Renovated stone gîte with pool and 6 hectares in Tarn

Characterful property in absolute peace within unspoilt natural surroundings

At the end of a quiet lane, on the border between Tarn and Aveyron, this handsome stone property offers complete calm and privacy. Surrounded by woodland with no near neighbours, it extends over more than 6 hectares bordered by a stream and blessed with two natural springs.

5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 220 m² of living space · 6 hectares

Location & access

Situated in the Tarn valley, 10 minutes from Trébas and 15 minutes from Alban where you will find essential shops, river beach, canoe hire, weekly markets, bakery, restaurants, medical practice and supermarkets. Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its Episcopal City and Toulouse-Lautrec museum, is 45 minutes away. Three international airports, including Toulouse-Blagnac, are accessible within 90 minutes.

Interior

Carefully renovated since 2009, the property comprises a main house of 155 m², an independent single-storey studio of 23 m², an outbuilding with potential and a second dwelling of 40 m² of living space (90 m² footprint) requiring some updating.

The main house is organised around a charming 50 m² courtyard shaded by a pergola and a century-old kiwi vine. On the ground floor, a 19 m² kitchen with wood-burning stove opens onto a 26 m² sitting room. A spacious entrance hall of 16.5 m², separate WC and a 21 m² utility/boiler room complete this level.

Upstairs, a superb cathedral-style sitting room flooded with light overlooks a terrace with views across the pool and surrounding countryside. This floor also includes three bedrooms, including a fine master bedroom with direct access to the terrace via large French doors, a bathroom and a dressing room with WC.

The independent studio, equipped with kitchen and bathroom, provides ideal guest accommodation. Facing the house, a small barn on three levels offers further conversion potential.

A second building comprises garage, workshop, storage spaces and covered shelter. Upstairs, an independent apartment with covered terrace presents excellent rental or guest accommodation possibilities.

Exterior

The 8 × 4 metre in-ground pool is complemented by a 23.5 m² pool house, perfect for relaxation and entertaining.

Set on the side of a verdant valley, the property of approximately 6 hectares comprises just over 1.4 hectares of pasture with the remainder in woodland. A path leads down to the stream and water feature that form the property boundary.

Key points

• Built: 1896
• Unspoilt natural setting with stream and springs
• 8 × 4 m pool with pool house
• Independent studio and secondary dwelling
• Over 6 hectares with no neighbours
• Potential for holiday rental income