Beautiful Farmhouse In South-West France

Beautiful Farmhouse in South-West France. Are you looking for a spacious house with lots of character, which is situated in a beautiful landscape overlooking rolling countryside with the peaks of the Pyrenees on the horizon. Then you have come to the right place with this lovely "Fermette" , which will answer your dreams of a splendid life in the French countryside.

The house is part of a small village in the Haute Garonne, with a beautiful church, the mayor's office and a 'Salle de Fete ', where the enthusiastic inhabitants regularly organize several activities including the 'Fetes de village'.

The immediate vicinity of the house lends itself to beautiful walks where you can enjoy the glorious nature and rural views.

This region offers you a variety of History, Art and Culture such as castles, abbeys, museums, markets etc.

In Isle en Dodon, (less than three miles away) you will find everything you need on a practical level; such as doctors, pharmacy, shops, not to mention the vibrant regional market on Saturdays.

Toulouse (Airport) is a 50minute drive away and the Pyrenees, where you can ski, are an hour and a half's drive.

The house with a total living space of 2500 square feet, has been beautifully restored with great attention to detail, so that the authentic character of the house has been preserved. What do you think, for example, of a beautiful fireplace in the kitchen that almost covers the entire wall and where a woodburning stove provides you with cozy warmth? Many of the rooms still have the original red 'tomettes' (red earthenware tiles).

The house can be used as one large family home, but could also be divided into two houses; the main house and a Gite/Chambre d'Hote. Each has a private entrance so that, in case of rental of the Gite, your privacy is guaranteed.

In total, you have access to four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room, two kitchens, an Office, and last, but not least, a beautiful living room of 57 square yards with french windows leading to the garden. The attic area (with floor insulation) is still untouched, but offers sufficient possibilities to create additional living space. Behind the House is the (open) Grange with covered terrace and summer kitchen.

The swimming pool (12m x 6m) has a sliding roof allowing you to swim in spring and autumn. This beautiful Farmhouse will enchant you.

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Equipment Details: Mains electricity, Septic tank, Broad band Internet, Open Fire place, TV - Sat, Wood burner, Garden, Parking Lot, Outbuilding(s), Swimming Pool, View, Land.

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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