ELEGANT MANOIR WITH SUPERB VIEWS

Reference: IP939 - 5 Bedroom Country house / Manoir - €1,350,000
Location: Fleurance, 35kms NE of Auch

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€1,350,000 is approximately :

Australian Dollars : $2,305,746
British Pounds : £1,088,505
Canadian Dollars : $2,090,799
Hongkong Dollars : $15,545,088
Japanese Yen : ¥216,553,176
New Zealand Dollars : $2,828,588
Swiss Francs : F2,177,631
US Dollars : $1,990,535

Please note that these conversions are approximate and for guidance only. They do not constitute sale prices.

For Sale
Midi-Pyrénées, Gers, Fleurance
€1,350,000



BedroomsHabitableLand Size
5650m255000m2



This Property is For Sale by Purslows Gascony

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Highlights

  • 5 receptions, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
  • ultimate privacy and presentation

Description

A classic stone built manoir, beautifully set on high ground at the end of an 800-metre private drive. The property enjoys 360 degree views over unspoilt countryside. The entire property has been comprehensively redeveloped and is impeccably presented. The accommodation is light and spacious throughout and most ground floor rooms link via french windows to the exterior. There are terraces for sun or shade at different times of day and an impressive 14-metre, walled swimming pool. The grounds and established gardens are maintained to the same standard as the house and includes a small wood. There is also an immense barn which can be used as garaging for up to 8 cars. 10kms to two attractive market towns. 35kms NE of Auch. Toulouse airport 45 minutes.

Ground floor
Original double doors below pretty fan-light window, framed by stone arch and carriage lights. Central hall, 22x2.5m, running the full length of the house. Petit salon, 5.5x5m, two windows E and french windows N to water garden, handsome broad fireplace in pale stone between display units, stone-laid under floor heating. Study, 5x5m, two windows E and one S, floor in pattern-laid period terracotta. Grand salon, 10x5m, with beamed ceiling and archway supported on timber columns with carved stone capitols, massive stone fireplace and display arch, two french windows S, floor in period terracotta. Dining room, 5x4.5m, stone floor, window S and french windows W to terrace. Live-in kitchen, 12x5m, a splendid space with three pairs of french windows, multiple recessed lighting, high grade cupboard units with tiled worktops, double oven, dishwasher, central island with 5-burner gas hob, grill & extractor, two porcelain sinks with drainers, tiled breakfast extension, floor in imitation stone with under-floor heating. Utility room, with double sink, hot water cylinder and controls for central heating. WC and handbasin below stair.

First floor
A newly built staircase in oak turning through 180° rises to central landing. Bedroom I, 8x4.5m, an extremely light room with three windows, W and S. Ensuite bathroom, tiled in black & white theme, with double ended oval bath, raised corner shower, twin basins below tiled-in mirrors, bidet & WC, window S. Dressing room with fitted storage units. Bedroom II, 5.5x5m with two windows E and one N, poplar boarded floor. Ensuite shower with basin & WC. Bedroom III, 5x5m, with two windows E and one S, pine boarded floor, built-in period cupboard. Family bathroom, tiled in green & white theme, with bath, walk-in shower, twin basins under tiled-in mirrors, WC. Bedroom IV, 5x4m, with S window, built-in period cupboard and display shelves. Ensuite shower, basin & WC. Bedroom V, 5x4m, windows N & W, pine boarded floor. Ensuite bath, shower, twin basins & WC. Laundry room with butler sink, worktop & storage units, connections for appliances. The first floor has new cornice mouldings & ceiling roses.

Outside
Courtyard with french windows from kitchen & petit salon, with south wall of barn and central ornamental water feature, three centenarian olive trees, paving in pebbled panels with tiled banding. Walled garden, extending from south facade, with borders planted with lavender, roses and assorted shrubs, covered dining terrace beside three sentinel cypress, stone-built well. West terrace, with three french windows from hall, kitchen and dining room. Heated swimming pool, 14x7m saline system, fully walled and gated with generous tiled surround totalling 21x13m. Caretakers' accommodation in luxury 2 bed, 2 bath static home, set privately behind the barn, with large timber deck, mains services & own septic tank. Barn, 27x8m, an immense structure currently serving as garaging for up to 8 cars. Lock-up area for tools. Boiler room with oil central heating plant and pool filtration equipment.

Land
5.5 hectares. A finely gravelled area extends from the main facade beside the walled garden. A U-shaped formal garden has a central mixed bed and feature plantings and is surrounded by box and evergreen hedges. Trees include cedar, Scots pine, lime and prunus. To the west, beside the pool, is an apron of lawn with horse chestnut, lime and walnut trees, boundary planted with hornbeam. From the main road, a private track leads to pillars and electronically operated entrance gates with video surveillance. The driveway then turns a substantial block of woodland before rising beside a field of pasture. On arrival at the property, beside a pretty covered well, the drive makes a final loop of the formal garden to guest parking. Automatic watering from wells to all plantings and formal lawns.
NB All images: ©2008 Matthew Weinreb www.thearchitecturalphotographer.com

Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Habitable Space: 650 m2
  • Land Size: 55000 m2
  • Terrace
  • Outbuildings
  • Swimming pool
  • Wood
  • Double glazing

Condition and Utility Information

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



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