A tradtional stone and brick built farmhouse set in 9 acres with lake, outbuildings and swimming pool, near the popular market town of Castelsarrasin, Tarn et Garonne.

Renovated by the owners to provide a comfortable, centrally heated and part double glazed 5 bedroom home in a peaceful rural location, yet just 10 mins from town. Electric gates to drive around to garaging.

The entrance is via a covered porch (27m2) in typical regional style, to central corridor and to the left a very spacious country kitchen (6.1x5.7m) with beamed ceiling, old terracotta tiled floor, fitted solid wood units with island, bar and dining area. To the left, the characterful living room (6.0x4.3m) with terracotta tiled floor, feature open fireplace with woodburning stove. A double bedroom on this floor with shower room and WC. Utility room.

Upstairs landing leading to the 27m2 balcony with views over the gardens. Double bedroom 1 (6.3x3.7m) with beamed ceiling. Double Bedroom 2 (5.6x5.1m) with beamed ceiling. Large family bathroom with balneo bath. 2 further bedrooms and a study on this level. Attached to the house is a huge outbuilding capable of being converted into a second house or letting gite if required. To the side of the house is a walled terrace with 4m out of ground swimming pool. A real sun trap.

The house is surrounded by 9 acres which are mature and well planted. Paddock for horses if required. Beautiful lake of some 2 acres stocked with fish. Large home (203m2) B&B possibilites. Toulouse 1hr

The department of Tarn et Garonne in Midi Pyrenees has many assets, a wonderful climate, cultural heritage, an interesting history, unspoilt nature and welcoming local residents.

Tarn et Garonne is composed of 30+ cantons and 190+ towns and villages all dotted around the rural landscape and in the hills that lead up to the Pyrenees mountains, the snow-covered peaks can be seen in the distance when the weather is good. A charming feature of the area are the historical monuments dating back to the Middle Ages: churches, ramparts, castles, abbeys, and bastides.

Set in the heart of the Gascony region, Tarn et Garonne was traditionally a hat-manufacturing area, you can buy them everywhere still and boaters are still made there, particularly in Sept-fonds which is worth a visit.

Climate is warm but pleasant and property prices are less than some neighbouring coastal departments, great 'second home' region due to the barmy summer weather but also a very popular place for retirees.

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