Midi-Pyrénées, Tarn, Lisle-sur-Tarn, France

A47789NE81 - Discover this impressive building, steeped in history, in the heart of the pretty town of Lisle-sur-Tarn at the crossroads between Toulouse, Albi and Montauban. The property offers plenty of opportunities to build a successful business.

On the ground floor there is a traditional French restaurant, which has been run by the current owners for over 35 years. There are two spacious dining rooms each with comfortable space for around 20 covers. The highlight is a charming internal courtyard that backs onto the church with space for an additional 30 covers when the weather permits. A bar area, compact but practical professional kitchen with cold storage and customer toilets complete the ground floor. A cellar provides space for the many bottles of Gaillac the restaurant serves.

A wide traditional staircase leads to the first floor with a comfortable modern apartment, ideal for owner or management accommodation. There is a large living and dining room with a mezzanine office area and a separate kitchen. Three good sized bedrooms with built in storage are accessed from the main corridor plus a family bathroom and separate toilet. Beyond the bathroom is a passage above the restaurant courtyard below and a small room that is partly renovated.

The second floor offers the opportunity for a future owner to create their own project. There are currently four rooms, one large former living room with double height windows and views over the courtyard and church. These rooms need complete renovation but offer potential to create a bed and breakfast or an additional apartment for rental or staff. The connections for a bathroom are in place as well as a feed from the main boiler downstairs.

On the top floor there is a fantastic view over the town and the countryside, this area could make a delightful spot to serve breakfast if the future owner wanted to develop rooms/bed and breakfast, or just space to soak in the history and beauty of the location.

The property is heated with an oil-fired boiler but also has connections to mains gas. There is an open fire used for cooking in the restaurant and in the living area of the apartment. Most windows are double glazed, including on the second floor that requires renovation.

The town of Lisle-sur-Tarn sits in a privileged position overlooking the river Tarn. At the crossroads of Toulouse, Albi and Montauban it is popular with tourists and has all key amenities including schools, medical facilities and shops. Albi is 25 minutes away, Toulouse and Montauban are 45 minutes' drive. The countryside around the town is dotted with vineyards of the popular Gaillac appellation. This property offers a real opportunity to build on a successful business and create your own mark on this popular medieval tourist town.