Epicerie

Orniac

Midi Pyrenees

0 bedroom > Sleeps 9

Changeover day: Saturday

Discover the charm of the Quercy region from a genuine 17th Century property. Two Houses share a mature walled garden with swimming pool, plus wild flower meadow with pond & fruit trees and sheltered parking.
Each house has a vine covered terrace, luxury bathroom, traditional Oak kitchens which are fully equipped, tiled, stone slab or timber floors, period furnishings, beams, restored stone walls, real log fires, plus central heating for those winter holidays.

First house: The “OLD EPICERIE” (90m2) is a 2 bedroom gite which sleeps 5. Converted attic bedroom (30m2) with 1 double and antique single bed. Oak floor, fabulous beams, stone walls, soft lighting, Original Art Deco chandelier and beautiful views.
Second bedroom on the first floor (20m2) similar style with 1 double, period furnished, Quercynoise lamp, Oak floor, Stone fireplace, 2 windows.
Large dining area in fully equipped open plan country kitchen, with wood burning stove, done in the old style on a superbly tiled floor. Original glazed doors open onto village square where cafe style table and chairs are provided. Bathroom has extra large bath and a powerful shower. All rooms beautifully decorated and furnished. No TV or dishwasher. Prices range from £250 per week. See listed prices.


Second House: The “MAISON DU MAITRE” (250m2) is a 5bedroom house which sleeps 9. Great value at £600 for July and Aug, £400 June and Sept etc. The grand stone steps to first floor living area. 70m2 of Oak floor contains fully equipped country kitchen with large range cooker through to charming lounge/dining room with original Quercy furnishings, Stone medieval fireplace and beamed ceiling. Oak staircase leads down to 70m2 stone slab ground floor cellar. With monumental stone fireplace with bread oven, beamed ceiling and revealed stone walls. This room is used for music, Satellite TV (UK), bar, extra bedroom and also contains a luxury shower/utility room. Leads onto wine cellar.
Converted attic (70m2) with a full Oak floor. Master bedroom with full height beams (15ft), 2 velux, 2 dormer windows. Original 18th Century Quercy chandelier, beautifully furnished with a king sized bed. En suite large bathroom with hydro massage shower and extra large bath. A single bed occupies the landing. Oak staircase down to the living room. There is an extra double sofa bed on ground floor. Stone Pigeonnier contains two further double bedrooms with original pointed stonework. One bedroom is in the restored stable with a tiled floor (25m2). The other, on the first floor (25m2), with great views, Oak floor and beamed ceilings, timber breakfast balcony looks onto magnificent enclosed garden and pool. Ground floor shower room in main house. This property in total sleeps a minimum of 9 but for larger groups please enquire!


THE AREA:-
You are in the heart of Wildboar country. For lovers of wildlife, Deer, Wildboar, a variety of Owls, Falcons, Kites, Frogs and Toads and small Mammals makes the driving interesting particularly at night. The area is richly endowed with Oak forests, stunning gorges along the Cele and Lot Rivers where you’ll find canoeing and bathing opportunities, campsite pools & bars, timeless villages & beauty spots. Country restaurants are great value serving renowned cuisine & local wines, liqueurs & plum brandy, some with live music until 2am. For party goers 3 day village fetes take some beating. Horse riding is also popular here.

Both properties represent year round residence for the two English owners and have been restored to a high standard in a manner to re-create the atmosphere and legacy of times past. An unusual attention has been paid to the contents and decor and materials used. Both for the pleasure of the owners and to attract a buyer who will appreciate the good taste in which it has been carried out. Likewise the garden and field have been through 3 years of invested time and care to achieve it's present mature state. It is an opportunity to sample real life in "France Profond!" in a higher than average standard of comfort. We can genuinely offer good advice about all aspects of local life and there is much to appreciate in particular the wide range of foods available. Three vans visit the village: butcher, baker, grocer but we would be happy to provide a list of our favourites which can be obtained locally.


AIRPORTS:-
Nearest airport is Rodez at 100km on smaller roads therefore 1 ½ scenic hours. Alternatively Toulouse is 130km mostly by motorway.


EXTRA INFORMATION:-
This property is also for SALE, please enquire.

Thank you for looking.
Tel: Patrick Blair on 00 33 5 65 24 95 37 mobile 00 33 6 70 66 51 12

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