Renovated 5 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Gaillac, Midi-Pyrenees

761,000 EUR 662,070 GBP 753,390 USD

Reference: 242112

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 300 m2
Plot Size: 1.39 hectares / 3.43 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Balcony
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Nestling in nearly 3.5 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with pool, is this beautifully renovated 3 storey, 4 bedroom stone house with separate one bedroom cottage, enjoying wonderful countryside views from its peaceful location on the edge of the village of Gaillac.

This wonderful Art Deco house was built in around 1920 on the site of an 11th Century chateau and a number of those elements are visible today. With views on all sides of the house, both overlooking the village and also over the valley beyond, the house occupies an almost unique position in the village with unparalleled opportunity to watch the sun setting in the evenings.

The front door leads to a side entrance hall (2.8m x 2.6m) (7.2m2) with radiator, door to lobby with WC off and through to study.. A door leads to the living room( 5.2m x 4.3m) (22.3m2) which is a dual aspect room with stone mullion windows, radiator, raised hearth with Piazetta pellet stove, double doors to terrace, exposed stone arches and step up to the kitchen.

The kitchen (5.2 x 4.4m) (22.9m2) has a central island unit with worktops and cupboards under, large inset sink with west facing views, AEG induction hob, electric fan oven, extractor hood, cross beamed ceiling with Art Deco features, two radiators and a door leading to a back kitchen (4.3m x 2.6m) (11.2m2). This has a Bosch oven, space for dishwasher, large sink, worktops with cupboards under, original tiled floor and huge stone arch over doors and back to side entrance lobby.

From the kitchen there is the main lobby (4.4m x 2.5m) (11m2) with arched Art Deco doorways either side, original Art Deco features including a fine basin and original tiled walls either side of the archways.

A stairwell (4.7m x 2m) (9.4m2) with radiator, parquet floor, wonderful carved Art Deco staircase and door, leads to the dining room (4.8m x 4.7m) (22.5m2). A fine dual aspect room with high ceilings, dual aspect windows, parquet floors, those views again and Art Deco wood panelling.

On the first floor is a landing with radiator and separate WC at the end.

Bedroom 1 (5.1m x 5m) (25m2) has parquet flooring, dual aspect windows with Art Deco surrounds and a built in wardrobe.

Bathroom 1/Dressing (3.9m x 3.7m) (14m2) has an original tiled fireplace, shower area with shower cubicle, WC, round basin with unit under and large dressing area to the side.

Bathroom 2 (2.6m x 2.3m) (6m2) has cupboards on either side of the doorway, original Art Deco wall and floor tiles, bath with shower over, wash basin and towel rail.

Bedroom 2 (4.1m x 3.8m) enjoys lovely views, parquet floor, beams ceiling and radiator.

On the top floor is bedroom 3 (5.3m x 4.2m) (22m2) with dual aspect windows, two radiators, and a cupboard with water heater.

Bathroom 3 (3.5m x 1.8m) (6m2) has a bath with tiled surround, shower over, wash basin, bidet and radiator.

A living room area (5.3m x 4m) (21m2) with dual facing windows, insulated floor and ceiling and fabulous viewing location.

A games area /studio/bedroom 4 (6.6m x 5.2m) (34m2) with insulated floating floor, radiator and dual aspect windows and stairs up to loft attic area, is on this floor too.

A study area (6.3m x 3.2m) (20m2) with access from both inside the house and from outside, with a radiator, is currently used as a study. Double doors lead to
a covered terrace with tiled roof and oak frame.

External stone steps lead down to the street and to cellars (6.8m x 4.4m Overall) (30m2). There are two cellars with flagstone floors, and oil fired boiler.

A detached stone cottage is at the end of the garden with a pretty enclosed garden to the front leading down to the garage and up to the living room
(5.4m x 4.7m) (25m2) With tomette floor.

Stairs lead to the first floor and kitchenette (4.8m x 1.5m) (7.2m2) with base and wall units, electric hob with fan over and oven under, sink, door to outside and further door to WC.

There is a bedroom. (5.4m x 4.8m overall) (25m2), an adjacent shower room with shower cubicle, wash basin and towel radiator.

The garage (9.3m x 8.8m) (82m2) has a concrete floor. There are stone walls, a driveway to electric entrance gates and roof over with solar panels.

The gardens are delightful and very private but also still have lovely views to the south. They comprise lawns with borders, a variety of trees and shrubs with external paved eating areas and large terrace, a covered terrace and in all it extends to some 950m2 in total.

The swimming pool is 11m x 4m. A chlorine pool with liner and solar shower to the side.

In addition to the gardens, there is a further area of land in three parts on the side of the hill with a variety of trees and shrubs which are host to a variety of wildlife and extends to about 1.9 hectares in total.

In summary, this is a delightful village house with stunning views with lots of outdoor space as well as being private and having parking for a few cars under
cover.

A wonderful Art Deco house with good sized airy rooms with stunning views from most of the rooms. Separate cottage, pool and garden.

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