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If you are looking for a change of scenery and nature, this little corner of Switzerland nestled in the Sabarthès massif will surely seduce you? Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a magnificent panoramic view overlooking 3 hectares of beautiful meadows bordered by a variety of trees. The property includes a riding arena, two outbuildings--one a renovated barn and the other a stable with hay storage on the upper floor--a decorative spring-fed pond, an orchard with diverse tree species, and a vegetable garden. The house, spread over 3 levels, comprises: On the ground floor: a fully equipped kitchen with a central island and a large dining area. The living area comprises a bright living room with a central fireplace and a second living room with an open fireplace. A toilet is also located on this level. A pantry, laundry room, and boiler room include a tack room. A south-facing terrace runs the length of the house and features a barbecue. For the sleeping area, on the first floor, you will arrive at a landing and a corridor serving 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a separate toilet. Above the boiler room, also on the first floor, is a large space with exposed beams to create a relaxation area or a future library. A staircase leads to the second and final floor, providing access to a dormitory where you will have the option of setting up a separate sanitary area. Quality and amenities will not be lacking in this characterful property with exposed stone, a roof made according to the rules of the art in slate, oak beams and parquet floors, renovated facade and exterior walls? This property is a gem for lovers of altitude and fresh air!

31200 TOULOUSE – Toulouse Gabardie / Argoulets sector – Magnificent contemporary villa with swimming pool and large grounds. Located in the northeast of Toulouse, just steps away from the ring road access and in a calm, residential environment, this contemporary villa offers 275 m² of living space with beautiful surfaces and excellent quality renovation. Set on a rare plot of over 1523 m², it combines modern comfort, bright spaces, and quality amenities. On the ground floor: A welcoming entrance leading to a spacious living room with an insert fireplace, including a dining area and a convivial lounge corner. A recent 36 m² kitchen, open and perfectly equipped, extended by a pantry-laundry. An office, a bedroom with a shower room, and functional spaces complete this level. Upstairs: Four beautiful air-conditioned bedrooms with integrated storage, including a master suite with a private terrace, dressing room, and shower room. Two additional shower rooms and a total of three WCs. Outside: A landscaped and maintained plot, hard to find in the city. Bromine swimming pool with a secure mobile terrace. A second convivial terrace is adjacent to the living room and kitchen. Storage outbuilding with a covered parking space - automatic gate. Additional amenities: Reversible air conditioning throughout the house. High-quality aluminum double glazing, electric shutters. Recent roofing and insulation (4 years). Gas heating and air conditioning for optimal comfort and low consumption. This spacious villa is ideal for a family seeking a privileged living environment, with proximity to schools (private 1 km away), shops, and quick access to Toulouse city center and L'Union. Must see quickly, a Matterport PRO virtual tour is available (upon request by phone or after the visit). For agencies, I remain open to inter-agency collaboration on this property, only with properly qualified clients... Contact your AXO - L'immobilier Actif Agent at 06 10 82 41 48, Sebastien LEQUEU (EI) Commercial Agent RSAC 442.515.284 Toulouse. More information at www.axo.immo (ref. 85002120907). Price includes VAT and fees charged to the seller including VAT. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/This description has been automatically translated from French.

An Elegant and Ecologically-Conscious Gascon Farmhouse with Exceptional Interiors and Landscaped Grounds Nestled in the heart of a charming village in the Gascony region, this exquisite farmhouse offers a rare blend of traditional character and contemporary refinement. Set within beautifully landscaped gardens of just over half a hectare, the property presents a serene and private retreat, meticulously renovated to the highest of standards. Approached via a gravelled driveway and electric gates, the property opens onto manicured grounds and handsome stone barns, which provide extensive garaging, storage, and workshop space. Solar panels discreetly installed atop the outbuildings deliver energy efficiency while enhancing the home’s environmental credentials. The principal residence has undergone a comprehensive transformation, blending original architectural features with sophisticated design elements. A dramatic entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the home, where light-filled, open-plan living spaces are unified by elegant terre cuite flooring throughout the ground level. To the left of the hall lies a generous dual-aspect study, ideal for home working. To the right, the formal reception room features bespoke shelving and a contemporary wood-burning insert, creating a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere. The heart of the home is the superbly appointed kitchen, fitted with sleek Leicht cabinetry, granite work surfaces, illuminated display units, and a central island. Beyond, a secondary kitchen and laundry area offer further practicality, complete with a freestanding range and American-style fridge, and providing direct access to the gardens and pool area. A spacious informal living room lies beyond, centred around a monumental stone fireplace. This room also houses a climate-controlled, glass-fronted wine cellar—an exceptional feature for the discerning oenophile—and opens onto the rear façade via full-height sliding doors. Also located on the ground floor is a stylish cloakroom and a beautifully proportioned guest bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom. The upper floor is accessed via a central staircase, which rises to a thoughtfully designed landing with integrated, concealed storage and backlit alcoves, ideal for art or sculpture. The home’s sophisticated colour palette—muted greys accented by black and natural tones—continues seamlessly throughout this level. The principal suite is accessed via a private corridor flanked by a fully fitted dressing room and culminating in a tranquil bedroom and luxurious en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are located to the south of the house, one of which benefits from its own en-suite facilities. A dedicated cinema/games room—complete with space for a golf simulator and extensive fitted storage—completes the accommodation, offering flexible leisure or family space. Externally, a generous rear terrace provides an idyllic setting for al fresco dining or evening sundowners, overlooking the stylish decked pool area and surrounding gardens. This distinguished home offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully crafted residence in one of South-West France’s most picturesque settings, perfect as a permanent residence or a luxurious country retreat.

In the heart of the sought-after commune of Castelmaurou, just a few minutes from Toulouse, this exceptional property offers a rare living environment, combining calm, nature, and immediate proximity to the Toulouse metropolis. Built on a superb plot of approximately 5,000 m², the property benefits from a privileged and preserved environment. The outdoors have been designed for relaxation and conviviality, with an elegant pool, ideal for leisure moments. Upon entering, the main house is appealing with its generous volumes and fluid organization. The ground floor is organized around a vast open living space, where each area naturally finds its place: living room, dining room, and fully equipped modern kitchen, creating a warm and bright reception area. This level also features a magnificent master suite with a dressing room and bathroom, a true private space dedicated to comfort. An office and a library complete this level, contributing to the refined and friendly atmosphere of the house. Upstairs, the sleeping area consists of three bedrooms, two of which open onto a large balcony with views of the forest. Two bathrooms complete this level, providing optimal comfort for the whole family. The property also includes, still on the ground floor, an independent T4 apartment of approximately 91 m², comprising two bedrooms, a dressing room, a bathroom, an office, a living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen. This independent space offers multiple possibilities: welcoming family, guest accommodation, professional activity, or rental project. Finally, the house benefits from a large basement of about 80 m², allowing parking for up to four vehicles, as well as numerous storage spaces. This rare property combines volumes, features, and potential, in a sought-after environment at the gates of Toulouse.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 19th-century farmhouse and outbuildings set in over 4 hectares between Toulouse and Montauban, along the Tarn River, in the Occitanie region. Accessible via a path leading to the entrance gate, the property is surrounded by landscaped, wooded grounds featuring meadows interspersed with shrub-lined nooks and flower beds, as well as a spring that flows downhill toward the banks of the Tarn. At the end of a wide, curved gravel driveway, behind wooded areas, the facade of the farm’s main building comes into view. The farm is made up of three single-story buildings: a barn used as a large garage, a dovecote, and the main residence. The date of the farm’s construction—1854—is engraved on a wall in the attic. The traditionally built structures are made of local brick, wood, and canal tiles, with gabled or hipped roofs; the moldings are simple, and the windows are straight or feature low arches. The entire renovation of the buildings was carried out according to best practices: particular attention was paid to the preservation and enhancement of the original features, the use of high-quality and eco-friendly materials, as well as modern equipment and technologies, such as salt treatment for the pool and double-glazed windows. The various buildings are connected by a gravel path, which also leads to the swimming pool. Opposite them, an oak copse leads to the spring and pond within the grounds.

A 17th-century manor house with a panoramic view, outbuildings, a swimming pool and helipad, in a 13-hectare estate, in the Limargue sector. The property is located in a farming hamlet that is very typical of the Limargue sector, in a dominant position on a ‘pech’, the name given locally to a hill. The manor house and its large courtyard to the north used for private parking can be found at the highest part of the estate and can be reached directly through a wrought-iron gate that opens off the country road running through the hamlet. There is another entrance via the south, via a long earthen track that winds through the fields, leading to the barn and hangars spread out through the 13-hectare estate. Opposite the splendidly looking manor house, built in 1608, restructured in 1688 and extended in 1823, there is a large building combining garage space and living space. It lines one side of the courtyard and separates the manor building from the other houses in the hamlet. The manor house and barn underwent extensive renovation work between 2002 and 2007. When work began, the manor house was in a state of near ruin and it took two full years of work to make this edifice alone habitable. The totally uninterrupted view takes in a succession of natural meadows bordered by hedges and woods. A long, 12-metres by 3-metres, salt-filtered, heated, granite swimming pool fitted with a waterfall fountain, counter-current swimming system and a security roller shutter that is fully concealed when open, has been installed to the northwest of the house. Alongside the earthen track that leads down to the vegetable garden, another barn has partially been converted into a fitness room. Further to the south, a helipad and its modern facilities have been smartly blended into the wooded countryside, away from view. On the other side of the valley, a third barn still serves its original agricultural purpose. At its southern tip, the property is enclosed by a naturally cultivated vegetable garden, an orchard and a storage hut. Not far from the vegetable garden, there is a 20-metres by 60-metres dressage area, next to which a hangar for the horses has been erected; there is also another shelter to the north, nearer to the residence. In the shade of a small wood, a natural pond into which a spring on the estate flows also stands on the property.

A Gascon chateau, a commandery of the Knights Templar and their many outbuildings around an enclosed garden, in the centre of a charming and historic village, at the gates of the Gers department, one hour from Toulouse. Built on a rocky outcrop and enclosed by fortified walls, the detached complex of buildings overlooks the village's few neighbouring houses and enjoys a 360° view of the surrounding rolling countryside from each of its edifices. Sheltered from view, the property is also steeped in silence given that the secluded village is only accessible via one small road. The adjacent buildings that compose the architectural complex surround a grassy courtyard as well as the former chapel of the 'Knights’ Manor', which became a church in the 15th century. Although it forms a harmonious whole with stone exteriors topped with barrel tile roofs, different buildings stand out due to the masonry of their exteriors, their roofs and other architectural elements specific to the successive periods in which the property was remodelled, such as its patios or windows. Consequently, the chateau that houses the current 330-m² dwelling distinguishes itself from the rest of the property thanks to its towers that cadence its exterior walls clad in stone and small bricks, as well as its many windows and immense patio of more than 100 m², highlighted with authentic balusters. As for the former Knights Templars monastery, which was later used as a wine storehouse and then a residence, it is a perfect example of medieval architecture. The horseshoe-shaped building presents traces of its former functions as a fortified chateau as demonstrated by the arrow slits, loopholes and scars resulting from the multiples modifications to its exterior over the centuries. With a surface area of 450 m², it has two storeys, including the attic space, and is topped with a gabled roof bordered by a triple Genoise corbel, while its exterior walls, composed of an amalgam of unpointed massive rubble stone masonry and ashlar stone, are characteristic of medieval constructions. Nestled next to one another, the outbuildings – former barns, stables, wine storehouse and other storerooms – are arranged between the two main buildings in such a way as to create a single edifice, which acts as the village's epicentre. It was only recently that a tree-filled landscaped piece of land below the village was annexed to the property. Today, sheltered from view, it includes a swimming pool and pool house in need of a bit of refreshing.

A medieval manor, redesigned in the 18th century, perched upon a plateau in France’s Quercy province with a sweeping view of the River Dordogne. The manor stands where lanes cross paths, upon the Gramat plateau, where it enjoys a commanding position with views of the entire Dordogne valley. Indeed, the panoramic vista stretches to the Auvergne hills and the Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux. Over time, the hamlet provided the manor with outbuildings, before its population dwindled. Today, the hamlet still includes a little farm, which is in business and produces walnuts. This farm lies beside the property. With its elegant dovecote tower, the property brings together, in a harmonious L-shaped arrangement, a main section and a series of little dwellings, once inhabited by the estate’s 40 vineyard workers and artisan coopers. So a self-sufficient life of labour was enjoyed on the site. The protective enclosure formed by the layout of buildings bears witness to the estate’s small, hard-working community of yesteryear, at once focused on its own world and open to the world around it. The hamlet was already indicated on the Cassini Map – the first detailed map of France – so we know it existed before 1789. Yet arrow slits low down in the walls and the remains of a spiral staircase suggest that a fortification stood here before, doubtless during the Hundred Years’ War. The same family inhabited the manor from 1600 to 1785, as dates engraved here and there tell us. The edifice took on its current form at the start of the 18th century, when there was a drive to make fortresses more comfortable and brighter. Later, in the early 20th century, it was modernised with electricity and upper-middle-class comfort. During the Second World War, the manor, with its hamlet, formed an important site for the French Resistance, for which it served as a prime look-out. The manor was then neglected unjustly. But it was restored at the end of the 20th century and the current owners later created the warm, welcoming atmosphere that it offers today. All around the property, there is a natural backdrop with delightful luxuriance in the summer – this lush decor is the centrepiece of the site, which enjoys absolute privacy, nestled in France’s beautiful Quercy province.

A remarkable property for events, accommodation and gastronomy in a corner of France renowned for its natural beauty and art of living, 40 minutes from Toulouse and Montauban. Tucked away among vineyards and fields, the property stands out for its balance and harmony. A long driveway lined with trimmed hedges and punctuated with stone statues leads to a neatly designed court of honour, which draws your gaze to the main house. This edifice, a grand dwelling with a ground floor and first floor, has an even design and is long and rectangular in form. Its elevations combine brickwork with pale rendering. They are punctuated with a harmonious series of windows fitted with painted shutters and spaced out in a majestic arrangement. The house is crowned with a tiled roof that completes the edifice with understated elegance. Tall trees, including slender cypresses, age-old plane trees and imposing cedars, create a protective environment around the main dwelling. Spread out around the edifice are several outhouses, including a huge reception hall set back from the grand dwelling, a brick lodge and, opposite the latter, a building that is bathed in natural light and that lends itself to a range of possibilities. A former dovecote, converted into a dwelling, is more vertical in form and, in line with it, a workshop and boiler room edge the parkland. Among this series of buildings and natural spaces, the grand house stands proudly as the property’s centrepiece – the jewel in its crown – and bears witness to a refined art of living that endures today.

A castle of medieval origin to be restored, in a dominant position, with a terrace, gardens, outbuildings and land in the southern Quercy Blanc sector. A wide gate with slender railings framed by two square, white stone columns mark the entrance to the estate. A lane lined on one side by cedars leads up through the castle’s grounds, winding between the first outbuildings: to the left, a barn and to the right a multi-purpose livestock building. Once past them, the three-storey, north-south oriented, former fortress appears, built on a rock at the top of a hillside. It is adorned with a staircase tower containing a spiral staircase and is topped by a dovecote. Its facades, steeped in its history whose traces date back to the 11th century, are mainly made of stone interspersed with bricks and are regularly punctuated by primarily rectangular windows beneath a hipped roof made of barrel tiles. It is surrounded by partially enclosed gardens and, to the south, by a lawned and tree-lined terrace. Lastly, behind the second outbuilding, an agricultural storage building completes the property’s edifices.

A group of buildings, including a dwelling, two small holiday cottages, barns and offices, constructed out of Quercy stone and surrounded by rolling countryside, between the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne departments. Located on the side of a hill, the property features a little more than one hectare of land, creating a natural shoulder halfway up the slope and extending down the hillside. As for the dwelling, facing fully south and overlooking the valley, it provides unobstructed views of the Quercy hills, while, the whole complex, made up of several local limestone buildings, is gracefully arranged around a courtyard, a number of patios and meadows bordered by oaks and maples. With its simple and balanced silhouette, the dwelling is topped with a hipped roof, whereas two small holiday cottages and a group of stone outbuildings – a former stable that has now been turned into office space, as well as two open-air barns, including one with a wide covered patio, ideal for summer meals – round out this group of bucolic edifices. In addition, set back from the other buildings, a swimming pool inconspicuously hidden within the verdant vegetation not only blends in seamlessly with the rest of the garden, but is also immersed in peace and quiet. Meticulously cared for, while respecting its history, and designed as if to assimilate perfectly with Quercy’s topography and dazzling light, all of its original volumes, ancient materials and views have been preserved, while the natural colour of its stones, barrel tiles and pastel shutters dialogue with the surrounding vegetation in a delicate balancing act between architecture and nature.

A restored sheep barn, with outbuildings and 1.5 hectares of land with a swimming pool, in the Gers area, 40 minutes from Agen and 1 hour from Toulouse. A country road leads to a group of stone houses that are overlooked by a 13th-century Gascony castle that dominates the valley. Just a few metres and a further bend separate the edges of the hamlet from the entrance to the property, via a discrete stone paved drive leading down to a grassy area where several vehicles can be parked. On the hillside, opposite the valleys of the Gers almost reminiscent of Tuscany, the buildings are so well integrated into their environment that they are almost invisible. Tucked away among the vegetation, only a small part of a roof peeks through the foliage, revealing the presence of a house. In the same alignment, two recently constructed buildings with wooden cladding are set against a backdrop of lime trees that provide shade on sunny days. They nestle into the hillside and are well integrated into the grounds. Between them, a concrete staircase leads to the upper part of the plot where the main residence and an outbuilding standing opposite can be found. Inspired by Provence, small stone walls underline the terraced garden, filled with many tree types typical of southern France. From a patio adjoining the residence’s southern façade, a flight of steps leads to a vast swimming pool area, surrounded by lush and exotic vegetation. The buildings overlook the various terraces in the grounds and approximately 1.5 hectares of land on which there is an orchard and a meadow, bordered by old trees.

40 minutes south of Toulouse, a 18th-century manor house, with outbuildings in 4,700 m² of grounds. This property was built around 1760 and then rebuilt during the 18th century by the Marquis de Sers. It occupies the same site as a medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century. The rectangular building is entirely made of brick and boasts a pavilion at each of its four corners. Protruding brick cornices denote the separation between the two storeys of the edifice and underline the roof. On the façade, a semi-circular arched doorway sets the tone, whilst in the equivalent place at the rear, there is a rectangular French window. The façade faces the village square that occupies the manor house’s former domain, with views to the horizon of the green hills that overlook the municipality. In front of the edifice, the garden / courtyard is planted with rose bushes and rhododendrons, under the finely statured branches of two horse chestnut trees and two lime trees. Together, they provide freshness as well as shade in summer and light plus warmth in winter. The courtyard is surrounded by three buildings: the manor house, former stables and a hangar, forming a coherent architectural whole that protects against prying eyes and wind. Behind this brick screen, there is a second garden - the Garonne garden - which extends up to a discrete gate to the village’s church, which was the castle’s chapel in bygone days. It is framed by two mounds, most likely the former medieval moat. It is square in shape and retains subtle traces of its past as an ornamental garden, with geometric patterns and an elegant thoroughness. Two fountains - one in the garden / courtyard and the other in the Garonne garden - provide a gentle touch to the place. To the west, in a discrete corner of the Garonne garden, a swimming pool stands in its rightful place, lined with irises, rose bushes, olive trees and a few palm trees.

A recently renovated country house with large outbuildings and 7.5 hectares of grounds with a river, nestled near a picturesque town in France’s Gers department. The country house is nestled in the middle of the countryside, yet it is only a few minutes away from shops by car. The fine edifice stands in the middle of its grounds, which are made up of vast meadows, through which a river flows. Part of this river is channelled into a moat that edges the terrace in front of the dwelling. Two driveways lead to the different buildings. The first drive runs alongside the river up to a covered entrance passage by the main house. The other drive stretches from the fields to an entrance between two tall stone walls by the outhouses. A country road runs alongside the property at a lower level. The main edifice was built upon a holy mount of the local Camarade parish in the 11th century. Today, the building displays traits that are typical of country homes that were redesigned in the 18th century. Its main section is L-shaped. It has a ground floor and a first floor. A square tower with a ground floor and a first floor adjoins the main section on its west side. The whole edifice offers a 560m² floor area. A second building made of stone stands at an angle to the edifice, on the other side of its moat. In line with it there is a huge barn with looseboxes and an open-sided shelter that completes its east-facing elevation. A little further on, there is a tall L-shaped house with a ground floor and a first floor. It is waiting to be renovated. A request for planning permission has been submitted for this. The roofs of the buildings have two, three of four slopes. They are covered with barrel tiles. These roofs were recently renovated or redesigned. They are underlined with génoise cornices. The elevations are plain. They are made of rubble stone. Ashlar forms their quoins and door and window surrounds. The elevations are mostly coated with rendering, though in some parts there is pointing with exposed stonework. The country house’s elevations are punctuated with windows that are slightly arched and spaced out symmetrically. And the outbuildings have rectangular windows that are spaced out less evenly.

A listed historical monument medieval castle in tree-filled land, with 4-hectare grounds, a swimming pool and a tennis court in the Hautes-Pyrénées area. This castle is an admirable remnant of the Hautes-Pyrénées’ heritage and is perfectly preserved. It boasts a thousand-year history and is a listed historical monument. Its first foundations date, in all likelihood, from the 11th century when the defensive tower was used to protect the surrounding fields from pillaging and plundering, in particular by the Aragonese forces. Although the building has undergone many transformations as time has passed, its 15th-century eastern façade has remained unchanged. The edifice was acquired by the Count of Lavedan in 1274, a year during which he received the seigniory of Horgues from the Count of Bigorre to clear a debt. From Raymond-Garcie IV de Lavedan to Jean-Pierer Ducasse de Horgues, over a period of more than 500 years, the castle had almost twenty illustrious owners. From that point in time until 2018, the estate was owned by the same family. The medieval castle with two towers was built on the outskirts of the village and was overhauled in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through a double leaf wrought iron gate, a plane tree lined drive runs alongside rubble stone built former stables with a roof of half round tiles, opposite the castle and its imposing silhouette, built in the 15th century and since transformed several times. In addition to the two towers on either side, the seigniorial residence is made up of two four-storey rectangular sections in a T-shape, each with a sprocketed, gabled slate roof. The two towers, one of which is square and the other which is rounded on one side and squared on the other, are both topped by an octagonal level adored with a slate roof of the same shape. It is thought that the tower to the southwest was added in the 18th century. Lastly, the castle’s former water mill can be found behind the residence. It is currently used as a holiday cottage, while the grounds spread out all around the buildings and, to the left of the castle, play host to a swimming pool.

A 16th-century chateau on 3.6-hectare grounds, ten minutes from downtown Albi, on the banks of the Tarn River. Built primarily between the 16th and 17th centuries, except for one of the chateau’s wings, which was later rebuilt in the 19th century, the chateau, listed as a regional historical monument, is closely linked to local history: this was the birthplace of Jean-François de Galaup in 1741, Count of Lapérouse and a famous navigator and explorer, who spent his childhood here, while the dwelling has preserved, for the most part, its 18th-century layout. Accessible via a metal gate, which opens on to a tree-lined lane that leads to the chateau’s courtyard, the property features a patio that skirts the edifice and overlooks the nearby meadows that descend towards the Tarn, visible through the trees. Below, a swimming pool blends in seamlessly with the property’s rolling topography, while a former nymphaeum, most likely created in the 19th century and supplied with water via a natural spring, is located off to one side. As for the grounds, of approximately 3.6 hectares, they feature tall trees, ornamental plants, pastureland and wooded areas, whereas the chateau enjoys unobstructed panoramas of the river from its patio and exteriors.

An unusual village house with swimming pool and garden in the heart of the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel in the Tarn department. The house, mainly built in the 16th century on the heights of the hilltop village, is reached via cobbled medieval alleyways. A driveway leads from the entrance gate to a patio enhancing the south-eastern main facade at right angles. Four different roofs with local tiles, one- or two-pitched, clearly set apart the various sections of this atypical building. The property has a floor area of approx. 350 m² extending over three stories. A contemporary 1980s extension, fronted by a wood and glass conservatory, adjoins the first main section, which is the original part of the house and abuts the old tower. All the facades are of old, rough-hewn stone, some combined with brick, some rendered and some half-timbered, a reminder of the many different historical periods and the unique character of the local architecture. The windows are arranged symmetrically or irregularly depending on the facade and vary widely in size. They are mainly rectangular or arched. Finally, a terrace extends from the garden level, which features a swimming pool. The wooded, lawned grounds to the rear of the building are enclosed by walls.

A large 18th century residence with an interior courtyard, garden and garage, in the heart of a village 40 minutes from Toulouse. This 18th century building is a typical example of local architecture and spans 3 levels. The facade has a large number of arched windows with wooden shutters. The ground floor comprises a study, two sitting rooms, a dining room, a vast split-level space, a spacious south-facing mezzanine and a kitchen with a larder overlooking the courtyard. The first floor includes two bedrooms, three sitting rooms, two bathrooms and two cloakrooms. There are 7 rooms on the second floor with a total floor area of 290 m², all of which are currently used as artist's studios. Two gardens, one next to and the other separate from the house complete this extremely spacious bourgeois residence. A garden and a double garage complete this impressive property.

An urban chateau dating back to 1930 with an outhouse, a swimming pool and tree-dotted grounds, nestled by the town of Cahors in south-west France, in the country's Lot department. The property’s entrance is at the top of a hill that looks down at a shopping zone of Cahors. The chateau was built upon a hill. The plot’s outer retaining wall, with its remarkable height and strength, is impressive. A former water tower made of brick welcomes visitors like a sentry positioned at the edge of the plot. A drive leads downwards and a meadow of horses extends on the other side of it. Beyond a long bend and the first trees, an esplanade, used for parking, comes into view. Across its gravelled ground, you can easily reach the stone terraces that surround the chateau. The chateau was built in 1930 in a style that recalls the elegance and harmony of classical French architecture. It offers a floor area of 455m². With its pure-white elevations and the perfect symmetry of its south-facing facade that looks out at the tree-dotted grounds, which cover over a hectare, the edifice seems to have been taken straight out of a picture book. Natural light shines through age-old trees with effects that vary from season to season. Bucolic views from each window in the dwelling embrace these majestic trees. On the grounds, there is a swimming pool and an elegant outhouse that could be turned into a workshop, a guesthouse or a garage.

A former farm building renovated into a family house and surrounded by 6,000-m² grounds, 25 minutes to the east of Toulouse and 15 minutes from Balma. The property is accessible from a secure electric gate. The 18th-century former farm building has two storeys and is located around the bend of a dirt track. Surrounded on all sides by abundant vegetation covering over 6,000 m² of hedge-enclosed and terraced grounds, the house faces an idyllic swimming pool, perfect for cooling off in the summer months. Two outbuildings-workshops adjacent to the living space as well as the pool house and the carport, were built to the right of the main building, which also includes an extension on its left side. The colourful, yet understated, partly plastered façades are primarily in red brick, a ubiquitous material in the region, which is also used for the rectangular or drop arch window surrounds, while the roofs are mostly gabled and covered with traditional tiles. Lastly, all around the property are rolling fields that extend as far as the eye can see.

A manor house, outbuildings and swimming pool in a luminous clearing surrounded by 10 hectares of royal forest, 50 minutes from Toulouse. Invisible from the road, you discover the house when you turn a bend in a woodland path. It is sheltered behind a green wall of Scots pines, limes, ancient oaks, ferns and peaceful clearings. As if set down inside a bubble of greenery, it forms a discreet, almost secret unit with its outbuildings, swimming pool, pond and driveways, enveloped in more than 10 hectares of landscaped parkland and ancient forest. Most of the buildings have stone walls, some of which are rendered, and gable roofs with interlocking tiles. The three-storey residence, with almost 650 m² of living space, was probably built at the end of the 19th century and has been patiently restored after a period of neglect. Each stage of the work was guided by meticulous restoration of the original features: the old fireplaces, the oak or chestnut parquet flooring, the moulded ceilings, the stone window and door frames and the floors have been preserved or restored, with respect for the building. All of the utilities have been renewed: drainage, rainwater, pipes, electricity and heating. The main roof has been remodelled, and the roof of the annexe has been refitted. A stone pond and a fountain form a peaceful focal point around the house. The swimming pool is set nearby in a landscaped clearing, like a natural extension of the house, not far from a natural pool fed by a spring. There is also a well adjacent to the outbuildings, which still contains water. The overall effect is one of harmonious sobriety, typical of country manor houses, where practicality meets elegance. The top floor of the house, which is preserved in its original state and insulated under the rafters, offers huge conversion potential.

An elegant manor renovated in 1912, in grounds with several-hundred-year-old trees and a swimming pool, 50 minutes from Toulouse and close to Montauban. A quiet country lane leads to the main entrance to the estate, marked by a venerable, several hundred-year-old umbrella pine tree. Two ashlar pillars crowned by pyramid-shaped capitals topped with spheres stand either side of wide, grey, double-leaf, metal gates topped by railings. Once though the gate, visitors’ gazes are drawn by two fenced meadows, dotted with cedars and oaks, while a hedge hides the spaces set aside for parking. Opposite the drive, a brick fountain babbles away in front of the main building in the property. The three-storey manor boasts living space of approximately 520 m² and its façades are made of pink brinks punctuated by white dressed stone or rendered stone. The roof made of interlocking tiles and formed by unique series of interlinking sections is in very good condition. The 18th-century former dowager’s manor was completely demolished and rebuilt in the Titanic era of the early 20th century under the supervision of a Dutch diplomat who became a benefactor of the village following the floods of 1930. He drew his inspiration from the modern Arts & Crafts movement that was fashionable in northern Europe at the time. He combined the architecture of noble aesthetics with the wealth of traditional craftsmanship know-how, as demonstrated by the sculpted panelling, oak flooring and staircases, moulded or coffered plasterwork on the ceilings, Italian marble fireplaces, white Quercy stone or stained-glass windows in each room. Away from the main stoop, a clearing houses a swimming pool with light-coloured stone decking, surrounded by shrubs, flower beds and small bushes of aromatic plants. The pool’s technical facilities are housed in a nearby building. A shaded terrace stands next to the swimming pool. An orchard made up of old fruit tree varieties stretches out below to the left. Lastly, a wood occupies the edges of the entirely fenced property.

An old stone house and shop nestled in one of France’s most beautiful villages with a view of a rocky cirque. This fine dwelling is tucked away among the round and square towers that grace the village’s many country houses, which also feature quaint dovecotes – some genuine, others false. The house is inconspicuous, its architecture unpretentious. Its shape softens the angular forms of the surrounding medieval structures and the sturdy remains of the fortified old town. The building was probably made in the fifteenth or sixteenth century as a modest home. It captures much of this castle village’s unique history. Its simplicity makes it stands out from Autoire’s other houses. Unlike other dwellings in the village, this property does not feature towers, dovecotes, mullioned windows, half-timbering and corbels. Instead, it features straight lines and the stout design of the old block-like houses with upper floors that you find along the Dordogne valley. There are two entrance doors leading into the building. One is on the west side. You enter it at the garden level of the dwelling, at the end of a small garden with a terrace that enjoys a splendid corner spot with a clear, breathtaking view of the nearby limestone cliffs of Autoire’s spectacular cirque. The other one is on the north side. You enter it via a courtyard – a former threshing area – at the ground level. This expanse takes you to a large entrance into two shops next to each other, in front of which chairs and tables are placed for customers. At the back of the courtyard stands a fine modern extension of timber boards that runs along part of the facade made of Quercy stone, where a semibasement with a workshop, boiler room and storage space lies.

A characterful hillside house with a garden overlooking the surrounding countryside, nestled in a highly sought-after residential suburb of Toulouse in south-west France. The property is part of a remarkable series of buildings that were unveiled in 1932 and were designed to provide the city of Toulouse with drinking water. You enter the property via a large gate framed between two pillars. The house is designed in the characteristic style of Toulouse’s early-20th-cenutry architecture. It was built upon land above an underground aqueduct that runs through the Pech-David hill and joins a water-lifting station beside the River Garonne. The plot on which the dwelling stands is now private. This plot includes a paved driveway, a court where three vehicles can be parked, a covered garage, and an enclosed garden that enjoys absolute privacy and offers a 40m² terrace. The land that lies at a lower level and houses the aqueduct belongs to the city of Toulouse and cannot be built upon. This ensures that no neighbouring property on this plot will be built.

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