RESTORED 3/5 BEDROOM STONE FARMHOUSE INCORPORATING SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT, RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED SWIMMING POOL, 21 ACRES OF PARK & WOODLAND WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE.

Situated amongst the hills of the northern Lot,12 kilometres from St Céré; this stone farmhouse has been restored to a high standard by the current owners who moved here in January 2003. The property benefits from an idyllic rural situation offering total tranquillity. It is approached across a stream which borders one side of the property, along a 200m private driveway. Rodez Airport can be reached in approximately one hour 15 minutes, providing easy access to UK and a new airport at Brive Souillac is now open, estimated driving time 50 minutes. This has regular links to UK.

The extensive woodland provides fuel for the two wood burners, thus reducing heating costs to a minumum. As the property benefits from its own water supply there are no water bills.

There is scope for various small enterprises. The self contained apartment, if not required for family use, could be used as a Gîte or Chambre d'hôte. There is sufficient pasture for sheep, goats or donkeys and at the top of the hill there is the perfect spot for "camping sauvage".

Provencal tiled floors throughout with exception of the bedroom in the apartment which has a fitted carpet...

40sq.m. approx. Beamed ceiling. The living area is separated from the kitchen by a decorative wall and a traditional, very attractive brick arch. The fitted kitchen has tiled work surfaces, an integral fridge, oven and ceramic hob. The living area benefits from a recently installed 11kw. wood burning stove.

Door to Utility room/scullery/store with washing machine, dishwasher, shelves, double sink with cupboards under and access to WC.

This half of the house was once a barn attached to the original farmhouse which when built would have comprised only two rooms. It was evidently converted about twenty five years ago and the result is an extremely spacious house. The drawing room (Salon) has a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a magnificent feature fireplace with a log burner (11Kw) which was added last year. There are also 2 radiators. A chestnut staircase leads to a galleried landing area. French doors to patio. Glazed door to self contained apartment.

Approximately 27 sq. m. with French doors that can be used as separate access, leading to patio. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

Built in cupboards, work surface and sink unit. Radiator.

with WC and hand basin, white suite, half tiled throughout.

Total area approximately 40 sq. m.

Velux window. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Exposed beams.

fully tiled with matching floor tiles, white suite, bath/shower, WC., hand basin set in built in unit with cupboards and drawers, mirror with lighting over.A further door from the bedroom leads to a large

Dressing room

Ample hanging space and drawer units. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Fitted carpet.

Velux window

Radiator

Exposed beams.

Velux window

Radiator

Bathroom

Terrace with electrically operated sun awning. Gate and steps leading to:

Heated swimming pool, 12m x 5m Tiled surround. This was completed in 2006 and has a modern filtration system and salt chlorination. Swimming pool safety regulations have been met by the installation of an electrically operated roller cover.

Large terraced vegetable garden area part of which is planted with raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries and redcurrants.

Fruit trees include plum, greengage, peach and cherry. The latter are young trees and should produce fruit in the coming year. There is also a young walnut tree. We understand that Le Baradou was once a chestnut farm. Probably sixty to seventy percent of the woodland consists of chestnut trees and these produce a vast crop every year. The remaining woodland consists of beech, wild cherry, oak, holly etc.

Woodland, pasture and park immediately surrounding the house extending to approximately 21 acres. Paths lead from the house to the top of the hill with views to die for, or down to the swiftly flowing stream. There is ample pasture for sheep, goats, a horse or a donkey.

There are two small outbuildings - an ancient bread oven, which is currently used for wood storage but is believed to be in working order, and a small, ruined mill beside the stream, which might be an interesting restoration project.

2 large caves/workshop/storage/occasional garage. One houses the oil fired central heating system which was installed in 2007.

Drainage: Septic Tank.

Mains Electricity.

Water: Own supply from source (spring).