Stone Farm, Restoration Project, Tarn Valley – 1.2 Hectares of Pure Beauty

Property Description

Are you seeking a self-sufficient life, without neighbours, and are you ready to embark on a unique adventure in a pristine environment? Then this gemstone of a farm in natural stone, built around a courtyard is made for you! Perched on high ground, facing south, and surrounded by 1.2 hectares of land, this property is a true treasure. It features a well, an orchard with fruit trees, and a wooded area. The square-shaped farm, adorned with a sturdy wooden gate, leads to an inner courtyard embellished with a restored bread oven and forge. Inside the building, you'll discover approximately 340m² of living space, with a part that is already partially renovated and heated with wood stoves, and including a magnificent original fireplace. The house is sold with carefully selected furniture that perfectly complements the soul of the structure. The inhabited part on the ground floor includes a 34m² living room with a staircase leading to the upper floor, a small kitchen, a second 47.5m² living room also with a staircase, and a first bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find a room above the kitchen intended for a bathroom, a 37m² bedroom, a 24m² bedroom, a 22m² one, a passage room of 27m², and above the cellars, a 31m² kitchen and a 27m² living room to be completely renovated. Several cellars offer the possibility of being converted into additional living space. In the current configuration, the property allows for the creation of three separate residences or the maintenance of the entire space as one large house. On the technical side, two-thirds of the floors have been renewed. Cables for electricity, pipes for water, and drainage are in place. The property is equipped with a well, water reservoirs, a dry toilet, and generators, ensuring autonomy. To enhance comfort, the installation of a septic tank and solar panels is worth considering. Although the location is not served by city water or the electrical grid, 4G connectivity is available, and there is the option to subscribe to Starlink for high-speed satellite internet. The original slate roofs were partially redone in the 1990s, covered with fiber cement sheets, while the other half is protected by tarps.There's no question that you will need, skills and a budget to complete the work, but if you have the possibilities to bring in thes elements, this magical place is a haven for those dreaming of living self-sufficiently. Access to the property is via an unpaved 2 km road, accessible with a vehicle of sufficient height (van/Kangoo) or a 4x4. The farm is ideally located between Brousse-le-Château and Saint-Izaire, in a region rich in history, near the Tarn River. Nature enthusiasts and outdoor activity lovers will be delighted with the proximity of hiking trails, the opportunity to swim in the Tarn, canoeing, and much more. The first shops and primary school are only 15 minutes away, while Albi and Rodez are reachable in an hour, and Montpellier and Toulouse in two hours. Don't hesitate to seize this unique opportunity!