Lacaze, Midi-Pyrénées 81330

Village house with exposed timber framing: Former dwelling of the arquebusier of the ChâteauLACAZE (81330): Small Characterful Town of TarnIn the heart of the medieval village of Lacaze, classified as a Small Characterful Town of Tarn, lies this authentic half-timbered house, the former dwelling of the arquebusier of the Château des Comtes de Bourbon Malause, a castle visible directly from the house. A place rich in history: the castle was the seat of the count of Henri de Bourbon Malause, sponsor godson of King Henri IV.Nestled in the Monts de Lacaune, the house benefits from an exceptional natural environment, just: 1h30 from Toulouse, 45 min from Albi, 45 min from Castres, at the gates of Sidobre, emblematic natural site of TarnDescription of the propertyVillage house on three levels + basement, comprising: - Ground floor: a large space that can serve as a workshop, commercial space, flea market, art gallery, artisanal shop or well-being space. Ideal in a tourist village with castle, museum, gîte, restaurant, grocery, post office, bus and shops nearby. - 1st floor: a level fully refreshed, ready to be converted. - 2nd floor: three rooms to refresh according to your projects with the possibility to easily create additional bedrooms or any other space according to your needs. - Basement: healthy cave. - Parking space right in front of the house. Each floor has its own landing, making it easy to create an apartment on each level. Exceptional framework The attic reveals a rare traditional framework, composed of: mortised arrow-joined beams, crowned with counter-swaying arches to resist stresses, period joints, stamps and massive tie beams. A true masterpiece of the know-how of carpenters of the 16th-17th centuries. Heating: - Efficient pellet stove - Two fireplaces with open insert: Warm and authentic atmosphere. Works to be planned The house requires refreshing of the upper floors, insulation, joinery, interior modernization. The ground floor offers immediate commercial potential. The 1st floor is already renovated. The other levels need refreshing according to your wishes. An exceptional rental potential Lacaze lacks housing and experiences high rental demand. You could consider: - Airbnb, short-term rental (tourist village) - Long-term rental (high local demand) - Creation of 2 or 3 apartments - Primary or secondary residence - Professional project + housing (workshop + dwelling) Strengths: - Authentic half-timbered house - Former dwelling of the château arquebusier - View of the Château des Comtes de Bourbon Malause - Village classified as Small Characterful Town - Exceptional historic framework - Ground-floor commercial space - Immediate proximity: post office, bus, grocery, restaurant, gîte, museum, château - Parking space opposite - Huge potential: residence, commerce, gîte, workshops, rental A rare property, steeped in history, offering unique potential in an exceptional medieval and natural setting.