A beautifully presented corps de ferme with restored farmhouse offering four bedroomed accommodation, a fully converted stone barn offering many professional possibilities, a solar heated swimming pool, and well-kept gardens, all on just under 2.5 acres of south facing land.

Situated a five minute drive east of  Najac, officially one of the most beautiful villages of France, this property offers the purchaser the opportunity to enjoy in total comfort the true essence of life in south west France. The heart of the property is the courtyard around which the house, barn and outbuildings are positioned. This forms a natural suntrap and affords unhindered views towards the Pyrennees.

Entrance to the property and courtyard is via a wide gated opening. The courtyard area has been professionally gravelled. In addition, attached to the side of the house is a professionally constructed double garage measuring approximately 27m2. with generous parking facilities immediately to the front. This extension could easily be incorporated into the main house as additional accommodation.

The House.
Ground floor.
Dining room, 20m2 approx., original French tiled floor with traditional fire surround. Part glazed door to courtyard.
Living room/kitchen, 29m2, beamed ceiling, character fireplace with large Godin wood burning stove, tiled floor. Feature stonework separates the living room from the Kitchen. Custom fitted dark wood units, original stone floor, beamed ceiling, gas hob, electric oven and sink unit. 
Accessed directly from the kitchen, the utility/laundry room, 22m2, plumbing for washing machine, oil-fired central heating boiler. Cloakroom with wc and wash basin.

First floor.
Accessed from living area. At the top of the stairs is a large open area, 28m2 approx. currently used as an office/ library.
Bedroom 1, 18m2 approx, beamed ceiling, original rustic floor boards and fireplace.
Bedroom 2, 20m2, beamed ceiling, original rustic floor boards, fireplace and built in cupboards.
Bathroom, bath, pedestal washbasin, and bidet. Tiled walls and floor.
Separate WC, with wash basin, tiled floor.

Second floor.
Bedroom 3,20m2, with en-suite shower room. Mansarded ceiling, feature stone wall, exposed timbers, Built in wardrobes. Portable air-conditioning unit installed. En suite with tiled shower area, vanity unit, w.c. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4, as Bedroom 3 with en suite shower room.

The Barn

The stone barn adjoins the house and sits at a right angle to it. It possesses planning permission for conversion into a house and the majority of the works have already been completed, the present owners deciding that the upper level, although totally finished with regards to roof, timbers, insulation, exposed walls and new timber flooring, would be better left as one large space of 70m2. Left like this it lends itself to any number of uses eg artists studio, lecture room, gym. Two sets of glazed doors at the southerly end of this large room open onto a 5.6m wide x 3m deep terrace with far reaching views.
The ground floor comprises two large rooms, one of 32m2 approx. and one of  14m2, an inner hall and a shower room in the process of being fitted out.

Exterior.

On the far side of the courtyard is a stone well and a stone building, housing the pool pump, filters etc. To the rear of this building is a covered terrace/dining area with excellent access to the pool. A built in BBQ is located a few paces from this covered dining area.
Swimming Pool, 10mx5m, classic roman style with curved stepped descent at one end. Solar heating. Solar heated shower. Wide plage/terrace to the four side of the pool. Electric powered awning.

The land.
Almost 2.5 acres,(approx. 1 hectare), A mixture of arable land, with a “park” styled garden with many mature trees and wild flower garden closer to the property. To the far side of the barn is raised vegetable garden protected by rabbit proof fencing.

All in all a gem of a property which, over the years, has been run most successfully as a holiday home. Further information concerning rental business available on request.

 

Location: Najac Closest airports: 77 kilometers Closest shops: La Fouillade Closest big town: Villefranche de Rouergue Closest schools and doctor: La Fouillade	Construction: stone Condition: Good Internal surface area: 10000 m2 Habitable: 180 m2 Non-Habitable: 0 m2
Double glazing: No Heating: Oil-fired central heating Insulation: Mains drainage: No Rooms: 8 Bedrooms: 4 Living rooms: 3 Kitchen: Fitted	Bathrooms: 1 Shower room: 2 WC: 5 Outbuildings: Converted Barn Swimming pool: Yes Land area: 0 ADSL: Yes Taxe fonciere: