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Elegant Country Estate with Guest Cottage, Pool and 2.8 Hectares
Hidden behind discreet gates in a peaceful rural hamlet, this characterful estate combines the tranquillity of country living with convenient access to nearby towns and amenities. The lively town of Montbazens, offering a full range of shops and services, is just a short drive away, while the historic bastide town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue and the city of Rodez are also within easy reach. Rodez–Marcillac Airport, with daily flights to Paris and seasonal connections to the United Kingdom and Ireland, lies approximately 35 minutes away.
The Main House
At the heart of the property stands a charming four-bedroom country house, offering generous living spaces filled with natural light. The home blends authenticity with comfort and retains a number of distinctive details that give it real personality — including a delightful hidden door concealed behind a bookcase, a feature that adds a touch of intrigue and individuality.
Independent Guest Cottage
An independent cottage provides flexible additional accommodation, ideal for welcoming family and friends in complete privacy. It also offers the possibility of generating holiday rental income, subject to the appropriate permissions.
Outbuildings and Workspace
The property benefits from substantial and highly versatile outbuildings.
A generous 75.5 m² workshop offers excellent practical space, perfectly suited to artisan work, creative studios, vehicle restoration or extensive storage.
The impressive 107 m² barn, recently reroofed and fitted with new double-glazed Velux roof windows, enjoys excellent natural light and offers exceptional potential. It could serve as reception or event space, additional workspace, or potentially be converted to residential accommodation or professional use, subject to the necessary permissions.
Grounds and Outdoor Living
The estate extends across 2.8 hectares of beautifully varied land, providing both natural beauty and genuine lifestyle potential.
The grounds include:
Mature landscaped gardens
Productive vegetable plots and greenhouse
Established orchards, including a cider apple orchard
Wildflower meadows rich in biodiversity
Fenced paddocks with two field shelters, ideal for horses or small livestock
A picturesque pond
A secluded swimming pool with elegant pool house
Together, the land and gardens create an exceptional setting for an equestrian, smallholding or nature-focused lifestyle, while also providing space, privacy and wonderful opportunities for outdoor living.
A Rare Opportunity
Combining character, privacy and outstanding versatility, this distinctive property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a charming country estate in one of the most attractive areas of Aveyron, perfectly suited as a permanent residence, lifestyle retreat, or property with further development potential.
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