A 19th century farmhouse and its outbuildings in parkland of more than 4 hectares
between Toulouse and Montauban, on the banks of the Tarn, in the Occitanie region
between Toulouse and Montauban, on the banks of the Tarn, in the Occitanie region
Toulouse,
TARN-ET-GARONNE
midi-pyrenees
31000
FR
Location
In the heart of the Tarn-et-Garonne region, just a stone's throw from Montauban and Toulouse, the farmhouse is set in a commune bordered by the Tarn and crossed by several streams, in undulating countryside with a mix of farmland, copses and grasslands. The peaceful atmosphere and mild climate offer a privileged, authentic living environment, as do the traditional buildings, which consist of mud brick and terracotta brick houses. All essential services, shops and amenities are nearby. The village of Fronton is 5 minutes away by car, Bressols, on the future Bordeaux / Toulouse TGV train line, is 12 minutes away, Montauban is 15 minutes and Toulouse 40 minutes away.
Description
Accessed via a driveway that leads to its entrance gate, the property is set in landscaped parkland planted with trees, grasslands, shrubbery and flower beds, as well as a spring that flows down to the banks of the River Tarn. At the end of a wide, curved gravelled driveway, behind a wooded area, the façade of the farm's main building is revealed. It is made up of three single-storey buildings: a shed housing a vast garage, a dovecote and the main dwelling. The date when the farmhouse was built is engraved on an attic wall: 1854. The buildings are traditional constructions, made with bricks, wood and canal tiles, with two- or four-sloped roofs; the decor is subdued and the windows are straight or with low arches. A complete renovation of the buildings has been carried out according to the rules of the trade: particular attention has been paid to preserving and enhancing the old features, using noble, environmentally-friendly materials and modern equipment and technologies such as salt water treatment for the swimming pool and double-glazing for the windows. The various buildings are linked by the gravel path, which also leads to the swimming pool. Opposite them, an oak forest leads to the spring and pond in the parkland.
The main house
The farm's façade is revealed at the end of a wide, curved, gravelled driveway, behind wooded areas. The house, which has been jointed by hand, features warmly-coloured exposed brickwork and a roof with matching tiles. The windows and doors are topped with brick lintels and the grey-painted wooden shutters blend in harmoniously. Small round oculi, designed to ventilate the attic, emphasise the horizontal features of the façade with their regular alignment, adding an aesthetic note to the building. The overall effect is warm and rustic, enhanced by the light-coloured gravel in front of the house and the shrubs and ornamental plants that embellish the façade.
The garden-level floor
Directly in the centre of the façade, the wooden entrance door is offset by an exposed brick frame and dressed stone at the base of the arch. The lintel, also in brick, forms a slightly raised arch underlined by a stone keystone. Once through the door, the hallway, with its square tiled floor, houses the half-turn wooden staircase leading to the attic. On either side, arched openings lead to the adjoining rooms and ensure fluid circulation. The living room is to the left of the entrance hall, with a brick fireplace and a thick wooden mantle. The floor is covered in terracotta tiles, with wide poplar beams running across the ceiling. Off the living room, two doors lead to the two main bedrooms, and a corridor leads to a shower room, a toilet and a third sleeping area. On the right, the entrance hall leads to the large kitchen where wood, stone and brick combine. Oak beams support the terracotta bricks on the ceiling. The double combustion cooker heats a large part of the house. A brick archway links the kitchen to an office area and a storeroom. A glass door connects to the summer kitchen, a semi-open space bathed in abundant natural light. From here, you can access a storeroom and a large canopy, which houses the pool's equipment room. A glass door leads out to the garden, and a wide, rounded brick archway opens onto a wooden terrace next to the swimming pool. Behind the house, a canopy of over 30 m² makes it possible to extend the building.
The swimming pool
Continuing on from the summer kitchen and the wooden terrace, the pool is set in a mineral environment on one side - that of the tiles on the façade - and a plant environment on the other - with Japanese flowerbeds in the foreground and, in the background, the landscaped garden and the rest of the parkland and oak woods. A wooden deck runs around it. Built very recently and equipped with a salt filtration system, it is fully automated.
The dovecote
The dovecote is a square, two-storey building with a gable tile roof. The lower level is graced with clipped hedges that run around the perimeter of the brick façade and emphasise the base of the dovecote. The upper level includes an opening that serves as a frame for a series of flight holes and makes it possible to envisage a bedroom project.
The sheds
These are used for storage and garages, and form a simple, partly open structure. A metal door closes off a storage area and a workshop on the left-hand side. The rest of the front façade, open across its entire width, provides easy access for parking vehicles and storing various items of equipment.
The parkland
Covering an area of some 5 hectares, it is mainly made up of meadows bordered by the edge of the woods that lead to the banks of the River Tarn. Oaks, poplars and acacias form a natural screen to the farmhouse, which overlooks the river of around twenty-five metres. On the way down to the water, there is a pond that was once used to water the animals, as well as the property's spring, which comes from the village of Fronton.
The spring and the river banks
The banks of the Tarn, which run alongside the property, are planted with tall trees that shelter an undergrowth carpeted with ferns, mosses and small shrubs, where a variety of flora and fauna are preserved. Many species of birds, including herons and blackbirds, nest here. The subdued light filtering through the foliage and the murmur of the flowing spring create an enchanting atmosphere.
The garden
Designed and structured as a theatre of greenery around the house and swimming pool, it is planted in places with tall trees, including acacias, wild cherry trees and truffle oaks, and flowered with several ornamental beds. There are many varieties of flowering plants of varying heights, whose colours, blooms and fragrances change with the seasons.
Our opinion
An elegant 19th-century farmhouse that has resolutely entered the 21st century, renovated to the highest standards using quality materials, combining old with new in its floors, ornamentation and fittings. The building, sheltered from view and from any noise, looks out onto the nature that surrounds it on all sides. In short, a little paradise, with its landscaped grounds, swimming pool, spring and, below, the banks of the gently flowing Tarn. Its close proximity to amenities and services, its proximity to Toulouse and even closer proximity to Montauban, are additional advantages. What is more, the property still has potential to be further developed.
Reference 289204
| Land registry surface area | 4 ha 67 a 55 ca |
| Main building surface area | 203 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 298 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
