Elegant C19th House of Maitre

Property Description

Exclusivity - Absolutely perfect situation for this beautiful 19th century 'Maison de Maitre' set in gently sloping landscaped gardens of almost two acres, with stunning uninterrupted views of the Pyrenees over the surrounding countryside.

The house has been renovated with taste and preserved wherever possible its original features including solid oak flooring and woodwork, exposed stone work, and feature beams. The house benefits from a double exposition and is light and spacious with generously proportioned rooms.

Features include : Main living room over 50m² with feature fireplace and double aspect leading to the south facing terrace, and the poolside area, Country fitted kitchen with wood burner and separate entrance with laundry room and pantry, cosy winter salon, large office which can also be a downstairs bedroom, downstairs shower room, WC.

The house benefits from 7 double bedrooms two of which are en-suite, with a total of 5 bathrooms. With under-floor heating on the ground floor, as well as gas fired central heating, the house allows modular living and adapts easily from two to twenty guests !

Outdoor living is focused around the 12x6m² pool, with Pyrenean views and its stone built 60m² covered terrace for dining alfresco and lazy days. The garden has been designed to be attractive all year round, and yet very low maintenance, with no watering required, and features long herbaceous borders, climbing plants, and a beautiful natural pond and spinney.

On the practical front, there is a two car garage, as well as covered parking, a workshop, and additional garden storage. Only minutes from the local Boulangerie, 7 kms from shops, services and restaurants, and just under 1 hour from Toulouse International Airport, this property is ideally situated to make the most of life in the countryside, yet with easy access to auto-routes, skiing and Spain. An exceptional property that comes along rarely.