Holiday rental farmhouse in the Tarn with heated pool & gardens

Introduction

A simply outstanding property in all respects. This 300 year old farmhouse sits high on a hill and commands stunning, panoramic views over the beautiful countryside as far as the eye can see. Completely secluded and private, yet within easy reach of all amenities, activities and cultural events.

Fully renovated to an exceptionally high standard, the farmhouse has a real feeling of an original, French family home. Many original features (beams and stone walls) throughout, with modern decoration and furnishings in the traditional farmhouse style.

Lovely, large kitchen with range cooker and dishwasher and washing machine. Leads out to magnificent dining terrace with enormous, shaded stone table that overlooks the garden and pool and surrounding countryside.

4 bedrooms (2 air-conditioned), one with full, ensuite bathroom.

Large, lawned garden with private heated pool of 10 x 7.5m.

Games room with table tennis and bar football with further terrace overlooking pool. Wooded areas with many fruit trees.

Long, private drive with remote-controlled gate and private parking. Stunning views and complete privacy.

Lovely restaurant only 2 min drive. All amenities within 5 min and further facilities including shops, banks, café bars and huge choice of restaurants in Lavaur, 10 min.

Lots to do in the area for all ages. Toulouse airport only 45 min.

Please note: strictly no smoking in the property !

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Accommodation

Entrance hall

Traditional French farmhouse-style kitchen with tiled floors, exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling
Large Godin range cooker with gas hob and oven with rotisserie. Dishwasher and American-style double-door fridge-freezer, microwave
Dining table and chairs to seat 8. Door to dining terrace and garden

Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer

Living room with tiled floors, exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling. Floor-to-ceiling open fireplace. TV with DVD and selection of games etc

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Large, summer living room with tiled floors, exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling. French conservatory-style furniture and day bed
Double aspect with wonderful views

Stairs to 1st floor:

Bedroom 1, king-size double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 2, king-size double

Stairs to 2nd floor:

Bedroom 3, double. Air-conditioned. Low beams

Bedroom 4, four single beds. Air-conditioned. Low beams

Separate bathroom with WC and basin

EXTERIOR:

Dining terrace with superb stone table and large parasol. Wonderful views

Extensive lawned garden with further woodland. 1 hectare in total. Fruit trees; fig, cherry, apricot, cherry and lemon. Grape vines

Pool 10 x 7.5m (inc Roman steps). Shallow end to max depth of 2m. Heated pool. Sun terrace with loungers

Renovated stone barn with games room - table tennis and bar-football

Terrace with table and chairs overlooking pool

Private drive with remote-control gates. Ample private, secure parking

 Photo gallery for The Hilltop Farmhouse, ref: 81003

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Prices

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Local Information

The property is located in open countryside outside St Paul Cap de Joux 45 min south-east of Toulouse.

1 km to Viterbe with a lovely restaurant. Opposite the restaurant is a traditional bakery. There is also a beautiful golf course with pool & restaurant here.

Further amenities in St Paul, 5 min with small supermarket and café bar and bakery.

Free tennis courts in Teyssode village (5 min).

Lovely walks along the (pedestrian only) Roman road that runs close by through the countryside.

Ten mins to Lavaur which benefits from two cathedrals, several supermarkets, a hospital, numerous restaurants and all modern day facilities including internet access. It has a wonderful Saturday morning market. Other lovely Saturday markets are in Revel and Castres.

Throughout the summer there are many festivals, free concerts and fairs in the whole region.

There is much to do on all levels. The area has many biking and walking trails, including a 30 km roman road near the house. There are many sports centres in the various mountains for canoeing, kayaking and so forth. Quad biking is also popular.

The property is situated 45 minutes southeast of Toulouse.

Time from following airports:
Toulouse - 45 minutes
Carcassonne - 70 minutes
Nimes - 120 minutes
Girona in Spain - 3 hours

The region has a rich Cathar history much in evidence everywhere. It's architecture is impressive, with many grand properties built on the wealth brought to the region by the blue dye of the pastel plant.

Toulouse nearby is a vibrant city of rose coloured brick and is known as the Paris of the south. It has a vibrant nightlife and many shops, fine restaurants and museums.

There are many more interesting cultural towns such as Castres, Albi, Carcassonne and Cordes to name a few.

 Map location for St Paul Cap de Joux

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