Renovated Stone Barn in the High Languedoc Natural Park with 5,000m² of Land, Tarbouriech, France

Renovated Stone Barn in the High Languedoc Natural Park with 5,000m² of Land, Tarbouriech, France

Price: €355,000

Location: High Languedoc Natural Park, France

Build Size: 200+ m²

Land Size: 5,000 m²

Bedrooms: 3–4

Bathrooms: 4

About this property

Set within a tiny, peaceful hamlet surrounded by forest in the High Languedoc Natural Park, this beautifully renovated and converted stone barn offers an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking for a spacious rural home with land, privacy and a strong off-grid setup.

Originally purchased in 2004, the property was renovated following planning permission granted in 2006. The conversion was designed as a summer eco-gîte but included full plans for comfortable year-round living.

The result is a substantial property of more than 200m² arranged over three levels, combining traditional stone architecture with practical modern systems and generous living spaces.

The property is located in an extremely peaceful hamlet with virtually no through traffic and only one remaining property to renovate. Surrounded by forest and hills, there are no other habitations visible from the property.

Off-grid & sustainable features

The property has a well-established independent energy system that has been used on a daily basis for almost a decade.

• 4.5 kW solar panel system

• MidNite charge controller

• Victron inverter/charger

• 48V, 4 kW lead-acid battery bank

• Diesel generator

• EDF connection available but currently unused

• Solar hot water system with highly efficient evacuated tubes

• 35 kW wood boiler for winter hot water

• Central heating system with 15 radiators, including 10 cast-iron radiators

• Underfloor heating using surplus energy

• Clothes-drying radiator

• 3,000-litre septic tank with soakaway complying with current standards

• Traditional Béal irrigation system, providing unlimited free irrigation water from May to September

• Approximately €30 per year contribution to the local Béal association

The Béal itself runs directly outside the front doors, adding to the character and uniqueness of the property.

The house

The spacious interior extends across three levels and retains the character of the original stone barn.

The main living area is open plan and features impressive 5-metre-high arched stone walls, creating a dramatic and atmospheric central space.

A mezzanine opens onto a terrace overlooking uninterrupted woodland and hills, providing a beautiful outdoor area for enjoying the surrounding landscape.

The property offers:

• 3 spacious bedrooms

• Potential fourth bedroom

• Alternative fourth bedroom currently suitable as a cinema or games room

• 4 bathrooms

• 2 bathrooms with baths and walk-in showers

• Large open-plan living area

• Mezzanine

• Terrace with panoramic forest and hill views

• Sauna room with its own independent power supply from the generator

  
  

The land & lifestyle

The property sits within approximately 5,000m² of land, including around 2,450m² of established mixed fruit and nut trees.

This productive orchard area is fully fenced to protect it from local wildlife and provides an excellent foundation for growing food and creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

The surrounding environment is heavily wooded and exceptionally peaceful, with the hamlet itself tucked away within the forest.

The local community is small, established and international, with French, German, Spanish and English residents. The atmosphere is described as peaceful and respectful, with a strong appreciation for organic living and responsible land management.

Comfort & connectivity

Despite its remote rural setting, the property benefits from excellent connectivity.

• Fibre optic internet

• 4G coverage

• Peaceful, low-traffic hamlet

• Supportive local community

• Safe and private environment

  
  

Nearby amenities & attractions

The property is approximately 15 minutes from Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, a fully functioning local town providing everyday amenities.

Approximate driving times include:

• Béziers – 50 minutes

• Mediterranean coast – 1 hour 15 minutes

• Carcassonne Airport – 1 hour 15 minutes

• Toulouse – 2.5 hours

• Montpellier – 2.5 hours

The surrounding High Languedoc landscape offers extensive opportunities for walking, cycling, nature exploration and enjoying the forests and mountains.

Perfect for

This property would suit anyone looking for:

• A spacious rural home in France

• An off-grid or low-energy lifestyle

• A self-sufficient country property

• A characterful home surrounded by nature

• A property with productive land and water

• A peaceful base for an eco-living project

• A permanent home or rural retreat