Lacaze, Midi-Pyrénées 81330

Reference: PFYR-T206873. Half-timbered house: Former residence of the Arquebusier of the Castle LACAZE (81330): Small Town of Character in the Tarn In the heart of the medieval village of Lacaze, listed as a Small Town of Character in the Tarn, stands this authentic half-timbered house, the former residence of the arquebusier of the Castle of the Counts of Bourbon-Malause, a castle visible directly from the house. A place steeped in history: the castle was the seat of the county of Henri de Bourbon-Malause, godson of King Henri IV. Nestled in the Lacaune Mountains, this house enjoys an exceptional natural setting, just: - 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse - 45 minutes from Albi - 45 minutes from Castres - At the gateway to the Sidobre, an iconic natural site in the Tarn region Property Description Village house on three levels + cellar, comprising: - Ground floor: a large space that could be used as a workshop, commercial premises, antique shop, art gallery, craft boutique, or wellness center. Ideal in a tourist village with a castle, museum, guesthouse, restaurant, grocery store, post office, bus stop, and shops nearby. - 1st floor: a fully renovated level, ready to be fitted out. - 2nd floor: three rooms to be renovated according to your plans, with the possibility of easily creating additional bedrooms or any other space as needed. - Basement: dry cellar. - Parking space directly in front of the house. Each floor has its own landing, making it easy to create an apartment on each level. Exceptional Timber Frame The attic reveals a rare traditional timber frame, composed of: -trusses with mortised rafters, - cambered arches to distribute the load, - period joinery, king posts, and massive tie beams. A true masterpiece of 16th and 17th-century carpentry craftsmanship. Heating - High-performance pellet stove - Two fireplaces with open inserts: Warm and authentic ambiance Work Required The house requires updating the upper floors, including insulation, windows and doors, and interior modernization. The ground floor offers immediate commercial potential. The first floor has already been renovated. The other levels can be updated to suit your preferences. Exceptional Rental Potential Lacaze has a housing shortage and is experiencing strong rental demand. You can consider: - Airbnb, short-term rental (tourist village) - Long-term rental (high local demand) - Creation of 2 or 3 apartments - Primary or secondary residence - Business project + accommodation (workshop + living space) Highlights - Authentic half-timbered house - Former residence of the castle's arquebusier - View of the Château des Comtes de Bourbon Malause - Village classified as a "Petite Cité de Caractère" (Small Town of Character) - Exceptional historic timber frame - Commercial space on the ground floor - Immediate proximity to: post office, bus, grocery store, restaurant, guesthouse, museum, castle - Parking space opposite - Enormous potential: living space, business, guesthouse, workshops, rental A rare property, steeped in history, offering unique potential in an exceptional medieval and natural setting. (10.00% agency fees including VAT payable by the buyer.)