Contemporary 5 bedroom Manor House for sale with panoramic view in Condom, Midi-Pyrenees
Thought to have 13th Century 'Templar' origins, the limestone rural house and chapel is situated close to the historic Pilgrimage route 'The Camino de Santiago -Le Chemin de Compostelle'. The house is described by locals as a 'Bourgeoisie Maison' and has breathtaking views of the French countryside. On clear days from the house terrace the snow topped Pyrenees Mountain range can be seen and the nearby town of Condom is less than a 10 minute drive away.
The house has generous sized rooms culminating in a very large high-ceilinged kitc...
Thought to have 13th Century 'Templar' origins, the limestone rural house and chapel is situated close to the historic Pilgrimage route 'The Camino de Santiago -Le Chemin de Compostelle'. The house is described by locals as a 'Bourgeoisie Maison' and has breathtaking views of the French countryside. On clear days from the house terrace the snow topped Pyrenees Mountain range can be seen and the nearby town of Condom is less than a 10 minute drive away.
The house has generous sized rooms culminating in a very large high-ceilinged kitchen with large glazed doors and windows, which lead onto a generous stone terrace which is ideal for entertaining and for admiring the best views of the surround countryside and distant mountains.
There are 5 en-suite bedrooms, a stunning entrance hall with a historic stone staircase leading to a reception room, which is currently used as a library/sitting room, plus a further sitting room with a large log burning stove. The house oozes character and style.
In the grounds stands the fascinating 13th Century stone chapel. A year long renovation in 2018 by specialist artisan craftsmen, brought the building back to life, resulting in a truly inspirational setting currently beautifully restored and providing a large comfortable space that is adaptable for a variety of uses.
Through the 2 stunning arched entrances and the deep arched window, light streams into the mellow stone interior, the building is very tranquil and unique.
The house provides privacy amongst its peaceful setting, a perfect place to wander through the grounds of just under 5 hectares of well stocked garden, meadows, and orchard that surround the house and chapel. There is also a generous swimming pool with a newly installed heat pump.
Historic medieval bastide villages, chateau, and picturesque riverside towns are all in easy reach along with a variety of restaurants and events.
Particulars:
Exterior:
- Private drive, no through traffic, generous car parking.
- 2 stone terraces and rear and side of property for entertaining
- Separate store and location of oil-fired boiler
- Separate tractor and tool store
- 13th Century Templar Chapel
House:
Grand entrance hall with stone staircase. Sitting room with double aspect windows and large recently installed log burner. Additional reception room with door leading onto side patio. Currently used as a secondary sitting room and library. Hallway leading to downstairs cloakroom and separate utility room with sink and plumbing for white goods. Very large kitchen with high open ceilings, two sides of big picture windows and patio doors that fold back to create an 'inside outside kitchen' in the summer months. Two sinks, plumbing for large fridge, storage cupboards. Large range cooker. 5 bedrooms. All en-suite with bath or shower. 4 are large doubles and 1 is smaller used as a child's bedroom for small guest room.
Patios:
2 large stone patios, rear of house and side. Metal garden gazebo with vines. Large stone pots with shrubs and flowers. Historic well with safety cover and internal water tap for garden watering. External electric power points. Wooden framed gazebo over patio area for shade.
FEATURES
Swimming Pool
Optical fibre
Well
Outdoor Lighting
Barbecue
Window Shade
Sliding Windows
Internet
Fireplace
Double Glazing
Connected Thermostat
No Work
Good Condition
Land: 47,800m2
Unobstructed Views
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