31420 boussan, France

A manor house with views ripe for writing and perhaps a novel, too.
Nestled in a sleepy medieval hamlet (population: you and two very lucky neighbors), this impressive 1850 manor house sits in the rolling foothills of the Pyrenees. With 17 hectares of woods and fields to explore, it's less a house and more a mini-estate, complete with barns, a gîte, a swimming pool, and views so beautiful you'll forget all about Wi-Fi.
Restored with care and at great expense, the property combines rustic charm and quiet elegance: marble fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, exposed beams and timber-framed walls recall its noble past, while gas central heating keeps you nice and warm.
The heart of the house consists of an elegant, fully equipped country kitchen and a generous open-plan living/dining room, with French doors opening onto the sunny terrace and a wood-burning stove, ideal for cool mountain evenings.
Need extra space for guests or some extra income? This separate one-bedroom cottage is full of potential. Add two large barns and a sparkling 10 x 5 meter swimming pool, and you have the makings of a boutique retreat, an equestrian property, or simply the perfect place to host the in-laws.
All this just five minutes from the charming village of Aurignac and an hour from Toulouse airport or the ski slopes. Because who said you couldn't have it all?
Main features:

Important manor house (circa 1850)
One-bedroom cottage with rental potential
Two barns
17 hectares of woods and pastures - ideal for horses
10x5m swimming pool with sun terrace
Significant recent investments: new roof, kitchen, pool lining
Gas central heating
Period features
Peaceful medieval hamlet with only two other houses
One hour from skiing, one hour from Toulouse airport

The dream lifestyle change? Very likely. In any case, it's a house that makes life a little more beautiful and a lot more interesting.