19th-Century Manor with River Views and Development Wings, Albi, France €580,000
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River Manor, Albi
About this property
First recorded as a modest cube on the 1810 Napoleonic land registry, this 19th-century manor has spent two centuries becoming something rather more theatrical. Symmetrical and imposing, the central section is flanked by two wings of equal width, all three draped in Virginia creeper that shifts from green in spring to a deep, dramatic red come autumn. Inside the central block, the hallmarks of serious craftsmanship are everywhere: a glazed staircase with hexagonal panes of alternating translucent and coloured glass, original wood panelling in the lounge, classical fireplaces, and dual-coloured terracotta tiles in the dining room. It has survived two centuries largely intact, which says quite a lot.
The south wing offers a self-contained apartment with its own entrance, a living room with open-plan kitchen, shower room, and a bedroom facing the courtyard. It works equally well for family overflow or rental income. The north wing is the wildcard: untouched since the 19th century, it retains a large wooden vat, a drying room, and a vast open section at first-floor level with no floorboards and soaring ceiling height. Whether you see a sixth bedroom, a rental unit, or a light-filled studio is entirely up to you and your renovation budget.
Set within 5,481 m² of tree-filled gardens on the south bank of the River Tarn, the property sits in a calm residential neighbourhood just five minutes by car from Albi's UNESCO-listed centre. Planning permission allows for a swimming pool, and the eastern section of the garden is well positioned for one. Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is 55 minutes away. The F energy rating, with annual costs estimated at up to €18,730, is the headline caveat here: single glazing and 19th-century bones mean a full thermal overhaul is not optional, it is foundational.
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