A HANDSOME AND SUPERBLY RESTORED MANOR HOUSE

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1 19 Place de la Halle St. Antonin Noble Val Tarn et Garonne Tel: 0033 (0) Fax:0033 (0) website: THE BRITISH ESTATE AGENCY IN S.W. FRANCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHARLES SMALLWOOD AND JANE SMALLWOOD Ref: 5490 Price: Tarn ~ Set in landscaped grounds extending to one acre in the heart of the famous Gaillac wine region and only 5 minutes to Gaillac town itself. Toulouse and the International Airport is some 40 minutes drive hence the property is ideally situated. A HANDSOME AND SUPERBLY RESTORED MANOR HOUSE WITH 17 TH / 18 TH CENTURY ORIGINS Incorporating many original features and combining much individual character and charm together with a high degree of comfort and sophistication. There are indeed many attractive aspects to this outstanding property and these include: Spacious accommodation with 4 living rooms, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms Full oil fired central heating A superb covered upper terrace with panoramic views Handsome 2 storey barn providing excellent storage Magnificent 14m x 7m floodlit swimming pool with salt cleansing system Membre de la Fédération Nationale des Agents Immobiliers Titulaire de la carte professionnelle No. CPI , délivrée le par le CCI Montauban et du Tarn et Garonne, 22 allées de Mortarieu, BP Montauban Cédex. Adhérent a GALIAN, la Caisse de Garantie de l Immobilier FNAIM No Couvert par une assurance responsabilité professionnelle RC Montauban B SARL au capital de 7622,45

2 The spacious, fully centrally heating accommodation comprises: ON THE GROUND FLOOR Salon/Dining Room (6.5m x 4.5m) with fine beamed ceiling a la française and original tiled floor. There are library bookshelves, two windows to the front and glazed door to garden and terrace. Glazed door leads through to Superb Dining Room/Kitchen (5.5m x 4m) with heavily beamed ceiling a la française, original fireplace with raised hearth and original tiled floor. The units comprise a full range of cupboards with worktops incorporating a twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with waste disposer, twin oven with Scholtes gas hob and Scholtes ceramic hob with tiled surround and overhead extractor fan with concealed lighting. Also cupboards, drawers and a Bosch dishwasher. Twin French windows opening to the terrace at the front. Also two built-in larders with interior shelving. Leading off the kitchen is a Useful Utility and Washing Room Areas with fitted stainless steel sink unit, cupboards, drawers and tiled surrounds. Also tiled floor. This leads through to a separate hall with built in cupboard, door to the exterior and a separate W.C. with corner washbasin and tiled floor. Inner Hall with colombage feature, tiled floor and beams. From the salon/dining room is a Charming Salon (4m x 4m) with centre fireplace

3 feature, carved mantle with overhead mirror and timbered ceiling. Also original tiled floor and double French windows opening to the front terrace. The Summer Sitting Room (8m x 4m) is a lovely bright room with two sets of double glazed French windows to the abri and garden, tiled floor and woodburning stove. A door from this room leads to the extensive barn area. The inner hall gives access to a walkway through to a Study/Bedroom Area No. 1 (5m x 4m) with the original manger, timber beamed ceiling and glazed door opening to the rear garden. Also original tiled floor and dressing room area. Shower Room leading off with tiled shower compartment, washbasin with cupboard beneath and mirror over and tiled surround. Separate W.C. Central Heating Boiler House with a Weissmann fully automatic oil fired central heating boiler and adjoining oil storage tank. Staircase to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with original tiles. On the right hand side is Charming Guest Bedroom No. 2 (4m x 4.5m) with high ceiling a la française, carved surround to the original fireplace with hand-painted feature above illustrating a chateau with wall mirror and ornamental plaster frieze. Also tiled floor and a wardrobe recess to either side of the fireplace. Children s Study/Playroom with access through to a Separate Bedroom No. 3. (4.5m x 3.5m) having panelled ceiling and tiled floor.

4 Spacious Inner Landing with high beamed ceiling and tiled floor gives access to Bedroom No. 4. (5m x 3.25m) with panelled ceiling, tiled floor and wardrobe recess. At the far end of the landing is a suite comprising: The Principal Bedroom No. 5. (6m x 5m) a light and bright room with attractive rural views, widows to two sides, the original tiled floor, a marble fireplace and a mirrored recess. Ensuite Dressing Area and Bathroom with deep panelled bath with hand shower attachment and tiled surround, shelved alcove, twin washbasins to cupboard unit with mirror above, additional wall tiling, tiled floor, bidet, W.C. and heated towel rail. Off the landing is a wide archway leading to a further landing with parquet flooring giving access to Bedroom No. 6 (5m x 3.2m) with parquet flooring, velux windows and picture window with rural views. Beamed ceiling. Spacious Family Bathroom with panelled bath and shower attachment with tiled surround, washbasin with cupboards under and tiled surround, W.C., parquet flooring and heated towel rail. Additional Shower Room with very large tiled shower, overhead lighting, extractor fan and heated towel rail. Double glazed double doors open to a Magnificent Terrace (7.5m x 4m) with superb panoramic views over the grounds, swimming pool and surrounding countryside to the wooded hills beyond. This spacious area is ideal for entertaining and has tiled floor, exposed beams and lighting features. Also ornamental wrought iron guard rail to the front. The extensive Adjoining Barn (12.5m x 7.5m max) incorporates temperature controlled wine cellar, storage areas and ample space for a games room etc. There is a timber ladder style staircase leading to the Upper Floor of the barn and this is a superb area. There is a

5 separate room leading off. This area measures 10.5m x 8m overall with massive beams to the ceiling area. OUTSIDE On the south facing side of the house is a large terrace area with ornamental wrought iron pergola. There is a private driveway leading through the gardens to a carport at the side of the house. The Gardens are mainly laid to lawns with automatic watering system. Also a variety of flowering shrubs and trees and low stone walling. The main gardens are not overlooked in any way and there is a superb swimming pool (14m x 7m). The pool is floodlit and has a saltwater system with roman steps and an extensive paved sun bathing surround. Also electric security cover. There is a separate and substantial pool house housing the filtration systems. Also ample space for garden tractor, tools etc. Services: Mains water, electricity and septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone + ADSL. Garden watering system and well. Agence l'union for themselves and for the Vendor or Owner of this property whose Agent he is gives notice that (i) these particulars are set out, as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but, any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each item. (iii) No person in the employment of Agence l'union has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.