luxury real estate for sale Parc des Pyrénées ariégeoises, France

ARIEGE - SAINT LIZIER With breathtaking views of the Pyrenees, this small late 18th-century country château stands out for its elegant architecture and distinctive features. The property is set in grounds of around 9,000 m² and comprises 212 m² of living space divided into eight main rooms. It also has an elevator, a garage, and a small outbuilding. Some updating is required. This property would be suitable as either a primary or secondary residence. For more information, please contact Eric Mercier: +33 (0)7 68 72 82 25. Energy rating: F Climate rating: C Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,370 and €8,650 per year. Prices indexed for 2021, 2022, and 2023. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

ARIEGE - BETCHAT Authentic Ariège stone house with large spaces. Splendid panoramic view and absolute tranquility. With 204 m², it is divided into 5 main rooms, including a very bright living room opening onto a large kitchen. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and an office. The whole property opens onto a large 50 m² terrace. A second adjoining house of 103 m² is divided into 4 main rooms, including 2 bedrooms, and needs to be modernised. A garage, a shed and a well-kept garden complete this property. Suitable as a main or secondary residence, or for a tourist activity. Energy class: F Climate class: F Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7,240 and €9,840 per year. Prices indexed to 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

At the heart of an estate of approximately 50 hectares, the property is set within a landscape of rolling hills and typical southern Ardèche vegetation, offering open views and a high level of privacy. Its elevated position provides an extended panorama with no direct overlooking. Located within easy reach of renowned natural and heritage sites, the setting is suitable both for private use and for a hospitality business, with convenient access while remaining away from busy roads. The 18th-century stone farmhouse offers around 900 sqm of living space. It comprises a private area of approximately 180 sqm and five independent guest units of varying sizes, accommodating up to around fifty people. The layout allows for immediate operation, including a professional kitchen. Water supply is provided by a natural spring, supplemented by a borehole and a rainwater collection system, with the option to connect to the mains water network. Sanitation is individual, via a septic tank currently in working order but requiring compliance with current regulations. A gas boiler and solar panels supply hot water and heat the private area. In addition, approximately 300 sqm of outbuildings include several structures for various uses, some of which remain to be completed or further developed. Outside, an 8 x 15 metre swimming pool with a large terrace enjoys panoramic views over the surrounding hills. Various annexes complete the property, including technical areas, storage spaces and facilities related to the current operation. Our opinion: the property offers a well-established setup for a hospitality activity, with significant capacity and existing infrastructure. The balance between private living space and independent accommodation allows for flexible use. The outbuildings and additional areas provide further potential for development or enhancement, within a natural environment that is a key asset for the long-term viability of the project.

A 12th-century chateau with ramparts and 15 hectares of grounds, listed as a historical monument and looking down over a valley by the Pyrenees mountains. From a bird’s-eye view, the chateau seems to be perched atop a wooded hill like a sentry looking out across the undulating landscape of France’s Couserans province. Around the chateau, there is a patchwork of gently sloping meadows, woods and fields that lines the serrated horizon of the Pyrenees mountains. Your gaze, first struck by the relief of the land, is eventually drawn to the oval form of the chateau’s enclosing wall that encircles a plain mass of barrel-tiled roofs and pale stone elevations. All aspects of this chateau give the impression of a calm, dense, unshakeable unit. As you leave the local village to approach the chateau, the modern world fades away. The road becomes a country lane and later becomes a shady track. The driveway to the chateau is flanked with oaks and beeches and edged with stone bollards crowned with orbs and linked with a chain. This driveway seems like a formal route, rigorously plotted and solemnly discreet. There is no showy gate here, but just the murmur of the wind, sunrays filtered through leaves and a rare feeling of slowly ascending to a dwelling inhabited by something other than everyday life. At last, the chateau’s facade comes into view between the trees. Plain yet welcoming, the chateau adjoins its rampart like a hand fitting into a glove. A door in an arch that cuts through the full thickness of the enclosing wall marks the entrance. Beyond this archway, you find yourself in an inner court, some of which is grassy. Here you can see different tokens of the chateau’s past: a well dug into the rock, the Romantic ruins of outhouses waiting to be brought back to life, a square tower, adjoining annexes and successive recesses of architecture that has adapted over time without ever betraying its origin. The chateau was built in the 12th century. In the 17th century, it was turned into a summer holiday home. Today it is listed as a historical monument. The chateau has kept its structural coherence and residential design.

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.

EXCLUSIVE P&P Just a few minutes from Saint-Lizier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its bishops' palace and cathedral, and one of the most beautiful villages in France, Château Saint-Michel is a true 19th-century gem. An exceptional estate with 31 hectares of parkland, fields, and woods, it offers a secluded retreat just five minutes from the historic village of Saint-Lizier and an hour from the vibrant city of Toulouse. Fully restored to the highest standards, the château perfectly combines the charm of a traditional residence with modern comforts. Once you pass through the heavy, reassuring entrance door, you will be welcomed into a vast entrance hall with a French ceiling, mosaic floor, and neo-Gothic details. All period features have been preserved and restored: Hungarian-point parquet flooring, coffered ceilings, carved woodwork, stained glass windows, period fireplaces, and a monumental staircase. The château offers 14 comfortable bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. A separate New York-style apartment is located on the top floor of the château. The vaulted cellars house a gym, a private cinema and a relaxation area. Next to the castle grounds is a guest house of approximately 250m2 comprising a comfortable living room, a spacious kitchen and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. On the ground floor, a fully equipped studio and a garage for three cars complete this space. The park, a true work of art in vegetation, has been carefully tended by a passionate arborist, with rare tree species that give the place a unique and peaceful atmosphere. The beautifully maintained gardens invite contemplation and rejuvenation. Just 2.5 km away, the village of Saint-Lizier, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, welcomes you with its weekly market and renowned microbrewery. Nearby, the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park offers the perfect setting for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, kayaking, and skiing in winter at the Guzet resort, just 45 minutes away. Not far away, Lake Bethmale, with its emerald waters and enchanting landscapes, is a favorite destination for nature lovers. Further south, the town of Foix, with its medieval castle and traditional market, completes this immersion in a region rich in history and natural beauty.