luxury architect house for sale Cazals, France

Perched in a privileged elevated position, this stunning country estate offers complete privacy, tranquility, and breathtaking panoramic views over Cordes-sur-Ciel, one of France’s most beautiful medieval villages. Ideally located just 30 minutes from Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage city, the property combines seclusion with easy access to culture, dining, and amenities. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the main house has been beautifully restored using traditional materials, preserving its authentic character while offering modern comfort. The property provides approximately 480 m² of elegant living space set within landscaped gardens designed to maximise the views. The ground floor features a spacious entrance hall, a charming farmhouse kitchen, and three bright reception rooms, including one opening onto a terrace overlooking the gardens. The principal suite occupies a private wing, complete with dressing room, lounge, and bathroom, and enjoys spectacular triple-aspect views. A further bedroom and bathroom are also located on this level. A second wing offers three ensuite bedrooms, one with direct access to a west-facing terrace and courtyard garden. An additional room, currently used as a home cinema with adjoining bathroom, provides flexible living space. The architect-designed infinity pool with beach-style entry is perfectly positioned to enjoy the surrounding landscape in complete privacy. A separate 65 m² guest house includes a kitchen, living/dining area, ensuite bedroom, and private terrace—ideal for visitors or rental income. A rare opportunity to own a historic luxury home in the heart of the French countryside. Early viewing highly recommended.

Just ten minutes from Gaillac, on the Toulouse-Albi road, this contemporary 216 sqm timber-framed house is nestled in the heart of 2.6 hectares of natural surroundings, a large portion of which is wooded. Here, every opening frames a piece of the landscape: the eye is drawn to the woods, clearings, and trees, with no overlooking neighbors. As the seasons change, deer, squirrels, and other discreet inhabitants of the undergrowth can be glimpsed. Designed to harmonize with its environment, the house captivates with its elegant lines, generous proportions, and constant light, like an extension of the landscape. The ground floor is organized around a vast, light-filled living area, with a cathedral ceiling enhanced by a fireplace and a stone-clad wall. The recently renovated kitchen, with an adjoining pantry, opens onto the dining area. Large bay windows blur the line between indoors and outdoors, opening onto approximately 100 square meters of wooden terraces, entirely oriented towards nature. These terraces are perfect for enjoying breakfast overlooking the woods, relaxing summer evenings, and peacefully observing wildlife. On the same level, a master suite with a bathroom, a dressing room that can also serve as a bedroom, and a laundry room provide true single-level convenience. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a shower room, and a mezzanine overlooking the living room complete the sleeping quarters. Here again, the view of the woods and the tree canopy accompanies every room, creating a soothing and contemplative atmosphere. Underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators upstairs, powered by a heat pump, ensure modern and energy-efficient thermal comfort year-round. The landscaped and wooded grounds offer numerous secluded spots, impromptu pathways, and shady areas. An independent artist's studio of approximately 200 sq m, partially converted with a living area and a bathroom with WC, offers a world of possibilities: creative activity, professional space, reception room, or an ideal location for car collectors. A garage and two carports complete the property. This home is perfect for those seeking light, tranquility, and nature as their constant backdrop. An architect-designed house, a wooded setting, no overlooking neighbors, and a discreet presence of wildlife: a rare place where one can live away from it all, without being isolated. Heat pump (underfloor heating and radiators) Open fireplace Aluminum double glazing Schools, shops, transport: 8 min A68 access: 4 min Toulouse: 35 min Albi: 20 min ENERGY RATING: B / CLIMATE RATING: A Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on energy prices for 2021, 2022 and 2023: between EUR2,090 and EUR2,870 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr