Country property with pool

A Maison de Maître to Fall in Love With in South-West France

Dating from the early 19th century, this beautifully restored maison de maître sits in one of the most sought-after corners of South-West France, wearing its history with pride and just the right amount of patina. Perfectly poised on a hilltop with no close neighbours, the house commands the kind of views that make you forget whatever it was you were worrying about.

Painstakingly and tastefully restored, the interiors could have stepped straight from the pages of World of Interiors — elegant yet entirely unpretentious, full of light, warmth and period charm.

The main house features a stylish modern kitchen (complete with gas range, built-in appliances and an impossibly photogenic beamed ceiling), original terracotta tiles underfoot, and a vast fireplace with a log-burning stove at its heart. The sitting room boasts a splendid marble fireplace and a fabulous tiled floor, while the hallway showcases the original staircase and patterned tiles that have seen two centuries of fine French living.

Upstairs, cosy bedrooms with exposed stonework and ancient floorboards lead the way to super-smart bathrooms finished to perfection. There’s even a chic little study opening onto a sun-kissed terrace — ideal for morning coffee, afternoon inspiration or a discreet glass of something local.

Attached to the main house, the guest annexe is equally irresistible: a fabulous open-plan living space with a separate kitchen, cathedral-ceilinged bedroom, exposed beams and its own log-burning stove. Fully double-glazed and fitted with oil heating and solar panels, it’s comfort with conscience.

Outside, the magic continues. Set in over 2.5 hectares of glorious landscaped gardens, woodland and lawns, the property offers a charming treehouse, hidden corners for lazy reading, sun-dappled terraces for entertaining, and that essential 11 × 4 m swimming pool with its decked terrace — the perfect stage for long lunches and longer evenings.

There’s also a detached garage block for two cars with wood store, and above it, a fabulous light-filled space for a home office, gym, or creative retreat — complete with balcony, double glazing and another log burner (naturally).

Tucked away on a quiet lane yet just ten minutes from Aurignac, one hour from Toulouse and within easy reach of the ski stations, this is French country living at its absolute best — charming, chic and completely irresistible.  If only they were all this good!