Midi-Pyrénées, Ariège, Gabre, France

A32653NIL09 - This is a cosy, traditional 3-floor stone house whose owners have managed to retain its rustic charm while making it practical and easy to live in. The adjacent grounds of 1,459 m² have been well thought out, landscaped and are now mature; it is a haven where everyone can find their place and their interest, whether thanks to the swimming pool, the covered terrace or the various peaceful nooks and crannies.
The house features a 27m² lounge/dining room with a beautiful country-style fireplace. This is the centrepiece of the house, and can be accessed from the kitchen (9m²), located near the main entrance, or from the first floor via a beautiful staircase from a mezzanine landing, but also directly from the garden, which gives this room a light flow. Moving around the house is easy and pleasant.
The first floor can be accessed from the living room or from a corridor leading to a new shower room with walk-in shower (5.4m²) and toilet (1.9m²).
There are two bedrooms on the first floor and also a third room on this level, that leads through to the master suite, which could be used as an office, extra bedroom or baby's room (9m²).
Finally, under the roof (which is in very good condition) is the master bedroom, which includes a bathroom (9m²), a comfortable lounge (13m²) and the bright 27m² bedroom.
The property has a number of other assets, such as the 9x4,5m swimming pool, which has the dual advantage of being both easy to maintain and, above all, of being able to be used over a long period of the year thanks to its pool cover, which protects it from dirt and allows it to be heated. You will also want to pay particular attention to the covered terrace that runs directly off the living room, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in both wet and very hot conditions..
The property also includes a stone barn; a true annex to the house, it now contains a fridge and all the equipment needed to maintain the garden, and is also used for storage. Just the place every house needs.

The house is located in a small village nestling in a small valley just a few minutes from Le Mas d'Azil. For those who don't know it, this is one of the most pleasant villages to live in Ariège. It is a tourist village with shops, restaurants, craftsmen, artists, doctors, a school and a college, as well as the best market in Ariège.
Just an hour and 15 minutes from the centre of Toulouse, you can work from home (fibre optic cable is deployed throughout the Ariège) and it takes about the same time to get to the nearest ski resort.

What we are talking about here is a house that combines all the qualities: charm, stone, a lovely garden, a nice swimming pool, pleasant surroundings and a sought-after location near Mas d'Azil and Lac de Mondély.
A truly charming, authentic property that will delight lovers of beautiful homes for a main or second residence.