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Property Description

A rare village house full of intrigue, including 13C defensive walls one metre thick and with 18C reworking of the upper levels. Formerly the notary's residence, the property offers comfortable modern living within a grand old-world structure, strong features being a splendid oak-beamed reception room, 52 sq. metres with a 3.4m high ceiling and peaceful garden with views south over a valley. There are working fireplaces in many rooms and efficient central heating. The village, a 12C 'castelnau' which grew up under the protection of a medieval castle, is essentially one single street arranged along the spine of a ridge. The 17C classical church is noted for its outstanding reredos in carved stone. Equally suitable as a permanent or holiday home and easy to lock and leave. 12 kms to shops in three different villages. 15 kms west of Auch. Toulouse airport 70 minutes.
Ground & 1st floor
Original double entrance doors set in stone arch. Hall, 4.5x3.5m, with massive painted beams, quarry tiled floor. A stairway with wrought iron balustrades rises to a central landing, 6.4x3.3m, with contemporary terracotta tiles. Drawing Room, 8x6.6m, a grand room with massive beams and supporting struts, two tall windows over street, carved timber fireplace with plaster over-mantle, period terracotta floor. Kitchen, 5x3.5m, four steps above landing, with central fireplace, window over street, modern oak-built units on two walls with white tiled worktops, halogen hob, extractor, built-in oven, double composite sink, ancient terracotta floor. From landing glazed period doors to small lobby. Main bedroom I, 7x3.7m, two exposed beams, large stone fireplace with woodburning hearth & bookshelves, TV point, exposed stone around original sink feature & window south over valley, carpeted floor. Bathroom, 3.2x3m with early fireplace, bath & shower, vanity basin, WC, sliding door wardrobes, second door to landing. Adjoining bedroom II, 5.5x2.6m, with two exposed beams, glazed door with balustrade south above garden. Passage from Landing. Bedroom III, 5x4.6m, an independent room, with carved timber fireplace, alcove with bookshelves, TV point, two windows over valley, sizeable walk-in wardrobe, pine flooring. Shower room, with tiling in white & blue decor line, walk-in shower, vanity basin, bidet & WC. A newly built stair in pine rises to an extensive attic in four sections with ready potential for conversion to further living space. Sheet roofing under traditional tiles and boarded flooring in good condition.

Lower floors
From entrance hall, two steps down to stone floored area, 6x3m approx., serving as office area, ADSL connection. Broom cupboard. Oratoire, 3.3x3.2m, with stone walls & floor under a rustic beamed ceiling. Guard room, 5.5x3m, with heavily beamed ceiling, stone walls, small window over valley. Utility, 6x3m, with double porcelain sink, laundry appliances, oil tank, central heating & hot water. Bright, modern studio apartment with new chestnut flooring. Living space, 5.3x4.2m, with two exposed beams, kitchenette with sink & hob in stainless steel with fridge under. Bed alcove, 3x2.8m for large double bed. Shower room with clothes hanging area, walk-in shower, pedestal basin, bidet &WC. From office area medieval stone steps lead down. Woodstore-cellar, 8x6.6m, with small raised section with double door at street level. Steps continue via 13c doorway to a Games/Party room, 8.2x4.5m, deep in the medieval heart of the building, beamed and panelled ceiling, wine cupboard, corner cement sink, ceramic tiled floor, steel & glazed door to Garden.

Land
Partly walled garden, approx.100sqm, on the remains of the village ramparts with stone paved patio area for alfresco dining. Grassed area bordered by a variety of decorative shrubs, including Cypress, Trumpets of Jericho and Wisteria. A balustrade runs on the boundary wall and above narrow stone steps leading down to lower gate out to village path. At a short distance directly below the property, is an orchard area, 1,149sqm, beside a small stream, giving the possibility of a small flower or vegetable garden or simply another place to be outside. The garden has sufficient space for a plunge pool. Alternatively an indoor pool could possibly be developed in the Games/Party room.

NB. Some furniture and equipment for sale by separate negotiation.

 

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