La Bastide-Pradines, Midi-Pyrénées, Address available on request

A 17th-century dwelling overlooking the valley, its enclosed plot of land and terraced garden, located along the border of the Aveyron and Hérault departments. On one end of the village, facing southwest, the house is only visible once past an 18th-century door, whose battered coat of arms bears witness to its multi-century history. Two independent entrances punctuate the high stone walls: one, to the north and set back from the street, opens onto a garden and patio, sheltered from view, while the other, a carriage entrance, gives onto a courtyard that has enough space to park four vehicles.
Built on a parcel of 600 m², the dwelling with more than 300 m² of inhabitable space was made out of local stone covered in lime plaster. Topped with a barrel tile roof, it includes several main buildings, including a tower that is most likely the oldest part of the dwelling.
The house's different styles merge together seamlessly under vast ceiling heights, some of which are vaulted in the style of the Causse region, or adorned with traditional wooden rafters, while grey Montpellier stones are used for all the flooring. In addition, the house also includes a spacious and convertible attic space, while separate doors provide access to several different cellars.
Accessible via the cellars, the garden below is only a few steps away. Although the property is located in the centre of the village, its high walls and the protective presence of the towering, neighbouring church, turn it into a secret oasis overlooking the valley and far-off horizon.