Midi-Pyrénées, Tarn, Cordes-sur-Ciel, France

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom property nestling in over 6 hectares of glorious land with lake, gardens, pool and outbuildings, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Cordes sur Ciel.

Dating from before the 1820's, this stunning former mill has been converted into an elegant family home with 4 bedrooms, lots of entertaining space both inside and outside, a real cooks kitchen, as well as lots of potential to continue the bed and breakfast and scope to create a gite or two.

Outside, a lovely small lake is laid out in front of the house together with a swimming pool, grounds and gardens with a potager, poly tunnel and an orchard with land all around the property in one block. Great potential for equestrian enthusiasts as well.

Location

It is situated just 5 minutes from Cahuzac sur Vere, about 10 minutes from Cordes-Sur-Ciel, 20 minutes from Gaillac with all its commerces or about an hour from Toulouse with its airport.

The traditional double doors lead into a clever glazed inner hallway (3m x 1.2m) which means the outer doors can be left open which lets in even more light into the large open plan living area.

The kitchen area (7.7m x 3.4m) is a real cooks delight. The huge central island has a Corian worktop with loads of cupboards and drawers under and spaces for cookery books with three induction hobs and a Teriyaki hot plate with a Robin extractor hood over. The base units house a double sink, a large fridge and freezer, two Neff ovens, a microwave and warming drawer under.

To the side, so ideal for entertaining, there is a dining area (6m x 3m) and the sitting area beyond (8.3m x 4.5m) with a wood burner in an open brick fireplace. There are exposed stone walls, downlighters, a stone tiled floor and a fine staircase leading up to the first floor.

Studio/Second reception room (5.0m x 5.6m). With stone tiled floor, exposed stone walls, three radiators and secondary staircase to the first floor.

Inner Hall (4.6m x 2.0) with tiled floors and door to cloakroom (3.4m x 1.9m) with WC, wash basin and tiled floors. Door to utility room (7.9m x 4.8m - Measurements include cloakroom) With space for washing machine and dishwasher, separate large storage cupboard and door to main barn.

The main staircase leads up to a huge landing with coir matting and a linen cupboard.

Master bedroom suite (8.1m x 5.4m) with coir matting, beams, radiator and dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens, lake and the leat. Door to large en-suite with walk-in Italian style shower, large wash basin, WC, radiator and tiled floors. Large walk-in wardrobe with cupboards and separate door to the landing.

Bedroom 2 (6.7m x 4.1m) with radiators, beams and door to en suite shower room with large shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and radiator.

Second landing (6.4m x 5.8m overall including stairwell) with door from main landing, this now creates a second office area/sitting area with a parquet floor. Lime oaked staircase down to studio with exposed stone walls. Corridor to

Bedroom 3 (4.4m x 3.7m) with carpet and radiator.

Bedroom 4 (3.6m x 3.6m) with parquet floor and radiator.

Shower Room (3.7m x 1.8m). A brand new room with slate tiled floor, large walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and towel rail.

Exterior

From the large gravelled courtyard at the front of the house, a doorway leads to :

Workshop/Boiler Room (9.1m x 7.8m) with Atlantic oil fired boiler, 2 water heaters, double sink, workshop area, old stable and storage and door to utility room.

Barn (7.7m x 6m). With stone walls, ideal for al-fresco dining and has various storage rooms off. Scope to cover roof with solar panels if wanted as cannot be seen from the front of the house.

A driveway leads around to the back of the house to a covered parking area and large double doors lead to :

Rear stone barn (8.1m x 8.3m) Double height with stone walls and a staircase leading up to a huge L shaped insulated loft (12m x 11.3m and 4.7m x 4.4m) (162m2) offering further potential to be converted into rooms and access could be made into the main house.

The gardens are a real delight and feature of this property. To the side of the house is the original mill race and lawns to the side and a number of mature trees with seating, a covered pergola with wisteria and ramp down to the drive, terraces, numerous shrubs which run down to the lake with a central island and a waterfall at the end and is home to lots of wildlife including kingfishers.

There are asparagus beds, a large fenced off potager with raised beds, soft fruit area, polytunnel and a recently planted orchard.

The swimming pool (11m x 6m) is situated above the house. This chlorine pool will need a new liner and the tiled surround will need some attention.

The land extends to about 6.26 ha in total with is a combination of meadows, fields and woodland and surrounds the house.

All in all, this is a truly delightful and private property for which an early viewing is highly recommended.

Features

Broadband Internet

Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)

Central Heating

Character / Period Features

Mains Electricity

Mains Water

Rental / Gite Potential

Revenue Generating

Septic Tank / Microstation

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