furnished castles for sale Toulouse, France

SITUATION : One hour from Toulouse and its international airport, close to Albi, a UNESCO world heritage site, in an idyllic setting surrounded by meadows, vineyards and woods, very peaceful, with an incredible view in a dominant position. DESCRIPTION: This Château, whose foundations date back to the 13th century, has been renovated with taste and refinement. Fully air-conditioned, it offers a seasonal activity as a 4* hotel and gourmet restaurant, with receptions, weddings, seminars and spa. With 850 m2 of living space, it offers 18 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or shower room, 1 office, 1 seminar room, 1 kitchenette, 1 lounge with fireplace, 1 wine-tasting cellar. A restaurant building with 2 dining rooms, 1 recently renovated professional kitchen area, checkroom, office and several other rooms. The spa area with sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation lounge overlooks the heated swimming pool, with an exceptional view over the valley and its vineyards. THE LAND: 19 ha of rolling land, including 10.7 ha of vines operated by an external company. The hotel-restaurant sells wines bottled in the estate's name. OUR OPINION: This generously proportioned site offers exceptional comfort, making it ideal for a large family or an existing hotel project.

GERS - 20 KM FROM AUCH SOLE AGENT - Located in the heart of a charming village, this 18th-century château with its inner courtyard is set in a peaceful environment. It boasts 600 m² of living space with 14 main rooms, including a 180 m² loft and a 108 m² dining room. Carefully and tastefully renovated some twenty years ago, this property boasts all modern comforts. Beautiful parkland of one hectare with a pond, a spring, a well, a swimming pool and its pool house. Beautiful architectural features. Suitable as a main or secondary residence, for shared housing or for tourism. Energy class: D Climate class: D Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7590 and €10,320 per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Fully modernised including recent double glazing, central heating and new roof to the outbuilding. It retains the original features and thus is full of character and charm. The chateau is furnished and has recently been decorated in a more contemporary style with numerous original paintings and artefacts enhancing the ambiance. Most rooms have large windows or doors, often on two walls making the large rooms bright. Wide entrance doors open to a spacious hall with original tiling and an ornate broad wooden staircase. To one side is a library/ games room with extensive oak bookcases and inlaid oak parquet flooring. On the other side is the main lounge with large open fireplace and a built in bar. The kitchen is accessed from the lounge and is set out in a traditional farmhouse style with room for a small table. To the rear there is a good sized formal dining room and a wide corridor used as a music area. There is potential to develop a further room which is currently used as a utility area and dogs lounge. Upstairs the landing is spacious and the 4 individually styled bedrooms, 3 of which are ensuite and a further bathroom and a room currently used as a dressing room but could easily be a further bedroom. Other buildings There is a large renovated outbuilding near the entrance which has a large garage/ workshop, a self contained 50m2 gîte with open plan kitchen/ dining room and lounge area, a comfortable bedroom with an ensuite shower room with toilet. A door leads to a further covered area which can also be accessed from the gardens. Here there is seating and surfaces with a plancha which can be used for small soirées . A stair in the centre takes you up to a large area approx. 100m2 which has had all the services installed . There is a large central kitchen / dining area and lounge and on each side there is a bedroom with ensuite shower room. Garden and grounds The grounds extend to one and a half hectares which is fully enclosed and there are wide ranging views across farmland to the Pyrenees. Automatic gates open to a mainly lawned front garden. The gardens to the side and rear are mostly lawn with accents in different areas - there is a pond stocked with fish; a large 12x6m chlorine swimming pool with paved terrace; a covered summer kitchen with BBQ; a pergola used for dining and a separate field suitable for animals or growing vegetables. The chateau is at the edge of a quiet village.

COUNTRY CASTLE IN AVEYRON Location: This castle is located in the Aveyron in Occitanie, a region with a beautiful natural and cultural heritage. Near to a small village with all amenities, 45 minutes from Rodez and its TGV train station/airport, 2 hours from Toulouse, 7 hours from Paris. Description : A charming, fully furnished, human-sized castle with a surface area of 725 m2 including 359 m2 of outbuildings to be renovated. The main building has 366 m2 of living space spread over 3 floors, its south-western exposure gives it a pleasant natural light, its oak ceilings and floors give the property a warm atmosphere. Its 6000m2 of land offers an unobstructed view, its large salt water swimming pool is secure to accommodate children. On the ground floor there is a large dining room with a monumental fireplace, a bread oven, a spacious and practical kitchen, a wine cellar adjacent to the kitchen and a laundry room. On the first floor, the stone stairs lead to a large living room with oak parquet flooring and a French ceiling. The large cross window offers a panoramic view of the chateau's surroundings and the two stone fireplaces accentuate the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the chateau. A library, a study adjoining the living room and 2 bedrooms. The second floor consists of 2 master bedrooms with their own bathrooms located at each of the towers of the castle. 3 other bedrooms are located on the top floor. Our opinion: A castle of character on a human scale with lots of charm, for lovers of authenticity and old stones in an exceptional setting.