Gaillac, Midi-Pyrénées 81600

This stone estate consists of a former 18th-century wine chteau overlooking the valley with panoramic views as far as the eye can see and surrounded by more than 20 hectares of vines. With its swimming pool and tennis court, it's an ideal holiday base for discovering the rich heritage of this beautiful region, in the heart of the vineyards and at the centre of the golden triangle of Albi - Cordes-sur-Ciel - Gaillac. (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and close to some of the most beautiful bastide towns in south-west France: Castelnau de Montmiral, Puycelsi, Penne, St Antonin Noble Val, Najac, Rabastens...This property, which has preserved all its authenticity and its letters of nobility, is now a luxury guest house in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards, in a timeless setting, nestling at the top of a hill in the heart of 4 hectares of parkland featuring century-old trees, olive groves, cedars, lavender and a water lily pond.It's a place synonymous with space, elegance and serenity.This character property spans 9.7 hectares of land and has a total weighted built-up area of 1, 023 m (i.e. a total internal floor surface area of 1, 451 m, including a total living area of 1, 289 m for the main house and habitable outbuildings).The main building of the property comprises 12 rooms on 2 levels: 4 lounges, 1 dining room, 1 kitchen, 1 study, 1 utility room, 1 laundry room, 1 boudoir area, 6 en suite bedrooms with shower/bathroom/wc, a 7th bedroom with shower room/wc and 1 separate toilet.The outbuildings include: a living room with a 222 m cathedral roof, a table tennis room, former stables, two sun terraces, one with a dining area, a shower room with toilet, a bedroom, a sports room, a swimming pool, 4 master bedrooms, one with a kitchen and one with a terrace, a workshop to renovate with a mezzanine and kitchen, a covered garden with a cathedral roof.There are many possibilities for a Gtes and Chambres d'htes business: . The 5 x 12 m ozone swimming pool and its 85 m2 terrace, open from May to October, the fitness/sports room and the tennis court all contribute to the appeal of the property for guests staying here.The various lounges (morning-room, library, grand salon, music room) are available to guests.Future owners will be able to prepare their menus using mainly local produce. The Tarn and surrounding area lends itself equally well to cultural activities (discovering old bastides, museums: Toulouse Lautrec in Albi, Ingres in Montauban, Goya in Castres and the Fondation Bemberg in Toulouse, etc.) and sporting activities (hiking, canoeing in the Aveyron gorges, cycling, horse-riding, golf and tennis).This authentic property, steeped in history, will be passed on to its future owners in order to perpetuate its historical and cultural heritage!This property is presented to you by Rodriguez Franois, Chartered Real Estate Expert and Member of the Centre National de l'Expertise, and Real Estate Agent in charge of presenting this property within our Agency ( Agence Internationale LPI - FRENCH PROPERTIES ) - Tel port: 06 18 38 07 34 -.