A 19th-century farmhouse and outbuildings set in over 4 hectares
between Toulouse and Montauban, along the Tarn River, in the Occitanie region
Toulouse, TARN-ET-GARONNE midi-pyrenees 31000 FR

Location

Just a stone's throw from Montauban and Toulouse, in Tarn-et-Garonne, the farm is in a town bordered by the Tarn River and crossed by several streams, nestled in a rolling landscape where farmland, copses and meadows blend together. The peaceful atmosphere and mild climate create a privileged and authentic living environment, reflected in the traditional architecture, which consists of houses built with adobe and local bricks. Essential services, shops and amenities are all nearby. The village of Fronton is a 5-minute drive away; Bressols, on the future Bordeaux–Toulouse TGV line, is 12 minutes away; Montauban is 15 minutes away; and Toulouse is 40 minutes away.

Description

Accessible via a path leading to the entrance gate, the property is surrounded by landscaped, wooded grounds featuring meadows interspersed with shrub-lined nooks and flower beds, as well as a spring that flows downhill toward the banks of the Tarn. At the end of a wide, curved gravel driveway, behind wooded areas, the facade of the farm’s main building comes into view. The farm is made up of three single-story buildings: a barn used as a large garage, a dovecote, and the main residence. The date of the farm’s construction—1854—is engraved on a wall in the attic. The traditionally built structures are made of local brick, wood, and canal tiles, with gabled or hipped roofs; the moldings are simple, and the windows are straight or feature low arches.The entire renovation of the buildings was carried out according to best practices: particular attention was paid to the preservation and enhancement of the original features, the use of high-quality and eco-friendly materials, as well as modern equipment and technologies, such as salt treatment for the pool and double-glazed windows.The various buildings are connected by a gravel path, which also leads to the swimming pool. Opposite them, an oak copse leads to the spring and pond within the grounds.

The main house

The farm's façade is revealed at the end of a wide, curved, gravelled driveway, behind wooded areas. The house, which has been jointed by hand, features warmly-coloured exposed brickwork and a roof with matching tiles. The windows and doors are topped with brick lintels and the grey-painted wooden shutters blend in harmoniously. Small round oculi, designed to ventilate the attic, emphasise the horizontal features of the façade with their regular alignment, adding an aesthetic note to the building. The overall effect is warm and rustic, enhanced by the light-coloured gravel in front of the house and the shrubs and ornamental plants that embellish the façade.

The garden-level floor
Directly in the centre of the façade, the wooden entrance door is offset by an exposed brick frame and dressed stone at the base of the arch. The lintel, also in brick, forms a slightly raised arch underlined by a stone keystone. Once through the door, the hallway, with its square tiled floor, houses the half-turn wooden staircase leading to the attic. On either side, arched openings lead to the adjoining rooms and ensure fluid circulation. The living room is to the left of the entrance hall, with a brick fireplace and a thick wooden mantle. The floor is covered in terracotta tiles, with wide poplar beams running across the ceiling. Off the living room, two doors lead to the two main bedrooms, and a corridor leads to a shower room, a toilet and a third sleeping area. On the right, the entrance hall leads to the large kitchen where wood, stone and brick combine. Oak beams support the terracotta bricks on the ceiling. The double combustion cooker heats a large part of the house. A brick archway links the kitchen to an office area and a storeroom. A glass door connects to the summer kitchen, a semi-open space bathed in abundant natural light. From here, you can access a storeroom and a large canopy, which houses the pool's equipment room. A glass door leads out to the garden, and a wide, rounded brick archway opens onto a wooden terrace next to the swimming pool. Behind the house, a canopy of over 30 m² makes it possible to extend the building.

The swimming pool

Continuing on from the summer kitchen and the wooden terrace, the pool is set in a mineral environment on one side - that of the tiles on the façade - and a plant environment on the other - with Japanese flowerbeds in the foreground and, in the background, the landscaped garden and the rest of the parkland and oak woods. A wooden deck runs around it. Built very recently and equipped with a salt filtration system, it is fully automated.

The dovecote

The dovecote is a square, two-storey building with a gable tile roof. The lower level is graced with clipped hedges that run around the perimeter of the brick façade and emphasise the base of the dovecote. The upper level includes an opening that serves as a frame for a series of flight holes and makes it possible to envisage a bedroom project.

The sheds

These are used for storage and garages, and form a simple, partly open structure. A metal door closes off a storage area and a workshop on the left-hand side. The rest of the front façade, open across its entire width, provides easy access for parking vehicles and storing various items of equipment.

The parkland

Covering an area of some 5 hectares, it is mainly made up of meadows bordered by the edge of the woods that lead to the banks of the River Tarn. Oaks, poplars and acacias form a natural screen to the farmhouse, which overlooks the river of around twenty-five metres. On the way down to the water, there is a pond that was once used to water the animals, as well as the property's spring, which comes from the village of Fronton.

The spring and the river banks

The banks of the Tarn, which run alongside the property, are planted with tall trees that shelter an undergrowth carpeted with ferns, mosses and small shrubs, where a variety of flora and fauna are preserved. Many species of birds, including herons and blackbirds, nest here. The subdued light filtering through the foliage and the murmur of the flowing spring create an enchanting atmosphere.

The garden

Designed and structured as a theatre of greenery around the house and swimming pool, it is planted in places with tall trees, including acacias, wild cherry trees and truffle oaks, and flowered with several ornamental beds. There are many varieties of flowering plants of varying heights, whose colours, blooms and fragrances change with the seasons.

Our opinion

A real little world of its own, this large and stately Tarn estate is in excellent condition and ready to move into immediately. It is set in a quiet, lush green environment perfect for relaxation. Various uses are possible; the property could be used as a family home and/or for holiday accommodation, for example by converting the dovecote, given the village’s prime location on the banks of the Tarn and near Montauban and Toulouse.

Exclusive sale

766 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 613471

Land registry surface area 4 ha 63 a 55 ca
Main building floor area 203 m²
Number of bedrooms 3
Outbuildings floor area 298 m²


French Energy Performance Diagnosis


Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Consultant

Camille Chillou-Vang +33 1 42 84 80 85

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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.

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