Outstanding Farmhouse with Spacious Converted Wing and Pool House

Description

An exceptional property combining period character with modern comfort in a beautifully converted barn wing, extending from the original period farmhouse. Strong features are the spacious living areas and covered terraces on two levels, which introduce an unusual amount of light and special atmosphere. The house can sleep a dozen adults in comfort with a great choice of areas for privacy or gathering together.

Another strong selling point is the superb poolside building with a massive covered terrace and fully equipped summer kitchen. To the rear, the same building provides a double carport and two lockup garages or workshops. Beyond the pool the property is ancient woodland and the gardened areas, bordered by mixed hedges, have colour year-round. 8,443 square metres in all.

All services and roofs are new or have been reworked, with a high degree of insulation and double glazing in the new wing. The recent drainage system is fully compliant. A gardening and pool service are in place and could be continued by a new owner. This is a well-thought-out property offering excellent value for money. 60 kms to skiing in the Pyrenees.

Land

8,443 square metres in all. Steps lead down from the guest parking area to enter the house below the covered terrace wing. The land forms a convenient rectangular shape with two driveways for vehicles. Beyond the pool the property runs onto ancient woodland, with poplars, chestnut, oak and ash. The gardened areas are bordered by mixed hedges and have colour year-round with lilac, mimosa, hydrangea, wisteria, oleander and climbing roses. Shade is provided by a spreading ash and parasol pine and an orchard area includes cherry, plum, apple, pear and walnut trees.

Barn Wing

Entrance lobby, with glazed bay and gallery above. Cloakroom. Boot room.

Living room, a grand space with exposed beams, broad stone fireplace and french windows.

Ante room, for TV or games. Boiler room 2 with gas CH unit and hot water tank.

Dining room, rising to roofline with glazed bays on two levels. Floors in stone tiles.

Farmhouse

Entrance hall with double doors and original farmhouse stair.

Study or downstairs bedroom with south window.

Dining area with Gascon fireplace and woodburning stove.

Kitchen with double sink, dishwasher, 6-burner double oven with extractor, cupboards with oak doors and handles.

Utility/laundry room. Downstairs shower and WC. Ironing/store room with main gas-fired boiler.

Barn Wing First Floor

A handsome stair built in oak rises to a gallery above the hallway.

Spacious upper terrace with panoramic views.

Master Bedroom with exposed beams. Dressing room and ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 2, with ensuite bath/shower room.

Bedroom 3, with ensuite shower room.

A secondary stair rises from the Living room.

The floor and ceilings are in new pine boards.

Farmhouse First Floor

The original staircase rises to a landing and passage leading to:

Bedrooms 4 & 5. Family bath/shower room. Linen room.

Bedroom 6, a larger suite with shower room.

Pool House

A new timber clad construction with a splendid covered terrace beside the pool.

Summer kitchen, fully equipped with Electrolux cooker and dishwasher.

Storeroom for outdoor and pool furniture. Shower room with WC.

Swimming pool, 12x6m, with Roman steps and paved surround, integrated cover, heat pump & solar shower.

Two lock up garages/workshops, one with pool filtration equipment.

Carport for 2 vehicles also serving as wood store. Separate log shed beside the farmhouse.