Elegant Chateau In Wooded Grounds

• Bedrooms: 5

• Condition - Restored / Habitable

An enchanting small chateau set on a wooded ridge enjoying truly spectacular views to the Pyrenees across the patchwork of a fertile valley. On a site with Gallo-Roman origins, an 18C building was destroyed at the time of the Revolution and later rebuilt in 1827. The accommodation has elegant proportions with light and lofty rooms on ground & first floor and all principal rooms have been professionally restored and decorated with renewed wiring, plumbing, drainage system and central heating. Further living space could be developed on the second floor and the east wing. The grounds extend on both sides with many fine specimen trees including cedars of Lebanon and Holm Oaks. With terraces ready made for entertaining and an attractive pool area, the property is a superlative private residence but also has the potential for a commercial activity or luxury lettings. Marciac with its international jazz festival has good facilities year round and there is easy access to winter sports in the Pyrenees. 3kms to Marciac, 40kms SW of Auch. Toulouse airport 1hr45min. Pau airport 55mins.

Ground Floor
Entrance hall, 13.5x2.5m, with crossing corridor in black & white tile, double glazed entrance doors front & rear, Utility room and downstairs cloakroom & linen room.
Salon I, 4.5x4.5m, with marble fireplace, french windows south.
Salon II, 6.5x4.9m, ornate walnut fireplace, two french windows south, door rear to passage. Ground floor ceiling ht: 3.1m.
Bureau/bedroom V, 4.6x4.5m, fine white marble fireplace, ADSL connection, french windows to terrace.
Dining room, 4.5x4.5m, marble fireplace, french windows north.
Kitchen, 5.8x3.5m, designed for professional use, with central illuminated island with gas hob and comprehensive storage. Integrated 5-burner gas & electric oven with extractor, glazed cupboards, double sink and two dishwashers. Pantry area with stainless sink, second oven and microwave.
Boiler room, below main stair, with De Dietrich oil burner & gas constant hot water generation.
Laundry room, 3.8x2.8m, with door to exterior.

First Floor
Grand stair in oak with iron banister rises to a landing lit by an upper window. Original 19C stainless glass illuminated panel at half landing. Lobbies leading to front and rear bedrooms.
Bedroom I, 4.8x4.7m, with marble fireplace, south window. En suite bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower, period style pedestal basin & WC. First flor ceiling ht: 3.45m.
Bedroom II, 4.8x4.7m, south window. En suite shower room, with multi-jet shower with bench, double width basin & WC.
Bedroom III, 4.8x4,7m, north window. En suite bath with shower wash basin & WC.
Bedroom IV, 4.9x3.8m, and cupboard and north window. En suite roll top bath, period style basin & WC.
The first floor has period chevron-laid oak flooring. Bathrooms with heated towel rails. The stair continues to an upper landing.

Second Floor
The second floor with lower ceilings is divided into four main rooms with two ancillary spaces to create two bathrooms and kitchenette. Water supply, drainage and electricity in place.
East Wing, currently underdeveloped and with independent access. Ground floor room, 5.8x4m, re-wired and plumbed for bathroom area. Stair up to three un-restored rooms, 5.8x4m, 4x4m 4x3.5m respectively with pine floors. Roof terrace 35sqm with dramatic views.

Outside
Five steps lead up to a paved terrace spanning 35m of frontage, and linking with a raised entertaining area 40 sqm. North terrace adjoining dining room & kitchen.
Outbuilding, with two bays of approx 6x3.5m, stables in two compartments, rear lobby with stair up to first floor, 9x7m. Extension on west formerly as animal pens.

Land
3.63 hectares of picturesque grounds, home to a range of wild life, bird species, Spring flowers and wild orchids. The property is approached by a woodland drive of 200 metres arriving at a gravelled parking area. From the front terrace the land rolls away to the south in a meadow down to a tree-lined boundary. To the west is a block of woodland, of mostly oak, lime and beech, with a number of cleared walkways and a strip of pasture to the north. Closer to the buildings are evergreen oak and half a dozen cedars of Lebanon. Swimming pool, 10x5m, with safety roller cover and Roman steps and gravelled terrace. Timber chalet, 5x4m with pool filtration plant, salt water treatment. To the rear and on a lower level is one discreet neighbouring farm.

NB. Furniture and equipment for sale by separate negotiation.

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