted and equipped with Lacanche' range cooker and featuring the original open fireplace. There is an adjoining utility room (8.4m2) and separate WC (3.2 m2).

The dining room (22m2) has a marble fireplace, window onto to the terrace and doorway through to an Ante room (5.3m2) leading to bedroom 1 (13.5m2) with feature fireplace.

There is access to one of the cellars.

A landing (3.6m2 ) on the first floor leads to an inner hallway with access to bedroom 2 (21m2) and separate bathroom (6.3m2) - with bath, overhead shower, washbasin and wc.
Bedroom 3 (31 m2) - with en-suite shower room and wc (4.6m2)
Bedroom 4 (21 m2) - with en-suite shower room and wc (4.6m2)

Bedrooms 3 and 4 are both situated at the front of the house and offer panoramic views. Bedroom 5 (19.7m2) has original built in armoires either side of the fireplace, original parquet floor and adjoining en-suite shower room and wc (5.4m2).

The Staircase continues up to the attic level with 1 quarter of the attic space having been converted into a 6th bedroom and currently used as an office and study area (14.3m2). There is potential to convert the remaining space.

On the lower level is a large storage room (27.2m2) , a games room (20.3m2) with access to the lower terrace, pool and the boiler room (6.6m2) and workshop (7.6m2)
with access to a further cellar.

A swimming pool with surrounding terrace and exterior shower and pool equipment room are in the garden.

There is mains drainage, fuel central heating, and ADSL (Fibre connection available).

In the village there are several restaurants, primary school, pharmacy, bank, doctors hairdressers, garage, bakery and mini supermarket. It is 15 minutes. to the market town of Caussade and commercial centres of Cahors and Montauban are both 30 minutes away.

Motorway A20 access 15 mins
TGV at Agen 1hr 20 mins.
1 hour to Toulouse airport, 2hrs 30mins. to Bordeaux airport.

A superb family home or easy to maintain lock up and leave and having business potential for a chambre d'hote or spacious holiday rental.

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Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

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3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.