Traditional and Charming Farmhouse with Pool in Lavaur, Tarn - LES FIGUIERS

This charming holiday home itself is rustic and comfortable, and is equipped to cater for your every need. The private garden overlooks farmland and has spectacular views over rolling countryside with the Pyrenees in the distance. The swimming pool is in a secluded south facing position, nestling in the side of the hill, surrounded by a tiled sun terrace with loungers. There is a patio in an elevated position overlooking the pool which enjoys some shade, and is an ideal refreshments area. Mature trees to the front of the house also provide a cool, shady haven to escape the heat at midday.

Lavaur is the nearest town, about 5 miles away, where you'll find a large Intermarche and Super U supermarkets, but you'll enjoy visiting the local shops for all the local specialties. There's an excellent poissonnerie (fishmongers) where you can enjoy "fruit de Mer" with a glass or two of the local Gaillac wine on a small terrace, or you can pick up today's catch for the barbecue. You'll also find a selection of butchers, bakers, delicatessen and many boutiques, and don't miss market day on Saturday morning where you can mingle with the locals, practice your French, absorb the colours, smells and atmosphere, and find some excellent bargains. 

ACCOMMODATION:

GROUND FLOOR

• Entrance hall - with large sweeping galleried oak staircase.
• Bedroom 4 - Double bed, wardrobe, built in cupboard, chairs,  traditional red stone floor, window overlooking front garden.
• Dining room -  Traditional red stone floor, inglenook fireplace, large farmhouse table and chairs (seating 14), two leather armchairs and a 3 seater leather sofa, sideboard and crockery cupboard. Colour TV with English and French satelite, DVD, hi-fi system, window overlooking front garden.
• Kitchen - Tiled floor, double sink and draining board, large American-style fridge/freezer , dishwasher, microwave, new range style cooker, washing machine, filter coffee machine, and a large range of kitchen equipment and ustensils, window to rear.
• Shower room - With shower, hand basin and toilet, window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR

• Large landing - with table and chairs, window overlooking front garden.
• Bedroom 1 - with double bed and 2 single beds, cot, wardrobe, chest of drawers.  This is a very spacious room and features a red stone floor, window overlooking front garden.
• Bedroom 2 - with double bed, bunk beds, wardrobe and dressing table.  This room is situated on the corner of the house, with a double aspect, making it a light and airy room, parquet flooring, windows overlooking front garden and open countryside.
• Bedroom 3 - with double bed, bunk beds, wardrobe. Situated at the rear of the house, this is a cosy room with traditional French parquet flooring, window to rear. 
• Bathroom - bath with shower and rail, hand basin, toilet, bidet, built-in wardrobe.  This is a spacious room that is ensuite to both the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.

THE GROUNDS:

The garden measures about half-an-acre and is bordered by open fields, various shrubs and mature trees, giving shade on hot summer days.
The swimming Pool is 12m x 6m, south facing and overlooks breathtaking views. There is also a solar-heated shower, sun loungers, table and chairs with parasol. 
There is excellent lighting round the pool for midnight swim enthusiasts!  The pool is for the use of guests only and is fully maintained throughout the season (April to mid October). The pool area and pool terraces are entirely fenced off for safety. The patio overlooks the pool and features a round stonebuilt table and seating with cushions.

There is a gas barbecue and also a traditional stone barbecue.
Garden Furniture - several garden tables, chairs and parasols.
Bicycles - Keen cyclists are advised to take their own.
Barn - open plan. This is a detached building and it is  used for storing summer furniture and firewood etc.

THE AREA:

The property is situated in the perfect position for peace and quiet, but all the amenities, market towns, historical bastides (fortified towns) and a bustling nightlife are only a short drive away. The nearest village of Briatexte, about 5 minutes drive or a 15 minute cycle ride, you will find bakeries, Chemist, café/restaurant, doctor, post office and dentist can be found. It also has a medieval couvert area where art exhibitions, concerts and local festival gatherings are held throughout the year.

To find one of the super-duper French supermarkets, you need to drive just another 5 minutes on the road to Graulhet, or go to Lavaur or Gaillac where there's a Leclerc, Intermarche and SuperU.