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Located in the heart of the peaceful and picturesque flower award-winning hamlet of Montgaillard (1st prize in 2003) amid spectacular rolling countryside, the property neighbours the original Chateau site on an "island" surrounded by the remains of the ancient moat. Montgaillard - meaning "bold elevation" - affords glorious views stretching as far as the Pyrenees. The house is 5 km from the market town of Lavit-de-Lomagne and 12km from Beaumont-de-Lomagne, the garlic capital of the Tarn et Garonne, with its lovely 16th Century market square. Historic medieval attractions, restaurants and other markets are all nearby (guide provided upon your arrival). Sports facilities in the vicinity include golf at the magnificent Chateau de Terrides, tennis, horse riding, watersports on the stunning 1,000 acre lake at St Nicholas de la Grave and aquatic parks. We are 45 minutes north west of Toulouse international airport and 20 minutes south of the Bordeaux-Toulouse motorway.
Places of interest to visit include: Toulouse, Moissac, Montauban, Bordeaux, Cahors, St. Cirq la Popie, Auvillar, Rocamadour, Carcassonne, Condom, Lourdes, Foix and Gramont, where you will find a multitude of historic sites, shopping centres, wine tasting, and sporting activities.

The House:
This charming, spacious property, furnished and decorated to a high standard, comprises four twin, and three double bedrooms, four shower/bath rooms with W.C.'s, fully equipped kitchen (including dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, freezer and food processor), beamed dining room (seating 14), snuggery with CD player, TV and VCR (well stocked with books, videos, games, toys, records and tapes), ping pong room with sun bed and exercise equipment and a delightful, huge party room with a high beamed ceiling, bar, fridge, record, tape and CD player. This room leads onto two verandas. Obviously, there are plenty of wine racks dotted around the house.
The lovely secluded and well-tended gardens are on differing levels and incorporate a beautiful 12m by 5m swimming pool with Roman steps and underwater lighting, south facing terraces, small herb garden, hammock, stone barbecue and a badminton lawn - racquets, garden furniture, sun loungers and parasols are all provided. The garden is entirely enclosed and a gate to the swimming pool can be shut off for the safety of young children. La Genévrière has full oil fired central heating (installed 1999), plus two wood burning stoves and a large open kitchen fire. There is also a magnificent, elevated, red cedar sunset deck.

The Gite:
The gite de la Genévrière is an independently situated property in Montgaillard, having been recently converted and tastefully furnished, with high beamed ceilings and its own pool. The accommodation is bright and spacious with a double bedroom, twin bedroom, bathroom with corner bath, shower room, two WC's and a welcoming living area with wood burning stove, TV plus DVD player.
The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge freezer, gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker and of course, a wine rack! Iron and board are also provided. heating is electric and wood stove. There is a selection of books, games, toys, music and video cassettes.
The gite has private access, its own garden full of oleanders, patio with stone barbecue, hammock, garden furniture (including sun beds and parasol) and a lovely 6.5 swimming pool for the exclusive use of giteurs.

Water and gas are free but electricity is charged per unit. Wood, if required, is provided at cost. Linen and bath towels are €10 per person per week - this includes shower mats, tea towels, hand towels, table cloths and aprons, but please remember to bring your own pool towels.