For Sale - Beautiful Stone Cottage in idyllic location - 125,500 €. Department of "The Lot" - South West France
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A unique opportunity to acquire a small detached cottage in exposed stone with original oak beams and pantiled roof in approx 2 acres of woodland in an exceptional location with great views.
- Dominant sunny position on south facing slope with views over the valley.
- 2 acres of chestnut woodland and meadows surrounding the house.
- Very quiet and peaceful but not isolated. No other properties in view. Nearest neighbour 200m.
- Easy access (and parking) via a no-through road serving the house and only two others (both out of view). Only 3 cars pass the house each day and one is the girl from La Poste.
- Abundant wildlife including birds of prey, wild boar, dear, pine martins, red squirels etc.
- Fantastic view of the stars at night. On a clear night the milky way is spectacular.
- Established Vines, walnut, oak, chestnut & fruit trees all on the land.
- Excellent walking, fishing and mountain biking in the immediate area and some of the best tourist attractions in South West France within a short drive.
- 5 mins to pretty medeival artists village of CARDAILLAC with all amenities and one of the regions' top restaurants.
- 15 mins from the lively historic town of FIGEAC on the banks of the river Cele with over 700 renervated medeival buildings.
- 1 hr from RODEZ airport with daily flights from Paris, London, Amsterdam and Madrid.
- Would make an ideal holiday home with strong rental potential, or artists permanent home.
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The cottage is on three floors of approx 35m² each and consists of;
- Basement
Bathroom with shower, wash basin, WC and 150L electric water heater (all new 2007), natural slate tiled corridor with exposed stone wall and hand built hardwood staircase. External door to large stone walled south facing sunny terrace area with views over the valley.
- Ground Floor
Living room/kitchen (35m²) with original oak beams and large "Cantal" quarry tiled fireplace (typical of the region), quality "Gourdan" woodburning stove, hand built hardwood staircase.
- First Floor
Very attractive bedroom (35m² low roof) under the original exposed oak rafters. Original oak floorboards, two small windows and one large new doubleglazed juliet window.
The cottage has been recently renervated keeping all the original character including;
- New insulated roof (2005).
- All new plumbing (2007).
- All new electrics (2007).
- New Septic Tank and soak Away system (2006).
All work undertaken by local artisans and guaranteed for 10 years (invoices available).
All furniture & appliances may be purchased separately.
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