Situated in a secluded spot in rolling countryside are these two properties, forming an "L" and linked by a large workshop. The properties look onto a courtyard which is separated from a country lane by a stone wall with ornamental pillars and iron gates. One property, facing east, was a former barn and it has been converted to create an attractive two-bedroom house with a large living area, covered terrace and super views. All the original features have been kept to provide a really charming house.

The second house, south-facing, is much larger and has the  distinctive Bearnais roof which is so typical of the region. This is the original house of the property and it still has all the fireplaces, terra-cotta floor tiles, beams and bread oven. The roof has been completely replaced in the last couple of months but the inside of the property is for total restoration.

Forming the corner of the "L" and linking the two properties is a large workshop and garage.

Accommodation: Converted house: 150m² over two floors. Unconverted House: 280m² over two floors. Outbuilding: 100m² + potential for first floor.

Accommodation

Converted Barn

¨     This is a charming property which has been sympathetically and skillfully converted.

¨     The front door opens into a pretty hall, 3m x 2.2m, with a stained glass window and a white-painted wooden staircase.

¨     Living room, 50m², with tiled floor, exposed beams, 3 sets of tall windows overlooking the view, French windows to the south-facing terrace, 4 vertical beams on round stone plinths and a well-fitted corner kitchen.

¨     Kitchen with base units, wooden work surfaces and built-in sink, hob & extractor.

¨     Bedroom/office, 3m x 4m, with wall of bookshelves, glass-fronted cupboards, window and painted beams.

¨     Bathroom with bath, shower, basin, wc and window with nice view into the courtyard.

¨     Stairs to spacious landing with a wall of useful storage. Access could be made from the landing to the first floor of the adjacent garage/laundry room.

¨     Main bedroom, 7m w 4.5m, with lovely large window and extensive storage in the eaves.

¨     Bedroom (2), 3m x 3m with Velux window looking out over a wooded hillside.

¨     The roof has been thoroughly insulated and the property has gas-fired central heating.

Old House

¨     This is a splendid building and so newly roofed that the scaffolding was still in place when I visited the property.

¨     Internally it is for total renovation but the rooms are large and it still has all its fireplaces, the original staircase, a bread oven in good condition and some of the old floor tiles.

¨     Hall, 5.5m x 2m with old wooden staircase.

¨     Salon, 6m x 5.5m, with terra-cotta tiles, window, beams and marble fireplace.

¨     Former kitchen to the right, 6m x 5.5m, with cement floor, window, beams, large open fireplace and the remains of an old range.

¨     Dining Room, 5.5m x 4.5m, with terra-cotta tiles, fireplace, beams, window and old cupboard.

¨     Rear room, 4m x 4m, with terra-cotta floor tiles, window and beams. This room has slightly reduced head height - about 1m 75cms.

¨     A door from the rear of the hall leads to a large room, 14m x 4m. This is currently used for storage but it has a basic wc and shower - both attached to the septic tank. The main feature, however, is the bread oven which is in good condition.

Upstairs is a useable loft, 18m x 6m, for possible conversion

Outside

¨     Single garage, 4.7m x 2.8m, leading to fitted laundry room. The space above this garage could be accessed from the landing of the barn conversion to provide further living accommodation.

¨     Workshop, 80m², with cement floor, forming the corner of the complex to provide garaging and workshop. There is potential for creating an upper storey.

¨     Small north-facing building, 8m x 2.5m, which provides wood storage, tool storage and covered terrace.

¨     South-facing covered terrace, 6m x 2m and accessible from the French windows of the barn conversion.

This is already a pretty property but it has tremendous potential for anybody who would like to have a second house for income or guests. The work that has already been done has been done very thoroughly and the position is attractively secluded.