6-Bed Architect-Designed House with Pool & Pyrenees Views – Moissac Vacation Home



Midi-Pyrénées, Tarn-et-Garonne, Moissac, France, Moissac (France)
6 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · 278m² Floor area
€580,000
House
No parking
6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
278m²
Garden
Pool
Not furnished
Description
On a clear October morning, you step out through one of four sets of glass doors onto the stone terrace, coffee in hand, and the whole of Moissac spreads out below you — the Romanesque abbey tower catching the early light, the Tarn glinting silver beyond the rooftops, and on days when the air is sharp and clean, the white line of the Pyrenees etched along the southern horizon. This is the view that the current owners fell for. It's the kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence every single time.
Built in 1975 by an architect who clearly had opinions, this 278-square-metre Tower House sits at the top of the Bel Air quarter, behind electric gates, at the end of a long private driveway lined with mature trees that form a canopy in summer. The grounds feel more like a private park than a garden — established oaks, flowering shrubs, wide lawns, all of it enclosed and genuinely quiet. You'd never guess you're a ten-minute walk from a town centre that comes seriously alive on market days.
The house itself has been modernised and upgraded by its current owners at considerable cost, and the quality of the work shows. Step inside and the first thing you notice is scale. Cathedral ceilings with exposed timber beams give the main living space a sense of real drama. The oak herringbone floor in the sitting room is the kind of detail you'd find in a Parisian apartment — warm underfoot, with a log-burning stove anchoring one end of the room. Four pairs of doors open directly onto the terrace, so in warmer months the line between inside and outside practically disappears. The kitchen is modern and properly fitted — integral appliances, clean lines, no compromise.
Six bedrooms and three bathrooms across the property means this works equally well as a serious family retreat or as a rental asset that can accommodate larger groups. The annex adds genuine flexibility: guests who want independence get it, without anyone sacrificing privacy. A hot and cold heat pump system runs throughout, so the house is comfortable year-round, not just in the peak summer weeks.
Outside, the 10x5 metre swimming pool is the centrepiece of the summer, flanked by terracing with enough space to arrange sun loungers without anyone feeling crowded. The pigeon tower — a classic feature of this part of Tarn-et-Garonne — has been repurposed as a pump room, preserving the character of the property while keeping everything functional. The covered gazebo is where aperitifs happen in the early evening, when the swallows are out and the air smells of warm stone and cut grass. It's a ritual that quickly becomes non-negotiable.
The large garage and workshop, separate two-car carport, and — notably — electric vehicle charging points throughout reflect how thoughtfully this property has been prepared for modern life. These are not afterthoughts.
Moissac itself is one of the Midi-Pyrénées region's most underrated towns. The Abbatiale Saint-Pierre is a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Romanesque sculpture — the tympanum above the south portal alone draws art historians from across Europe. The Wednesday and Saturday markets on the main square are the real deal: local farmers selling Chasselas grapes (Moissac's AOC-protected table grape, sold nowhere else quite like this), garlic, duck confit, and Tomme des Pyrénées cheese. The weekly rhythm of the market shapes life here in the best possible way.
The Canal de Garonne runs right through the town, and cycling the towpath toward Montauban or west toward Agen is one of those simple pleasures that never gets old. The Tarn and Garonne rivers meet just outside town, making this prime territory for kayaking and fishing in season. In autumn, the surrounding countryside turns extraordinary shades — driving the back roads through Lauzerte or Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave on a November afternoon is an experience that requires no agenda.
Toulouse is 65 kilometres south — under an hour by road — with an international airport connecting directly to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and beyond. Agen, with its own TGV rail link to Paris (under three hours), is 45 kilometres west. For a property that feels genuinely rural in atmosphere, the access is exceptional.
The climate here earns its reputation. Over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, warm dry summers that stretch well into October, and mild winters. Snow is a rarity. The kind of weather that justifies a pool and a covered terrace — both of which this house delivers.
Key features at a glance:
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms across main house and separate annex
- 278 sq m of living space with cathedral ceilings and exposed oak beams
- Sitting room with oak herringbone floor, log-burning stove and four sets of terrace doors
- Panoramic views over Moissac old town and the Pyrenees on clear days
- 10x5m swimming pool with sun terracing
- Architect-designed property (1975) fully modernised to high standard
- Hot and cold heat pump system throughout — year-round comfort
- Large garage, workshop, two-car carport — all with EV charging points
- Pigeon tower repurposed as pump room — period character retained
- Covered gazebo for outdoor dining and evening aperitifs
- Set in private park-like grounds behind electric gates with long private driveway
- Established mature trees, manicured lawns, full privacy
- Ten-minute walk to Moissac town centre, UNESCO abbey, and weekly market
- 65km from Toulouse International Airport; 45km from Agen TGV station
- Strong vacation rental potential given size, pool, and location
For international buyers, France's legal framework for property purchase is well established and accessible. Non-EU buyers face no restrictions on ownership. The Tarn-et-Garonne department has seen steady interest from British, Dutch, and Belgian buyers seeking second homes and holiday properties, drawn by value relative to the Dordogne and Lot valleys to the north. A property of this size, condition, and specification — with a pool, outbuildings, and genuine views — at this price point represents the kind of opportunity that is increasingly hard to find in southwest France.
If you've been looking for a vacation home in the Midi-Pyrénées that offers real scale, architectural character, and a location that gives you both privacy and genuine connection to French life, this is worth your full attention. Contact Homestra today to arrange a viewing or to request a full information pack — properties like this don't sit on the market long, and for good reason.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 6
- Size
- 278m²
- Price per m²
- €2,086
- Garden size
- 13400m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 3
- Has swimming pool
- Yes
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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