Stylish Country House in Mature Grounds

• well conceived combination of contemporary with traditional
• 3 receptions, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• SOLE AGENCY
• 4kms from Marciac

• Bedrooms: 4
• Rural
• Village
• Terrace
• Disabled access
• Outbuildings
• Swimming pool

• Condition - Restored / Habitable
• Roof - Good Condition
• Drainage - Septic tank
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Central heating
• Electricity - Mains

A professionally restored country house with pretty gardens and mature trees, one of four houses in a quiet cul-de-sac on one of the ancient footpaths to Compostela. The restoration project was supervised by an architect and employed a master builder who combined some contemporary styling along with traditional finishes. The accommodation is well conceived with a pleasant flow and rooms are light and easy to manage. The grounds include some fine specimen oak trees and a pool garden set at a comfortable distance. 4ms from Marciac and its International Jazz Festival. 40kms SW of Auch. Toulouse airport 75mins. Pau 60mins approx.

Ground Floor
Original Hall, 4.8x2.5m, glazed doors, terra cotta tiles, traditional stair at rear.
Study-Library, 4.8x4.2m, double aspect, exposed beams, french windows to courtyard.
Dining-Room, 4.8x4.2m, traditional fireplace with bread oven, pair of deep cupboards, french windows.
Kitchen/Breakfast, 4.9x4.7m, with dove grey painted cupboards, slate worktops, Belfast sink, terra cotta tiles.
Covered Dining Terrace, 6x5m, open to west garden, stone slab floor, exposed stone and rendered walls.
New Hall, 3.5x3.2m, newly built stair in pale oak.
Shower room, under stair with basin & WC.
Living Room, 5.6x4.2m, beamed ceiling, rustic fireplace, double french windows, quarry tiles.

First Floor
A pretty turning stair in oak rises to landing.
Bedroom I, 5x4.5m, double aspect, steps down to:
Bathroom I, 6.5x4m, with picture window and sloping ceiling, floor and panelling in new oak, bath, basin, shower, bidet & WC behind screen wall.
Dressing Room, six fitted cupboards. Boxroom, 5x5m.
Bedroom II, 5x4.9m, with traditional fireplace.
Bedroom III, 4.8x3.6m, west & north windows.
New stair & landing with linen cupboards.
Family bathroom, 3x2m, bath, shower cabinet, wash bowl, bidet & WC.
Bedroom IV, 4.6x3.3m, full length courtyard window.
The original house has floors in period pine.

Outside
The front french windows all open onto a raised terrace, 12x10m, laid in river pebbles framed within a low wall. Garden room, unrestored, with south window. Car Port for one vehicle. Immense Open Barn, 14x14m, for wood storage and multiple vehicles. Doors through to Dining Terrace and kitchen entrance. Utility Room, 4.9x4.9m, connections for laundry appliances, oil CH boiler. Workshop, 6x5m, for tools, garden equipment, oil tank and swallows nests.

Land
1 hectare approx. Stone pillars and iron gates lead into a professionally laid driveway turning to parking and barn area at rear with luxuriant plantings along lane. Behind the house is a sweep of lawn bordered between a line of four impressive oaks, with cedar, poplar and walnut trees. A semi-circular bed is well stocked and screens a vegetable garden further back. Spring with pump which feeds micro-drip watering system for pool surround, kitchen garden and main beds. To the south of the house and courtyard is an enchanting treed garden with oak, pine, lime, figs and a dozen fruit trees, leading to pool area.
Swimming Pool, 9.7x5m, with roller cover, timber decking bounded by a low wall and willow hedge. Pool house for filtration equipment, oil heating unit and tank, storage space. Beyond the pool is an orchard area as potential building plot on the property with three rows of table vines, pear, cherry and figs.

 

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.

Your Title

Your Name

Your Email Address

Your Phone Number

Your Message

Please send me further details about this property.

Your Budget

Purchase Timescale

Next visit to France

Duration of Visit

Mortgage Required?

Tick to receive information about our preferential mortgage services.

Tick to receive information about our preferential currency services.