Gascony- Gers

Large gascon farmhouse with pool and letting capacity in attached run of renovated barns. The ensemble offers either spacious accommodation for a large family or a combination of home and earning potential from tourist or other commercial activities. The property benefits from a peaceful rural location with exceptional views over rolling countryside south to the distant Pyrenees. South Gers location, conveniently placed for skiing/walking in the Pyrenees or a day trips to the ocean. Pau and Toulouse airports both 80 minutes

Beautiful gascon farmhouse with origins dating from the 17th century, offering spacious and flexible accommodation (250 m² habitable including annexe). The house currently configures as 2 receptions, large farmhouse kitchen, 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite), 2 shower rooms, office and annexe suitable for extended family use. There is a covered terrace to the east aspect offering a shady outdoor living area with BBQ facilities. The property has been well maintained both internally and externally and sits in a mature plot of 5803m².

Ground floor :

Entrance hall : 18 m², south facing, tiled floor, exposed beams, half timbered walls, original staircase, doors to lounge-dining room, annexe and shower room.

Lounge : 36 m², south facing, french windows to garden, fitted carpet, exposed beams, marble fireplace.

Dining room : 16 m², east facing, tiled floor, exposed beams, marble fireplace, door to kitchen.

Kitchen : 22 m², south facing, door to east aspect and covered terrace, original terra cotta floor tiles, fitted units, fireplace with Rayburn solid fuel central heating stove.

Shower room : 3 m², south facing, tiled floor, shower, basin, wc.

From rear of entrance hall door to annexe : 50 m² approx, comprising : double and twin bedrooms, open plan lounge-dining-kitchen area with french windows to private east facing terrace, shower room with shower, basin, wc.

First floor :

Landing-corridor : 8 m², wood floor, exposed beams, half timbered walls, doors to bedrooms 1-2-3-4, shower room.

Bedroom 1 : 25 m², east and south aspects, fitted carpet, cast iron fireplace, fitted wardrobes.

En suite bathroom : 9 m², south facing, fitted carpet, bath with shower unit, basin, wc.

Bedroom 2 : 18 m², south facing, wood floor, fitted wardrobe, fireplace.

Bedroom 3 : 18 m², north facing, wood floor, exposed beams, half timbered wall.

Bedroom 4 : 19 m², east facing, fitted carpet, cathedral ceiling, hatch access to loft.

Shower room : 4 m², wood floor, shower, basin, wc.

Office area : 5 m², north facing, wood floor, half timbered walls.

Additional information :

Solid fuel central heating via radiators to all principal rooms with electric radiator back up, the annexe is served by electric radiators.

Gites

Four gites have been incorporated into a run of 18th century barns attached to the west aspect of the main house. Many character features have been retained with space and light given priority. All gites have fitted kitchens with cooking facilities and either a private terrace or balcony. Broadband and satellite TV services also available. The majority of the furniture and other contents in the gites are included in the sale price.The gites have been upgraded on a regular basis and are in good general condition, ready to let.

Gite 1 :

Approx 60 m² habitable area, originally served as stables to farmhouse and provides accommodation for 4/6 people comprising :

Ground floor : double and twin bedroom, shower room, wc

First floor : open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area with two windows east and double french doors on to private covered balcony with views south to the Pyrenees.

Gite 2 :

Approx 90 m² habitable area, originally the hay loft, provides accommodation for 8/10 people comprising :

Ground floor : double bedroom, twin bedroom and two bunk bedded rooms. Shower room with basin and wc, plus additional separate wc.

First floor : open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area with french doors on to private covered balcony with views south to the Pyrenees.

Gite 3 :

Approx 30 m² habitable area, ground floor gite with mezzanine area, provides accommodation for 3 people.

Open plan lounge, dining, kitchen area with curtained off double bedroom, shower room, large walk in shower with seat suitable for the partially disabled.

Mezzanine area with space for single bed.

Private patio with BBQ overlooking the pond and garden.

Gite 4 :

Approx 45 m² habitable, originally the grainstore. Accommodation for 4 to 6 people is on the first floor with an additional mezzanine area above.

Open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area, double bedroom and shower room with wc, stairs to mezzanine with twin bedded room suitable for children.

* The level grounds extend to a plot size of 5803 m², slightly less than 1.5 acres, laid mainly to lawn with an attractive well stocked fish pond, orchard and flower beds.

* The property is approached from the south aspect, of a quiet country lane, via a gravelled driveway with parking areas available for both gites and main house.

* The pool, 10 x 6.25 metre (depth min 1 metre, max 2 metres) is fully fenced to conform with current safety regulations. There is a childrens pool (depth 40 cm) attached to the north aspect of the main pool. There is generous terracing around the pool.

* The games room, approx 35 m² comes complete with a tennis table, skittle alley, darts, etc...

* Outbuildings :

Workshop/garage, approx 40 m²