Charming Farmhouse in Delightful Setting

Property Description

The accommodation has been sympathetically restored and is well-presented throughout with period features including exposed beams, original doors and terra cotta flooring. An appealing outdoor entertaining area is between the house and a useful barn wing. The house stands within level grounds, with a well-sited swimming pool and a driveway turning around a feature lily pond. Capable of sleeping two families, the house is an ideal holiday home and rental property.

Local shopping 8kms in an active market town. Pyrenees skiing 95kms.

Ground floor

Entrance hall, 2X4.9m, with original terra cotta tiles.

Sitting room, 4.7x4.9m, with timber fireplace, quarry tiled floor.

Living-dining room, 4.5x4.7m, with Gascon fireplace and original stone sink.

Kitchen/breakfast, 4.1x4m, with painted cupboards and double sink.

Passage to shower room:

Shower/WC, 1.9x2.8m, with bread oven feature.

Utility/store, 5.8x4m, gas hot water and central heating unit (2011).

First floor

The original stair, built-in poplar, rises to a half-landing with steps to rear lobby.

Bedroom 3, 4x4.1m, under eaves with pine strip ceiling.

Family bathroom, 2.9x2.1m, velux roof light. Separate WC.

Bedroom 4, 2.2x4.1m, under eaves, with velux and miniature window.

Front landing with rustic rendered walls and east window.

Bedroom 1, 4.9x5m, with oak fireplace. Ensuite bathroom, shower & WC.

Bedroom 2, 4.9x5m, with stone and timber clad walls. Ensuite shower room.

Outside

From the kitchen, french windows open to a covered entertaining area.

Barn wing, 10x5m, continues as summer games or party room.

Open bay, serves as a car port and wood-store. Garden tool store.

Swimming pool, 12x6m, with Roman steps, paved surround and electric cover.

Pool house, 5x3m, with stone worktop and large sink. Filtration room.

Land

0.488 hectare. The grounds are entirely down to grass and easily maintained.

Mixed hedges and a variety of mature trees clearly mark the boundaries.

Cultivated fruit trees including figs, cherry, mirabelle plum and a grape vine.

Along the main facade are flower borders and climbing roses.

An attractive feature is a sizeable pond with carp, lilies, irises and decorative grasses.

Fibre optic connection available.

NB. Some furnishings & equipment for sale by separate negotiation.