House buy in La Salvetat-Peyralès Occitanie

Authentic Farmhouse Set Privately In 5 Hectares Sole Agency. This stone farmhouse was lovingly restored in 2012/2013 to the highest standards, with attention paid to every detail and respecting the authenticity. The result is a beautiful 4 bedroom home with incredible countryside views. It sits in 1Ha (2 acres) of very well-tended gardens with numerous terraces, vegetable garden, adjoining workshop/barn, chicken coop, and a 8x4m heated salt-water swimming pool. The rest of the land consists of a 2.5Ha (6 acre) paddock currently used for grazing horses, and a wooded area of approx. 1.8Ha (4.5 acres) of mainly oak and sweet chestnut trees that were previously harvested for firewood. Inside there is a substantial kitchen-diner (50m2), with a bespoke oak kitchen with island and built-in butchers block. There is also a gas range cooker with 2 electric ovens, 6 hobs and a separate wood burner in the dining area with built-in oven. A separate WC and utility area has plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and further storage space. Downstairs the floors are tiled with travertine throughout and have underfloor heating. In the lounge there are exposed stone walls, wonderful chestnut beams and a stone fireplace. A solid oak staircase leads to the 1st Floor where there are oak floors throughout. The spacious master suite is very impressive, with dimensions of 9.5 x 5.5m and totalling 52m2. It also has a 5m-high vaulted ceiling with more exposed beams and stone walls. The en-suite has a WC, sink, bidet and walk-in shower. From the master suite there are two sets of patio doors that lead to an oak-framed deck of over 60m2. It has almost 360 degree views of the surrounding Aveyron Valleys and rivers. The deck is partially covered with an oak and zinc roof so that you can enjoy it come rain or shine. There are a further 2 bedrooms and a lovely family bathroom. There is also a studio with independent entrance, its own living area, en-suite and mezzanine sleeping area. The home is equipped with number of Eco-friendly features that reduce energy costs. Hot water is provided by a solar-powered system backed up by an air source heat pump. The septic tank has a reed bed filtration system which has been inspected and conforms. The nearest village of La Salvetat-Peyrales is only a 5 minute drive from the property. It provides a mini supermarket, bakery, butchers, pharmacy, medical centre, garage, petrol station, garden centre, bar/restaurant, monthly market, regular social activities/clubs and local events at the village hall. There are also a number of organic food suppliers and camp-sites nearby. The larger town of Rieupeyroux is a 10 minute drive with further amenities. The River Viaur which is a popular place for swimming, kayaking, fishing, walking and BBQs is only 5 minutes away. Within 30 minutes there are a number of recognised Beaux Villages de France and various places to visit such as Albi with its daily summer markets. Rodez airport is approx. 40 minutes drive and is served by RyanAir flights from the UK between June and October. There are also flights to Paris, Dublin and Brussels. Toulouse Airport is a 90 minute drive with numerous daily flight to the UK. Healey Fox Ref Number: HF112569