Stunning 16 Room Farmhouse, 7 Acres,Swimming Pool & Luxury Glamping Site

Property Description

200 YEAR OLD, 7 BEDROOM, 5 BATHROOM FARMHOUSE WITH 7 ACRES, MOUNTAIN VIEWS, SALTWATER POOL, GITE AND ELLE MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED
LUXURY GLAMPING BUSINESS


A rare opportunity to live the dream and work from home in the beautiful French countryside, 50 mins from the vibrant City of Toulouse.

This stunning 16 room family home of 650 sqm is set in 7 acres of organic land and is entirely private and peaceful. The property has a heated saltwater swimming pool and enjoys the most outstanding views of the Pyrenees mountains. 

Situated down a small country lane surrounded by sunflower fields, hedged by oak trees and backing onto  hundreds of acres  of woodland in the beautiful Haute-Garonne region of France, famous for its unspoilt natural beauty. Discover breathtaking scenery, local markets, Chateaux, fortified villages, brocantes, vineyards and gastronomic culture.

This pretty hilltop village has its own restaurant, a friendly and active community and locally there is a great selection of private and state schools / colleges. Amenities are within easy reach in the medieval town of Aurignac which has shops, a post office, schools, boulangeries, cafes, restaurants, a cinema, an outdoor pool, the Musee de la Prehistorie and a thriving community.

There is wildlife present on the estate and many wild flowers; the gardens and meadow have had no pesticide usage for over 40 years.

The current owners run a well established 'ELLE magazine recommended top 5 in Europe' Glamping site with 5 emplacements (permission for 6), each having a private kitchen and a private shower room. There is also a large games room with a mezzanine level and an outdoor lounge area. A 'maison des amis' could also be used as a gite rental. The business currently operates from July – August providing a healthy yearly income, ideal for a lifestyle change of pace, but has permission to open all year round, should you wish to extend your income potential.

Built in 1839 with period features such as chesnut collombage, the entire property has been recently and entirely renovated with a new roof, guttering, electrics, plumbing, insulation, double glazing and new flooring throughout. Central heating is provided by a new oil boiler and there is also underfloor heating in many areas as well as two wood burners. The ground floor offers disabled access throughout.

There are great opportunities for walking, cycling, horseriding, rafting, canoeing, hiking, paragliding, fishing and climbing  or you can dive back into nature and go wild swimming in the Pyrenean lakes (we are only thirty-five minutes from the foothills of the Pyrenees). For those who like their winter sports, the ski resorts are only an hour away. The Spanish border is 1hr 30 mins away.

The nearby village of Cassagnbère Tournas has a wonderful bar (with live music and an annual music festival). The market town of Boulogne-sur-Gesse has shops, schools, an outdoor swimming pool, children’s play park, a lake, an 18th century aquaduct, mini golf, many restaurants and a weekly Wednesday market.

Locally you can visit the Lac du Gimone with its sandy beach and diving pontoon, Relais Du Chateau, Gorges de la Save, the ancient Arboretum, Chateau Mauvezin, Chateau Caumont, pre-historic caves and grotto or La Jardins Potterie Hillen (listed Jardin Remarquable) with its handmade ceramics, beautiful gardens and wonderful organic produce and treats made on site. The site offers a fully fenced and heated salt water swimming pool with splash area, basketball hoop, volleyball, table tennis, pool table, pétanque, swing ball, football, slide & swings. At night sit and marvel at the wonderful skyline and the myriad of stars.

At Tepacap Outdoor Adventure, there is a play area for little ones and zip wires for the bigger kids!

Visit the pretty market town of Castelnau-Magnoac with its thriving Saturday market. Take a day trip to the UNESCO world heritage town of Saint Bertrand De Comminges, one of the many Plus Beaux Villages listed in the area, on the Chemin de Saint Jacques de Compstelle with its 15th Century Cathedral. Auch is another UNESCO world heritage site to explore.

A day trip to Toulouse is unmissable with the National Space Museum, African Safari zoo, Airbus Tours, Natural History Museum and many art galleries, museums and boutique shops. Restaurants, markets, brocantes and little street cafes can be found to sit back and watch the world go by.

Visit the wonderful market at the beautiful mountain town Arreau near the Val Louron with its lake, paragliding, waterpark and restaurants.

If a little pampering is what you’re in need of then a visit to the Japanese thermal baths set in the mountains at Balnea Spa or the vaporium and spa at the pretty Victorian town of Luchon will leave you truly relaxed!

Alongside all this the region offers many local free music festivals and events.

IN DETAIL:
LIVING / DINING ROOM / KITCHEN: wonderfully voluminous, sunny and airy with oak / travertine flooring and double aspect views towards the Pyrenees and surrounding fields.  A log-burning fire (16 KW) is fitted on a slate hearth. Patio doors open directly onto the terrace.

FITTED KITCHEN: Magnifient solid oak fitted kitchen featuring polished granite worktops, underfloor heated travertine flooring, a Wolf six ring hob, a Wolf double electric oven, a fitted Miele microwave/grill, a Subzero fridge/freezer, a steam oven and a Miele dishwasher.  The kitchen enjoys a view over the garden and surrounding countryside.
The lovely hallway and old staircase brings you to a small lounge area from here you access:

PARENTAL SUITE: Very large and airy master bedroom with fitted walk in dressing room. Airing cupboard.
EN-SUITE: with a shower cubicle, a bath and a WC.

BEDROOM 2 : Very large room with triple aspect.
Downstairs

BEDROOM 3: Double aspect with views of the gardens and mountains. With its own dressing room.
EN-SUITE: with underfloor heating, a bath, shower and WC.

SECOND LOUNGE: Double aspect, fitted shelves, log burner (10 KW) and views of the garden and mountains.

BEDROOM 4: Double room with field views
EN-SUITE: with underfloor heating, shower and WC.

BEDROOM 5: Double bedroom, with views of garden and fields.

BEDROOM 6: Double bedroom, with views of garden and fields.
SHOWER ROOM: with Italian walk in shower, WC, wash basin mounted on oak-framed cupboard and underfloor heating, with views of the fields.

OFFICE: Morrocan tiled floor with views of the garden and fields, also has a tiled storage annex and access to the games room.

CINEMA ROOM: With access to loft/storage area. The loft is insulated, has an electricity supply and offers a generous amount of storage space.

WORKSHOP / STUDIO: Shelved with concrete floors, drainage, electricity and views of the fields.

LAUNDERETTE: Fitted double sink, boiler and access straight on to a covered and an outdoor drying area.

INDEPENDANT MAISON-DES-AMIS: Lounge / diner, kitchen with dishwasher, hob, oven, shower room and very large bedroom.

THE EXTERIOR:
A quiet country road leads to the property with has a large gravel driveway (parking for six).  The house has a large sun terrace which is ideal for dining al-fresco in the spring to autumn months and enjoys splendid views over the gardens, fields and mountains. There are expansive, well-stocked mature gardens, and a fenced and raised vegetable patch. The 5-acre meadow land is bordered by ancient oaks, fields and woodland. There is a seperate guest entrance with parking to the rear. A saltwater, heated swimming pool made with carbon fibre (Leisure Pool), surrounded by wooden decking and planting is fully fenced with an electric safety cover and shaded lounge area. A shower block with 5 shower rooms (scope for 6), a large games room with mezzanine, guest launderette, and an outdoor lounge area complete the Glamping grounds. An underground water well is attached to an automated watering system. There are two large sheds, one with water and electricity and a wooden chalet which could easily be converted for guest use. A basketball/swing/slide play area is accompanied by a bespoke children's wooden play house.

CONFORMING FOSSE SEPTIC FOR UP TO 70 PEOPLE
WIFI
MAINS ELECTRICITY / WATER
SATELITTE (UK and French)

Private seller, no agency fees.
Nearest Airports
Toulouse Blagnac Airport – 1 hour by car
Lourdes Airport - 1 hour by car
Pau Airport - 1 hour 30 mins by car
Carcassonne -2 hours by car
Nearest train – Boussens / Saint Gaudens