Description
Magnificent 13th century castle, 2 renovated houses, swimming pool. Constituting the major part of a small hamlet in unspoilt countryside near Najac, a rare opportunity to purchase two detached stone cottages and a studio (150 m2 and 67m2) and a studio (27m2), currently successfully run as gîtes, together with a large salt-water swimming pool, pastureland, land extending to approximately 7.35 ha and the incredible ruins of a 13th century château. complete with a delightful rose garden. This is clearly an exceptional property! THE CHATEAU The remains of the château, dating from the late 13th or early 14th century, are situated adjacent to the two houses. Two impressive oak gates with wrought ironwork open onto a large central courtyard beautifully decorated with flowers in summer. Around the courtyard, the boundary walls provide a very private area with several historic features, including two towers, a beautiful vaulted room in the former keep, and an old Partially restored dwelling. It is a delight for lovers of old stones! THE MAIN HOUSE A beautiful balcony on the first floor with stone pillars gives access to the house: Kitchen (35m2) With terracotta tiled floor, exposed beams, large stone fireplace probably from the castle with a Jotul wood-burning stove, niches on the side, fitted kitchen with integrated cupboards, local granite worktop, large cooker, double stainless steel sink, dishwasher, stairs to the second floor and doors to the dining room and the living room. Oak staircase to the first floor. Living room (32m2) Parquet floor, exposed beams, radiator, large bay window overlooking the castle and stairs to the second floor where bedroom 4 is located. Door to the balcony. Dining room (19.4m2) With terracotta tiled floor, exposed beams, and radiator. Bedroom 1 (11.5m2) With terracotta tiled floor, exposed beams, and radiator. Two bathrooms (11.8m2), one with walk-in shower, sink, radiator and exposed beams, and the other with bath and shower, sink in a tiled unit and radiator. Separate WC between the two rooms. Second Floor From the kitchen, an oak staircase leads to the second floor converted from the old attic, so the rooms are all attic: Landing (5.4m2). With doors to: Bedroom 2 (9.9m2) with radiator, wooden floor and two Velux windows. Bedroom 3 (9.8m2) with wooden floor, Velux window and storage cupboard. Bathroom (7.1m2) Bath with shower, WC, sink integrated into a unit and connections for a washing machine. From the living room, a staircase leads to Bedroom 4 (10.6m2) With views of the castle, triple aspect windows including two Velux windows. A network of cellars on the ground floor with plenty of room for storage, as well as a boiler room with the boiler and two oil tanks. Across the courtyard is the second house with its separate studio. GUEST HOUSE Living area (26m2). With fitted kitchen with built-in cupboards, stainless steel sink, gas hob with extractor fan, microwave and electric oven underneath, dishwasher, worktops, parquet flooring, electric radiator, views of the garden and fields and the pool. French doors to the outside and a staircase to the garden and pool. Internet and satellite points. Door to Bedroom 1 (29m2) with old stone sink, beams...
