£714,112

16 bed country house for sale

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£714,112

€850,000

16 bed country house for sale

Pamiers, Ariège, France - 09100

16 beds

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Features and description

Plot size : 6000m2
Total built size : 1039m2

Superb historical building to renovate with 6000m2 gardens. The old Bishop's Palace is located in the heart of the historic center of Pamiers and offers enormous potential for development

Habitable space 1318m2 - 25 rooms

Total area (living area + cellars, attic, etc.) approximately 3000m2

Land area: More than 6000 m2 including 2800 m2 which could be constructible subject to planning.

The building has several remarkable features, in particular: - Grand ceremonial staircase - Reception room The Bishops private chapel with old stained-glass windows - Dining room with antechamber - Cardinal's bedroom and many more bedrooms each with its own carved marble fireplace. There is also a period dumbwaiter, a plate warmer integrated within a cast iron radiator, niches for statues, and beautiful parquet flooring. The attics have terracotta flooring.

The cellars are located in the south wing (the oldest part) and were originally used for different purposes: Stables, food storage, bakery, reception room for pilgrims on the Saint Jacques de Compostela (pretty cobblestone floor and terracotta arch), there is also the old forge and a well. In one of the cellars, there is a brick vault at ground level, which would indicate that there was a basement. There are many bathrooms and small kitchen areas in the rest of the building.

The Park is made up of 3 levels and offers a beautiful view of the Pyrenees. A winter garden and a chapel nestle there alongside a centurys old oak tree. There are several box lined alleys, the main walkway is surrounded by lime trees and ends in a round pond framed by 2 red brick dovecotes. Walking around these peaceful gardens one would never know that you are in the middle of town.

Located in the heart of an attractive market town with all local shops close by and less than an hour from the stunning Pyrenees mountains with all they offer, including ski resorts, this fabulous property offers endless possibilities. And projects to be considered for the revaluation of this beautiful complex of buildings.

To visit this property, and help you with your French property search, contact Kingsley hodgkins, (Agent Commercial rsac carcassonne) on or by email:

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Prix : 850,000 Honoraires la charge du vendeur. Frais de notaire en sus.

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  1. Zoopla
  2. Overseas
  3. France
  4. Midi-Pyrénées
  5. Ariège
  6. Pamiers
  7. Pamiers-Est