Gascony In The Gers

In the centre of a sought-after village in the very south of the Gers is this spacious "maison bourgeoise" with a good range of attached outbuildings. A particular feature of the property is the attractive parkland of 2474m², with an enclosed courtyard, 2 small pigeon towers, ancient trees and splendid views over rolling countryside.

The property has been used for holiday rentals in recent years so, whilst being instantly habitable, it would benefit from some updating and redecoration.

The village is well served with basic facilities, including: grocer, baker, tobacconist, chemist, P.O., architect, hairdresser, large outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, doctor, school and popular bar/restaurant. Within 10 minutes' drive is the small market town of Riscle which has good facilities, including a college of further education. Aire sur Adour, an attractive and bustling riverside town with all facilities including twice-weekly market, 3 large supermarkets, all levels of schooling and a hospital, is 15 minutes away. The area is well known for the local "Madiran" wines and the property is close to most of the important producers.

Accommodation: House - 274m² over 2 floors plus attic of 137m². Outbuildings - 500m² + potential for first floor.

House

Ground Floor

¨     The grand double doors open directly into a spacious hall, 10m x 2m, with double doors to rear parkland, double doors to main reception rooms, elegant curved staircase and polished slate floor, matching the pavement outside the house.

¨     Salon, 4.85m x 4.80m, with window, parquet floor, original ceiling rose, ornamental marble fireplace and huge built-in cupboards.

¨     Living room, 5.35m x 5.10m, with ceiling rose, window, marble fireplace, wooden dado rail and door to office.

¨     Office, 5.10m x 2.60m, with external glazed door to street.

¨     Dining room, former kitchen, 5.35 x 5.0m, with original "tomettes", huge walk-in fireplace with hood, old granite sink, window and door to kitchen.

¨     Kitchen, 5.0m x 2.40m, with glazed door to garden, tiled floor, double sink, a range of simple kitchen units and a door to the office.

¨     Shower room with basin, bidet, shower and separate wc with points for washing machine.

¨     Bathroom with bath, bidet, basin, window and separate wc with immersion heater.

¨     Small wine cellar under stairs.

¨     Door to adjacent garage.

First Floor

¨     Large landing, 10m x 2m, with balcony and attractive views over the grounds.

¨     Bedroom (1), 4.80m x 5.20m, with window, parquet floor, marble fireplace, plastered beams, concealed safe, fitted wardrobe and door to smaller bedroom (2).

¨     Bedroom (2), 3m x 5.20m, with parquet floor, window, plastered beams and fitted wardrobe.

¨     Bedroom (3), 5m x 4.8m, with French windows to balcony, marble fireplace, plastered  beams, fitted wardrobes and door to smaller bedroom (4).

¨     Bedroom (4), 3m x 4.55m, with French windows to balcony, parquet floor, plastered beams and fitted cupboards.

¨     Bedroom (5), 4.90m x 4.95m, with window, plastered beams, parquet floor, marble fireplace, large built-in cupboards and concealed door to "cabinet de toilette" with wc and pretty basin built into an antique washstand - room to install a shower.

¨     Large shower room, all newly installed, with window, shower, basin and wc.

¨     Balcony, 15m², running along the width of the garden façade.

Second Floor

¨     The main staircase leads up to an unconverted attic, 135m².

Outbuildings

Outside

¨     The grounds are a particular feature of the property.

¨     The rear façade opens into an attractive courtyard, 10m x 27m, enclosed by ornamental iron railings with a small pigeon tower on each of the 2 corners.

¨     From the courtyard, steps lead up to the lawned and wooded grounds, planted with magnolia, fir, palm and fig trees.