8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Thoiras, Anduze, Languedoc-Roussillon

995,000 EUR 855,700 GBP 1,074,600 USD

Reference: 247116

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 485 m2
Plot Size: 1,500 m2

Features

Garden
Private Pool
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Charming 3 storey, 8 bedroom house with separate studio and gite, set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in a hamlet in the Cevennes,

The main entrance is a short walk up an old, narrow "calade" lane

From a tiled vestibule with a beautiful stone staircase, there is a very large, bright living and dining room with wood-burning stove and exposed beams (42 m2).

A bright dining room (21 m2), also with beams and large doors opens onto the garden, and the modern fitted kitchen.

On the first floor are three bedrooms (19,18,21 m2) including a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a large study (18m2) and a bathroom with walk-in shower. A large, very useful room (60m2) is currently used for sports and leisure activities. From here, as the house is built on a slope, one can walk out into the gardens.

The second floor is accessed via the central staircase or via a separate entrance and staircase, is an independent gite comprising a living room with wood burner (19 m2), a fitted kitchen (8 m2), a double bedroom (11 m2) and a shower room. There are 4 additional bedrooms (16, 13, 10 and 8 m2) that can be used to increase the capacity of the gite or to rent out as chambres d'hotes.

A large professional artist's studio (42m2). which can be used as a venue for courses, retreats, conferences etc is in the attic and includes 3 large rooms to be finished. (45, 14.5, 41 m2)

There are numerous useful outbuildings, a double garage and a vast 70 m2 artist's studio in the former stables with 5 m high cathedral ceilings and large picture windows overlooking the river valley. This studio would be perfect as a reception room or yoga studio, etc.

The 1,500 m2 garden is laid out in terraces with magnificent views. There is a
9 metre swimming pool. This is a very large historic house. The main rooms are on the ground and first floors, allowing for comfortable and spacious living.

The second floor, with its separate access, and living spaces offers great commercial potential. With 2 beautiful and bright artists studios and a spectacular and completely calm setting It would be perfect as a wellness or yoga retreat etc.

The setting is friendly in this small, welcoming hamlet, with shops 10 minutes away in Anduze or St Jean du Gard, and in a very important area for tourism.

It represents exceptional value and is a lovely family home with potential income from tourism.

The heating is partly oil-fired and partly gas and electric. Water and electricity are connected, and the house is connected to mains drainage with ample parking adjacent to the house and a large garage.

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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.

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

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