A charming and secluded country estate partly dating from the 1700s, offering great privacy and tranquillity, tastefully restored and in great condition, occupying a dominant position and offering stunning views.
Interior
The main farmhouse:
Dates from 1845 and provides 215m2 of fully double glazed and centrally heated accommodation over 2 floors, retaining numerous period features.
A large L shaped, triple aspect reception room with wood burner, herringbone tiled floor, remote control electric blinds and sliding doors opening onto a covered terrace with sun shades.
A further reception room with marble fireplace, which could be used as a formal dining room or additional bedroom.
A large double aspect fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a feature stone fireplace, a solid fuel stove and a pantry across the hall.
A downstairs bedroom with ensuite 5-piece bathroom, including a roll top bath.
3 upstairs bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and all with exposed beams and wooden floors, plus a communal shower room.
A visitor WC, a covered terrace and 3 cellars, one serving as boiler room and wine cellar.
The guest house accommodation:
Dating from the 1770s, it offers 70m2 of living space with exposed beams, providing 1 reception room with corner fitted kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 shower room, a mezzanine with 2 additional rooms, a cellar and a covered terrace. Fully double glazed.
Exterior
9m x 6m newly re-surfaced swimming pool with interior and exterior lighting, wide shallow steps, a corner seat, a summer kitchen area, separate dining, sitting and lounging zones, a shower, a large terrace and stunning valley views.
300m2 substantial stone barn with numerous sections including large storage areas, a workshop, a mezzanine, animal pens, bird aviaries and a wood store.
90m2 red brick tobacco barn, with large doorways at each end, currently used for tractor and attachment storage and mechanical workshop.
900m2 fishing lake stocked with carp and home to herons, ducks and frogs.
1 well and 2 natural sources.
14.6 hectares of land (36 acres), 1/3 woodland 2/3 prairie, overlooking the valley and ideal for animal pasture, off-grid living or glamping (subject to required approvals).
Additional Details
Both houses were fully re-wired and re-plumbed in 2008 and have separate electrical supplies.
Farmhouse heating is provided via radiators from an oil boiler which is serviced annually and runs at 95% efficiency. Guesthouse heating is via electric radiators.
The swimming pool was professionally re-surfaced in 2022 which carries a 10 year guarantee.
New hard-wood double glazing and shutters were fitted to the farmhouse in 2013 and a new hot water tank in 2020.
The pre-sale inspection of the 5000 litre septic tank system, serving both houses, revealed no defects.
There are no public rights of way across the land
Energy Efficiency Rating : E and Environmental Impact Rating : E
(Diagnostic de performance énergétique (DPE) and Indice d'émission de gaz à effet de serre (GES))
The area is known for its summer night markets, access to seasonal produce (e.g. truffles, cèpes) and numerous wine regions including Cahors, Buzet and Brulhois. It is home to many historic attractions including medieval villages, castles, abbeys and caves and provides a wide range of leisure facilities such as golf courses, horse riding stables, lake beaches and water sports centres.
The property sits in a no-build zone, ensuring no new nearby housing developments.
It is also located in a Rural Revitalisation Zone, so that any qualifying new business established at the property can be operated tax free for the first 5 years with a partial and degressive exemption over the following 3 years.
Located only 1km from the medieval bastide village of Castelsagrat in the Tarn et Garonne department (82) and only 55 minutes from Toulouse Blagnac airport. Castelsagrat, only 3 minutes away, is one of few bastides that have all essential amenities: bakery, post office, bar/restaurant, convenience store, hairdresser and school. It is also home to an annual series of endurance horse races and, in 2023, hosts the world championships. Nearby towns include Moissac and Valence d’Agen, 20 minutes away and hosting weekly farmer's markets. The city of Agen is 30 minutes away. The buildings are situated in the middle of the land, at the end of a 500m driveway, thereby providing complete privacy and tranquillity.