Character 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cardet, Languedoc-Roussillon

Grand and well maintained 7 bedroom property, which is full of authentic character and charm, set on a mature manicured plot of 4,484m2 with a swimming pool and lovely countryside views, located in a quiet setting in Cardet.

The main accommodation is located across 2 of the wings of the property, with the more recently renovated section to the north-west wing. Spanning two floors plus a mezzanine, an interesting feature is that the accommodation only joins via one communicating bedroom on the first floor - hence each could be made separate and private from the other to split into 5 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms with WC's, plus 2 bedrooms with 2 shower rooms with WC's, and each part having its own kitchen, reception rooms and pantry spaces.

The 2 other wings encompass the large covered terrace, and the barn and garage. The 2 latter measure approximately 45m2 each with high roofs - again, very interesting potential for further expansion and development.

The nonadjacent land comprises of 2 plots of a total 2,200m2, which are partially planted with vines, and the 300m2 opposite the property offers further convenient parking which is shaded by the olive trees.

Accessed via magnificent iron gates at the entrance, which lead to the internal courtyard with a working fountain, features include:

South-west wing:
Garden level: Boiler room. Laundry room with a shower room, WC, pantry and walk-in cupboard 7.8m2. Large kitchen with vaulted ceilings 29m2. Dining room 24m2. Sitting room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace 33m2. External stairs adjacent to the sitting room to the first-floor bedrooms.

First floor: 2 double bedrooms (15.7 and 17.5m2) and single bedroom (9.3m2), with shared bathroom and WC 8.25m2. Large en-suite bedroom with WC and shower 24.8m2. Shower room and separate WC 5.4m2. Second large bedroom, which communicates to the north-west wing at the open plan living room 18m2.

North-west wing:
Garden and pool level: entrance to the open vestibule 15.6m2. Large kitchen 30.5m2 with pantry 1.8m2, WC and shower room 3.9m2, opening towards the pool area. Summer bedroom 8.3m2.

First floor - former "magnanerie": marvellous high ceilinged living room with fireplace 43m2. opening to the loggia overlooking the swimming pool and distant vines 12.7m2.

Mezzanine: en-suite double bedroom with bathroom and WC 16 and 6.1m2.

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Features

Reference246110

Price890,000 EUR

Bedrooms

7

Bathrooms

6

Floor Space

386.0m2

Land Area

4,484.0m2

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Fruit Trees

Has fruit trees

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Vineyard or Wine Making

Existing vines and/or wine production equipment

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Original Features

Retains original character features

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Quiet Area

Located in a quiet area

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Good Condition

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

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