LA GRANGE DE GUSTOU

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a Grange de Gustou is situated in south of France, in the Pyrenees mountains and the department of Ariege, 120 Km from international airports of Toulouse or Carcassonne. It is one and half hour drive passing the cities of Saint-Girons, Oust and Erce. From the village of Erce a 2 km unpaved passable road climb to the house through meadows and forest. It is at 3000 ft elevation on a South facing hill enjoying a superb panoramic view toward the high Pyrenean peaks as well as the Garbet river valley and the village of Erce below. The interior of the house has been renovated for maximum comfort: a terrace and veranda have been added to the original building so as to be able to admire the view any time of day or season. Absolute peace is assured. Surrounding the house you can enjoy an entire mountain of land with forest and meadows. There are no neighbours or noise other than the sounds of cow bells and the falling water from a nearby torrent. Gusto was the previous owner of the house. He is now nearly 90 years old. He used to bring his cows up to the fertile pastures on terraced land nearby the barn for the summer. The barn was located on a rocky promontory as at that time hay or dung was carried by men and it was easier to bring hay up the slope and dung down the slope. Nowadays Meres ponies have replaced the cows on the summer pastures, but the newly restorated barn constructed of granite, wood and slate has retained its original aspect. CAUTION: In front of the house, a small stream cascading down in a pond with trout. This pond is not protected. It is therefore recommended to monitor young children who cannot swim. First floor: - A large rustic living room with original beams and panelling, a stone fireplace fitted with a wood stove that heats the whole house. Leather furnishings and satellite TV with international programs in several languages and DVD player with movies for young and adults. - Large veranda connected to the living room facing the mountains with potted plants. - Dining area for 10 with original beams and traditional wood table and chairs. - Fully equipped kitchen (including dishwasher) with spices, condiments and staple ingredients provided. - Lobby and wc Second floor: 3 bedrooms with integrated and private bathroom or adjacent one and with privative toilets: - One master bedroom with double bed with Oriental d�cor - One large bedroom with balcony with a double bed a children bed and traditional rustic furniture - One small bedroom with 4 bunk beds and a balcony. - Wash-house with clothes washer and drier, ironing board and iron. Outdoors: A fountain, barbecue and garden furniture.