Drudas, Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées, France

This beautiful split-level villa has a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility with a carefully considered layout for entertaining and family life. Every room has an unspoiled view of the gardens providing residents and guests the perfect opportunity for a quiet moment to relax and enjoy the surroundings. For social moments the hub of the home is the terrace, kitchen and living room with plenty of space for al fresco dining on the many sunny terraces or in the shade of the trees.

The bright, open entrance hall leads to the main reception rooms and terrace. The sitting room is dual aspect with double doors onto the main terrace. Arched windows overlook the landscaped garden with year-round colour.

The kitchen features a long wooden sit-up island with a wood burning fire and doors onto the main terrace. This room is perfect for communal cooking with space for people to sit and enjoy as you prepare a meal with the wonderfully fresh food available locally.

Down a few steps from the hallway there's a large dining room with seating for 12, a wood-burning stove and covered balcony overlooking the garden. Perfect for formal dining or cooler days.

Away from the reception space are the 4 double bedrooms. The dual aspect main suite includes a bathroom with separate shower, access to the main terrace and gorgeous views over the gardens.

Bedroom 3 has a bathroom alongside and a wonderful private terrace overlooking the grounds and signature topiary juniper tree.

GROUNDS

The main garden wraps around the house and is beautifully manicured with 2 signature topiary juniper trees and mature shrubs carefully designed to provide year round interest, privacy and shade. There fresh figs from the tree at the right time of year ! The generously sized heated pool is a few steps down from the house with wrap-around terracing.

Beyond the rear garden there are acres of private forest growing cèpes (porcini) mushrooms. The forest provides a wonderful privacy screen and is ideal for shaded walks.

There is driveway parking for plenty of cars.

Bedroom 2 is up the bespoke wooden staircase from the main hallway and includes a large en-suite shower room, walk-in wardrobe and mezzanine area ideal for relaxing. Bedroom 4 is a modest double with the family bathroom nearby.

Additionally there is a 630 bottle wine cellar, games room, ski store, pigeonnier at the top of the house, garage and ample storage throughout.

LOCATION

Drudas, Haute-Garonne is in the Occitanie region of South West France. The region's capital city of Toulouse is 40 minutes away by car and the area is dotted with charming villages and towns, ideal for days out with guests and shopping for fresh local food and treats. See below for an overview of the closest villages and towns.

Drudas is in the Fronton wine region. Between Toulouse and Montauban this region is defined by the Negrette (Malbec)/Pinot St George grape, producing velvety tannins ideal for red and rose wines. The local grocery shop in nearby Cadours offers some delicious local wine choices direct from the producers, or slightly further afield there are vineyards to explore.

The Pyrenees are 2 hours drive away with fantastic skiing in the winter months. There are also some wonderful hiking areas within 2 hours with stunning views.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Toulouse airport is 35 minutes away with regular flights to major European cities.
Hire cars are available at the airport or a taxi to the villa costs around ?90.