| Property Name | 2 Impasse Saint Michel, Couladere, Haute-Garonne, France | |
| Property Location | view map | |
| Property Type | 5 bedroom detached house | |
| Price | 650000 Euros | |
| Status | FOR SALE | |
| For further information & viewings, contact | Peter Manley tel: 0033 561 98 36 78 e-mail: Peter.manley@free.fr Web: http://www.petitespyrenees.net/ |
PRICE REDUCTION. Modern architect designed house built in a traditional French style (330m2). Unobstructed views of the Pyrenees with many eco-friendly features e.g. solar hot water and solar electricity. Rural location that is only 2km from all amenities. Possibility for income from self contained gite. Double garage 60m2 with enclosed garden 6300m2.
Solar hot water, PV solar electricity, vegetable garden, many fruit trees, double glazing throughout, honecomb block construction with additional wall insulation, wood burning cooker, south facing aspect in sunny location.
| Kitchen | 27m2 & 17m2 |
| Lounge | 32m2 |
| Dining | 40m2 |
| Bedroom 1 | 20m2 |
| Bedroom 2 | 16m2 |
| Bedroom 3 | 14m2 |
| Other Rooms | Bathroom 1 – 16m2 Bathroom 2 – 15m2 Feature spiral staircase leading to: 44m2 galleried landing Large south facing sun terrace Total surface area 330m2 60m2 double garage driveway parking for 10+ cars |
| Details of Heating | Solar hot water 1000L backup oil |
| Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc. | |
| Ground Rent | None |
| Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER | Energy - A, Co2 Emissions - A |
6300m2 of enclosed garden
Large vegatable patch
Many fruit trees
Large south facing sun terrace
| Parking facilities | Garage Driveway Off-road parking |
| Secure bicycle storage? | Yes |
| Nearest shop/Post Office | 2km |
| Nearest leisure facilities | 2km |
| Nearest train station | 3km |
| Nearest bus-stop to main town/city | 1km |
The house is double glazing throughout and the lofts are heavily insulated (DPE 10.84 A, GES 4.63 A). The house was originally equipped with oil central heating. This has been supplemented by the addition of a large (14.3m2) array of solar panels on the garage to supply hot water. The house also has two wood burning cookers to provide additional heating. The house also has a 3kw photo voltaic system that generated €2200 (tax free) of income for its first year of production during 2010 and €2300 in 2011. There is also the posibility of additional income from renting out the west wing of the house as a gite.
Outside: to the south there is a 50m² terrace with views of rolling countryside including unobstructed views of the Pyrénéan Mountains. There is a 6325m2 fully enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of vines, fruit trees and a vegetable garden. Growing in the garden ate the following: apples, figs, kiwis, cherries, plums, grapes, pears, olives, quince, pomegranate, blackcurrant, redcurrant, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, mulberries, bay leaf and herbs. There is a spacious 60m² double garage which could easily be fitted out in as a second dwelling.
The immediate area is called the Petites Pyrénées and is ideally suited for cyclists, hill walkers, artists and bird watchers. The house is situated on the outskirts of Couladrère village with views of the snow capped Pyrénéan mountains to the south and overlooking the busy market town of Cazères to the north.
The property is located just outside of the village of Couladère, Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées. Couladère is a small residential village with no shops or restaurants. The only amenity in the village is the Marie’s office. However, just a short walk away on the opposite side of the Garonne river (1.5km from the house) is Cazères-sur-Garonne with all the amenities that one gets in a typical French town – schools, doctors, dentists, 3 supermarkets, hardware store, 12 hair dressers (so I’m informed), numerous restaurants, boulangeries and cafés. There is a small old town area with narrow streets and small shops. A street market is held in Cazères-sur-Garonne on Saturday mornings.
This property is conveniently located for Toulouse airport (63km). Other airports in the region include: Tarbes (113km); Pau (151km); Carcassonne (145km). It is a 35 minute drive from south Toulouse by the motorway 64. The nearest skiing can be found at Superbagnères and Guzet, both resorts are just over 1hrs drive from the house.
If you like organic foods then there is a weekly organic market in Cazères-sur-Garonne on Wednesday 4.30-7.00pm, there is also the local Saturday market with some organic stalls (Saturday 8.30am-1.00pm). There are organic shops in nearby towns: Montesquieu-Volvestre, Portet-sur-Garonne, St Gaudens, Muret, and Carbonne.
This house is large but economical to run. Iindependently verified Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions ratings AA. These ratings were achieved with full occupancy (this is not a holiday home). You won't find any other large house for sale in France with that level of rating. Furthermore, the house is in good condition and has been well maintained. The house is ready to move into, no renovation, no building, no hassle.
External links:
http://www.petitespyrenees.net/
Details last updated: 2012-04-17 08:29:17
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