Stone built house	Sitting/Living room
Magnificent views	Fully fitted kitchen

Beautiful Architect's House In Arieges

Price: 358,000 €
Property Type: country house

Summary: Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a swimming-pool, within 20 minutes of Foix.

The first thing to mention before giving the details of this house for sale is that the region in which it is situated is an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the last truly wild and undeveloped areas in Europe, yet within 1 hour of two international airports but without the overflights.

This recently completed new 4 bedroomed house placed in 2000m2 (1/5th acre) of private garden is offered for sale due a change in family circumstances.
Built and finished to high standards by an English architect living permanently in France,for himself and his family, it was completed in 2006.
The whole house has been designed to exceed modern thermal requirements, minimising fossil fuel gas usage making it a very warm low expenditure habitation. The house is heated by underfloor gas central heating from a highly efficient condensing Veissman boiler. An annual service agreement is in force with the installer (€150 pa). The gas tank is installed out of sight in the ground.
The garden is private and hedged with laurel, and the swimming-pool (8m x 4m) sits to take maximum advantage of the southern aspect with a surrounding sun lounging patio (the pool's technical room is situated in the garage).

BASEMENT :
Lowest level is an above ground basement, garage, workshop, wine cellar, storage w.h.y. Lit by 5 double glazed windows, in all it comprises a huge 110sq.m (approx. 1,100sq.ft.).
There is a scullery and laundry area.

GROUND FLOOR :
Approached from the purpose built car port (5m x 6m ) has an entrance with WC.
Door to the kitchen/dining area (12’9” x 14’ or 3.80m x 4.30m) which has everything you would expect from a modern kitchen. There is a picture window giving a superb southerly view to ‘le Picou” the nearest mountain (1602m)
Door leads to the office/bedroom 4 : 13’x9’ or 2.60m x4m. This room is equiped with TV point, telephone, and broadband computer wireless connection.
The door leads to the sitting room : 19’6” x 16’ or 5m x 4.7m.
Also accessed from the kitchen/dining room. The ‘sejour’ is a room with three picture windows making it very light and spacious with far-reaching unspoilt country views. It has wooden beams and there is a fireplace with log store. This room gives onto a large balcony with privacy and country views (22’6” x 13’ or 3.90m x 6.8m). Stairs lead from the balcony down to the garage etc.
From the ‘sejour’ one enters into the downstairs principal double bedroom : 14’3” x 12’ 6” or 4.30m x 3.75m, with French doors to private balcony. Door to ensuite bathroom : 11’10” x 5’7” or 1.7m x 3.6m with vanity unit basin and mirror, bidet and WC. Large corner whirlpool massage Bath. Large mirror.

FIRST FLOOR :
There is a principal bedroom (14’3” x 12’6” or 4.30m x 3.75m) with large built in wardrobes, two picture windows with stunning views to the East, south and West. It opens onto a wooden balcony ( 22’6” x 6’ or 6.80m x 1.80m) from which the sunset can best be appreciated.
There is a second bedroom (13’ x 12’6” or 3.80m x 3.90m) with French windows with easterly and southerly views also opening onto a large balcony. As with the larger bedroom it is equiped with a large built in wardrobe with mirrors.
Also a bathroom which comprises bath/shower, vanity unit and WC, large mirror.

SERVICES AND CHARGES :
The house has very good satellite (UK and European) reception.
The property is on main drainage and is not metered for water - an annual charge of € 130 is levied by the water company.
The houseowner pays :-
Drainage € 104
Taxe habitation € 418 pa
Taxe fonciere € 93 pa

LOCATION :
Local amenities between 1 and 3 minutes driving, Foix the medieval city with its spectacular castle and old medieval town is 10 minutes by car and has four large supermarkets, many speciality shops, good parking, many pavement cafes and restaurants.
Also : quick access to skiing resorts, sports and activities like a 18 hole golf course within 20 minutes driving, water activities, Mediterrannee is 1hr 30m driving.

See more photos and details here http://www.buymyhouseinfrance.net/

Seller:	Barry
Address:	“Les Tonnelliers” Cambie
City:	Serres Sur Arget
Phone:	(+33)561 026 438
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