The property:  Renovated to a high standard, this very comfortably converted barn retains its rustic charm. Set on two floors, it provides bright, spacious accommodation with exposed beams and attractive furnishings throughout.
Downstairs: an entrance hallway, with adjoining WC and utility room, leads up steps to a large L shaped living and dining area with fireplace. A bar counter separates the fully equipped fitted kitchen from the dining area so that you can still socialise while preparing meals. The dining area looks out over fields. The layout of the sitting room furniture provides a cosy corner for two or a more spacious area for larger families. The traditionally tiled flooring is covered with rugs. French doors lead on to a large terrace and beyond to the garden.

Upstairs there are three bright comfortable bedrooms: a double room (160cm bed) with ensuite shower & WC, a very large twin and a smaller bunk bedroom. There is an additional family bathroom with bath/shower & WC.

The house is fully insulated and double glazed with electric thermostatically controlled radiators throughout. This, plus the fireplace, makes it very comfortable and homely for long winter lets.

Outside Area: French doors lead from the sitting area to a large semi covered west facing terrace which is well equipped with table and chairs for six, loungers and a BBQ. Beyond there is a small private hedged garden. A small wooden security fence with gate separates the garden from the adjoining pool area where there is a second sun terrace. The attractive hexagonal shaped pool, measuring 8.40m x 7.30m, with a wooden surround is operational mid May till mid September, weather permitting. At the front of the house there is also a perfect spot in the sun with table and chairs for a leisurely breakfast.

There is also table football and ping pong available in another covered area of the barn.

The discrete owners, who live next door, are responsible for the garden and pool maintenance.

Surrounding Area: Situated in south west France in the valley of the Garonne, one of France’s largest rivers, this is very much an agricultural area renowned for its fruit production. The open rolling countryside is dotted with medieval fortified (bastide) towns and covered market places. It is off the beaten tourist track in the relatively unknown department of Tarn-et-Garonne. Les Esquilhots is situated 1 km from the small village of Garganvillar. Nearby the larger town of Castelsarrasin, through which the Canal du Midi flows, meets all major shopping requirements with a choice of supermarkets and a thriving weekly market plus doctors, dentists etc. Within easy range, there is the picturesque abbey and cloister town of Moissac, the rural charm of Beaumont-de-Lomagne and the cobbled streets of more sophisticated Montauban with boutiques, art gallery and museums. Carcassonne, Albi, Gaillac, the Lot Valley, Cahors, Auch and the heart of Gascony all provide a worthwhile day out. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding and swimming as well as for sampling the wine and cuisine of the region, noted for its duck specialities. The bustling and dynamic city of Toulouse is an easy hour’s drive away, or Bordeaux in the opposite direction only two hours. Good road and autoroute connections allow for easy exploration.

Other comments: This property is also available for summer holiday rentals.

Pricing Info: 750 € per month, negotiable. Available for long lets from end of October to May. Pay monthly in advance with one month security deposit. Electricity, logs and water extra, gas included.
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Name: Annabel Eigeland Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Norwegian, German Tel No: +33 (0)5 63 95 65 24 Time to contact: Anytime     Website: www.toreigeland.com/theoldbarn

       

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