Restored Stone Farmhouse in 12 Acres

Property Description

Summary
A lovely spacious and restored unfurnished 3 bedroomed farmhouse in the countryside, with 12 acres of grounds in a private location with views, three kilometres from local shopping and other facilities.

Accommodation: 

The accommodation comprises farmhouse kitchen/diner (28m²) living room (26m²) sitting room (37m²) three upstairs bedrooms (one with en-suite shower-room and toilet) downstairs toilet and shower-room, and utility room.

All rooms are light and airy, with both kitchen and reception rooms in particular benefiting from double aspect.

The farmhouse enjoys the benefit of major works including complete rewiring, plumbing and septic tank system, fitted kitchen, en suite shower room, new shutters, gutters and downpipes, timber treatment and restoration, roof insulation and complete internal redecoration.

Recently installed artisanal double glazed oak framed windows and French doors throughout, in a traditional style.

The decor is traditional, with stone finished walls in the kitchen/diner and sitting room and original red quarry tiles on the ground floor.

A curved wooden staircase leads upstairs where the walls are finished in white with original pine timber flooring.

Original open fireplaces and built in pine cupboards in bedrooms.

Heating is by a mix of two high performance wood burners, electric storage radiators and radiant heaters. Energy rating 'B'.

Mains water and electricity and a fully compliant septic tank for drainage.

Telephone line and broadband internet connection (around 7MB) are available. Fibre optic programmed for 2022. A satellite is also installed.

The property has a total internal area of 184m².

Grounds:

The property enjoys a private, elevated setting with views overlooking the surrounding countryside and the small town of Aignan.

There are approximately over 12 acres of fields and woodland on three sides of the property, with a tarmac country lane on the remaining side. Within the woodland area there is a natural spring which feeds a lovely pond. There is also a small orchard and fenced vegetable garden to the front of the property.

There is a large two-storey 150m² stone barn, an open hangar to the rear, chicken koop and wood shed. The barn and hangar are suitable for furniture/general storage and/or stable/equestrian use, and there is a pasture to the rear of the property suitable for horses, with field gates and fence posts.

Local Area:

The coordinates of the property are 43°40'52.0"N 0°03'34.7"E.

The pleasant village of Aignan is approximately 3 kilometres away.

A green country lane at the bottom of the property can be used to either walk or go on horseback all the way to Aignan.

The village has a well stocked supermarket, a chemist, a bar and two restaurants, a bakery, post office, bank, insurance office, tabac, doctors surgery and a weekly market.

There are two hyper-markets within 20 minutes.

There are an enormous range of activities that take over the summer in this part of France, particularly if you enjoy good wine and food.

There are also number of major music festivals, including Salsa at Vic-Fezensac and Jazz at Marciac.

On a smaller scale there are also a host of village fetes on a regular basis which are great fun.

There are many wine château and cooperatives that genuinely welcome visitors and offer excellent value.

Region:

On a regional level, the Pyrenees and the gateway to Spain are approximately 1.5 hours drive away and the seaside coast about 2 hours drive. Toulouse is 1.5 hours and Bordeaux about 2 hours. Pau is approximately 3/4 hour and chic San Sebastian in Spain is around 2 hours away. There are airports at all the above cities.

Rental Charge:

The rental charge is within the range €1,200 to €1,500, depending on duration of rental and services required, eg pasturing, at a level which reflects the quality of the property. Minimum rental period is six months, ideally longer.

There are no other landlord charges, although you will pay all utility charges and the local rates (taxe d'habitation) if you are liable. The local rates are being abolished for principal residences and most people are now exempt.

The property is let unfurnished, although with fitted kitchen.

The landlord of the property lives locally.

Location
Between Auch and Pau