French property in Midi Pyrenees - Tarn - Gite complex with main house and 4 gîtes in the Montagne Noire with pool on 8.5 acres of parkland close to a lake

Philippe Colombu Independent Agent, says :

Gite complex with main house and 4 gîtes in the Montagne Noire with pool on 8.5 acres of parkland close to a lake

This beautiful estate, set in 10 acres of parkland consists of a fully restored main stone house built in 1953 and four newly decorated and equipped gites with privately owned and enclosed gardens. Azalea house is a ground floor apartment , sleeps 6-8 people , which has 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and one twin room, lounge with bed settee, colour satellite TV, video and CD player, 2 separate toilets and a further shower room, kitchen/dining room equipped with fridge/freezer , washing machine, oven, microwave oven, toaster, kettle and all the crokery , pans and pots. In the same house, The honey Pot on the top floor sleeps 4 people and offers one double bedroom and one twin room, separate shower and toilet, kitchen/dining room/lounge equipped with the same appliances as the gite on the ground floor. The second house , near the pool has 2 identical gites, both sleeping 4-6 people on the top floor,with one double bedroom and one twin room , separate bath and toilet each , and on the ground floor kitchen/dining room/ lounge with a bed settee for 2 people, and the same equipment as for the other gites. The main house offers 278 m2 of livable space on 2 storeys plus a huge underground with the oil cental heating burner, the workshop, the wine cellar, logstore and storage rooms. On the ground floor : entrance hall and massive oak staircase , fully equipped kitchen, large lounge and dining area with woodburner opening on a long terrace of 74 m2 facing South, 2 other rooms or lounges, one study, one bath , 2 toilets, and a double garage.
On the first floor , 4 bedrooms, including 2 en-suite with bathrooms , dressing, one separate shower and wc. Using another staircase 2 more bedrooms. Outbuildings include stables, garden equipment storage roomTecnical features: double-glazing , oil fired central heating, fully secured swimming pool, 3 septic tanks, mains strean for th 4 gites and water source for the main house.

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Location in France

The Tarn department is to be found between Toulouse and Montpellier. It is a fantastic mix of both Languedoc and Pyrenees culture. The landscape is contrasting, with green forests giving away to sun soaked vineyards. The 350,000 population enjoy a Mediterranean-like climate and a relaxed pace of life. Showers in the spring help to keep the vegetation lush.
Tourism is now the main source of industry in the department, attracting visitors to its climate and landscape, as well as the cuisine. The most popular wine comes from the town of Gaillac, which has been producing it since Roman times, and foie gras is a popular regional dish.
Albi, situated on the banks of the river Tarn is the departmental capital. It is from this river that the reddish clay is extracted to construct just about every building in the town. The artist Henri de Toulouse grew up here and bequeathed the town with the largest collection of his works. Albi has a vast cathedral, also built from red clay, and looks more like a fortress than a spiritual place of worship.
Castres is a busy town, and makes a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Pimgrims used the town as a stopping off point on their way to Compostela. It boasts a superb art museum showcasing works from across the border in Spain.
Toulouse, Rodez, Montpellier and Carcassonne all have their own airports with regular flights from the UK. Toulouse also offers TGV links to many other French destinations. The area also has a good road and rail network.