Maleville, Midi-Pyrénées 12350

Selection Habitat is delighted to exclusively present this large character property situated only 10 minutes from the center of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, in a neighboring commune. It enjoys a rural setting, surrounded by 2 hectares of land. The house offers 300 m² of living space with 12 rooms, including 6 bedrooms, two separate living rooms, and a very large kitchen/dining area. Equally impressive are the outbuildings, which together offer over 500 m² of space, including an attached barn, a large hangar/stable block incorporating 4 boxes with automatic drinkers, a feed room, and a separate tack room. There is also a second hangar/indoor arena with direct access to the surrounding fields. The property further boasts a floodlit, sand-based arena of 1,250 m² for jumping and training. A perfect facility for someone wishing to keep horses in close proximity. The house comprises: Ground Floor: A large salon/snug with a separate bar area (31 m²) and a large cloakroom leads into the main lounge (29 m²). The impressive main lounge, with pellet burner and dual-aspect windows providing plenty of natural light, displays exposed oak beams interspersed with spotlights to give a contemporary feel. Original marble tiled floor. The kitchen/dining area (33 m²), equipped with a central island, offers views over open countryside and the main terrace, which can be accessed via double glass doors. To the rear of the kitchen, within the extension, a large utility room with shower and laundry area provides access to the boiler room, which provides oil-based central heating to the original house and underfloor heating in the extension. To the rear, a large veranda, currently used as a secure area for dogs, has a dog flap providing easy access outside. First Floor: Original oak stairs from the lounge lead up to a large landing/corridor opening onto four spacious bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and toilet. The corridor also leads to a large family bathroom with full-length bath, shower and two sinks, a generous office, and a separate toilet. One of the bedrooms also has access to a mezzanine area (currently used as a home gym). Second Floor: A concealed staircase leads up to two further bedrooms of 22 m² and 15 m². The lower of the two bedrooms also has access to a rooftop terrace. Outbuildings and Outside Spaces: A barn of 80 m² on two floors with a vaulted oak roof connected to the house (gîte potential). A hangar/stable block of 160 m² with 4 horse boxes, a feed room, and a separate tack room and enough space to park a horse lorry and trailer . A second large hangar/arena of 230 m² with lighting, watering facility, and electric points (could easily be used to store a car collection). Small outbuildings opposite the house of 30 m² and an enclosed children's play area. A summer kitchen/barbecue area (16 m²), surrounded by 3 separate terraces and an above-ground swimming pool with sunbathing and dining areas, and a 12 m² log cabin pool house. The grounds also include wooded areas with two fruit gardens and various fruit and walnut trees. This is an ideal character property close to Villefranche, offering enormous potential ? perfect for a family, for someone wishing to keep horses, or for those wanting to use the outbuildings for business or other purposes.