Stronghold house
in the Quercy region
Location
The Quercy region gets its name from the Gallic people, “Cadurques” and is not just part of the French department of Lot but also stretches into the northern section of that of Tarn & Garonne. This unjustly unknown region has a great variety of landscapes and rich, abundant architecture.
12.5 miles from Moissac and its Roman cloister classified as a World Heritage site by Unesco.
28 miles from Agen with its airport (2 daily flights to Paris-Orly) and its TGV train station (4 hours to Paris).
56 miles from Toulouse
Description
The property
An estate of over 17 acres in a rural, peaceful setting. The land is T-shaped, bordered to the north west by a small, fast-flowing river (a must for the former mill). It includes vast, unobstructed stretches as well as wooded areas that border the river and are to be found behind the buildings. Once fed by the river in order to fulfil its role as a mill, the main building no longer has water running through it, the millstream having been blocked.
The mill-farm
Built of stone, probably in the 17th century, on older foundations. It is a broad L-shaped building, flanked by two square towers. The thin loopholes in the facade bear witness to the former defensive character of the premises.
Spanning one floor above the ground level and topped by attic space which could, for the most part, be converted, the main building has a floor surface area of approx. 4,305 sq ft.
The current owners have carried out significant works since 2005.
The outbuildings
These are also ‘L-shaped’ and are set at right angles to the main building. They await renovation throughout. This total floor surface area of approx. 4,305 sq ft, divided equally over two stories, has numerous possibilities.
Our opinion
The beauty and the peace and quiet of the setting, disturbed solely by the noise of the river, are the major assets of the property. This building of sober construction with its attractive facade facing the courtyard is another. It has the advantage of being immediately habitable as the first floor contains all necessary home comforts, although a considerable surface area is still to be converted. The large outbuilding awaiting conversion could house holiday accommodation, horses, or even an artist’s studio: the new owners simply have to give free rein to their desires and the inspiration that will, without doubt, come from the premises themselves.
Price: 898 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 1960LA
| Land registry surface area | 6ha 90a / 17.050 acres |
| Main building surface area | 680 m² / 7,317 sqft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 400 m² / 4,304 sqft |
Regional representative
Ilan Libert +33 (0)6 20 69 38 46
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
