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Set on its own at the end of a no through lane, La Contie presents an opportunity to purchase a beautifully converted stone and slate barn providing 200 sq m of living space.
The south facing house provides total privacy and is in excellent condition. It has been newly converted and provides modern day comforts within a character building. It has a new roof, double glazing, oil fired central heating, wood burning stove, air conditioning, fully fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and range cooker, oak flooring, landscaped gardens and two swimming pools.
There are
facilities for the horse enthusiast and an additional holiday rental business.
Location
The property is located in beautiful unspoilt countryside, just a short walk into the village of Brandonnet, with school, cafe / restaurant / bread depot, tennis court, football field and fishing in the river.
The medieval bastide town of Villefranche de Rouergue, with its vibrant market, is set on the Aveyron, 20 mins drive away.
Rodez airport is 30 minutes drive and offers daily cheap flights to England and Ireland. The larger airport at Toulouse is 1hr 30 mins.
Accommodation
Accessed from the garden the main accommodation comprises of:
A large open plan living area with vaulted ceiling, exposed stonework, oak floor and fireplace. Large french windows open onto the south and west facing balconies flooding the room with sunlight and giving areas of sun and shade for outdoor eating.
The master bedroom has its own private balcony overlooking the fields whilst the en suite bathroom overlooks the garden and pool.
There is a further double bedroom with adjacent toilet / shower room.
On the lower terrace level there are two self contained apartments - a one bed and a two bedroom, providing a good income from letting (Owners Direct ref FR8184).
Outside
Surrounding the barn is a large private garden with a 12 metre pool.
Lavender, honeysuckle and roses cover the terraces leading down to the apartments where there is a further garden, barbecue and childrens pool.
The property is set in five acres of land bordered by a stream and is ideal for equestrian pursuits. A bridleway leads directly form the property joining a network of bridleways and quiet lanes providing virtually traffic free riding.
There is a large, new field shelter / stabling and a concrete yard with tack room, garage, haybarn and tractor shed.
Main Features
- Owners accommodation plus two apartments generating holiday letting income
- Five acres plus shelter / stables, hay store, tractor shed, tackroom/workshop, garage
- Private traffic free location with excellent riding directly from the property
- Secluded landscaped garden with terraces, chalet, barbecue area and fruit trees
- 12 metre heated swimming pool with winter domed cover and solar shower
- Separate garden and pool for guests
- 30min to International Airport
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