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1 19 Place de la Halle St. Antonin Noble Val Tarn et Garonne Tel: 0033 (0) Fax:0033 (0) website: THE BRITISH ESTATE AGENCY IN S.W. FRANCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHARLES SMALLWOOD AND JANE SMALLWOOD Ref: 5379 Price: Tarn et Garonne, S. W. France ~ Within easy reach of the famous 13 th Century bastide village of Bruniquel and less than an hour s drive to Toulouse and the International airport. SET IN CHARMING LANDSCAPED AND SECLUDED GROUNDS OF OVER 3 ACRES WITH PRIVATE LAKE AND LARGE SWIMMING POOL A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED, SPACIOUS AND STYLISH 18 TH CENTURY FORMER PRESBYTERY Together with A CONVERTED FORMER CHAPEL Our opinion however much detail we provide, only a personal visit will reveal the many outstanding features on offer Membre de la Fédération Nationale des Agents Immobiliers Titulaire de la carte professionnelle No. CPI , délivrée le par le CCI Montauban et du Tarn et Garonne, 22 allées de Mortarieu, BP Montauban Cédex. Adhérent a GALIAN, la Caisse de Garantie de l Immobilier FNAIM No Couvert par une assurance responsabilité professionnelle RC Montauban B SARL au capital de 7622,45

2 Location: Situated in the Tarn et Garonne in the Midi-Pyrénées in an area offering many remarkable natural sites including the Aveyron Gorges. Within easy reach of many medieval villages such as Puycelci, Castelnau de Montmiral, Cordes-sur-Ciel and St Antonin Noble Val. Toulouse can be reached in under an hour and Rodez and Carcassonne airports are within 2 hours drive. Bruniquel is an ancient village with a commanding position overlooking the gorge of the River Aveyron and above the village stand two fine old castles. Upstream from Bruniquel is St Antonin Noble Val, a medieval market town and recently the setting for the Helen Mirren film The Hundred Foot Journey. Between the two villages the river runs through the gorge offering breathtaking views. The Property: Offering many possibilities either as a beautiful private home or with income potential with a letting house in the former chapel or chambres d hotes. External Hallway with handsome interior stone staircase to the upper floor. Walk across the stone paved courtyard bridge and into the main house to enjoy the magnificent and spacious accommodation comprising on the first floor: Impressive Reception Hall/Library (6.2m x 4.52m) with open fireplace and range of fitted bookshelves. Twin doors open to the Stylish Drawing Room (8m x 5.8m) with range of 4 windows to the southerly aspect and handsome carved stone fireplace and carved cornices.

3 Inner Hall with access to the Separate and Elegant Dining Room (6.73m x 5m) with dressed stone wall features, high beamed ceiling and open fireplace. Good sized Study (5.17m x 3.34m) with high corniced ceiling. A staircase leads to the Ground Floor and the Large Family Kitchen with dining area and living snug (11.57m x 5.58m). Base and wall cupboards, Godin cooking range with extractor canopy over. Also twin bowl sink unit. There is a wood burning stove in the living area. Food preparation Room/Pantry Occassional Children s Bedroom with high beamed ceiling and built in wardrobe. Up again on the first floor lies the Principal Bedroom Suite (7.4m x 5.53m) with window views and built in wardrobes. Ensuite Bathroom with feature bath, separate tiled shower, pedestal washbasin and WC. Leading from the hallway via a short staircase is a wide central hallway with access to: Bedroom No. 2. (5.49m x 4.69m) (on the left hand side) with built in wardrobes and Spacious Bathroom with panelled bath, vanity unit washbasin, separate tiled shower and WC

4 Bedroom No. 3. (5.42m x 4.22m) (on the left hand side) with range of wardrobe cupboards and Ensuite Shower Room with tiled shower, vanity unit and washbasin. WC. Bedroom No. 4. (5.07m x 4.17m) (on the right hand side) with built in wardrobe/cupboards and Ensuite Shower Room with tiled shower, vanity unit washbasin and WC. Bedroom No. 5. (4.64m x 4.29m) with built in wardrobes and Ensuite Shower Room with tiled shower, vanity unit washbasin and WC. Separate W.C. with washbasin. ON THE GROUND FLOOR are a further range of rooms including: Cloakroom with WC and washbasin. Laundry/Utility Room/Games Room (10.17m x 4.95m) with twin bowl sink unit, water softening unit, oil-fired central heating boiler. Door to exterior. Access to Workshop and separate access to Additional Store Room and beyond A very spacious Garage (12m x 12m overall) with automatic doors to the outside parking area. (Has potential to create separate living accommodation if required). A staircase from the First Floor leads to a Large Attic Area of good height, well lit and with central heating radiators installed. Measuring 225.5m2 with much potential. The roof has been renewed and well insulated. Opposite the main house and across the courtyard bridge lies THE ORIGINAL STONE BUILT CHAPEL which has been converted to provide a second residence of individual character and comprising: On the Ground Floor Spacious Main Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen with high beamed ceiling, wood burning stove, dressed stone wall features and window views to the lake and garden. The kitchen area has a fitted sink unit and an island unit. Shower Room with tiled shower, vanity unit washbasin and WC.

5 Staircase from the living room to The First Floor including Two Rooms (12.8m x 4.54m and 4.4m x 3.62m) with exposed beams. OUTSIDE Swimming Pool (11m x 6m) overlooking the cloistered courtyard and the former chapel and is both fenced and alarmed. Summer Dining Room (35.7m2) looking out onto the croquet lawn and having a paved floor, wooden abri and built in barbecue. The Gardens and Grounds are well established with a number of flower beds, shrubs and mature trees. There are numerous fruit trees (cherry, peach, apricot, plum, apple, pear and fig) and a small lake with a stone built folly. Between the main house and the converted chapel is a delightful cloistered courtyard. Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating + heat exchanger. Water softener. Telephone + ADSL. Note: The extensive renovations to the house and the former chapel were completed some 6 years ago when the property was re-roofed and re-wired. See overleaf for a plan of the property.

6 Agence l'union for themselves and for the Vendor or Owner of this property whose Agent he is gives notice that (i) these particulars are set out, as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but, any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each item. (iii) No person in the employment of Agence l'union has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.