For Sale: France - Midi Pyrenees - Ariege - Pamiers

50 HECTARE ESTATE IN THE ARIèGE

18th century Maison de Maître set in a 50-hectare estate with exceptionally fine views of the Pyrénées and surrounding countryside. 10 bedrooms and bath/shower rooms, professional kitchen, meeting rooms. Ideal as an income generating project. Land and outbuildings perfect for horses. Toulouse 1 hour.

PRICE

€ 1 500 000

REF No.

GP2112

DEPT.

9

The property is in the Ariège, near the Haute Garonne border, 3kms from a village with shops, café/bars and restaurants. There is easy access to 2 autoroutes - the A66 from Toulouse, joining the main road to Andorra, and the A64 between Toulouse and the Atlantic coast; both are handy for reaching ski resorts. The nearest large town is Pamiers - 21kms. Foix is about 30kms. Toulouse, with TGV, international airport, and many cultural and sporting attractions, is less than an hour.

Proximity: Bars Schools Shops

Setting: Country

The property is in an enviable, elevated position with commanding views of impressive countryside and the panorama of the Pyrénées. It is a substantial property of brick and stone with around 900m2 habitable space over 3 floors. It has enjoyed considerable success as a chambres d'hôtes with restaurant, with the addition of 2 gîtes. The owners have run cookery and other courses, taking advantage of the professional kitchen and 2 meeting rooms. It is also suitable for equestrian activities, or for sheep or cattle breeding. It could have a number of uses and would be suitable for people who would like a joint project. The property dates from the 18th century and has the proportions and character of a Maison de Maître, though not the traditional symmetry. It faces south and has a covered terrace running along the south façade. There is a wing on the east end, but that on the west end was destroyed by fire many years ago. The current owners rescued the property, renovated it under the supervision of monsieur who is an architect, and then built up the business.
Accommodation in brief: GROUND FLOOR - entrance hall with elegant staircase; salon for clients; laundry room; cellar; small salon with fireplace; WCs; main kitchen; back kitchen, restaurant; reserve with open fireplace and roasting spit. 1st FLOOR - private apartment; office; 2 en suite bedrooms; further bedroom with separate shower/WC; conference room. 2nd FLOOR - 6 bedrooms (4 en suite), WC with hand basin, 2 shower rooms, conference room.

There are 50 hectares (about 123.5 acres) of parkland, pasture, orchard, and woodland with 2 wells, a swimming pool 7m x 14m, and a giant chess board next to a boules area. There is an outbuilding 500m2 with water and electricity - the old sheepfold used for stabling, which would make about 18 boxes. A new open barn 200m2 provides undercover parking with height suitable for a camping car; to the rear is a garage/workshop 100m2 with water and electricity; on the east side is an open barn. Finally there are 2 gîtes. The first has with salon/dining, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, shower room/WC, utility, covered terrace; the second has salon/dining with 'coin cuisine', 2 bedrooms, shower room, separate WC.