Detailed description

Wow Wow Wow! What a property this is. With a minimum of 363m² of living space it is hard to know whether to describe this property as a house or a castle. Dating back to the 13th century, the property is beautifully elegant throughout and is set in a medieval Quercy Blanc village, with wonderful views over the countryside. Castelnau Montratier is a beautiful village with a very popular Sunday market, a gorgeous town square, several good restaurants and bars, boutiques, banks, pharmacies, and shops. This is a rare opportunity to buy a stunning townhouse at the heart of this sought after village, with its own enchanting private courtyard at the front, and the peace and quiet of a landscaped garden, swimming pool, and terrace with breathtaking views at the rear.

Wonderful white stone cobbled COURTYARD with a fountain, manicured trees and shrubs, and an alcove.
ENTRANCE LEVEL
Stunning medieval stone ENTRANCE HALL with wide stone staircase and doors leading to
KITCHEN (6.8 x 4m) . Delightful stone arched kitchen, fully equipped with
plenty of cupboards, double sink, a larder, original tiled floors, original fireplace, and access to the courtyard and dining room, with garden views.
DINING ROOM (5.3 x 5.8m) Exquisite and elegant dining room with high ceiling with original beams, fireplace, panelled walls, and wooden floor. Access to the salon via double Georgian style doors.
SALON (5.3 x 6.6m) Another superb room flooded with light by the two huge Palladian windows which overlook the surrounding countryside. The marble fireplace and parquet flooring add to the splendour. Double doors lead to a hallway with
BEDROOM ONE (4.5 x 5.6m) Beautiful room with exposed timber beams, marble fireplace, and a huge Palladian window with stunning views.
BEDROOM TWO (4.7 x 3.3m) Another good-sized, light room with wonderful views of the pool and garden
BEDROOM THREE (5.7 x 3.7m) Wonderful views again, lovely light room, with fireplace, orignal floor, and a wash basin
DRYING/WET ROOM (12m²)
SNUG (6.4 x 4m) Striking stone arched room with original log fireplace with door onto the courtyard

Tiled SHOWER ROOM with Italian shower, Wash basin, and WC.

The cellars can also be accessed from the entrance hall.

The beautiful stone staircase leads up to the upstairs landing with access to
BEDROOM FOUR (6 x 5.6m) A very large bedroom overlooking the courtyard with fireplace, original beams, and original floor.
DRESSING ROOM area with large built in wardrobes.
BEDROOM FIVE (6 x 3.25m) Beautiful views of the garden and pool, fireplace, original beams, and wood floor
BATHROOM with bath, WC, and wash basin.

Corridor leading to
BEDROOM SIX (7 x 4.3m) Superb views over the surrounding countryside, lots of exposed beams and wood, tiled floor.
HALLWAY leading to
BEDROOM SEVEN (4.4 x 4.4m) More wonderful views, lots of light, tiled floor, and exposed beams.
STORAGE ROOM (16m²) needs renovating, would be perfect for another shower room, but fine for storage at the moment

ATTIC SPACE of approximately 30m² could be renovated.

The network of twelve CELLARS can be accessed via stairs in the entrance hall or from the courtyard. The cellars are all beautiful stone arched rooms with high ceilings. One is currently a spare bedroom, another a games room and gym, another a summer chill out area, but the possibilities are endless.

SAUNA Wood sauna in good working order.

STEPS down to the rear garden which is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. Stone balustrade along the length of the terrace.
SWIMMING POOL (8 x 4m) surrounded by a sun terrace with amazing views.
LOG STORE
LILY POND complete with wildlife!
FRESHWATER WELL.

To the front of the property there is a good sized garage
Above the wide stoned archway entrances there is an independent apartment. With 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, separate WC, and a kitchen, this 40m² apartment provides a fantastic rental, selling, or letting opportunity, It does need some work as it has not been used for several years. With fantastic views over the market square, it is a valuable asset.

Originally dating back to the 12th century, the hilltop bastide of Castelnau-Montratier was rebuilt by Ratier de Castelnau in the 13th century after being completely destroyed during the Albigensian Crusade. Full of narrow streets and a stunning market square, it is a beautiful town with lots of events going on, including its very well attended year round Sunday market, summer evening Marché Gourmandes, music events, and literary and art festivals.

Situated about 70 minutes drive from Toulouse airport there are also good nearby rail connections at Montauban (40 mins) and Cahors (30 mins)
Approximate driving times to
BORDEAUX - 2 hours 20 mins
RODEZ - 1 hour 45 mins
PYRENEES - 3 hours 30 mins
ATLANTIC COAST - 2 hours 45 mins
MEDITERRANEAN COAST - 3 hours 30 mins
CARCASSONNE - 2 hours

A new fast train route taking 3 hours from Montauban to Paris is due to open at the beginning of 2027






















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