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IP992€385 000South West Gers

Charmingly Restored Gascon Farmhouse

3 receptions, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms


Property Description

An appealing and well-located farmhouse set in pretty grounds with an abundance of mature trees. On one side the land rises to a spectacular view point with a panorama over rolling countryside, two church spires and the distant Pyrenees. The accommodation provides for comfortable living with period country charm and links with two sheltered terraces for outdoor dining and entertaining. A high grade swimming pool and play area are well sited and make the property ideal for children and family holidays. Set off a quiet lane with easy access to two market towns within 10kms. 30 kms SW of Auch. Pau airport 60 minutes. Toulouse airport 80 minutes.

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Ground Floor
Entrance hall, with original front door with transom window, storage cupboards under stair.
Living room, 4.8x4.8, with Gascon fireplace, wood burning stove, exposed beam ceiling, display cupboard & alcove.
Dining room, 4.6x4.5m, beamed ceiling, two west windows. Glazed doors to:
Kitchen, 4.5x3.5m, two walls of high quality cupboards & island unit with beech worktops, gas hob & extractor, electric oven, stainless sink, dish washer & picture windows.
Playroom/Day room, 4.8x3.6m, with sloping ceiling and French windows to side terrace.
Lobby to guest wing at rear.
Bedroom III, 4x2.8m, beamed ceiling west window.
Bathroom, with bath & shower, pedestal basin, utility cupboard for washing machine & dryer. Separate WC.
Bedroom IV, 4.8x4m, a twin with beamed ceiling and exposed stone wall, north window.
Bedroom V, 4x2.2m, off fireplace end of living, ideal for bunks, French windows to garden.
The ground floor has terracotta tiles throughout. Heating by electric panels and storage heaters.

First Floor
A pretty traditional stair rises to a landing with south window. Seven steps up to:
Shower room, walk-in shower, pedestal basin & WC.
Bedroom II, 4.6x4.6m, a twin with exposed beams, built-in cupboard, south window, door on to master suite.
Loft area, providing extensive under roof storage, 13m in length, space for deep freeze.
Master bedroom, 4.3x3.6m, under eaves, partially timber clad, windows east & south. Child's room or dressing room linking with Bathroom I, 4.8x4.6, with bath, basin & WC, build-in wardrobes, velux window. The first floor has fitted coir matting throughout.

Outside
Dining terrace, with direct kitchen access, electric sunblind providing ample shade for summer dining. Additional terrace, beside day room, bordered by flowering beds. Small stone barn, in need of re-roofing, provides firewood store and lock up bay for garden tools. Swimming pool, 12x6m, set in generous tiled surround within security fencing & lighting for night bathing. Pool house with salt system filtration plant, sink & WC & covered terrace area.

Land
1.4 hectares in all. The slope of the land to the west creates two delightfully sheltered terraces for outdoor living. Exterior lighting on house and in the garden for summer evenings. Further out is a gravelled area for car parking screened from the main house and shaded by half a dozen ancient oaks and some magnificent ash trees. The grounds continue to a level area around the pool and play area beyond with space for swings and trampoline. On the west, the land, planted with fruit trees, rises to a superb vantage point, with rustic table for relaxing and reading. An additional field is grazed and hay cropped by a neighbouring farmer.









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Purslow's Gascony
St Maur, 32300 Mirande
email Purslow's Gascony
tel. + 33 (0)5 62 67 61 50
fax. + 33 (0)5 62 67 59 35

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