La Contie

 

Property Description :


Nestling at the edge of a small hamlet is this delightful property, which enjoys lovely views and expansive family accommodation. it has a superb pool area, set in mature gardens where you can relax on the shaded terrace and enjoy the lovely view. There is an extensive shaded area for eating 'pool-side'. Loungers for all, bbq. Boules, pool toys and paddling pool. entry to the grounds is through iron gates and, passing the pool and games room, with table tennis and darts. you enter through the courtyard where you come to the main entrance to the house. the large dining and kitchen area are combined and measure 11m by 6m. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. there is a utility room with a washing machine, a walk-in larder and an additional fridge/freezer. close by there is the main bathroom with bath, toilet and shower. cot and high chair. from the other side of the entranceway is the downstairs lounge, which has a television for use with the videos and comfortable seating. from the kitchen the double doors lead onto an external covered terrace area, being one of the places you can choose to eat in the shade and enjoy the south-facing garden, which is laid to lawn with fruit trees in abundance. on the first floor there is another extensive lounge measuring 10m x 5m. Through an attractive stone arch there is a pretty alcove. from here leads through to one of the bedrooms, passing a bathroom and toilet. there is a further bedroom on this south-facing side of the house. Both bedrooms have lovely views across the open countryside. on the opposite side of the lounge, through a doorway and up some stairs, you reach the large master bedroom. taking the next staircase leads you to the fourth bedroom which has twin beds, which whilst in the eaves of the house is a large and comfortable room. all rooms are tastefully decorated, light and airy and comfortably furnished. getting there la contie is approximately a day's drive from the channel ports and only 1 hour from toulouse airport, which has flights from heathrow, gatwick, cardiff, southampton, birmingham, manchester, bristol and numerous flights from regional airports connecting with amsterdam or brussels and then onwards to toulouse. Carcassonne and rodez are both served by ryanair and are slightly further away, but provide another alternative with often very much cheaper fares, particularly out of the main holiday
Pets : Yes
Garden : Medium Size
Pool : Yes

Area Description :


This property is a 10 minute drive to the village of varen, which has a patisserie, restaurant, chemist and small grocers, bar and a market on saturdays. It is 20 minutes from the town of st antonin noble val. The stunning city of albi and the towns of corde sur ciel, najac and montabuan are all within easy reach and make great excursions with amazing architecture, museums, bars, restaurants and museums