Cordes-sur-Ciel, Midi-Pyrénées 81170

Reference: PFYR-T197160. Summary Dating from before the 1820s, this stunning former mill has been converted into an elegant family home with 4 bedrooms, lots of entertaining space both inside and outside, a real cooks kitchen as well with lots of potential to continue the bed and breakfast and scope to create a gite or two. Outside, a lovely small lake is laid out in front of the house together with a swimming pool, grounds and gardens with a potager, poly tunnel and an orchard with land all around the property in one block. Great potential for equestrian enthusiasts as well. Location It is situated just 5 minutes from Cahuzac sur Vere, about 10 minuters from Cordes-Sur-Ciel, 20 minutes from Gaillac with all its commerces or about an hour from Toulouse with its airport. Interior The traditional double doors lead into a clever glazed inner hallway (3m x 1.2m) which means the outer doors can be left open which lets in even more light into the large open plan living area. The kitchen area (7.7m x 3.4m) is a real cooks delight. The huge central island has a Corian worktop with loads of cupboards and drawers under and spaces for cookery books with three induction hobs and a Teriyaki hot plate with a Robin extractor hood over. The base units house a double sink, a large fridge and freezer, two Neff ovens, a microwave and warming drawer under. To the side, so ideal for entertaining, there is a dining area (6m x 3m) and the sitting area beyond (8.3m x 4.5m) with a wood burner in an open brick fireplace. There are exposed stone walls, downlighters, a stone tiled floor and a fine staircase leading up to the first floor. Studio/Second reception room (5.0m x 5.6m). With stone tiled floor, exposed stone walls, three radiators and secondary staircase to the first floor. Inner Hall (4.6m x 2.0) with tiled floors and door to cloakroom (3.4m x 1.9m) with WC, wash basin and tiled floors. Door to utility room (7.9m x 4.8m - Measurements include cloakroom) With space for washing machine and dishwasher, separate large storage cupboard and door to main barn. The main staircase leads up to a huge landing with coir matting and a linen cupboard. Master bedroom suite (8.1m x 5.4m) With coir matting, beams, radiator and dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens, lake and the leat. Door to large en-suite with walk-in Italian style shower, large wash basin, WC, radiator and tiled floors. Large walk-in dressing room with cupboards and separate door to the landing. Bedroom 2 (6.7m x 4.1m) With radiators, beams and door to ensuite shower room with large shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and radiator. Second landing (6.4m x 5.8m overall including stairwell) With door from main landing, this now creates a second office area/sitting area with a parquet floor. Lime oaked staircase down to studio with exposed stone walls. Corridor to Bedroom 3 (4.4m x 3.7m) With carpet and radiator Bedroom 4 (3.6m x 3.6m). With parquet floor and radiator. Shower Room (3.7m x 1.8m). A brand new room with slate tiled floor, large walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and towel rail. Exterior From the large gravelled courtyard at the front of the house, a doorway leads to Workshop/Boiler Room (9.1m x 7.8m) With Atlantic oil fired boiler, 2 water heaters, double sink, workshop area, old stable and storage and door to utility room. Barn (7.7m x 6m). With stone walls, ideal for al-fresco dining and has various storage rooms off. Scope to cover roof with solar panels if wanted as cannot be seen from the front of the house. A driveway leads around to the back of the house to a covered parking area and large double doors lead to Rear stone barn (8.1m x 8.3m) Double height with stone walls and a staircase leading up to a huge L shaped insulated loft (12m x 11.3m and 4.7m x 4.4m) (162m2) offering further potential to be converted into rooms and access could be made into the main house. Gardens. The gardens are a real delight and feature of this property. To the side of the house is the original mill race and lawns to the side and a number of mature trees with seating, a covered pergola with wisteria and ramp down to the drive, terraces, numerous shrubs which run down to the lake with a central island and a waterfall at the end and is home to lots of wildlife including kingfishers. Asparagus beds, a large fenced off potager with raised beds, soft fruit area, polytunnel and a recently planted orchard. Swimming Pool (11m x 6m). Located above the house, this chlorine pool will need a new liner and the tiled surround will need some attention. The land. The land extends to about 6.26 ha in total with is a combination of meadows, fields and woodland and surrounds the house. All in all, this is a truly delightful and private property for which an early viewing is highly recommended. Additional Details Taxe Fonciere for 2023 is 1389 euros