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This lovely character property is situated in the green valleys of Roussillon at 650 m altitude, close to a village with all amenities and just one hour from the beaches, near to International airports and close to the Spanish border. The house was originally a two storey barn, with 0.5 meter thick stone walls. The ground floor was rebuilt by the previous owner some years ago, but the beautiful design of the original stone walls have been preserved. The first floor has been restored by the current owner which has been kept it as a large, beautiful living room / studio. All the four walls are in the original, natural stone, beautiful oval windows and doors, with a ceiling going up to 4,20 m. In 2007 an extension was built at the ground level with a large bathroom and 3 bedrooms. A very charming home with French kitchen with a fire place and an open dining room. The kitchen opens out toward an idyllic winter garden with a Portuguese wood stove and a large lawnDescription of the buildingsThe house offers about 260 m2 living area on 2 levels.Ground floor: Entrance hall 15 m2, library 21 m2, office 9 m2, combined kitchen - dining room with fireplace 34 m2, a small bathroom 4 m2, WC, winter garden 26 m2. An extension on the same floor contains corridor 7 m2, 3 bedrooms (18 m2, 12 m2, 10 m2), bathroom 16 m2, washing room 4 m2 and WC.First floor: One big room with high ceiling that is used as a combined living room, bedroom and office 83 m2.Garden sheds: 6 m2Work shop, 2,5 walls: 13 m2Terrace, facing garden: 20 m2Terrace, facing kitchen: 12 m2Wood Jacuzzi to be warmed up warmed up by fire, for 10 - 12 peopleGroundsThe 3 hectares of land is mostly wood, but there is some cultivated land as well. A river is crossing the property. No close neighbours, you can be all by yourself in the garden, surrounded by trees, an open outside living room, beautiful sitting areas. A garden shed, a wood shed and a shed for lawn mower, etc. are all situated in the lower part of the garden. There are four different places to eat outside, depending on whether you wish shade or sun.General ConditionThe property is in very good condition, and can be used either as a permanent residence or as a holiday home. All the plumbing at the electricity has been redone. Heating is by the wood burner and convector heaters. Radiators are installed in all the new rooms. The new owner will have to install their choice of heating, either wood stove, electric, solar energy or a combination of the three. The property has mains water and septic tanks.CommentClose to a charming town yet in the quiet countryside. This property has been restored with style and taste offering all modern comforts while retaining the charm and beauty of the stone Mas with wonderful views across the valleys. |