private mansion for sale Ariège, France

SOLE AGENCY Private estate in the centre of an Occitan town of 15,000 inhabitants, with direct train station to Toulouse and Spain, served by the motorway. Situated on a hilltop in a historically rich setting, the parklands, some of which are terraced, feature avenues, a kiosk, gardens, a chapel, pigeon lofts, a greenhouse and ponds. The mansion still has a 15th-century feudal part, then was rebuilt in the 18th century to accommodate the town's notable families. It was fitted out with a grand staircase, in addition to 6 other staircases, sumptuous sculpted marble fireplaces, beautiful Versailles parquet floors, niches and mouldings, reception rooms on terraces and various decorative and comfort features, all signs of the grandeur and elegance of the 18th century. The estate became the diocese's bishop's residence in the 20th century. Today, this private mansion awaits a new life worthy of its space and prestige. Selling price: 860,000 euros Fees payable by the vendor Energy class : NA Climate class : NA Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr