REDUCED in price - An excellent opportunity to acquire a handsome 19th century Maison de Maitre with guest cottage, barns and 2 acres grounds in a quiet hamlet nearr Bourg de Visa, Tarn et Garonne.

This very spacious ( some 250m2) stone house has large, bright rooms, 6 bedrooms and requires a complete internal renovation to create an impressive family home.

Ground floor: Entrance hall leading right to the living room (20m2) with exposed stone walls, tiled floor and fireplace with wood-burning insert (currently the only heating). Bright and spacious dining room (25m2) with parquet floor. 25m2 kitchen dining room to be re-fitted, with French windows out to a nice, shady covered dining terrace ( 40m2) overlooking the garden. Also on ground floor, a basic bathroom, study, 2 cellars and a second 'snug' living room with fireplace.

First floor: a bright landing serves 4 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite bathrooms. In the attic 2 large double bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room.

There is a 1 bedroom studio attached to the side of the house.

Outside: the property is surrounded by its 2 acres (8930m2) gardens with outbuildings and a huge stone barn (possible conversion subject to planning). There is already a small 2 bedroom cottage which could be let as a guest gite once renovated.

A swimming pool has been dug but requires finishing. An interesting project which will require investment in time and money, but will result in a valuable and attractive residence.

Tax Fonciere is approx. 950 Euros a year.

Shops 5 minutes. Toulouse and Bergerac airports 75mins.

The department of Tarn et Garonne in Midi Pyrenees has many assets, a wonderful climate, cultural heritage, an interesting history, unspoilt nature and welcoming local residents.

Tarn et Garonne is composed of 30+ cantons and 190+ towns and villages all dotted around the rural landscape and in the hills that lead up to the Pyrenees mountains, the snow-covered peaks can be seen in the distance when the weather is good. A charming feature of the area are the historical monuments dating back to the Middle Ages: churches, ramparts, castles, abbeys, and bastides.

Set in the heart of the Gascony region, Tarn et Garonne was traditionally a hat-manufacturing area, you can buy them everywhere still and boaters are still made there, particularly in Sept-fonds which is worth a visit.

Climate is warm but pleasant and property prices are less than some neighbouring coastal departments, great 'second home' region due to the barmy summer weather but also a very popular place for retirees.

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