castle with pool for sale Castres, France

Situated in the south of the Tarn, close to Castres and Mazamet, this elegant residence enjoys a peaceful, green setting surrounded by natural beauty and local heritage. The Sidobre, Montagne Noire, Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park and the medieval village of Hautpoul offer numerous opportunities for hiking, outdoor activities and sightseeing. Shops and services are available nearby, while Castres has a railway station and an airport. The A69 motorway provides access towards Toulouse. The Property Built in 1905, this elegant residence offers approximately 480 sqm of living space, set within 1.8 hectares of enclosed, landscaped parkland. Renovated and in excellent condition, the interior retains many period features, including wood panelling, decorative plasterwork, marble fireplaces and parquet flooring, with herringbone parquet in the small sitting room/library. The ground floor comprises a spacious entrance hall with a monumental staircase, a large sitting room, a smaller sitting room/library, a separate dining room and a fitted kitchen. The two upper floors accommodate seven bedrooms and several bathrooms and shower rooms. One bedroom has a balcony, while another benefits from a large private terrace. Access to the tower offers remarkable views over the park and surrounding countryside. On the garden level, an independent apartment comprises a living room, two bedrooms, a shower room, a separate WC and a sauna. A laundry room and boiler room complete the property. Parkland and Leisure Facilities The landscaped grounds feature mature sequoias, cedars, lime trees and fruit trees. The leisure facilities include a 15 x 7 metre swimming pool heated by a reversible heat pump, a clay tennis court, a pétanque area, a fountain and a fully equipped summer kitchen within the pool house. The property is entirely enclosed and benefits from an electric gate and an automatic irrigation system. Technical Features and Heritage The roof, including insulation and zinc work, has been completely renewed in Breton slate at a cost of €83,000. The façades were fully restored in summer 2026 under the supervision of the French heritage architects (Architectes des Bâtiments de France)as well as the restoration of the roof. The current owners have also initiated a process with the Fondation du patrimoine, a French heritage foundation. Central heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler with a 5,000-litre tank. Hot water is supplied by an electric system. Wastewater is managed by a micro-wastewater treatment plant installed in 2016, reported to have passed its compliance inspection. A Property with Many Possibilities With its generous proportions, reception rooms, accommodation across the main residence and independent apartment, landscaped grounds and leisure facilities, this property would make an attractive family home or a characterful country residence, set in the natural beauty of the south of the Tarn.