Main Description
Ref: 08-1001
web site: French-Country-House-Tarn.co.uk
The hamlet of Montels is in the heart of the Golden Triangle-and is near to the market towns of Gaillac and Cordes and the UNESCO heritage site of ALBI.. It is served by the lively villages of Chauzac sur Vere and Castlenau de Montmiral.
7 Bed rooms - 5 Bathrooms. Arranged as a Family home with linked Guest house.
Location :
Nearest Town : Gaillac / Cordes / Albi
Nearest Village : Chauzac sur Vere
Nearest Airport and Rail link : Toulouse - Blagnac / Gaillac
Property description Brief :
Condition of the Property : Totally restored to the highest standard
Habitable areas : 410m2
Kitchen: : 2
Utility areas: : Laundry Room
Bedrooms : 7 [4 en suite]
Bathrooms : 5
Bureau : 1
Land and Garden : 2.77 hectares [circa 6 acres]
Pool : 8 x 4.5 salt water system
Outbuildings : Restored stone cabanne
Hallway : 1
WC/cloakroom : [2]
Boiler Room : Boiler Room + separate fuel tank and store
Landing : 3
Attic : 200 m2 fully insulated
Water : Mains metered water + well with electric pump for the garden
Electrics : EDF newly installed
Heating : Fuel Central Heating - with underfloor heating+ Woodburning Stove+Air conditioning/Reversible -ecologically efficient
Drainage : Fosse septique / septic tank
Garage : Permit for Garage Block
Terraces : 3 Terraces 160 m2
Garden : Formal Garden on the South side - Olive trees and Lavender + lawn
Land : 2.77 hectares of meadows and some woodland
Additional comments : Probably one of the best located houses in the ares-stunning views over vineyards and sunflowers-quiet edge of hamlet location-nearest lively village 5 minutes by car.
Utility details : Telephone+ ADSL - Broadband connections[2] UK and French TV
Special features : The property has been restored using local materials by highly skilled local artisans. Many original architectural details have been retained.Top quality fittings have been used throught the house.Nearly every room has far reaching double aspect views-and the property is exceptionally light and spacious.
Property Description Detailed :
To the front of the property is a Lawned garden-with formal planting of Olive trees,a mixed hedge and a bank of Lavender; The drive leads into the gravelled courtyard/terraced area via a white stone gateway.
Ground Floor:
The Main Hall Door [ Albi design in handmade Chestnut] opens into the 19th Century part of the property:
Reception Hall : 5.2 x 2.9 m2 - The floor is of pale French local limestone- underfloor heating
Cloakroom: 2m2 - with WC and hand basin to the right -limestone floor-extractor unit
Formal Sitting Room to the left : 4.64 x 5.25 - Limestone floor with underfloor heating - Magnificent Stone Fireplace-with Jotul woodburning stove - Window to the South side-double glazed-French windows open onto the Main walled Terrace of 80m2. Exposed stonework and lime finished walls.
Door to the right in the Hallway opens into the :
Formal Dining Room: 5.1 x 4.3 m2 - - Limestone floor-underfloor heating-double aspect with french Windows to the Terrace- Stone archway throught to the Family Room [ this area of the house is 18th Century ] Oak beamed ceiling - Hand made terracotta tiled floor-underfloor heating.Beautiful original Brick fireplace
Window with grill to the south - Step down into the large
Kitchen / Breakfast room: 3.9 x 9.85 m2 Handmade Terracotta floor-underfloor heating - Beamed ceiling-exposed stone walls with some lime finishing. Beautiful brick detail on some walls
Custon made hand built kitchen- Farrow and Ball painted finish with stone worktops
Cream 100cm Brittannia Range cooker - Gas hob and two electric ovens-dishwasher-American fridge-double undercounter sinks - French windows to the terrace. Two windows overlooking the fields and meadows
Door from the Family room opens into a 'wine cave corridor' - Opening into a light and sunny
Bureau/Orangery: 4.6 x 4.5 m2 - French windows to the south terrace.Door to the well appointed
Laundry/Utility room: 3.5 x 3 m2 - Sink,washing machine, Worktops,spaces for Gas cylinders + chest freezer and Storage untis. Window overlooking the countryside.Spiral staircase leads up to
Bedroom 7 : of 5 x 3.8 m2 - . Window South side. Polished poplar floors - Radiator.Door to Bathroom [ which is shared with Bedroom 6 [Jack and Jill ]
Boiler room of 6 m2. Adjacent but separate housing for the fuel tank conforming to safety regulations
Second Floor:
Original Staircase winds up to the spacious
Reception Landing: 5.2 x 3.7 m2 + 1.75 x 4.2 - Some exposed stone elevations,some plastered walls.
Floors in solid wood,polished. High ceilings. Double aspect-very light and airy. Radiators x 2.
Bedroom 1: 5.1 x 3.5 m2 + Bathroom 2m x 5.1- The Bedroom has 2 exposed stone elevations and 2 plaser walls, double glazed Souh facing windows +Half glazed door to the Bathroom-Bath + Hand shower,Basin and WC. Double glazed window overlooking the land. 2 radiators .
Bedroom 2 :3.6 x 4.2 m2: Two exposed stone walls,two plaster finish,wooden floors,radiator,telephone and ADSL connection. Double glazed south facing windows.
Corridor: 4.2 x 1.75 m2 with two high windows,radiator ,exposed stone+ plaster walls,wooden polished floors. Connecting the 19th Century house to the 18th Century area. Stone steps lead to the
Lower corridor: 1.6 x 6.6 m2 - radiator and lime finished walls- hand made pale creamy pink terracotta tiles. Door to :
Bedroom 3: 4 x 3.6 m2 - Presented as a Childs room-but it is a Double room: Hand made pale terracotta tiles - Radiator - Double glazed window- South facing.
Shower room: 3.5 x 2 m2 - Sate of the art glass shower area- Terracotta hand made tiled floor-pale stone limestone wall tiles. Window to the south. Stylish Hand basin, WC. Radiator.
Master Bedroom suite: 8.2 x 3.4 + 3.6 x 2.00 [ 35m2 in all ] Bedroom and Dressing area - Double aspect with 2 radiators,and Air conditioning/ Reversible heating [state of the Art high tech unit]+ Beautiful Bathroom 4.00 x 3.5 m2 - Pale terracotta floor tiles-hand made - Bath with hand shower attachment, Pedestal Basin,bibet and WC, radiator,and window overlooking the land and views. Pale stone tiles on two walls-exposed stone and plaster finishing. all Villeroy and Boch fitting have been used in the Main house Bathrooms.
Guest House: or further family accomodation:
French windows open form a terrace into a large Salon:
Salon: 7 x 4 m2: French windows -two further double glazed low windors-terracotta tile floor-2 radiators ,Claokroom with WC. TV point.
Kitchen area: 3 x 3.4 m2: Fully equipped,hand built cream painted [Farrow and Ball paint: House white ]- space for Cooker,Dishwasher,Washing machine - fridge freezer. Dark grey worktops.
Some special beams have been retailed.
Wooden custom made staircase to the First floor:
Bedroom 5 suite: Bedroom 3.6 x 4.76 + Bathroom 2.2 x 3.5
Bedroom has two windows-facing East Large double room-with polished poplar floors-radiator - half glazed doors to the full Bathroom. Jacob Delafon Bath + Shower screen, Basin and WC. Radiator and separate electric radiator and towel rail. Sealed Poplar floors.
Landing [2] to Bedroom 6: 4.4. x 3 m2 double room + ensuite full bathroom
Bedroom has French windows and a Balcony guard-looking our onto the land. Light and airy room.
Polished poplar floor + radiator. Plaster walls. Door to:
Bathroom: 3.3 x 2.35 m2 - Jacob Delafon Bath,shower screen,Basin and WC. Doucle glazed window-lovely views. Door to:
Bedroom 7: 4.9 x 3.8 [ see previous description ]
Door to small landing and Spiral staircase down to the Bureau/Orangery.
Outside:
To the front of the property is a lawned area-with Olive trees, hedges of mixed shrubs and lavender.
Terrace of gravel and terracotta tiles to the front of the house.
Stone cabanne-formerly an animal house, restored to be used as a garden store.
White stone well with electric pump for the water
80 m2 terrace -doors open onto it from the Sitting Room,Dining Room and breakfast room.
25m2 private terrace for the Guest house + parking areas.
2.77 hectares[ 6 acres] of lovely meadows-with far reaching views.
Disclaimer:
The details have been prepared in good faith, but are not in any way contractual, and their accuracy is not guaranteed by Louis de Marigny or Agence du Palais. Descriptions are an opinion of the Agency, and are not to be relied on as a representation or statement of fact. Any measurements provided are approximate. Potential conversions, extensions, or building work to the property would be subject to obtaining planning permission or building declaration consents and the clients are responsible for raising any such requirements with the Agency during negotiations. The Agency will help and support any such Planning applications. It is the client's responsibility to visit the property and check the accuracy of all the information provided by the Agency in the property description. Legal advice should be sought from a qualified Notaire.
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