19c Manoir With Independent Guest Wing

• Bedrooms: 6

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

A handsome Maison de Maitre dated 1851, privately set on the southern edge of a rural hamlet and with dramatic views to the Pyrenees. The property has been comprehensively restored, re-wired and re-plumbed and is well presented in white, virtually throughout. Notable features are the elliptical staircase and decorative timber floors and many rooms have a double aspect with multiple windows creating exceptionally light living space. The converted barn wing has been let for activity holidays with occasional bed & breakfast in the house. An interested party could continue or develop this line of business. Set in over a hectare of delightful grounds with centenarian trees, swimming pool and small brook. 8kms to a busy market town. 50kms south of Auch. Pau airport 40 minutes. Toulouse airport 75 minutes.
Ground floor
Two slate steps up to original double doors with transom window. Entrance hall, with refined staircase, plaster mouldings and marble tiled floor. Period double doors lead off. Dining room, 5.3x5m, with fireplace in pale stone, two windows south, marble tiled floor. Kitchen, 5.5x2.5m, with high-grade units in blue & white with reconstituted marble worktops, stainless steel five-burner gas cooker with integrated extractor, recessed lighting, north window & glazed door. Living room, 5.2x5m, with marble fireplace, french windows east & two windows south. Study, 5x2.5m, with french window east & window north, flooring in seagrass, wall of fitted cupboards. Rear lobby, with built-in cupboards, door to kitchen and low door below stair to hall. Utility room, with connections for laundry appliances, De Dietrich oil central heating unit. Separate WC & basin.

First floor
The stair has decorative beading, iron spindles and wooden handrail and rises the full height of the building. Front landing, with double doors to main rooms. Bedroom I, 5.4x5.1m, with ceiling mouldings, art deco fireplace, timber flooring in ash panels. Ensuite shower with shower, pedestal basin & WC. Bedroom II, 5.4x5.1m, extremely light with four windows, white marble fireplace, floor in oak & cherry chevrons with central marquetry rose. Ensuite shower with shower cabinet, basin & WC. From rear of stair, five steps up to back lobby with built-in cupboard. Bedroom III, 3.5x2.5m, with north window, connecting door to shower-room II. Bedroom IV, 3.1x2.8m, with north window. Family bathroom, 4.2x2.5m, with north window, bath in central tiled surround, shower, basin & WC, 50's patterned tiled floor.

Second floor
The turning stair continues to the upper landing with picture dormer window with grand view south. Bedroom V, 7.8x5.4 at best, windows east & south, built-in cupboard, floor covering in sea grass. Ensuite shower, fully tiled, with walk-in glass-sided shower, pedestal basin and WC. Bedroom VI, 7x5m at best, window south, built-in cupboard, floor covering in sea grass. Ensuite shower, fully tiled, with walk-in glass-sided shower, pedestal basin and WC. Bedroom VII, 2.5x2.5m, via a small door off rear of stair, with glazed door north to roof terrace, 3.5x2.5m, overlooking grounds with decorative balustrade.

Guest Wing
A converted and extended barn has been the subject of a professional restoration to provide separate, high-grade accommodation Kitchen-dining, 7.2x6.7m, a spacious room with well appointed, fully equipped kitchen area with granite work tops. Shower room, 3.1x2.1m, with WC & connections for laundry appliances. Stair to First floor with broad pine planks throughout. Upper living room, 7.6x6.7m, a handsome room with exposed beams, woodburning stove and glazed doors to Covered Balcony, 8.4x7m, a splendid summer entertaining area. Bedroom I, 6.7x4.6m. Bedroom II, 4x2.7m. Bedroom III, 2.7x2m, a small twin. Shower room, 2.7x1.9m. Within the same building: Garage, 8.40mx7.00m, for 3-4 cars; Workshop; Bike & Garden stores.

Land
1.3 hectares. Driveway to parking spaces and garaging. Main entrance gates between a pair of plane trees lead to front door. Sun terrace, 9x6m, accessed by french windows from living room and study on east. A sweep of lawn extends to a wilder area with an enchanting brook winding across the full width of the property. Feature trees include oak, ash, plane and limes with a group of evergreens and cedars and the boundaries are demarcated by hedges, fencing and some old stone walling. Garden entrance from side lane beside a line of nine oaks. Aviary or pigeonnier with a slate roof. Swimming pool, 12x6m, set in elevated paved terrace & decking.

NB Furniture and equipment for sale by separate negotiation.

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