Lavaur, Tarn, France

Dating back to 1516, this substantial historic residence combines traditional half-timbered features and an impressive heritage-listed fireplace with modern comforts. Extensively renovated between 2010 and 2022, there are 4 bedrooms, two reception rooms, a converted outbuilding with gym and office, swimming pool, and further outbuildings. The enclosed grounds extend to 1.2 hectares and it's just 5/10 mins from Lavaur train station

With origins in the Pastel era, the property has evolved over several centuries, retaining its half-timbered features and an impressive historic fireplace in the first-floor reception room, listed on the regional heritage register.  

The house has been extensively renovated, with the work completed between 2010 and 2022. It is south-facing, with generous proportions and plenty of natural light.  There is a total 343m2 habitable space, with a further 120m2 useful space in the outbuildings.

Ground floor

Entrance hall 11.37m²

Fitted kitchen 25.49m² with access to the terrace

Sitting room/dining room 41.5m² with fireplace and insert

Cellar/pantry 10.27m²

Utility room and WC 3.91m²

Ground floor bedroom 21.55m² with dressing area and access to the pool

En-suite shower room and WC 9.26m²

First floor

Reception room 50m² with historic fireplace and parquet flooring

Bedroom 17m²

Bedroom 17m²

Principal bedroom suite 28.24m², with additional dressing room 6.05m² and adjoining dressing room/bedroom 17m²

En-suite shower room and WC 4.35m²

Family bathroom 6.96m² with bath, shower and double basin

Outbuildings

A converted 48m² outbuilding provides a gym and office, with large glazed doors and reversible air conditioning.

There is also a 27m² garage, a 59m² workshop with concrete floor, a garden storage building and a further 36m² outbuilding for wood storage.

The terrace and summer kitchen area is a real feature of the property, designed perfectly for enjoying the long, hot summer days. 

Outside

The 1.2-hectare plot is fully enclosed and includes landscaped gardens and several terraces.  There is also 9 × 4m swimming pool with a roller cover, stone surround and wooden terrace.

The mature gardens include walnut trees, boxwood, an elm and a substantial English oak.  The jasmine around the front door is particularly evocative in the evenings. The house is set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with open views across the surrounding countryside.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 343m2
Plot size: 12,000m2
Taxe foncière: €2,726 per annum
DPE rating: D
Broadband: Yes
Heating: Oil-fired central heating, wood and electric heating, reversible air conditioning
Drainage: Septic tank, recently serviced
Roof:  Retiled in 2015
Neighbours: No immediate neighbours, end of a quiet cul-de-sac
Distance to shops: Lavaur, approx. 5-10 mins
Distance to train station: Lavaur, approx. 5-10 mins
Distance to coast: Mediterranean coast, approx. 180km / 2hrs
Distance to ferry port: Caen-Ouistreham, approx. 800km / 8hrs
Distance to airport: Toulouse-Blagnac, approx. 55km / 50 mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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