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French property in Midi Pyrenees - Aveyron - Detached stone built house dating back to 14th Century with land and outbuildings

French property, houses and homes for sale in Villefranche de Rouergue, Aveyron, Midi_Pyrenees

Price	€278,200 £222,824*	Ref	8974ND12
Town	Villefranche de Rouergue	Dept	Aveyron
Floor	200 M²	Plot Size	6500 M²
Bath	2	Bed	4

James Iddon Independent Agent, says :

Reduction from €339,200 to €278,200

Detached stone built house dating back to 14th Century with land and outbuildings

This pretty 4 bed stone house encapsulates all that a French house should be, the thick stone walls, large fireplaces, generous terrace even the blue shutters! Ideally situated on its own on the edge of a village just 15 minutes from the pretty bastide town of Villefranche de Rouergue in the heart of the Aveyron (12).

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The approach to the house is down a quiet lane at the exit of a pretty village. Stone steps lead up to the vine covered terrace which is perfect for outside dining and has a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside and stream below. Inside the house there is a generous entrance hall leading to the kitchen, the sitting room and a downstairs shower room with WC and laundry room area. The whole house has been very tastefully renovated whilst still respecting the age of the property. The kitchen is a light and large room with exposed floorboards and beams, fireplace with woodburning stove and newly fitted units. The sitting room has the same clean and airy feel with its white-washed walls, fireplace again with woodburning stove and high ceilings.

The original staircase is in excellent condition and the 4 bedrooms, all on the first floor, are generous in size and well finished. The master bedroom has a large en-suite bathroom and there is also a separate WC.

The 2nd floor is where you can get creative as it is currently a huge open room with plenty of head height, beautiful original beams and stone walls. It is worth noting that the current owners have planning permission to put 8 velux windows in this loft room and add another bedroom and bathroom.

Moving outside and under the house are 2 separate cellars. Directly below the terrace is the larger of the cellars currently used as a wood and coal store and the second has a concreted floor, bread oven and former stables for the livestock.

With regards to the outbuildings there are 2 stone buildings just adjacent to the house and again the owners have permission to turn them in to a 2 bedroomed house (linked by a terrace) and in addition is a recently converted open garage with ample parking for several cars.

The garden extends to just over 1.5 acres and slopes down to the stream. There are many established trees providing that all important shade and the views are of the rolling countryside and woodlands beyond.

The picturesque village in which the property is situated is literally up the road and has its own café and restaurant. The nearest small shops are just a 5 minute drive while Villefranche de Rouergue has all amenities not to mention its fabulous weekly market.

As far as airports are concerned, it couldn’t be easier with Rodez just 45 minutes away and Toulouse 2 hours.

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Location in France

Aveyron is the largest department in the Midi-Pyrenees. It has around 270,000 inhabitants today, while evidence of human civilisation has been found here dating back thousands of years. Like much of the Massif Central in which it is located, it has spectacular landscapes with great scope for canoeing and rock-climbing. Aveyron's most famous export is Roquefort cheese, which is produced with the large sheep population that grazes in the south.
Rodez, the prefecture, is an attractive city in a pleasant natural environment. It was founded on top of a hill overlooking the Aveyron River. At the highest point there is a charming Notre Dame cathedral built, curiously, in a Gothic style.
The medieval town of Belcastel has a huge amount of preserved architecture, and boasts a 15th Century Chateaux and the medieval bridge.
Further along, you will discover Villefrance-de-Rouergue, a town that has never lost its bustling, market atmosphere. The old houses demonstrate the early affluence the town achieved, mainly through the production of wool and the extraction of silver from the local mines.
Najac has an impressive castle, built on top of an extinct volcano. The town of Millau, has a population of 22,300 and is situated alongside the river Tarn in the southeast. It is situated, in fact, on the very border of the department and has long been plagued by an identity problem. The town's culture is much closer tied to Languedoc than the Midi-Pyrenees. It is a great town for anyone with a love of outdoor pursuits.
Ryanair will take you directly to Rodez from London Stansted. If you'd like to get there by land then it is recommended to use the fast and comfortable TGV train service, which will take you to Toulouse from where you can get another train into Rodez.
Whilst property prices have been going up for the whole region in recent years thanks to budget airlines making the area more accessible, prices are still reasonable compared to many other parts of the region.