castle with pool for sale Montauban, France

EXCLUSIVE. Magnificent 18th century castle in pink bricks, in the heart of a 48-hectare green setting. Dominating the Tarn valley on the one hand, and the first hillsides of Quercy on the other. The main building, facing North-East/South-West, with a living area of ​​approximately 600 m2, includes 15 rooms, 6 bathrooms, renovated very recently. Remarkable period architecture offering a majestic staircase, a side tower, and vast volumes, and three large terraces. A 5 hectare park combining an avenue of centuries-old lime trees, cedars and oaks, includes a south-facing swimming pool (11 x 5) and a tennis court, both completely renovated. The whole is completed by a professional equestrian part and an oak grove. The ground floor constitutes the “noble” part of the building, with thirteen main rooms on one level, bedrooms or reception rooms, 5 bathrooms, a large equipped dining kitchen opening onto a large terrace. This configuration can accommodate 16 to 18 people. The recent renovation combines modernity and careful decoration with the charm of the old, preserved with parquet or terracotta floors, ceilings, fireplaces, trumeaux and original woodwork. Part of the ground floor (3 rooms, a bathroom and a kitchen) is now isolated and serves as caretaker's accommodation. In the basement, approximately 70 m2 provide on the west wing the functions of boiler room, storage, wine cellar, and on the east wing a magnificent vaulted kitchen, its annexes and an orangery, would justify a development project on approximately 70m2 also. The first floor, isolated and served by a staircase in the east tower of the building, includes two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. And offers approximately 270m2 to restore, including several rooms with French ceilings. A professional equestrian section completes this exceptional property, comprising two stables: 16 boxes, 4 foaling boxes, two tack rooms, a watered dressage arena (60x20), a lunging ring, a mini cross-country course, two showers horses, and more than 20 ha of paddocks. A spring, which feeds a pond, a refuge for wild ducks in winter, and a rainwater recovery system ensures the water needs of the equestrian facilities. The rest of the 48 hectare estate is made up of horse meadows and a magnificent hilly oak wood. A hunting reserve for more than 20 years, it is not uncommon to come across a few deer at the foot of the house at sunrise. This very beautiful ensemble of character is exceptional for its volumes, its land and its dominant location. Quiet, away from any nuisance, 1.5 km from a charming little village. Forty minutes from Toulouse and ten minutes from Montauban (direct TGV from Paris in less than 4 hours today and less than 3 hours with the future LGV). Ideal for bringing together a large family or for a prestigious seasonal rental and/or equestrian project. 3 large parking spaces in the common areas. Property sold free with the exception of a residential lease for the benefit of the caretaker. All of the habitable rooms are heated with oil (floor or cast iron radiators) and insulated. The property is connected to the fiber optic network. The property can be sold fully furnished and with all maintenance equipment (agricultural tractor, brush cutter, ride-on mower, etc.).