FR148

Villa Description

Medieval fortified village of Cordes with its breathtaking views 4 km for restaurants and shops bike hire and an ideal walking centre with lots of well-marked paths. 15 min drive from Albi the lovely old town of art and culture with its beautiful cathedral bridge and fascinating Toulouse Lautrec museum. Children will enjoy the watersports centres with sandy beach nearby at Souel and Castelnau de Montmiral. Canoeing at St-Antonin-Noble-Val 30 km. The vineyards at Gaillac 15 min drive and many nearby bastide villages are well worth visiting. International airport Toulouse 88 km. Spacious and beautifully restored stone 'Maison de Maître' set on the edge of a hamlet amidst farmland vineyards and working farms. Lovely security fenced and walled pool 12 x 6 x 1-3m depth surrounded by large tiled terrace and flower bed stunning views over open countryside; raised terrace overlooking the pool. At the rear of the property is a gravel courtyard and another restored building let on a permanent basis and with separate access together with an as yet unrestored stable block (no client access). BBQ. Some unprotected steps behind the house. House tastefully furnished throughout. Two sitting rooms the first with large sofa and armchair inglenook fireplace hi-fi original stone walls and french windows leading out to gravelled courtyard. Second sitting room is open-plan with dining area and has 2 sofas 4 armchairs stone walls wooden beams satellite TV (BBC and ITV and french channels) and large double french windows to gravelled courtyard. Fitted kitchen with feature old stone sink as well as modern one dishwasher and microwave. Large study/library with comfortable seating good selection of books fireplace. Sep WC. Washing machine and extra fridge in cellar. 1st floor Bed 1: huge room king-size ensuite shower/WC. Bed 2:  2  singles ensuite shower room. Bed 3: double. Bathroom with bath and shower. Sep WC. 2nd floor: Bed 4: double futon bed. Bed 5: two singles. Bathroom with WC. One room closed off to clients. Folding single bed also available (could go in study). Cot and highchair on request. Central heating £50 per week payable locally.


Tarn
Tarn Languedoc
France



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