
Properties for sale in South West France. Immobilier Tarn, Aveyron and Tarn et Garonne.
Bedford - Bailey, formerly Bedford - Ritchie
Reference : BR2311 Property type :
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Nearest Town or Village : Gaillac
Department : Tarn
Condition : Excellent Condition
Bedrooms : 5
Bathrooms : 4 + separate WC
Reception Rooms : 4+
Garden/Grounds : More than 10000m²
Outbuildings : Yes
Swimming pool : Yes
Broadband : Yes
Heating : Oil fired central heating
Drainage : Septic tank
Architectural Features : Stone walls, stone and marble fireplaces, tomettes floors, beamed ceilings, oak floors.
Exploitability : The vines are currently farmed by a tenant.
Distances : 5 minutes to Gaillac, 15 minutes to Albi and 45 minutes to Toulouse.
Our view :
A truly stunning property set in some of the most beautiful countryside in the Tarn, and yet only 45 minutes to Toulouse and its international airport.
The property is approached by a private tree lined driveway arriving at the side of the main house with ample space for parking. The gated courtyard at the front of the house has 3 established plane trees offering shade for outside dining. The pool, situated opposite the house is on a lower level so is unseen from the courtyard and enjoys great views over the valley.
Main House :
Ground Floor :
Entrance Hall : 8.8 m x 2.6 with the original Tomette tiles and beamed ceiling. To the right is a
Sitting room : 5.4 m x 5.3 m with double aspect windows to the East and the South making this a very light space. The walls have wood panelling to dado level, oak wood flooring, beamed ceiling and the original fireplace now housing a wood burning stove. Continuing down the hall to the right is an internal hallway with to the left :
WC with wash hand basin; and also a
Cloakroom / Storeroom : 2.8 m x 3.1 with a door opening onto the parking area. Wooden floor, hanging space for coats. At the end of the entrance hall, three stone steps leads on to
The Living room : 20.5 m x 5.6 m an impressive room that has been divided by means of glazed folding doors into two areas. The first area is:
The Salon : 9.5 m x 5.4 m has stone dressed walls, beamed ceiling and oak wood flooring. There are bookcases that run the whole length of one wall and a wood burning stove. Double aspect windows including double French doors out to the garden. The glass doors which can be folded back to create a large reception room lead into the second area:
A Dining area : 6.6 m x 5 the wood flooring continues throughout, there is one stone dressed wall, and beamed ceiling. Two very attractive red brick arches make a handsome feature at the end of this room, behind which is a further space of 4.9 m x 3.8 m. Leading from here are two doors, one leading to the first floor of a large barn (the old Chai) 10.9 m x 7.7 m and the other double door leading into a storeroom 10.7 m x 2.9 m which has large barn doors at the end leading out to the courtyard.
To the left of the entrance hall is :
The Dining room : 6.1 m x 5.8 m which has the original Tomette tiled flooring, a beamed ceiling and a beautiful open stone fireplace. There are the original built-in cupboards and two South facing windows overlooking the courtyard. Behind is a useful storage room 2.9 m x 2.4 m fitted out with shelving. Continuing on from the dining room is :
The Kitchen : 6.4 m x 4 m with Tomette tiles and beamed ceiling. The old red brick fireplace is now used to house the range cooker. There are fitted units with tiled worktops, a double butler sink, dishwasher and a central free standing unit. Access to the courtyard. Behind the kitchen is the boiler room which has a tiled floor, the gas-fired central heating boiler, plumbing for a washing machine, dryer and lots of storage space.
First Floor :
The impressive original wooden staircase leads from the entrance hall up to the spacious landing 9 m x 2.6 m which has oak wooden flooring and a beamed ceiling.
Bedroom 1 : 5.6 m x 5.4 m with Tomettes, beamed ceiling, marble fireplace, double aspect windows and a built-in cupboard. The en-suite bathroom has a free-standing, claw footed bath, two wash-basins set in a marble topped unit, a large shower cubicle, a bidet and WC. Heated towel rail, fitted cupboard and Tomette tiles on the floor.
Bedroom 2 : 6.2 m x 5.4 m also with Tomettes, a beamed ceiling, marble fireplace and built-in cupboard. En-suite bathroom with claw footed bath, washbasin, bidet, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 : 5.8 m x 4.1 m with wooden floor, marble fireplace, ceiling beams and a walk-in wardrobe.
The Family Bathroom : with claw footed bath, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4 : 5.2 m x 3.9 m with wooden floor, marble fireplace and access to the garden.
Bedroom 5 : 4.2 m x 2.8 m
A corridor which serves bedrooms 3, 4 and 5 leads back to the landing with two large built-in cupboards with the lovely original wooden doors.
Second Floor :
The second floor attic space is accessed via the original wooden staircase leading up from the first floor landing. This space is not used and has been totally insulated.
Leading off the first floor corridor is :
The Apartment :
The door opens into a hallway. To the left :
The sitting room : 5.2 m x 4.7 m
Bedroom 1 : 4.1 m x 3.7 m
Bedroom 2 : 3.5 m x 2.7 m
Shower room : with shower corner unit, washbasin in a vanity unit.
Separate WC.
The Guardian's House :
On the West side of the courtyard are double height wooden doors separating the main house and the courtyard from the numerous barns and the guardian's house. To the right of the doors, attached to the main house is the Chai then the guardian's house:
Ground Floor :
The door opens into a hallway with to the left :
The kitchen : 5 m x 3.9 with Tomettes
The dining room : 5.8 m x 3.5 m
A storeroom : 6 m x 5.7 m
First Floor :
With wood flooring throughout.
Bedroom 1 : 5.1 m x 4.9 m
Bedroom 2 : 5.1 m x 3.6 m
Bedroom 3 : 4.8 m x 3.2 m
Outbuildings and Garden :
Attached to the main house after the double gates on the right is :
The Chai : 10.9 m x 7.7 m plus 14.9 m x 6.4 m with concrete stairs leading up to the same space again on the first floor and having a double height ceiling. This remarkable large dry space could be incorporated into the main house for extra accommodation if so desired of left as garaging or storage space.
To the left of the courtyard doors are the old house and barn plus two garages and an open barn.
The pool : 12 m x 5 m chlorinated with security fence. There is a terrace to the side of the pool 7 m x 5m with a half stone wall on two sides. Steps down to the pool and up the other side to a covered terrace 5 m x 4 m. Part of the old house is used at present as storage space for the garden and pool furniture but could easily be converted into a summer kitchen if so desired.
Orangery.
Hen House.
Gardens : 18 hectares of land in all. The property is actually a working farm. Just over 9 hectares of land are cultivated by a local farmer who has an agreement with the present owners. The nearly 4 hectares of vines are managed by a local vigneron. The rest of the land is parkland and woods. There are established trees and shrubs around the house.
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