Property Description
This superb, 5-bedroom 18th Century village house is situated in one of the most sought-after villages of those around the unique and much-loved small town of Uzès. The house has been exquisitely restored and comes with a very beautiful garden and a guest apartment for restoration. The country views from the house are breathtaking.Just 5 minutes from Uzès, situated in a very charming village, this very spacious house with 315m² of habitable space, has the special distinction of a decent sized and very pretty garden as well as off-street car parking, both commodities being rare as hen’s teeth in the beautiful villages of this region.The accommodation consists of an entrance porch opens on to a courtyard which gives access to the garden and various other stone-built delights. The entrance vestibule leads on to lovely group of rooms. First up is the very well fitted kitchen/breakfast room with a highly unusual ceiling using ‘Vers’ stone tiles which are very rare in the region. To the left of the kitchen is the dining room and to the right the sitting room with a fine open fireplace. Also at this level, there is a TV snug, a utility room and a guest cloakroom with WC.On the first floor, reached by a wonderful stone staircase, there is a wide corridor which gives access to 3 very elegant double bedrooms (20m², 21m² and 24m²) one of which overlooks the garden. There is also a very large bathroom and dressing room.On the top floor, there are 2 very large double bedrooms and a study or 6th bedroom (25m², 28m² and 34m²), all of which have very high ceilings and outstanding views of the surrounding countryside and hills. There is a second bathroom on this floor.This magnificent property in which much of the original, authentic character has been preserved, has been the subject of a very thorough, quality restoration. In addition, there is a guest apartment measuring approximately 45m² of habitable space with water supply already in place which, without too much effort, could be restored to its former glory or left as it is and used as an artist’s studio, perhaps. The property also has a car port, a wood store and an unusual and delightful Napoleon III greenhouse!The property is 5 minutes’ drive from Uzès, a small town which is remarkable for its slower pace of life and Mediterranean climate. It's towering medieval buildings offer a glimpse of its interesting history. In the 18th Century it was established as the first Duchy of France. With a population of a little over 7000, it remains a charming town to visit and continues to attract tourists from around the world.Location: VillageBedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 2Receptions: 2Habitable space: 315m² Distance to shops: 5 kmsDistance to airport: 38 kms (Nîmes - 46 minutes)(Location shown on property portals is approximate.)Please note: All sizes and locations are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.