Catus, Midi-Pyrénées 46150

With its dominant position and stunning views over the valley and hills, this almost 8 hectare property offers an idyllic setting for nature and horse lovers. The house is characterised by its minimalist, elegant style, its functional layout and its excellent energy rating.This stylish home, built 25 years ago as an extension to an authentic stone barn, combines the characteristic charm of the old with the comforts of a timeless modern home. Both the bedrooms and the living room are light and spacious. The house has a well thought out and practical layout.On the ground floor there is a spacious living area of approximately 80 square metres, consisting of a study, a lounge, a dining room with a wood-burning stove and an open plan fully equipped kitchen. The large sliding windows along the entire back wall give direct access to the covered terrace and offer spectacular panoramic views of the estate and surrounding countryside.Off the kitchen, a hallway with fitted cupboards leads to a scullery, a bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet and a technical room. There is also a door leading to the outside.On the first floor, all the bedrooms havehigh cathedral ceilingsto enhance the feeling of space and light. The master suite has an ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, sink and toilet. Furthermore, there are three spacious bedrooms, two of which share a shower room (shower/washbasin). There is also a separate toilet on this floor.Heating is provided by a high quality and recently installed air/water heat pump. There is underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor.Adjacent to the house and with a door leading into the entrance hall, a beautiful stone barn of 74m2 on the ground floor offers enormous potential for further development. With a ceiling height of 5 metres, it is possible to create a mezzanine. The barn already has underfloor heating. There is a wooden entrance gate to the front and a large sliding window to the rear which opens onto the garden where a private terrace could be created.The beautifully landscaped and flower-filled garden surrounds a large swimming pool (12 x 6 metres) where you can enjoy the sun all day long. The terrace around the pool has been finished with low walls of local stone. From here you can also enjoy beautiful views of the private orchard, the horse pastures and the surrounding hills.Designed for the well-being of the horses and easy to maintain, the property includes:A stable withtwo boxes, a grooming area and a washing area.A large wooden storage areaand garage.Several double sheltersopening onto shaded, fenced paddocks with La Sanglire wire.7.6 hectares of meadows, ideal for optimal grass management.Up to 15 horses can be accommodated on this property.Situated in an area known for its long distance and endurance rides, you havemiles of trails in the immediate vicinity, perfect for outdoor rides. Hikers and mountain bikers will also find what they are looking for in this green, unspoilt environment.Just 15 minutes from Cahors, you can enjoy the ultimate tranquillity of the surrounding countryside with all amenities within easy reach.A rare find for equestrian and nature lovers!