Property summary
Beautiful partly renovated farmhouse in the heart of rural countryside, with 2 hectares of fully stock-fenced land, a large (unconverted) barn on two levels, in excellent condition, plus outbuildings.
Ideal for permaculture / bio projects, with its own fresh water source, a large polytunnel, and cultivated land. Less than 10 minutes from Cassagnes-Begonhès - all amenities - and a short drive to the larger commercial centre of Luc La Primaube.
The current owners acquired this property a little over 10 years ago. They installed a large capacity septic tank that serves the house, barn and bergerie (with a view to converting to residential dwellings / gites), modern plumbing, and electricity. Water and electricity are also connected to all outbuildings.
FARMHOUSE
148m2 on three floors, plus 22m2 unconverted attic / loft space.
Small entrance area, 1.35m2.
Reception room, 16m2. This room is currently undeveloped. Wood burning stove. The phone line arrives here – Internet and (Voip) phone.
Kitchen, 10m2. This is the original kitchen and currently undeveloped. Sink with mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher. Gas available for cooker.
Utility/store room, 4.7m2. Originally used as a shower room, so includes a disused shower cubicle, Wc and wash basin. Storage shelves.
Utility Kitchen, 10.7m2. Fitted floor cabinets and worktop, 4-ring gas hob and extractor, s/s sink. Space for upright fridge-freezer. Plumbed for washing machine. Built-In wall cupboards, chauffe-eau (water heater) in one.
Conservatory, 18m2. Wall-Mounted programmable radiator. Built-In cupboards and shelves.
Rear entrance lobby, 1.6m2. Small area by rear door, coat rack.
Wet room / bathroom with Wc, 3.15m2. Thermostatic mixer shower, Wc, bidet and corner wash basin. Wall-Mounted programmable towel drier. Storage shelves.
Living room, 23m2. Satellite point for Uk and French Tv. Ethernet connection. Two Porte-fenetres provide access to rear garden. There is a mezzanine floor over half the room. Wood-Burning stove. The stove is ‘room sealed’ so has a fresh air duct to the outside.
Guest bedroom / office, 16m2. Outside door. Wall-Mounted programmable radiator. Feature: exposed stone wall. Ethernet connection.
Upper landing area, 2.1m2.
Front bedroom, 8.9m2. Suitable for one double or two twin beds.
Bathroom, 3.7m2. Full-Size bath with thermostatic mixer and shower attachment. Wc and wash basin. Wall-Mounted programmable towel drier.
Rear bedroom, 15.5m2. Large built-in wardrobe. Wall-Mounted programmable radiator.
Mezzanine space, 13.6m2. This covers half of the lounge below. Currently used as office space but has been used as a bedroom. Ethernet connection.
Attic space, 22m2. The attic is presently undeveloped. Approximately half of it (10m2) has standing head height. It has a new window, with a view to converting the attic into a fourth bedroom.
Throughout the house, there are some beautiful old beams and exposed stone work.
BARN
256m2 on two levels.
Built in 1947 and in very good condition, the barn has mains water, mains electricity and lighting. It is also connected to the septic tank for waste water.
The lower floor is divided into a stable (for donkeys) and a workshop.
Lapsed planning permission to convert the barn is easily and cheaply restored.
BERGERIE
40m2 on two floors.
Mains water, electricity and lighting. Connection to septic tank available. External lean-to woodstore. Outside tap.
Oak floorboards throughout in very good condition for re-claiming.
HANGAR
150m2
Steel frame, asbestolux roof. Two sides enclosed with corrugated steel. Mains water and electricity. Single floodlight. 2,500 litre water storage. Water is collected from the roof and can also be collected from the water source using a solar panel and pump. Water store is used to irrigate the vegetable garden and the polytunnel.
Polytunnel & Vegetable Garden
74m2
Electricity Mains electricity. Water from i) the mains, ii) rainwater storage in the hanger, or iii) the natural source in the lower field, pumped up by solar-powered pump.
NATURE
The farmhouse is surrounded by secluded gardens of different areas with sprawling lawns and a variety of shrubs. Hedges of holly and elderberry – rhododendrons, hydrangea, buddleia butterfly bushes, hibiscus trees, rosemary and lavender. Views across hills and valleys. Bountiful bird life with Nightingales, Hoopoe, Golden Oriels, Red Kites, Buzzards and a variety of small birds and mammals such a hare, dormice, stoats and pine martins.
We have some beautiful and useful trees, including five large, mature walnut trees that give a walnut harvest of in excess of 150kgs of nuts each year which, after pressing, render 30 litres of organic walnut oil.
We also have sweet chestnut, acacia, hazelnut, apple, cherry, pear, fig, plum, mirabelle (small yellow plums), oak, and fir trees.
In the vegetable garden, we have mature gooseberry bushes, blackcurrants, red and white currant bushes, raspberry and a well established asparagus bed.
The vegetable garden and poly-tunnel are irrigated by solar powered water pumped up from the source that feeds the pond in the meadow.
The two large fields (meadows) are fenced and gated for separate use for various animals – horses and donkeys have been grazed here for the past 10 years, with free access to stabling on the ground floor of the barn, directly from the fields.
LOCATION
The Aveyron is a beautiful and largely unspoiled part of France. There is a lot to do, and a lot to see, all within easy driving distance of the property.
The property is at the end of a tarmac farm track (no through road except for farmers). The nearest neighbour - another farm - is opposite, across several fields, on the other side of the valley. We are 8 minutes' drive from Cassagnes-Begonhès, which has a doctor, medical centre, pharmacy, banks, post office, church, grocery/butcher/bakery, vet, farm shops, supermarket, restaurants, hairdresser, gendarmerie, fire station, solicitor, garage, petrol station, and schools. There is also a local airfield with a flying school.
The nearest town, Luc La Primaube, is slightly further away - 12km - with a much bigger commercial centre, including a large Carrefour, Super U, Aldi, Lidl, etc., big box stores, garden centres, post office, builders' merchants, sporting equipment, nursery schools and elementary schools, a football stadium, Rugby pitch, and excellent social and general facilities. It's a busy social centre.
The city of Rodez (and its airport) are ~30 minutes away by car. The airport has daily flights to Ireland, Paris and Lyon.
The nearest international airport is in Toulouse, which is 1h45m away by motorway, or a couple of hours by train.
Owner's Note
This property has enjoyed and welcomed a wealth of wildlife and family pets which has delighted my growing grandchildren down the years... From taking their first steps to riding their bikes, learning how to look after hens, handling newly hatched chicks, understanding equines, discovering insects and running barefoot through the fields in complete safety and freedom. Picking fresh grown, organic food and free range eggs whilst helping to protect and preserve nature. Camping out under pollution free star lit summer nights, waiting for shooting stars, and playing exciting night games whilst grown ups sit under the Acacia trees with candle lit tables and good wine. I wish for this special place to know another generation of young people who will add to and extend/complete what we have started and done so far and continue to benefit from all this wonderful home has to offer…so much more than we have been able to do justice to in our 10 years here.
Anyone seriously interested in this property should contact the owner for more information.
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Price 220,000 €
Not including notarial fees, registration and land registration fees.
Price / sq metre: €/m² 1,486.49
other currency
Reference:
77951
Number of mandate: Rgpd-77951
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