The Château de Saint-Marc was built in 1832 by a family from the village of Serviès who made their fortune from the manufacture of tiles and bricks in Damiatte. The property comprises the Château and a large U-shaped courtyard behind it. The Château faces South and overlooks a large lake that was created from gravel extraction over the last couple of decades. Work has now ceased on the lake and it is becoming a haven of wildlife. The lake can be acquired if so desired for ? 300,000. There is planning permission for converting the Château and its surrounding courtyard buildings into approximately 27 luxury apartments. The apartments will vary in size to cater for a range of buyers, from those looking for a holiday home to those who wish to live there permanently, because work has brought them to the the area of Toulouse and of the Airbus Group. The château has been partially renovated as well as part of the outbuildings.
France has proven it's desirability for second home owners by the steady maintenance of real estate price levels even during the recent financial crisis. Property title is safe. The southwest of France has the advantages of an excellent climate and superb countryside. France has always been number one destination for, gastronomy and relaxation, especially in the sunny South. Recently the South West has been described by The Daily Telegraph (23 October 2010), as the most sought out area for perfect retirement by Northern Europeans. The country in the South West is beautiful : forest with rides and paths, undulating hills and rivers. The village of Saint-Paul-Cap-de-Joux near-by has many amenities. The town of Castres is 15 minutes drive and you will enjoy visiting the Goya Museum, the Cathedral Sainte-Cécile, the Municipal Theater, the cafés and restaurants around the Place Jean-Jaurès on market day. Toulouse , the regional capital city, is a booming place with lots of landmarks monuments and buildings to be visited . It offers a great cultural life, and is well know for it's gastronomy.