Fully Renovated Country House & Gîte Near Toulouse & Albi

Property Description

Summary
Located in a peaceful elevated position and enjoying enchanting views over the surrounding countryside and the vineyards of the Gaillac region, this beautifully renovated stone family home benefits from the highest level of refurbishment, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern comforts and specifications.

The main Residence (approx 500m2) consists of 4 bedrooms (all with ensuite bathrooms), home office (bedroom 5), 3 WCs, modern kitchen, large reception room, dining room, state of the art cinema, bespoke Roche Bobois library, pool, gym, hammam, and double garage. The striking infinity pool (12x5 m) with salt water filtration system (and heating) enjoys the mesmerising countryside views and benefitting from all-day sunshine.

The Gite (128m2) which has been converted from an old winery into additional guest accommodation all on one level (suitable for people with reduced mobility) with stunning views of the countryside. Here there are 2 bedrooms, a 60m2 open plan living room with a modern kitchen, a family bathroom, a separate WC, a large utility room and its own heated salt filtration plunge pool (3x2m).

Location
This exquisite and luxurious turnkey property on 2 hectares of land is set in a small and peaceful hamlet, though is still close to every amenity you could need. Set in the heart of the “golden triangle” - with its rolling hills between UNESCO classified Albi, winemaking Gaillac and medieval bastide Cordes-Sur-Ciel.

Picturesque villages & Bastides:
Cahuzac sur Vere (5mins), Cordes sur Ciel (20mins), Puycelsi (25mins), Saint Antonin Noble Val (35mins)

Hiking & Outdoors:
Forêt de Grésigne (20mins), Gorges de l'Averyon walkling & canoes (30mins), Valley de Viaur (1hr), Grands Causses (1hr)

Accessible ski resorts:
Massif Central resorts of Brameloup & Laguiole (2hrs), Pyrenees ski resorts (2-3hrs)

Towns & Cities
Gaillac (10mins), Albi (25mins), Toulouse (50mins), Montauban (50mins), Castres (55mins), Rodez (1hr)

Access
The property is only 50 minutes drive from Toulouse international airport and 10 minutes drive from the nearest train station (Gaillac). Albi (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is 25 minutes away.

Toulouse Blagnac airport (50mins), Rodez airport (1h20), Carcassonne airport (1h40). TGV stations in Montauban (55mins) & Toulouse (55mins). Nearest train station - Gaillac (10mins).

A68 autoroute - Albi to Toulouse (15mins)

Interior
The property is spacious and light with a blend of modern and traditional period elements. The current owners have spared no expense in remodelling this property, using only the highest quality materials and creating a wonderful family home with every possible comfort in mind - underfloor heating across most of the living areas, sound insulation including reinforced floors, integrated audio-visual solutions with speakers in the ceilings in all the rooms, the terrace and the poolside. The property also benefits from a state of the art cinema room, outdoor lighting, and double glazed windows throughout.

Exterior
Stepping outside, one’s eyes are immediately drawn towards the striking infinity pool (12x5 m) with salt water filtration system (and heating), overlooking the mesmerising countryside views and benefitting from all-day sunshine. Overlooking the pool is a Pigeonnier that has been built to replicate traditional local outbuildings and which houses a pool bar, a gym (equipped with a cross trainer, a rowing machine, free weights, and yoga mats), hammam (steam room), WC and a pool equipment room. In the summer, the Pigeonnier can be used as an outdoor cinema for movie screenings for family and friends. There is a double garage, summer gazebo for the BBQs, an orchard and two wells.

Additional Details
A video-tour is available.

Revenue Generation
The guest house (Gite) has been on the holiday rental market for many years and has 5-star reviews. The main residence was also advertised by an upmarket holiday company until we decided to put the property for sale. There is a potential for continued or increased revenue generation. Ask for details.