Authentic Maison De Maitre

Authentic 'Maison de Maitre' Country House If you are looking for a large farmhouse with lots of authentic details this is a house to really fall in love with. The moment that you enter this beautiful 'Maison de Maitre' you get the feeling that time has stood still. With original details throughout, the house breathes a typically French, authentic, warm, country atmosphere.

Yet care has also been taken for modern comfort, with underfloor heating and double glazing. This spacious 'farmhouse' is situated near a village that is part of the old Comminges which consists of a beautiful hilly landscape with views of the stunning Pyrenean Mountains everywhere. A short distance away is Blajan, a nice little village with a local bakery and grocery store.

The immediate vicinity of the House lends itself to beautiful walks where you can enjoy the beautiful countryside, forests and farmland. Culturally, the region has much to offer such as history, museums, picturesque villages and towns. In Boulogne-sur-Gesse, (10 km) you will find everything you need on a practical level, such as doctors, pharmacy and shops, not to mention the vibrant regional market on Wednesdays.

Toulouse (Airport) is an hour and twenty minutes drive away. The Pyrenees (where you can go skiing and canoeing) and Spain are just over an hours' drive.

The house is a reasonable distance from the quiet main road and is calm. You reach the house via a long driveway lined with beautiful chestnut trees. The garden, which offers you plenty of privacy, faces south overlooking the rolling countryside. From the secluded garden you enter the main hall with a beautiful ornate oak staircase.

On either side of the hall you find the spacious lounge with fireplace and the dining room with woodburning stove. The simply furnished kitchen is in harmony with the atmosphere of the house, but in terms of space it offers you many possibilities for modernization. Next to the kitchen is a spacious shower room with toilet and an indoor garage that could very well serve for other purposes.

On the first floor there is a spacious landing and two beautiful large bedrooms with fireplaces and views of the garden. Halfway up the staircase you will find a door, behind which another stairway leads to the rear portion of the first floor with two bedrooms and an interconnecting room.

This portion of the house still needs to be refreshed. However, here you will find that beautiful old fashioned wallpaper on the walls that so much emphasizes the special atmosphere of this property. This section could serve as guest rooms.

Adjacent to the house is a large barn/hangar in which a very old (servant's) kitchen is located, which hasn't been used for years and which needs to be restored. Around the House there is a plot of land of 2000m2, with lots of trees, bushes and climbing roses and a big 'mare' (garden pond). You also have the possibility of buying additional land.

This imposing house that has kept its old character and retained many authentic details, definitely deserves to be seen. Are you going to be the first one that contacts me for more information or to make an appointment for a viewing?

Equipment Details:

Mains electricity

Mains water

Septic tank

Broad band Internet

Open Fire place

TV - Sat

Wood burner

Garden

Garage

Parking Lot

Outbuilding(s)

Fence

View

The Department of Haute-Garonne, despite its ever growing population, still boasts beautiful scenery of undulating hills and valleys.

The region as a whole is a popular choice for an active holiday and the Haute-Garonne is ideal for mountainous activities including biking and walking and of course skiing during the winter. The department has four ski resorts.

If religious buildings are of some interest then the Haute-Garonne will not disappoint. Sites including the Toulouse basilica, the Saint Bertrand-de-Comminges cathedral and the Saint-Just basilica of Valcabrere are on the door-step.

Gascony plays a big part in the department and dishes are based on goose fat or oil flavoured with garlic, shallots, and spices. Goose and duck farms produce foie gras, which is then sold fresh or made into pate and terrines. Nothing is wasted, and the rest of the bird is made into confits, preserves used to make stew and soups.

Life in the mountain villages and farms of the Pyrenees has remained largely unchanged. Their southern climate means that it can be warm and sunny from as early as February. Roads are good and generally well sign-posted, although snow lies on the higher peaks until May and some of the highest passes may be closed. The climate is a cross between Atlantic Maritime and Mediterranean.

Toulouse is France's fourth biggest city and has a very lively atmosphere with a strong student presence. Stroll around the historic centre, walking alongside the Garonne and the Canal du Midi, or stop in one of the many pavement cafes for a delicious cup of coffee.

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