Superb Country House with Separate Guest House

Property Description

This is a superbly presented and immaculate country house which has been restored to the very highest standards. Set in a private position with sublime views of the glorious Tarn countryside surrounded by its own grounds and views of the undulating hills it is only a couple of minutes’ drive to the lovely village of Cahuzac sur Vere and a few minutes’ drive from the town of Gaillac, centre of the Tarn wine growing district; the city of Albi with its celebrated Toulouse-Lautrec museum is 30 mins away; Toulouse Blagnac airport can be reached in 50mins by way of the A68 AutoRoute.
The property is approached up a long drive through the fields where you can see the lovely pigeonniere and whole hamlet.
All the rooms are light and very spacious. Particular care has been given to the design layout throughout the house as it flows so well from room to room making it extremely easy and comfortable to live in.
The main entrance to the property opens into the very impressive lounge (50 m²) with its lovely original fireplace and new terrocotta tiled floors and very clever use of the opening looking up to the first floor and the surrounding gallery; leads off to : the lovely dining room (22 m²) with exposed beams, tiled floor and exposed stone walls. On this level there is also a large office (36 m²) with once again tiled floor, exposed beams and stone walls. This use to be the kitchen and there is access to the utility room, cave and garage from this area.
The cleverly designed tiled staircase takes us to the first floor where we find a lovely open, bright landing with new wooden floor. The renovation here has been very sympathetically done by keeping the original colombage walls, and exposed beams. From here we have access to the magnificent fully fitted handmade chestnut kitchen (55 m²) with its underfloor heating, stone walls and fireplace. The kitchen also gives direct access to the terrace with its wonderful views across the countryside. On this level we also have access to the three bedrooms (30, 24, 25, m²). The master bedroom is ensuite and there is also a family bathroom of (10 m²). It is without saying that all the bedrooms are full of original features with one of the guest bedrooms having underfloor heating. The final room on this level is where a forth bedroom could be added or a fully independent apartment as this room has its own external door. The room has water and electrics and is around (50 m²).
Upstairs 2nd floor: A beautiful curved staircase up to the second lounge area with its wooden floor (48 m²) leading off to: a stunning main ensuite bedroom (35 m²). This is an excellent use of the loft area. An excellent blend of new and old and very comfortable.
The property also has a fully renovated one bedroom gite (80 m²). The gite is completely independent from the main house and has been renovated with a lot of taste. The gite was renovated 3 years ago.
Outside: Beautiful landscaped gardens consisting of lawns, shrubs and mature trees; barn, separate dwelling (to renovate); salt swimming pool (10m x 5m), covered pool terrace, outside covered dining area ( 50 m²) and open terrace . The property also has a very useful feature of a large underground cittern that collects all the rain water, ideal for the garden. There is also a very large garage and two wine caves one of which is under the kitchen.