French property in Midi Pyrenees - Tarn - Spacious 19th century old Maison de Maître , with guest house, huge outbuildings , on 2500 m2 garden near Brassac, Tarn

Philippe Colombu Independent Agent, says :

Reduction from €583,000 to €498,200

Spacious 19th century old Maison de Maître , with guest house, huge outbuildings , on 2500 m2 garden near Brassac, Tarn

This spacious 19th century old Estate is situated in a little village near the Château de Ferrières in the Tarn department between the towns of Brassac and Vabre , right in the middle of the Natural Regional Parkland of the Haut-Languedoc. Once run as a B&B and gites business, the property has a lot of charm and character and offers 550 m2 of livable space and 300 m2 of outbuildings. The main house has 390m2 livable space , 16 rooms on 3 levels plus attic and cellars. On the ground floor : entry hall of 27 m2 opening on a 15 meter- long terrace, a great 25m2 lounge with fireplace, a 25 m2 dining room with fireplace, a 21m2 kitchen with a large fireplace, a 21 m2 study, and the oil-burner room. On the first floor : 6 bedrooms ranging from 15 to 22 m2, 4 bathrooms, 1 laundry. On the second floor : a 7m2 landing opening on 2 apartments , the first one with entry hall, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, and 1 bathroom, the second apartment with entry hall, lounge, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and kitchen. The secondary house consists of lounge, study, kitchen on the ground floor, and 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the first floor and on the second floor a large lounge and a bathroom (to be fixed). The outbuilding include the "Atelier d'Artiste" of 140 m2 on 2 levels, a garage, and stables on 2500 m2 garden and orchad. Currently this elegant house is lived in as a family residence, though it offers great scope for a variety of commercial uses. A previous owner ran a successful B&B business which was recommended in Alistair Sawday's 'Special Places to Stay: French Bed and Breakfast', a selective guide to interesting properties of quality and high standards. The independent maison d'amis is a picturesque old Tarn property with three bedrooms and the potential to convert the second floor into a further three bedrooms, making it an ideal gite proposition.

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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.