An Impressive 17th Century Country Château

Description

A most impressive 17th century country château set in 22 acres grounds in a beautiful rural area near the popular town of Gaillac, Tarn. Fully renovated and well appointed, this handsome property offers a very
full package: 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, spacious reception rooms, all weather tennis court, 14m heated swimming pool, 22 acres with field shelter for horses, well, Orangerie, Pigeonnier and 2 independent
cottages ( which can be let for holidays or used for guardians).
Just about everything you could wish for in a rural French property.


Walk Through
A long, cypress lined private drive leads up to the château’s gated entrance, and generous parking and covered parking area.
As you walk up to the château, you are impressed by the beauty of this handsome 17th century home, with massive cut stone walls and mullioned windows. The whole has been renovated with under-floor central heating, double glazing, new electrics and to standards drainage system.


Carved stone front doorway to vaulted entrance hall. Stone floors throughout.
Informal dining room with ceiling à la Française, monumental stone fireplace and access to rear terraces. A fully fitted country kitchen with granite tops, Aga cooker and door to rear dining terrace. Cloakroom. Snug living/TV room with fireplace with wood-burning stove. Orangerie with cobbled floor.

From the hallway, stone stairs lead to the first floor landing which is light and gives onto a balcony with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. Spacious salon ( 45m2) with ceiling à la Française, decorated fireplace and double aspect. Formal dining roomm(35m2) with open fireplace and ceiling à la Française. Study with fireplace. 2 guest bedrooms on this floor: one en-suite and a separate bathroom.

The stone stairs continue to the second floor with master double bedroom (30m2) with fitted carpets, fireplace and en-suite bath and shower room. 3 further double bedrooms and bathrooms on this floor. Upstairs is bedroom 7 with shower room and a dormitory for children.

The château is surrounded by park gardens with mature trees and lawns. Pretty Pigeonnier and well. The rear lawns lead to the pastures around the property ideal keeping horses. Field shelter. To the side are 2 guest cottages, each with kitchen/living rooms, 1 bedroom and shower room. They are independent, can be let for holidays, or more practically offered as accommodation for a guardian.

14m long heated swimming pool with ample sunny terraces around in a private
garden environment. To finish.. an all weather tennis court surrounded by lawned gardens.

This really is a “complete” property with everything you could wish for. Set in a quiet rural location yet the nearest village with shops , market and restaurants can be reached on foot. Gaillac is just a few minutes drive and Toulouse under the hour.

Location
Near the popular market town of Gaillac set amidst its vineyards. Not very far from the cathedral city of Albi. Toulouse international airport can be reached in uder one hour.

Taxe Fonciere 2130€

2 150 000€
Price excluding commission 4,7%