Stone Built House In 10 Hectares Wildlife Pasture

• Bedrooms: 3

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

An inspiring Maison de Maitre set in an elevated position with truly panoramic views over rolling countryside and to the distant Pyrenees. The owners have chosen to leave the majority of the land wild encouraging an abundance of local flora and fauna. Built in stone, the main accommodation has light and spacious rooms simply restored. A separate wing works well for guests with an additional space currently used as an artist's studio. In the luxuriant grounds there are many enchanting corners with pretty plantings and a delightful gazebo overlooking an oval swimming pool. With a long private drive, the buildings sit to the centre of 10 hectares guaranteeing complete peace and privacy. 2kms from Marciac with a growing number of amenities and famous for its international jazz festival. 35kms west of Auch. Toulouse airport 1hr 50mins. Classe Energie: D.

Ground Floor
Central hallway, 9.5x2.9m, with glazed doors south, bays to living & kitchen.
Living room, 4.6x4.6m, double aspect, fireplace with wood-burning stove.
Kitchen, 4.6x4.6m, with exposed beams, maple units under composite granite worktops, two stainless sinks, 5-gas hob, extractor, period built-in cupboards, side door.
Study, 4.6x4.6m, beamed ceiling, small fireplace.
Lobby, 4.7x2m, with four louvred storage cupboards.
Shower-room, 4.8x2.2, walk-in shower, basin, bidet & WC.
The ground floor has the same ceramic tile throughout.
Workshop, 4.5x11m, with exposed stone walls, open to tiled roof, terracotta tiles floor, De Dietrich oil burner, kitchen area with hob. Tank room, wine cellar, storage.

First Floor
A pretty turning stair rises to a landing 3x7.3m, with glazed doors and fanlight, poplar boarded floor.
Bedroom I, 4.7x4.7m, with exposed beams, half-timbered wall, carpeted floor. Dressing room, 1.6x4.7m.
Bathroom I, 3.2x4.7m, en-suite, bath, basin, bidet & WC.
Bedroom II, 5x4.3m, with double aspect, marble fireplace, period cupboards in oak, poplar boarded floor.
Bedroom III, 5x4.9m, with west window, half-timbered walls, carpeted floor.

Guest Wing
Living-dining, 4.8x6.4m, with beamed ceiling, kitchenette, period terra-cotta tiles, two french windows. Stairs to sleeping area, 4.9x5m, under eaves with gallery above living. Shower, basin bidet & WC.

Outside
Studio, 4.9x4.9m, full height to roof, with corner fireplace & french windows. Annexe rooms, 5x2m, with three openings and mezzanine. Gazebo, 4x3m, built in massive oak with traditional peg joints, an enchanting look out point above the pool gardens with summer kitchen, spot lighting and wiring for hi-fi speakers. Swimming pool, 12x4m, oval shape with infinity edge, paved and walled surround, shower. Carport, 14x6m, in traditional oak construction, with space for several vehicles. Wood-store, 3x7m, a lean-to behind studio.

Land
10 hectares in all including 1 hectare of grounds, discretely fenced to keep dogs in and wildlife out. A tree-lined driveway descends to a gravelled turning area and a terrace and porch leading to the kitchen as an everyday entrance. To the front, a courtyard lawn is formed with the adjoining wing and well-tended gardens extend to the pool and gazebo area. A wide variety of plantings include all the locally known flowering bushes and shrubs and there is a vegetable garden and small tree nursery. Feature trees include, palms and a centenarian acacia, bamboo varieties & parasol pines with a backdrop of indigenous oaks. Beyond the fenced grounds, the hillside is left essentially wild with mown pathways and some 250 new plantings, especially parasol pines with two ponds and springs at the lowest point.

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