Income Potential 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cordes sur Ciel, Occitanie
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, ...
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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