BEAUTIFUL MAISON DE MAITRE WITH POOL AND GARDEN

• Bedrooms: 7

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

This fabulous Maison de Mâitre (habitable surface area 303m²) is located in a market town close to Marciac and Vic-en-Bigorre. It was built in approximately 1726 and was sympathetically restored by the current owners in 2002 when the house was completely re-wired, re-plumbed, gas central heating was installed and re-roofed. This house really needs to be seen to fully appreciate it. The garden is completely private as you are not overlooked and is a real oasis of calm.Many of the original features have been retained including terracotta tiles, beautiful wooden floors, doors, marble fireplaces (all of which work) and a magnificent staircase. The size and layout of the house would make it ideal for anyone wanting to run a bed and breakfast.The property comprises:On the ground floor:Entering the house through double wooden doors into the large hall (22m²) with original terracotta tiled floor. This serves as the heart of the house as it gives access to the two downstairs bedrooms, living room, dining room, garden and grand sweeping staircase to the upstairs.Bedroom 1 (17m²) with a tiled floor and door through to the en-suite bathroom (17m²) which comprises shower, sink, WC and built-in cupboard. Bedroom 2 (18m²) with wooden floor, built-in wardrobe and the potential to open up a doorway to the living room. The en-suite bathroom (15m²) comprises shower, sink and WC.Living room (22m²) has original double chestnut doors from the hall and original wooden floor, marble fireplace and windows overlooking the garden. Doors through to bedroom 2. The dining room (29m²) has double chestnut doors and original wooden floor. There is wooden panelling to one wall (which hides a built-in cupboard) and a window overlooking the garden. Marble fireplace and door through to kitchen area.The lobby (4m²) has a built-in cupboard and part-glazed double doors out to the garden. Through to the kitchen (16m²) which is fitted with cupboards and shelving. A Rangemaster oven, double sink with drainer and fireplace. With windows overlooking the garden and pool.In the hall, there are part-glazed double doors leading out to the garden. The storage cupboard is plumbed for a washing machine and is currently used to house the tumble dryer and freezer. It also has access to a small cellar. The cloakroom (3m²) has a sink and WC.On the half-landing there are steps up to the door leading to the balcony which is south-facing and has views of the Pyrénées.On the first floor:The landing (15m²) leads to all the bedrooms and has the original wooden floor and built-in cupboards.Bedroom 3 (21m²), currently used as an office, has double oak doors, wooden floor and marble fireplace. Bedroom 4 (31m²) has a wooden floor and marble fireplace, with a door through to the en-suite bathroom (14m²) which comprises roll-top bath, shower, sink and WC. There is also a door leading onto the landing so the bathroom can be accessed directly.Bedroom 5 (24m²) has a wooden floor, marble fireplace, built-in cupboard and door to the balcony, which is south-facing and has views of the mountains. The en-suite bathroom (16m²) has a roll-top bath, shower, sink and WC. The boiler (de Dietrich) is discreetly located in the corner. Bedroom 6 (23m²) has double wood doors and wooden flooring. There is a door out to the south facing balcony. Built-in wardrobe and cupboard with sink.On the second floor:The oak staircase continues up to bedroom 7 (11m²) which is currently used as a workroom. It is into the eaves but has a velux window for light and built-in desk and cupboard. Doorway through into the attic space (120m² into the eaves) which has been boarded and is used for storage. There are velux windows to the south side and there is electricity. This area could be converted if you needed further accommodation. Outdoor space:The garden is 425m² and is mostly laid to lawn with many mature plants and fruit trees. The rear of the house is covered with wisteria which is covered in purple flowers during the summer. The terrace is perfectly positioned for the sun and is a very peaceful place to sit. The swimming pool is 8 x 4m and is completely enclosed and not overlooked. Rather than chlorine, the pool has a UV system and the PH levels are monitored automatically. The area around the pool is paved with plenty of room for sunbeds and there is a solar powered shower. At the end of the garden are gates out to an access way which leads to the shops.Outbuildings:Workshop with fitted work surfaces, 6 double sockets. It also houses the pool equipment.Other features:Connected to mains water and electricityMains gasGas central heating, with radiators in all roomsHouse re-wired, re-plumbed and re-roofed in 2002Telephone ADSLMains DrainageLand Tax (taxe foncière) EUR 1,472.00Amenities and other facilities:Situated in market town with all amenities1 hour from Auch1 hour from Pau Airport42 minutes from Tarbes (Lourdes) Airport2 hours from Toulouse and Blagnac International Airport1 hour 30 minutes from the Pyrenees and ski resorts2 hours from the Atlantic Coast

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