House in the Cévennes National Park, France   en français

Characterful stone house in quiet hamlet in stunning natural surroundings.
Mains electricity, ADSL, underground propane tank, gas central heating and hot water from condensing boiler. The house comprises : Stone steps from gated courtyard to large terrace and glazed front door onto:

First floor: spacious stone-flagged kitchen/dining room 8m x 6m, large central island with american sink and dishwasher, gas and electric cooker. Wide staircase to upper floor. Glazed door to sitting room 5m x 5m with inglenook and wood-burning stove, original stone features, 2 windows and access to back door, steps down to lower storey.

Second floor: Landing leading to large bright double bedroom with vaulted ceiling 8m x 5m and french windows overlooking garden and valley. Space for king-sized bed, and potential en suite bathroom. Family bathroom with bath, shower, bidet, basin and airing cupboard. Separate WC. Second bedroom 3m x 3m, walk-in cupboard and single bedroom 3m x 2.5m.

Lower storey: Staircase from sitting room to wine store with vaulted ceiling and hand basin. Tiled corridor to large vaulted double bedroom (25 sq m) . French windows to terrace and private garden. Wet room with shower, wash basin and airing cupboard. Separate WC. Office/bedroom 4m x 2m

Further room with large window overlooking courtyard, easy potential to create larger space or second kitchen. Wide corridor/utility room fitted for washing machine, sink, marble worktop, lobby and door to courtyard. Door to extension.

Extension: Workshop/further sitting room 7mx4m50 with french windows to terrace and garden. Staircase down to large garage 7m x 3m with inspection pit. Garage door leads to large terrace with shed, sturdy greenhouse 4m x 2.5m and ramp to lane and large private parking.

There is a perfectly-functioning septic tank that will need to be upgraded to meet current standards.

The house has great potential as a permanent family home or holiday venue.

The whole is favourably positioned on a south facing slope with a mild micro-climate in extensive grounds of 8ha of ancient terraces, much set to lawns, a vegetable garden and orchard, exotic rocks and cliffs. It is exceptionally quiet though has easy access to main road. Shops are 20 minutes’ drive away.

The house is in the Cévennes national park and within a UNESCO world-heritage site there are no other settlements in view. The spectacular 3*** Tarn and Jonte Gorges and Aven Armand cave are close by. It is a nature lover's paradise.

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