For sale, a renovated 19th century castle from the 1st Empire with towers of 900 m2, including 500 m2 of living space with stunning views and a pool in 1.4 hectares of parkland in the Ariège, 17 km from Foix and 94 km from Toulouse. This former 19th century castle with its 2 square towers and round tower stands in a dominant position in 1.4 hectares of parklands. This castle is situated in the heart of the Ariege Pyrenees Regional Nature Park.
Description

From its Gallo-Roman origins, the Ariège has known turbulent times, including the crusade against the Cathars in the 12th century, the war between Protestants and Catholics in the 17th century and a peasant uprising in the 19th century known as the War of the Demoiselles. Today, it is a region rich in history. Surrounded by Spain, Haute-Garonne and Aude, the Ariège is a mix of plains and mountains. Accessed via a driveway, masked by tall trees, in a dominant position allowing you to enjoy a panoramic view.
The 19th-century castle

This 19th century castle of 900 m2, including 500 m2 of living space, was renovated in 2003/2004. This classic castle dating from the 1802-1810 period of the 1st Empire is flanked on the south facade by a square tower with terrace and pool.
The south-facing facade features a welcoming terrace. The castle has a tower to the rear and a second square tower, also to the rear. The interior of the castle has been restored to bring it into line with today's comfortable homes.

The ground-floor reception rooms with fireplaces will let you savour the richness of this place. The 8 luminous bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor, offer a privileged view over the valley. Double garage to the rear.
The 1.4 hectares of meadow and woodland in one piece will give you the opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. 
  
Ground floor

The main entrance to this castle is via the south-facing facade. A reception hall leads to the reception rooms with a large stone staircase with a straight flight and an intermediate landing leading to the night rooms.
A luminous reception room with fireplace and moulded ceiling as well as a French window opening on to the terrace. Access from this lounge to one of the towers, which has been converted into a library. A bedroom with bathroom.
A dining room with open-plan fitted kitchen and access to the terrace. A scullery opening onto the back staircase leading to the cellars and first floor.
A rear flat that could be used as a gîte or guest house with a separate entrance, lounge, study, dining room with open-plan kitchen. A private staircase leads to the 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.

First and second floors

The landing room on the first floor is ideal for distributing the sleeping quarters. There are 5 bedrooms, 4 of which have views over the valley, and 3 bathrooms.
On the second floor, a spacious 250 m2 attic awaits conversion.

Garages and boiler

The 2 garages in the square tower on the ground floor rear of 150 m2. The dual-energy heating system comprises a wood-fired boiler and electric underfloor heating. Photovoltaic panels are installed on the covered part of the terrace.

The grounds 

The 1.4-hectare parkland is made up of meadows and woods with trees over a hundred years old. This 1.4 hectare site is suitable for swimming pools, allowing you to enjoy the calm and charm of this area.

Location

This castle is situated in the Pyrénées ariégeoise Regional Nature Park, rich in forests, meadows and waterways. Motorway access 10 km away, international airport 90 km away, train station 9 km away, TGV train station 90 km away, shops nearby.
Numerous hiking trails will enable you to discover this natural environment and its eventful history, with vestiges of antiquity still visible (Nescus amphora, Gallo-Roman road) as well as prehistoric tourist sites (Mas d'Azil cave).