6 Bed House for sale
Albi, Tarn, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Full Description
Exceptional sixteenth-century residence 15 minutes from the city center of Albi. Beautiful volumes, swimming pool, outbuildings and timeless charm!
This old freestone fortified house, whose history dates back to the sixteenth century, has survived the centuries with elegance. Perfectly maintained and modernized over time, it now offers a unique living environment, combining the prestige of old architecture and contemporary comfort. Flanked by two emblematic towers, it currently houses two separate apartments, allowing for family reunification, a reception project, or simple occupation as a main residence with independent space.
The ground floor, renovated more recently and developing about 110 m², offers a beautiful entrance, a bright living room, a functional kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Its south-east facing terrace offers an intimate and pleasant space to enjoy the sunny days.
The second dwelling, accessible by a magnificent stone spiral staircase, covers approximately 230 m² and has level access to the swimming pool and garden. It consists of seven main rooms: living room, living room with fireplace, circular kitchen with character, linen room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, as well as an additional bedroom nestled at the top of the east tower, offering an exceptional panoramic view of the countryside.
The property also has many outbuildings, real assets for a residence of this standing. A 30 m² dovecote (room with kitchenette, shower room and bedroom) can accommodate family or visitors. A vaulted room of 40 m² in the semi-basement, a workshop, a sauna, a wine cellar and various storage spaces complete the set.
Outside, the 6 × 12 m swimming pool is accompanied by a summer kitchen with wood-burning oven, a changing room and a shower. The carefully maintained landscaped garden of 2,000 m² offers a vegetable garden, a well and an integrated watering system.
In terms of parking and amenities, the house benefits from three closed garages totalling 60 m² as well as numerous outdoor spaces. Modern comfort is provided by an Austrian pellet boiler, double glazing wood, and an insulated attic of 200 m² offering a rare development potential thanks to its high ceilings.
Located only a few minutes from Albi and its many assets, this property will seduce history lovers looking for an extraordinary place to live, combining character, space and serenity.
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