BedBreakfastBikesPyrenees home for Sale

Our beloved home is currently run as a B&B and has been a source of joy, warmth, and hospitality welcoming cyclists and all, for the past 10 years

Formerly a grange, remodelled into a family home in the early 1980s, subsequently updated and ready to move in. Comprising main accommodation 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms spacious open plan living and self contained apartment, set in approx. 1800m sq garden.

The village location is ideally suited for all amenities – transport networks, trains, airports, car routes, local bus, supermarkets, local market/ towns, walking/cycling trails including the V81 (Med to Atlantic) and of course on the doorstep of the TDF cols of the Ariege.

Location

We do believe our house is all about the location

Key Features

1km train station to Toulouse / Spanish border
Approx 1hr from Toulouse and Carcassonne airports by car
Close to local bus routes
Approx 5 minute from N20 Andorra/Toulouse
Approx 5km from Foix with all amenities – shops bars supermarkets
Within 90mins of the Spanish border by car
Within a couple of hours of the Mediterranean by car
Mountains are close by and easily accessible by bike and car
Close to the Velo 81 Med to Atlantic offering Bike
A whole host of walking routes

Set in the Pyrenees, the Ariege is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history of the Cathares and their castles, and vibrant culture. This region offers a tranquil
escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life while providing a wealth of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, canoeing and climbing.

The outdoor life awaits –

Cycling – Being cyclists we adore this part of France, the Ariege offers

15 TDF cols
Diversity of terrain – mountains, undulating, fairly flat, gravel, downhill, mountain biking.
Quiet and unspoilt corner – quiet lanes, off the beaten track, unspoilt towns and villages
Velo Route 81 – just 1km
Cycle Sportives – L’Ariegeoise and Fabio Casartelli

Hiking

Year on year attracting more and more visitors to the area
GRs starting or passing through – GR107, 367, 7,10 and GR78 Med, passing through the Ariege, St Jean Pied to Port (Compostella) and finishing Roncevaux
An abundance of local footpaths to discover

Skiing

Bonascre (Ax Les Thermes)
Guzet Neige
Plateau de Beille
Mont D’Olmes
Ascou Pailhes
Chioulha

Climbing – Tarascon and beyond an abundance of marked climbing routes

Canoeing/Kayaking – Foix plays host to many national and international competitions

Fishing – licenses can be bought, trout fishing in the local rivers

Loubieres village is surrounded by farmland and woodland, boasting a mix of old and new buildings, including a magnificent 12th-century chateau. The community is diverse, with inhabitants of varying ages, contributing to the thriving and welcoming atmosphere.

The village is located approx. 1km from St Jean de Verges train station, 1.5km from the N20 (Toulouse Andorra), approx. 70km Toulouse and Carcassonne airports. Supermarkets,
shops within 5km from the house, easily accessible by bike. There is a bike path Foix to St Girons (VR81)approx. 1km away.

Foix is the closest town, just 5km away, being steeped in medieval and modern history and is the administrative centre for the Ariege. The centrepiece being the magnificent Cathar castle which dominates the town from all angles. The town is a thriving hub for locals where shops, cafes, restaurants can be found frequented by locals and tourists alike, it has that good open vibe all year round.

The House

Formerly a grange, converted to living accommodation in the 1980’s, the house is south facing and sits in approx. 1700sq meters of garden; briefly comprising first floor living area – kitchen, dining, salon, sun room and three bedrooms all ensuite. Ground floor hallway and apartment.

Key Features

Used as a successful B&B
Spacious light open plan living
4 new bathrooms
New roof within last 10 years
Loft insulation updated
Solar hotwater
Self contained apartment – updated by current owners
Ground floor retiled by current owners

Accommodation comprises of

Ground Floor

Undercover tiled area which can be used as car parking or covered seating area, leading to front door and tiled hallway. Stairs to first floor and door to apartment.

Hall – 25m sq

We installed new floor and tiles. There is a radiator and window with electric blind

Apartment approx 51sqm Comprising of one bedroom, bathroom, toilet, kitchen and living area (the bathroom and kitchen installed by current owners). Double doors leading to outside tiled patio. New floor and tiles throughout.

The apartment benefits from town gas central heating and hot water, log stove, town gas hob, electric cooker and mains drains.

First Floor

The first floor accommodation is currently run as a B&B.

Landing leading to:

Bedroom 1 laminate flooring window radiator various electrical points electric shutters

Ensuite 1 tiled floor, enclosed shower, wc, basin electric towel heater extractor fan window, electric shutters

19.23m sq

Bedroom 2 laminate flooring window radiator various electrical points electric shutters

Ensuite 2 – tiled floor, enclosed shower, wc, basin electric towel heater extractor fan

20.68m sq

Bedroom 3 laminate flooring window radiator various electrical points electric shutters

Ensuite 3 tiled floor, large walk in shower, wc, basin, window and radiator timed extractor fan electric shutters

33.54m sq

Landing has Airing cupboard incorporating solar hotwater tank 400litres

Large shelved cupboard

Living Accommodation

Open plan totalling 107.8m sq, comprising of

Kitchen area – tiled floor, electric shutter, radiator, town gas hob, electric cooker
Dining area – Oak flooring
TV/Salon – Oak flooring electric shutter radiator
Sun room – Oak flooring radiator