The estate first appears around a bend in the lane, lined with limes, oaks and palm trees, which winds its way gradually towards the dwelling, surrounded by symmetrical lawns and tall trees scattered here and there, while, the whole, with its balanced appearance, conveys the spirit of a family home designed to stand the test of time, simultaneously welcoming and, yet, sheltered from all disturbances.
As for the rectangular, three-storey main dwelling, its colonial-inspired architecture, meticulously designed, features tall small-paned windows and a double stone staircase ascending to the front door, which is, in turn, topped with a balcony safeguarded by a guardrail, whereas its ochre-colour plaster, typical of the area around Toulouse, contrasts harmoniously with its almond green shutters and blonde stone window/door surrounds.
In addition, its gently sloping barrel tile hipped roof, with wide eaves, is supported by a cornice cadenced with visible rafters, while, to the east, a square tower, slightly jutting forward into the courtyard, disrupts the dwelling’s overall symmetry and contains a corner bedroom. Lastly, in the back, a staircase lined with wisteria, leads to the dwelling’s second entrance as well as its narrow, two-colour tiled patio.
Inside, the house’s rooms reflect the same quest for balance and luminosity: the entrance hall, extended by a double quarter-turn staircase, provides access to a series of sitting rooms and living areas with blond hardwood floors and tall ceilings, while the walls, often decorated with wood panelling, earthenware tiles or bright colour paint, endow the whole with a joyous feel, without ever compromising its architectural precision.
Featuring many tall, symmetrical windows and doors, which provide ample natural sunlight and enchanting views of the grounds, upstairs, an immense landing converted into a sitting room, provides access to several bedrooms, some of which communicate with one another. One of them, facing fully south, comes with a sculpted fireplace, another opens on to a chequered-patterned tiled balcony, whereas, throughout, its blonde hardwood floors, signed stained glass windows and original ironwork convey the constant attention paid to the dwelling’s overall harmony and comfort.

The Main Dwelling

Built in the previous century, this home combines the precision of orderly architecture with the charm of a country dwelling, while its stately volumes, understated materials and symmetrical windows/doors create a peaceful and elegant abode, where the light naturally circulates from one room to another.

The ground floor
Twelve stone front steps ascend to a patio decorated in a palette of grey tiles, nicely highlighting the house’s façade, while, past the threshold, a foyer with a floral-patterned mosaic precedes the large entrance hall with its double quarter-turn staircase. On either side, living areas open on to the patio via tall glass double doors, which provide abundant light that reflects off their blonde hardwood floors and light-colour wood panelling, whereas, directly opposite, the dining room, of equal standing, communicates with the pantry and an immense kitchen, with an original floor, decorated in shades of green. Last, but not least, a bedroom, a lavatory and a laundry room round out the rest of the rooms on this floor, whose balanced proportions and quality materials convey a simple and leisurely art de vivre.
The upstairs
The wooden staircase leads to an immense landing converted into a TV room and illuminated by an atelier window, which communicates with a series of several adjacent bedrooms: some communicate with one another, while others have been turned into larger suites. As for the main bedroom, facing south with three large picture windows, it comes with a storage cupboard, a shower room and a fireplace with a sculpted chimneybreast, whereas, further on, other rooms, with blonde hardwood floors and colourful walls, are paired with adjacent bathrooms or shower rooms. In addition, each room is bathed in soft light, which circulates through each space depending on the time of day, revealing the tranquillity and harmony of a house designed for a fulfilling family life.
The garden-level floor
An interior staircase descends to the lower level, which repeats a layout similar to the ground floor. Around the immense central hallway are several rooms with a variety of different uses: a large game room, a bright atelier giving on to the garden, a billiard room and several storage areas. As for the former machine room, it houses the dwelling’s heating system and fuel tanks, as well as a system that was once used to filter well water, while this level, in good condition and well maintained, has preserved the coolness of its ancient walls and provides a number of possibilities for future development: rec rooms, storage areas or spare rooms, depending on its occupants’ future needs.