villa for sale Pamiers, Ariège

Superb mansion 1300m2 habitable in the heart of Pamiers on a plot of 6,000m2.Currently the living space is divided into 25 rooms but the total developed surface is 3 000m2 and includes in addition cellars, attics...Former bishop's residence, this building steeped in history has many remarkable features including a grand staircase, a reception room, a private chapel with stained glass windows, a dining room and its antechamber, numerous marble fireplaces...In addition, the attics have a terracotta floor and there is a traditional roof structure in the main wing.The cellars, situated in the south wing, were used for multiple purposes, as a stable, cannery, reception room, bakery, etc. They are buried on the south side and on the same level on the north side.The park is made up of 3 levels and offers, in good weather, a beautiful view of the Pyrenees. A winter garden and a chapel are nestled in the grounds. An oak tree has sat there for several centuries. You can meditate while walking along the paths, some of which are lined with boxwood, the main one being surrounded by lime trees and leading to a round pool framed by two red brick dovecotes.Accessible from Toulouse in about 1 hour, the Pyrenees and its nearest ski resorts are about 1 hour away and the Mediterranean Sea is 1.5 hours away.