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Set in Nearly 10 Acres Among the Forests and Lakes of the Languedoc National Park, a Fine 6/7 Bedroom House and 4 Top Quality Gîtes. This Property Could also make an Ideal Joint Venture for 2/3 Families. Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Pasture and Woodland in a Peaceful Location and 5 mins from a Large Lake.

Location: Near Mazamet, Département of Tarn, Midi Pyrénées Price Reduced €899,000 (Was €1,207,500) Status: For Sale Reference ID: 355 The above price includes estate agency fees. A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the purchase price to cover Tax, Notary and Registration Fees. Carcassonne 26 miles (airport) Montpellier 96 miles (airport) Perpignan 105 miles (airport) Narbonne 63 miles (beaches) Andorra 118 miles The property is in an idyllic location on the lower slopes of the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain), a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The house is of a contemporary chalet style with 6/7 bedrooms, a double garage and oil-fired central heating. At the rear of the house is a terrace overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens and the paddocks beyond. There are four Gîtes, all with a touch of French charm, the newest built just 3 years ago. Each has its own private entrance, garden and terrace. The gîtes generate a respectable rental income. All gîtes are being offered fully equipped and are in excellent decorative order inside and out. TOURIST INFORMATION 5 minutes walk away is the Lac des Montagnes were there are cafes, restaurants, crazy golf, tennis courts and a small child friendly beach with a water play area and life guard. A stroll around the lake takes about an hour. There is lots to do on the mountain, including fishing, horse riding, lakes for swimming, rivers, cycling, walking and the gorges. La Barouge Golf Club is a 20 minute drive, a challenging but enjoyable course set in a beautiful location. A five minute drive away is the medieval village of Hautpoul with its castle ruins and 25 miles away is the medieval “Cité” of Carcassonne, the largest fortress in Europe. The nearest village is around 1½ miles and has a general store. The nearest town is Mazamet (5 miles) with supermarkets, doctors, hospital, pharmacies, boutiques, bars, restaurants, cinema and many leather shops. There are open air markets 3 days a week where you can buy locally grown produce and fresh flowers, and the occasional Fois Gras Market on Sundays during the winter. Castres (16 miles) has all the facilities of a larger town including an ice skating rink. SCHOOLS Both primary and secondary schools are in Mazamet; colleges in Castres. EQUESTRIAN Equestrian facilities such as feed suppliers, farriers, vets, competitions can be found in nearby Mazamet. The immediate area offers outriding in beautiful surroundings. MAIN HOUSE: Ground Floor Spacious entrance hallway with stairs leading to first floor Office 12’ 3½” x 10’ 8½” Kitchen 16’ 4½” x 12’ 3½” Spacious and modern with tiled floor, fitted units, stainless steel twin sink, gas hob with extractor hood, worktop-height oven, breakfast bar. Cupboard room 8’ 3” x 12’ 5” Range of floor to ceiling cupboards for extra storage next to the kitchen. Lounge/Dining room 14’ 9” x 26’ 3½” Italian marble floor tiles, impressive wood ceiling, fireplace with built-in woodburner, doors to terrace. Sitting room 14’ 9” x 14’ 9” Parquet floor and attractive wood ceiling. Sitting room 2 14’ 9” x 14’ 9” (formerly bedroom 7). Parquet floor and attractive wood ceiling. Bathroom and 2 separate WCs. First Floor Master Bedroom 14’ 9” x 13’ 2” Wood floor, double doors to balcony. Ensuite 8’ 3” x 11’ 5” Tiled floor & walls, bath, WC, bidet, unusual ‘His n Hers’ double basin. Dressing room 6’ 2½” x 11’ 8½” Bedroom 2 7’ 9” x 9’ 1” Ensuite 7’ 9” x 4’ 8” Dressing Room 7’ 9” x 12’ 2” Bedroom 3 7’ 5” x 11’ 5” with ensuite washroom. Bedroom 4 14’ 5” X 9’ double doors to balcony. Bedroom 5 14’ 9” x 14’ 3” Bedroom 6 12’ 3½” x 15’ 1” Shower Room 6’ 6” x 7’ 4” Separate WC Cellar Total area of approx. 1,340 sq ft. Comprising: Boiler Room Workshop Games Room Wine and bottle rooms Log storage room Oil storage tanks Double Garage GITE HOUSE 1: Gite 1 Azalea House (Ground Floor Apartment) Sleeps 6 to 8 Lounge 14’ 9” x 12’ 8½” Kitchen/Dining 11’ 5” x 19’ 1” Bedroom 1 11’ 3½” x 8’ 3” (double) Bedroom 2 11’ 5” x 12’ 5” (twin) Bedroom 3 15’ 6½” x 8’ 3” (double) with ensuite shower room Shower room and 2 separate WCs. Gite 2 The Honey Pot (Top Floor Apartment) Sleeps 4 Kitchen/Dining/Lounge 16’ 4½” x 13’ 2” Bedroom 1 13’ 2” x 11’ 5” (double) Bedroom 2 11’ 5” x 11’ 5” (twin) Separate shower and WC. GITE HOUSE 2: Gite 3 The Barn Owl Sleeps 4 to 6 Kitchen/Dining/Lounge 26’ 3½” x 14’ 2” Bedroom 1 14’ 5” x 7’ 7½” (double) Bedroom 2 14’ 5” x 7’ 2½” (twin) Separate bath and WC. Gite 4 Oleander House Sleeps 4 to 6 Kitchen/Dining/Lounge 26’ 3½” x 14’ 2” Bedroom 1 14’ 5” x 7’ 7½” (double) Bedroom 2 14’ 5” x 7’ 2½” (twin) Separate bath and WC. OUTSIDE There is a large terrace outside the principal house, a separate BBQ area, basketball area and gazebo. An attractive 11 m x 7 m swimming pool and paved sun terrace are enclosed by a retaining wall. There is a bouledrome for those wishing to try that popular French pastime and a storage outbuilding. Extensive landscaped gardens surround the house and gîtes. Fenced paddocks extend to approximately 8 acres and a small stream runs through the property. SERVICES Principal house has its own well and oil-fired central heating. The gîtes are on the mains water supply and have electric radiators. TAXES Taxe Fonciere €3843 Taxe d’Habitation €592 Note: For further details or an appointment to view, please ring our office on 01799 543211. Back