House and Artist’S Workshop

The house, which dates from the 18th century, is located in a pretty, natural, quiet countryside location, not overlooked, peaceful neighborhood, on a plot of 4657m2. A shaded meadow with large umbrella pine, pretty cedar, oaks, chestnut trees and fruit trees (cherry trees, apple trees, fig trees). To the northwest bounded by a wood. To the south, the windows of the house offer a magnificent panoramic view of the city of Boulogne and the hills... On the horizon appears the Pyrenees mountain range with a view of the Pic de Midi and the Pic de Maladeta. The house is made up of a 60 cm thick cut stone wall. The south side is double-timbered. Respecting this tradition, the transformations and renovations were carried out according to a need for modern use inside. The oak half-timbering and walls were stripped of an existing concrete coating and covered with an earth/lime coating. So that the walls can 'breathe' again and ensure the balance of temperature variations and air humidity. The house is healthy, notably because it is built on a hill, on foundations and drainage has been put in place on the east-northwest side of the house. For sanitary facilities, there is a septic tank in good condition, but not up to current standards (missing the sand bed). The roof has been completely redone, the frame was handcrafted from oak wood. The insulation was done with cork panels. Three skylights were installed. On the ground floor: living room with integrated kitchen of approximately 45 m2 with terracotta tiles from the company 'La Barathe du Fousseret'. ?With an exit to the shaded garden, which offers a relaxation area and invites you to sit down to eat under the umbrella pine or oak? a marble shower/WC/sink, 2 bedrooms, including a small one facing north and a large one facing south equipped with a sink and a fireplace Heating in the living/dining room is provided by a fireplace and a wood stove (50cm), otherwise electric radiators. The entrance and parking lot are to the east of the house as well as a small barn/workshop. Floor: A 70 m2 mezzanine is connected to the ground floor by an oak staircase. On the west side an outbuilding converted into a painter's workshop, renovated in the same style. There is a large bright room of 42m2 with views of the Pyrenees, with shower room, Wc and sink, mezzanine for storage. Heating by an electric inertia heater. Adjoining an annex to renovate of 24m2 which serves as an entrance hall with kitchenette with a wood stove. Favorite, atypical set, some updates to be expected. 5 minutes from Boulogne, 1 hour from Toulouse airport, one hour from the high mountains of the Pyrenees