UPDATED: 15-01-2024 B&B and Gites - Running Business / Fully Renovated / Successful Business / Rural Property with Covered Heated Saltwater Pool

Summary
Douce France B&B and Gites is an existing successful business in Tarn-et-Garonne. Ready for you to takeover and run. Only 45 mins drive from Toulouse airport. The clientele is international - France, Spain, Germany, UK, Belgium, Ireland... with a mix of Gites (typically 2 week stays) and B&B typically 2 or 3 nights. B&B reservations via booking.com and Gite reservations via website. (Douce France Website is part of the sale)
The house has been fully renovated with quality materials and taste. The clients enjoy the comfort and luxury quality of the renovations. Fully airconditioned, electric gates, fibre optic cable, wifi throughout the buildings, comfortable bedding, fully equipped kitchens, quality tiling, antique beams visible in many rooms, rural charm and comfort.
The owners are Irish and Belgian and are willing to do a full handover of the business as part of the sale. The contents of the Gites can be added to the sale for an interesting price - so that the business is ready to run right away.
Tarn-et-Garonne is an authentic region of France but with all facilities nearby and great infrastructure. It is not a region that is dying or empty - there are all modern facilities in the region - fibre optic, medical, motorways, efficient frequent trains and the busy Toulouse airport with connections to Europe, Canada and Middle East.
Why buy "Douce France 82" ? The business already has a great reputation locally and internationally. The renovation was done with quality work and materials. The house has lots of different possibilities - a focus on Gites? Also on Bed & Breakfast ? Long term rentals (3 properties in one)? Or just for your own family? All is possible - the only thing you need to decide is what you want to do....
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Location
Douce France is located 1.5km from the local village (Saint Nicolas de la Grave) which has a supermarket, medical facilities, pharmacy, bakery, 2 restaurants, petrol station etc. The village is located in Tarn-et-Garonne which is a growing department with great infrastructure and facilites. Tarn-et-Garonne is on the axis of Toulouse-Bordeaux and attracts a lot of tourism.
The nearest train station is in Moissac (8km away) with hourly trains to Toulouse (45 mins trip). Moissac has 100s of shops and 25+ restaurants.
Toulouse airport is a 45 mins drive away by motorway and the motorway exit is 8km from Douce France.
Moissac, Auvillar, and other local towns attract a lot of tourism with Moissac having a UNESCO listed Abbey. Saint Nicolas de la Grave has a "base de loisirs" - a local lake with tourist facilities - kayaking, boating etc.
Tourists are attracted to the area because of its central location, tranquillity but yet easy access, access to all facilities nearby, and easy transport connections. Tarn-et-Garonne is a booming department with new facilities being added all the time.
A great place to live too - easy access to airports, trains, motorways and all the facilities you need to have a comfortable life. It is the ideal move to France without the inconvenience of being "in the middle of nowhere". At the end of the day it is the perfect mix of rural life but with easy access to what you need.

Access
Toulouse Airport : 80km / 45 mins by motorway
Moissac Train Station : 8km / 15 mins with connections to Montauban/Agen/Toulouse/Bordeaux
Train time to Toulouse: 45 mins
Motorway - Toulouse to Bordeaux A62, exit 9 which is 8km away
Local Regional buses pass through the village.

Interior
Fully renovated with taste, quality and comfort in mind.
We invested in the best materials so that clients and ourselves feel comfortable and taken care of.
The house is conceived as 3 separate entities that can be connected or separated. There are 3 heating systems and electric systems - so the house is modular - you can divide it in 3 sections to rent easily as gites or long term rentals.
The house is fully furnished with quality furniture and that can be included in a sale.
There are 8 bedrooms above 9m2 with the largest being 16m2.
There are 6 bathrooms - 2 with baths and 4 with Italian walk in showers.
There are 8 toilets.
The house is on 2 floors : there are 3 staircases - one in each part of the house.
There are 3 kitchens, 3 main doors, (and one extra French door)
The house is currently managed in 3 independent parts - fully modulable depending on your needs:
*1 Fruit D'eau - a gite with 3 bedrooms, living room/kitchen, laundry, on 2 floors for 6 people 88m2
*2 Confluence - a gite with 2 bedrooms , living room, kitchen on 2 floors for 4-6 people 93.2m2
*3 Bed & Breakfast & Private Area with 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, large kitchen, office etc. 161m2

Exterior
Douce France has a private fenced large garden with over 4500M2 of land. Many fruit trees, exotic plants, and flowers throughout. The garden has different areas for tourists to relax with 2 Pergolas, picnic tables, sun lounge areas and more. Fully functioning recent well with year round water.
For the owners, there is a private hidden Japanese garden with chalet at the end of the property - with a small pond, bamboo trees, and a sheds/chalets with space for hobbies or just relaxing.
There is ample parking for 8+ cars.
The swimming pool with new liner is heated, and is covered. It is surrounded by areas for sunloungers and relaxing. This is a key selling point for clients. The pool is easily functional from End March to End October.

Additional Details
The house has an amazing layout and all the entrances lead into the garden. This is no longer possible in new builds.
The house is perpendicular to the road giving tranquillity to the house and privacy.
It is in a rural setting with privacy and the renovated farm look outs onto the garden and pool.
All renovations were made with the building permits and has signposting from the local village.

Revenue Generation
Currently generating €30000+ a year in 6 months peak period. Potential to grow to €50000 with longer opening periods.
We currently close for family reasons over Christmas, October, March-April etc. and generate the €35000 revenues mainly from May to October with a combination of GITES in the summer and B&B in other months.
The current website will be sold with the house - and transferred to new owners.
The business is currently 9.3 on booking.com