Property Description

Magnificent property with dwelling house and renovated annexe, adjoining and non-adjoining outbuildings set in 32ha of heathland/grassland and woodland.Exceptional setting in a Natura 2000 zone, rich in biodiversity with its many ancient trees, its environment...The first building dates back to the 17th century, A place steeped in history, within walking distance of the village of Le Mas d'Azil via a hiking trail, with superb views overlooking exceptional sites... In a setting with nature nearby, no close neighbours... Land in one piece, fully fenced in for the animals (2 wires and wooden posts) - In the process of being converted to organic farming - Authorisation for agri-tourism: 6 pitches - Orchards with numerous fruit trees in place for over 5 years. New cheese-processing laboratory up to standard... Vegetable garden replanted for production with areas amended with topsoil...
Ground floor: Spacious entrance hall giving access to the WC and family bathroom, superb 45m2 lounge/library overlooking a walled garden.On the same level, there is a large garage/workshop, a shed with a dry toilet system for the gîte/apartment, a 20m2 boiler room/saddlery room (former wine shed) and two cellar areas
1st floor: Large hallway giving access to a spacious lounge/dining room with open half-timbered walls between the two, large fireplace and access to a 10m2 kitchen. From the landing, access to a study and two very spacious bedrooms, one of 35m2 and the other of 50m2.2nd floor: Attic with potential for further conversion of 36m2 useful on approx. 76m2, a bedroom of 16m2 and an office or linen room of approx. 6m2.
All the rooms have retained many original features such as fireplaces, magnificent old parquet flooring, wainscoting on the walls and cupboard doors, magnificent old windows, exposed beams and rafters, half-timbering, etc. Some walls and ceilings have been insulated using natural materials such as sheep's wool, cork and hemp. The property also features central heating with a wood-fired boiler heating both houses, a roof that was largely redone around ten years ago and the rest in 2023, new zinc roofing, partly new electricity, pedo-treatment of grey water, etc.
The annex: 30m2 living room/kitchen with wood burner and fitted kitchen, access to a very large 24m2 bedroom with its own shower room and WC (dry toilet but conversion possible). This flat is accessed via a terrace at the rear of the building, and can easily be extended, particularly with the bedrooms on the 2nd floor. It has been renovated using only environmentally-friendly materials such as lime, chestnut flooring and wooden joinery. This part could easily become an independent gîte or a flat for entertaining family and friends.
Outside, in the main building, there is a 30 m2 (323 sq ft) goat shed with a nearby building that is in a poor state of repair but was originally a bread oven, an adjoining barn with a floor surface area of 80 m2 (861 sq ft) that could be converted on two levels and a dry toilet. A shed to the side of the building, which is still registered, could be erected to increase the surface area even further.Situated in the commune of Le MAS D'AZIL, 5 minutes from the village with all amenities, about 30 minutes from Foix and 1 hour from Toulouse and its airport, and 1.5 hours from Carcassonne airport, close to all amenities, this property is just waiting for you!

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