Handsome Gascon Farmhouse With Fine Trees

• Bedrooms: 4

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

A well-proportioned period farmhouse dating from the early 1800s built in stone and with a backdrop of fine specimen trees. Set in an enchanting unspoilt location close to the Pilgrim Route to Compostela the buildings are approached by a short driveway and are well positioned in their land with a backdrop of magnificent oaks. The house faces east with a pleasing symmetrical facade and offers good accommodation for a family. To the south there is an appealing dining terrace and to the rear a small set of outbuildings which include an attractive studio or office. The main fabric of the house is in good condition with new roofing and double-glazed windows in oak. Inside there is minor refurbishing and decoration that could be done and the possible addition of a new main bathroom. Open views and long horizons east and west for sunrise and sunset. 5kms to nearest village shops. 10kms to a market town. 25 kms Southwest of Auch. Toulouse airport 90 minutes.

Ground Floor
Entrance hall, 2.4x7m, with rebuilt double doors set in carved stone pillars with transom window.
Bedroom V or study, 4.1x4m, east window, timber panelled ceiling, ceramic tiled floor.
Bathroom I, 3.8x2.6m, bath, basin, bidet & WC, polished stone floor, doors to bedroom & rear of hall.
Living room, 4x7.4m, with 19C patterned tile floor, windows E & S, large open fireplace with bread oven, period cupboards and stone sink.
Kitchen-dining, 4.4x5.1m, galley kitchen with American bar, glass fronted & elm-built units, double ceramic sink, gas hob, eye-level oven, fridge, terracotta tiled floor, glazed door to terrace.
Utility room, 3.3x4.6m, with sink, connections for laundry appliances & deep freeze.
Rear lobby, off hall and kitchen with storage shelves.
Garage, 4.5x5.4m, with high-grade Viessmann oil-fired CH unit, roof lights and double doors to exterior.
Workshop, 8.3x4.7m, with roof lights & double doors.

First Floor
Central landing, 2.5x7.4m, original turning staircase.
Bedroom I, 4.1x4m, windows E & N, pine floor.
Bedroom II, 4.1x4.3m, windows E & S, cork tile floor.
Bedroom III, 4.1x2.9m, a potential bathroom to Bed I.
Shower room, in blue tiles, with walk-in shower, double vanity-top basin, built-in cupboard. Separate WC.
Bedroom IV, 4.6x4m, under-eaves, velux & N window.
Unrestored room, under-eaves with velux & S window, cement floor & exposed stone walls. Separate storage and hanging alcove.

Outbuildings
Studio, 4.4x6.3m, currently as exercise room with high-grade sauna but equally suitable as home office or artist's studio. Open barn, the remainder of the building serves as further carports and for wood storage. Former poultry and animal stalls with renewed overhanging roof providing a further car parking bay. Greenhouse, 4.4x6.3m, built in Plexiglas close to orchard area with plum, apricots, quince and cherry.

Land
1.17 hectares approx. South terrace, 12x4m, attractively tiled and adjoining kitchen, an ideal spot for al fresco meals with shade from nearby oaks. The land is entirely down to grass running out to boundaries marked by hedges and perimeter trees. A great variety of birdlife is attracted to the mature trees including cedars, Scotts pine, bay and a dozen majestic oaks and strategically placed new plantings include cedars, maples, sequoia, walnut, prunus and lagerstroemia. To the rear is a plantation of 30 mature hazelnut trees and meadow area. Beyond the land falls away to reveal delightful views over an undulating valley. Spring water can be pumped to the property.

Please Note: French-Property.com do not have any further details about this property. To find out more information or to request a viewing please contact the Agent directly using the form below.