Huis voor Kopen in Castelfranc, Occitanië

Set in the heart of a beautiful Bastide village on the banks of the river Lot is this prestigious stone house. With its grand stone staircase taking centre stage as you enter the property you sense the history of the building, having retained the original wooden floors, high ceilings, large windows, and fireplaces. A tastefully and beautifully presented property, currently a residence and offering great potential for a chambre d'hote business. Ground Floor As you enter, to the rightof the entrance is the large vaulted Kitchen (28m2), fully fitted with oak fronted cabinets and granite work surfaces, a central Island unit with integrated appliances. To the left is the Dining Room (22m2), dual aspect, with marble fireplace and original built in cupboard in walnut wood, convenient access to the wine cellar. To the rear of the Dining room is a room of (33m2) offering further possibility for conversion and a storage room of (18m2). Accessed from the kitchen is the large vaulted cave of (62m2) housing the fuel tank and providing additional storage/utility space, with ramped access leading to the spacious rear courtyard with external stone staircase leading up to the Terraces at 1st floor level (130m2 approx) with the ancient 'poissoniere'. 1st Floor From the entrance hall the stone staircase, with half landing, a very attractive feature of the house, leads up to the first floor Hallway with its large window making the space light and airy. To the left is the Salon (28m2) with marble fireplace and 2 full height windows overlooking the village square (previously a Bedroom). To the right of the hallway is the Master Bedroom (26m2), with its Art Deco fireplace, built in cupboard in Walnut a light and bright room with 2 large, south facing windows. A second door gives access to a rear hallway leading to the Luxury family Bathroom (11m2) with freestanding bath, spacious shower enclosure, vanity unit, bidet and wc. Across the Hallway a further modern Shower room (3.5m2) with shower cabinet, vanity unit and wc, serving Bedroom 2 (34m2) a beautiful room with large stone fireplace, west facing and with access to the rear Terrace (previously the Salon). To the rear of the house Bedroom 3 (15m2) with access direct to the 2nd Terrace. Bedroom 4 (18m2) with en-suite shower room and direct access to the Terrace. Having its own independent access from the hallway and with an interconnecting door with bedroom 3 this makes for flexible accommodation as a family room. 2nd Floor A wooden staircase continues up from the Hall to the attic space (150m2 approx). A real opportunity for further conversion if required with good head height below the mansarded roof and with five original windows. Recently re-boarded and insulated floor. The property benefits from mains drainage, oil fired central heating with modern radiators throughout. Extraction system in all bathrooms, Internet connection ADSL- Fibre available. Enclosed parking within the courtyard. Tax Fonciere - 1960€ The Lot has a rich variety of unspoilt natural scenery and the River Lot is only a couple of minutes' walk across the square with its 'plage' for summer bathing. The nearby 'Lac Vert' at Catus, a popular spot for fishing and the 'Base Nautique' at Caix with restaurant are both within a 15 minute drive. A popular area for cyclists and walkers, with the trails taking in the valley's many vineyards to enjoy sampling the famous Malbec 'Black wine of Cahors. All daily amenities and weekly markets available in the nearby villages of Prayssac (5mins.) and Luzech (10mins,) and the capital town of the department Cahors (30mins,) with train station and access to the A20 Motorway. International Airports at Toulouse (1hr 40 mins.) Bergerac (1hr 20 mins.) and Brive 1hr 10 mins,)