Gascony in the Gers

Set in a particularly attractive hilltop situation and with a partial view of an 80-hectare lake with leisure facilities, is this pretty, part-colombage house which provides comfortable family accommodation together with 4 well-planned letting units. The property has a swimming pool, extensive terracing, and lovely, landscaped grounds extending to approximately 1.2 hectares. The present owners have a list of loyal clients many of whom come to the area to take the "cure" at the local spa town - Barbotan les Thermes.

The house is in a tranquil situation, but it is not isolated. The two small towns of Cazaubon and Barbotan les Thermes are within a few minutes' drive or bicycle ride. The lake is a particularly appealing feature for visitors, with its tennis courts, swimming pool and boating facilities.

Accommodation: House - 170m². Holiday Lets (2 studios & 2 semi-detached cottages) - 175m². Garage - 35m².

House

Ground Floor

¨     A pair of glazed doors opens directly into the kitchen, 6.3m x 5.5m, which has two windows, tiled floor, stone fireplace and a good range of light-wood units, fitted with a double sink, Newhome "range" cooker (gas & electric) a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer.

¨     Leading from the kitchen is a study/utility room, 3.6m x 3.4m, with a window, fitted cupboards, large washing machine and large drier( both included in the sale)

¨     Salon, a delightful room, 10.5m x 6.4m, with a large fireplace, 4-bay French windows, 2-bay French windows, window, tiled floor, exposed beams and an open-plan, central staircase.

¨     Shower room/downstairs cloakroom with basin, wc and shower.

First Floor

¨     The staircase leads to a small landing fitted with bookshelves.

¨     A trap door on the landing gives access to useful storage.

¨     Bedroom (1), 4m x 4.2m, with exposed timbers, a slightly sloping ceiling, window, carpet and steps leading up to the en suite bathroom.

¨     En suite bathroom with carpet, exposed timbers, bath, shower, bidet, twin basins and window - all newly fitted.

¨     Bedroom (2), 3.6m x 3.2m, with window, exposed timbers, floating parquet and fitted cupboards.

¨     Bedroom (3), 3m x 3.7m, with window, exposed timbers, floating parquet and fitted cupboards.

¨     Shower room with basin, shower and wc.

Letting units

These are fully furnished and equipped for immediate letting. The garden furniture/pool furniture is also included in the sale.

Honeysuckle Cottage

¨     This is attached to the main house and comprises:

¨     Salon, 6m x 4.2m, with exposed beams, 2 windows, French windows to large, private garden. Included in the furnishing is a double sofa bed, allowing the cottage to sleep up to 4 people.

¨     Kitchen, 4m x 2.5m, with exposed beams, tiled floor and a good range of kitchen units, fitted with a sink, hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and oven. There are French windows to a private dining terrace.

¨     Bedroom, 3.2m x 4m, with 2 windows, fitted cupboards, tiled floor and exposed timbers.

¨     Bathroom with bath, basin, wc and glazed door to the garden.

Charming old barn comprising a semi-detached cottage and 2 newly-refurbished,   well-equipped studios:

Rose Cottage

¨     Salon, 6m x 4.5m, with a window, a semi-glazed door to a private terrace, exposed beams, original terra-cotta floor tiles and a large fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove. Included in the furnishings is a double sofa bed, allowing the cottage to sleep up to 4 people.

¨     Kitchen, 3.3m x 2.5m, with tiled floor and a good range of units fitted with a hob, extractor, sink, oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

¨     Bedroom, a particularly attractive room, 4.2m x 4.2m, with terra-cotta floor tiles and two sets of French windows opening onto the large, private garden.

¨     Bathroom with double basin, bidet, bath and separate wc.

Studio (1)

¨     Double bedroom, 4.4m x 3.6m, with wide French windows to private terrace.

¨     Compact kitchen with window, kitchen units, sink, fridge/freezer, 2-ring hob, extractor and microwave.

¨     Shower room with shower, basin and separate wc.

Studio (2)

¨     Twin bedroom, 4.4m x 3.6m, with wide French windows to private terrace.

¨     Compact kitchen with window, kitchen units, sink, fridge/freezer, 2-ring hob, extractor and microwave.

¨     Shower room with shower basin and wc.

Outside

¨     Lovely grounds of nearly 1.2 hectares laid to lawns, flower beds, ornamental shrubs and specimen trees.

¨     Good, freeform swimming pool set in a large, paved terrace. The pool is fenced to meet current safety measures.

¨     Pool equipment, including "robot" and cover.

¨     Garden and pool furniture.

¨     Guests' laundry room.

¨     Garage/workshop, 8m x 4.5m.

¨     Hedged private gardens for each cottage.