A stunning 16 room farmhouse with pool plus luxury glamping business in the beautiful Haute-Garonne
€730,000

A rare opportunity to live the dream and work from home in the beautiful French countryside, 50 mins from the vibrant City of Toulouse. Offers in excess of Euro 730,000

This stunning 16 room family home of 650 sqm is set in 3 hectares 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 breath-taking scenery, local markets, Chateaux, fortified villages, brocantes, vineyards and gastronomic culture.

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.

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 separate 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.

ABOUT THE AREA

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 are great opportunities for walking, cycling, horse-riding, 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 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, the Gorges de la Save, the ancient Arboretum and Chateau Mauvezin.

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