luxury house with panoramic view for sale Ariège, France

A fine formal house set in large private grounds of over 8000m2 (2 acres) in a popular village between the Toulouse and Andorra. The ground floor is currently configured to offer a dining room, sitting room, kitchen and study. This area has high ceilings and is filled with light. There is also a large central hall, a serving kitchen and a WC. There is a large attached garage, and a full height cellar that runs underneath the whole of the ground floor. The next two floors are given over to 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with possibilities to reconfigure this space according to your needs A door leads from the first floor to a large terrace to the side of the house. Outside there are equal sized areas of garden front and back. The front features mature trees and shrubs and sculpted Box hedging. There is a large area of hard standing that was once a tennis court. To the rear are sheds, a single garage, and a chicken coop. The in-ground swimming pool completes this area. Nearby are mature trees, some fruit, and an old vegetable garden. The property is set back from the village, off a quiet side street, within mature and attractive grounds. It is accessed through electric gates and then a long private driveway. A range of daily commerce is a short stroll away. The larger towns of Foix (23kms) and Pamiers (33kms) are easily accessible. The Pyrenees are within direct view of the front windows. The closest motorway connection is 48 kms. Toulouse with its international airport, TGV and motorway connections and the Canal du Midi is 100kms, or 90 minutes drive. France’s 5th city is a destination for lovers of fine food and culture, sport and leisure. This property would suit a large family, a bed and breakfast venture, or might equally appeal to somebody who simply wishes a lot of personal space.