River Cottage

We are not Real Estate Agents - we'd soon be out of business,

since we only have our fabulous riverside property for sale at €359,000.00.

Nestled between forest and river, with extensive river frontage, the property is set in over an acre of hedged grounds and is fully modernised to a high standard.. A bright open plan 50m2 kitchen/living space with cathedral ceiling, mezzanine and panoramic views over the garden and river leads out onto the rear terrace and pool area or on through a snug little anteroom to the huge 30m2 ground floor master suite with garden/river views through its 5m wide patio doors. Upstairs are two further ensuite bedrooms at either end of the spacious mezzanine and a 50+ m2 roof terrace with lovely views.

Outside, the gravelled driveway gives access to the integral garage and has a car port plus space to park several vehicles and a motorhome (or two!) A huge terrace with octagonal pool, runs the length of the rear of the house with steps leading down into the garden towards a sauna cabin and a summer kitchen/BBQ area on the river bank. The potager field and green house are accessed from here and also from a separate gated entrance off the lane.

Located on a quiet country lane, ideal for getting back to nature and enjoying forest or riverside walks straight from the doorstep, we are only 5 minutes away from local services in Varen (restaurant, bar, medical centre, supermarket etc). The stunning mediaeval villages of Cordes Sur Ciel (a Plus Beaux Villages de France), St Antonin Noble Val and Najac are nearby. The renowned cathedral city of Albi, birthplace of Toulouse Lautrec is a lovely 40 minute drive away through the Gaillac vineyards.

An easy hour and a half car journey from Toulouse or Rodez airports, we are alternatively only 5 minutes from Lexos train station on the Toulouse-Aurillac line. The A20 main North-South route is easily accessed from nearby Caussade

Rear view of the house

Find your dream home in France - 140sq m + of comfortable living space set in over an acre of hedged grounds

Dawn breaks over the river

Experience the charm of rural France - total tranquility in a fabulous setting

Come inside - let us show you our home - Enjoy the picture gallery below.

The 50sq m+ main living space with cathedral ceiling and mezzanine space is open plan featuring a modern fitted kitchen leading to dining space then on to lounge and music area - all heated, in winter, by a powerful 13kw Jotul inset woodburner. There are plenty of storage cupboards and the illuminated bookcase has a secret to reveal!!

Leading from the kitchen is a cozy room (affectionately known as "The Snug") - an area to relax or indulge in hobbies and pastimes.

From the "Snug" you reach the light filled and spacious ground floor master bedroom of over 30 sq m with copious fitted wardrobes, central ceiling fan and reversible "split" A/C.

This gorgeous bedroom space is further enhanced by 5m wide sliding patio doors offering extensive views down the garden to the River Aveyron. Enjoy lazy mornings in bed listening to the birdsong and watching the red squirrels play and forage for nuts.

The well lit en-suite bathroom leading from the bedroom is every woman's dream with wc, modern sink and full length bath. The large glass panelled walk-in shower has rain forest and standard shower heads. This room can be electrically heated on an individual timer circuit if necessary.

....upstairs there is a spacious mezzanine area -a velux window allows plenty of natural light above the computer area

Upstairs southern bedroom with en-suite shower room

Second upstairs bedroom with en- suite shower room ~ double patio doors lead to an extensive roof terrace with forest and river views.

This roof terrace is approximately 60 sq m and enjoys forest and river views.

Behind the dining area is a high quality fitted Schmidt kitchen, featuring a five burner gas hob, integrated fridge/freezer, oven, microwave hideaway and dishwasher. An extra wide 4 drawer system sits below the hob and there is extensive cupboard space with sliding storage baskets. A feature of this area which draws every guest is the curved breakfast bar!

Step out from the 3m wide lounge patio doors onto the huge terrace which continues the same interior tile pattern in non-slip format. Take a dip in the above ground octagonal 7x3.5m pool - or relax on the surrounding decking

The ideal place for a morning coffee......

Spoilt for choice - yet another place to relax with either a coffee or a G & T -set at the southern side of the house this smaller patio offers shade under a canopied roof bedecked with rambling roses and trailing grape vines in summer

This timber built cabin, half way down the garden is an ideal 'Zen' space - with the facility to relax, or take a sauna - followed by a shower ---hot or cold ~ your choice!

Right on the banks of the River Aveyron this well equipped summer kitchen area is the ideal place to entertain guests with a Barbecue or just a glass or three of wine!

This spacious driveway has a 15sq m carport with electric car charging point and room enough for several vehicles or motorhomes. Access the integral garage from here.