Stunning Contemporary (2010 Build) Property with Land and Superb Views

Property Description

This exceptional contemporary property, built 10 years ago to exacting specifications, sits in 15 acres with panoramic views of the Gers countryside and the Pyrenees beyond.

Be at one with nature in this stunning home offering contemporary living in the heart of the French countryside. Designed to take full advantage of the magnificent views and to provide a seamless link between indoor to outdoor living spaces.

High quality finishes include ceramic tiled floors throughout, which are designed to conduct an even temperature from the underfloor heating. Natural local stone detailing to both internal and external walls is characterful and refined. The atmospheric heat pump underfloor heating system has been designed for maximum comfort and economy of running costs. The pool is heated in the same way and the domestic hot water is heated completely by solar power.

The entrance hall with gallery landing above reveals the elegant proportions of the house with 2.60m high ceilings on both ground and first floor. The entrance hall leads to all of the principle rooms on the ground floor. There is a cloak room and WC close to the entrance.
Double doors from the hall open into the large open plan reception room. The clever design allows the space to be used as open plan entertaining space and it works equally well as a cosy living space. This room connects seamlessly with a superb covered veranda which wraps around the entire ground floor to take full advantage of the uninterrupted breathtaking views.

Disappearing sliding doors from the reception room open into a large, well fitted kitchen with alternative low lighting. A range of MOBALPA light oak units is covered by a sand blasted granite work surface. Two full size eye level ovens and a microwave are integral to the wall units, whilst a 5 ring gas hob is situated on the island with quieter than normal extractor above. There is also an integrated refrigerator and food preparation sink and integrated plate warmer. The fully fitted kitchen links to a food preparation kitchen (arriere cuisine) with a further range of MOBALPA units, a double Belfast style sink, dishwasher, fridges and freezer.

This area of the kitchen has a double skin door leading to the garage. The main kitchen has doors to the covered terrace and the swimming pool terrace beyond.

To the other side of the entrance hall is a study and a utility room, designed with the family pets in mind! This room leads directly to the garden and has a separate toilet. It has a range of storage cupboards, a large sink and a washing machine.

The first floor gallery landing is a well proportioned elegant space.

On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms and a stunning master suite. One of the guest rooms has an en-suite shower room. The other two share the large family bathroom but each has its own en suite toilet and hand basin. The spacious family bathroom is fitted with wash basin, corner bath and separate shower.

The master suite incorporates bedroom, luxury bathroom, dressing room and a laundry room. The bathroom is fitted with a large whirlpool and massage bath tub, two person Italian shower, double wash basins and a separate toilet. Beyond the bathroom is an extremely well fitted dressing room with a full bank of mirrored wardrobes to two sides. A door leads from the dressing room to a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink unit and plenty of laundry storage.

The exacting design and attention to detail displayed inside the property, continues outdoors. The magnificent setting has been used to full advantage to create a completely private and tranquil outdoor living space. The salt water, heated pool, sits on a raised terrace overlooking the rolling hills and valleys and the Pyrenees beyond. The pool complies to current safety requirements. There is plenty of space for dining and relaxing around the pool and a discretely placed pool room is fitted with Italian shower, WC and drinks storage area with American fridge. Beyond the pool house and completely hidden from view is a huge storage area / workshop and control centre for the pool and heating systems.

Further al fresco dining space with outdoor lighting and water feature can be found in the formal garden again taking advantage of the magnificent views.

A large walled vegetable garden is on the East side of the property and includes, raised beds, a potting shed, water points and lighting. There is a water supply to the grazing land around the property, which would be ideal if horses are to be kept. The land surrounding the property extends to 6 ha (approximately 15 acres).

To the front of the property is a paved set driveway large enough to accommodate a number of vehicles and or trailers. there is also a two car garage with automatic doors.

Situated in a small village in the heart of the Gers countryside. 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse International airport, 30 minutes from the departmental town of Auch and 15 minutes from Marciac, home to the world renowned jazz festival. The property is secluded without being isolated. It is a five minute drive to a village shop and several restaurants.