RESTORED STONE HOUSE & GITE WITH POOL ON 25 ACRES

In Gascony, in the Gers, located in pretty undulating countryside, about 4 kms from a lively market town, this property is approached along a country road and then a 200 metre private driveway lined with trees and shrubs. The well-maintained complex of buildings consists of a stone house, completely restored, an adjoining two-storey gîte, a large old stone barn, 2 new garages, a potting shed and a 11m x 5m swimming pool, on 10 hectares (25 acres) of land.

The property offers the possibility of income from the gîte, or alternatively separate accommodation for visiting family or friends. Privately situated, the two houses are surrounded by 3.5 hectares of well-maintained parkland and orchard, and the remaining 6.5 hectares is farmed for wheat and sunflower crops. There are some lovely walks along paths through the property.

Nearest airports are Toulouse (1½ hours drive), Bordeaux (2 hours) and Pau (1¼ hours), and the nearest railway station is Auch (20 minutes). The Pyrenees mountains with their ski fields, the Spanish border and the Atlantic coast are 2 hours away.

Total land area is 25 ACRES, comprising 8½ acres of well-maintained parkland containing conifers and ornamental trees, and an orchard with apple, pear, walnut, hazelnut, fig, almond, plum, nectarine and cherry trees, and grape vines, plus 16 acres used for wheat and sunflower production. The land is undulating and has many attractive aspects. There is a natural spring on the property, and a stream that runs during the winter months.

MAIN HOUSE

The main house has approx 155m² of living space, and is centrally heated and insulated for all-year comfort. It has been re-wired and re-plumbed, with quality fittings throughout, and is equipped with electricity, town water, septic tank, insulation, telephone, broadband and Sky TV satellite dish.

GROUND FLOOR:

Kitchen, 5m x 5m, tiled floor, exposed beams, fitted cupboards, tiled worktop, dishwasher, sink, two extractor hoods, 4-plate electric hob, 2-burner gas hob, electric oven, wood-burning stove, telephone point

Utility Room, 3.8m x 2.1m, three steps down from kitchen, with sink, fitted cupboards, De Dietrich oil-fired central heating boiler, tiled floor, electric hot water storage heater, connecting door to gîte

Lobby, 2.1m x 1.2m, with African oak built-in cupboard, wash basin

Bathroom, 2.3m x 1.8m, tiled, shower, wash basin, bidet

Toilet, 2.3m x 0.9m

Sitting Room/Dining Room, 8.5m x 5.1m, tiled floor, French door onto terrace, stone fireplace, wallpaper, beams, telephone point, all light fittings (except chandelier), ancient stone sink (left as a feature)

Terrace, tiled, overlooking garden

Staircase, elm, leading from Sitting Room to first floor, built-in oak cupboard and book shelves

FIRST FLOOR:

Landing

Bedroom 1, 5m x 3.8m, carpet covering wooden floor, French door to balcony, 2 wall lights, telephone point, wooden ceiling, dressing room with two cupboards

Balcony, 4.9m x 1.1m, tiled floor, wooden balustrade

Bedroom 2, 5m x 3.2m, wooden floor, beams, built-in wardrobe

Bedroom 3, 4m x 3.9m, carpet covering wooden floor, windows overlooking gardens, two built-in wardrobes, telephone point, television points, beam, wallpaper

Bathroom, 4m x 3.4m, tiled floor, large bath, twin wash basins, lights, mirrors, large cupboard

Toilet, 2.1m x 0.9m, tiled floor, Villeroy & Bosch sanitary ware


GITE / SECOND HOUSE

This two-storey house, offering approx 105m2 of living space, adjoins the main house. It is insulated and heated with electric convector radiators. The house is self-contained, with its own entrance, water supply and phone line, and can also be entered internally from the main house via a connecting door.

GROUND FLOOR:

Terrace, tiled, accessed from Living Room/Dining Room

Living Room/Dining Room, 6m x 4.1m, tiled floor, open fireplace, TV point, phone point, beams, wallpaper, French door onto Terrace

Kitchen, 5.1m x 1.8m, tiled floor, tiled work top, sink, extractor hood, Miele ceramic hob

Bedroom 1, 4m x 5.5m, French doors onto patio, carpet on cement floor, wood ceiling, plastered

Bathroom, 3.1m x 1.9m, tiled, shower, washbasin, bidet, toilet, automatic extractor fan, mirror with lights

FIRST FLOOR:

Landing, 2m x 1m, carpeted, electric hot water storage heater

Bedroom 2, 4.8m x 4.2m, carpeted, two wall lights, built-in cupboard

Bathroom, 4m x 4.5m, large bath, carpet on cement floor, washbasin, shower and toilet

OUTSIDE:

Swimming Pool 11m x 5m in a charming location, surrounded by wooden decking. It uses a chlorine system.

Barn, 10m x 15m, constructed in stone, beaten earth floor, 6,000 litre wine tank, electricity, water, cellar with secure gate (previously used for wine and Armagnac storage)

Garage, 6m x 7.5m, suitable for 2 cars, newly-built in cement block covered with rustic finish render, concrete floor, 2 wooden doors

Potting Shed, 3.5m x 2.9m, shelving

Taxes Foncières 2,000€
Taxe d'Habitation 1,000€