Near Mirepoix- Stunning Eco Barn Conversion, Ariège, Occitanie
€475,000 [convert]

Property Description

In the heart of the French countryside, just a short stroll from the center of a charming village with shops and restaurant, and close to a tranquil swimming lake, lies this beautifully converted eco barn — a stylish fusion of rustic character and contemporary living.

From the moment you arrive, the home exudes understated elegance. Rustic features blend seamlessly with contemporary finishes to create a property that is both inviting and functional. The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining space with stylish log burner is designed for easy, sociable living, with large sliding glass doors that open directly onto the dining terrace and landscaped garden. A WC, study nook, utility room and spacious double garage complete the well-considered ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, a generous 52m2 garden room with expansive glazing offers a quiet retreat, flooded with natural light, warmed by a wood pellet stove and enjoying, far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. From here, sliding doors open onto a full length wrap-around balcony.

The property offers three well-appointed, en suite bedrooms, all with generous fitted wardrobes and carefully laid out to provide privacy and comfort. Throughout the home, an advanced thermal heat pump system delivers sustainable underfloor heating and cooling, ensuring year-round comfort with excellent energy efficiency.

Outside, the mature, fully enclosed garden is a haven of privacy, with established planting that complements the natural surroundings. There is ample space for a swimming pool (subject to planning permission), offering further potential to enhance the outdoor lifestyle.

With its good energy rating, quality finishes and harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern sustainability, this is an ideal retreat for those seeking peace, space and understated luxury in one of France’s most picturesque regions.

The surrounding area offers endless possibilities for both adventure and relaxation — from lakeside beaches and forest walks to vibrant markets, historic medieval villages and breathtaking views of the Pyrenees mountains in the distance.

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