A substantial, imposing and lovingly restored 300 year old farmhouse, retaining many original beams, with stunning views on all sides including the Pyrenees to the South. Situated on the edge of a hamlet, for perfect peace and privacy, yet with every modern convenience, including hi -speed internet, gas central heating and swimming pool.
Eight minutes from all shops, facilities and train to Toulouse (40 minutes). Macara is approached by a long drive through electric gates. The house (403m2, of which 239 m2 habitable) stands in grounds of 1.5 ha (3.6 acres) of parkland gardens that have been attractively landscaped.
The pool (10m x 5m) with alarm and heater has been professionally maintained and has its own log cabin, comprising a WC, sink with hot water, pool heater and storage space. Externally, there is also a workshop, original bread oven and parking for many cars.
On the ground floor the property has a very large kitchen, galleried sitting room, dining room and cloakroom.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, separate and spacious bath and shower rooms.
On the second floor there is another very large bedroom and access to the boarded loft via a retractable staircase.
There is a large covered terrace and scope for further development in the remaining 120m2.
The area
A beautiful and unspoilt area of France two hours from Andorra and one hour from the ski slopes of Ax Les Thermes. Wildlife abounds and the peace is palpable. However,within easy reach of Toulouse by train or car. Foix and the biggest town in the Ariege (Pamiers) is 20 minutes distant. Saverdun with doctors, dentists, supermarkets, hairdressers and all local facilities including a multi media centre is ten minutes away.
Activities
Every sport is catered for in the Ariege. Golf courses, skiing, climbing, swimming, canoeing, caving, walking, tennis and cycling are popular.
Cathar Castles, medieval bastides, delightful markets and spectacular views surround you and the vineyards of Corbieres are all within easy reach.
Transport links
50 minutes to Toulouse international airport, served by the major airlines, Inlcuding BA. Also budget airlines, Flybe, Easy Jet, Jet 2, BMI Baby serving regional airports as well as all the London ones.
1 hour to Carcassonne for Ryan Air to several Uk airports and Belgium.
Train station to Toulouse at 8 minutes from the property.
A66 Motorway 15 minutes.
Ferries to Santander, St Malo, Caen or the Channel ports.
Rooms
Bedrooms
1 - Walk in wardrobe and fitted carpet (15.6 m2)
2 - Two double fitted wardrobes (14.8 m2)
3 - Fitted wardrobe (14 m2)
4 - fitted wardrobe and separate linen cupboard (25 m2)
Bathrooms
1 Fully tiled with shower cubicle, WC and hand basin (6.5 m2)
2 Fully tiled bathroom with shower cubicle, bidet, hand basin, bath and WC (8.5 m2)
3 Fully tiled ground floor cloakroom with WC and hand basin (1.3 m2)
Kitchen (34 m2)
An imposing and spacious room with separate larder (1.42 m2) and underground wine cellar (2.5m2 capacity 1000 bottles)
Utility room (7.3 m2)
Gas fired central heating boiler with plumbing for washing machine and power for fridges, freezers, and dryer.
Dining room (31 m2)
Doors to garden and double aspect windows. Log burning stove.
Sitting room (47 m2)
Triple aspect high ceilinged bright room with doors to back and front garden and gallieried mezzanine. Jotul log burning stove. There are also two cupboards, one with hanging rail for coats. Electric shutters.
Mezzanine (17 m2)
Sitting area, study or even a spare bedroom.
Workshop (32 m 2)
Still to be developed (120 m2)
Set out on three floors with a new fully insulated roof and velux windows is currently being used as secure enclosed storage.
First floor access to large covered tiled South West facing balcony (32 m2) with spiral staircase to garden and pool.
Exterior
Fruit trees and mature hedge line the drive. The front garden has been tastefully laid out with flower beds, conifers and is easily maintained for a garden of this side. The restored bread oven is currently used for storage and BarBQ. There is a 12 M2 terrace by the pool.