Gascony / Gers 32                                          

This beautifully-presented large stone Gascon farmhouse with its swimming pool, garage and outbuildings on 6 acres of land is situated in the magnificent Gers countryside, 2 kms from the nearest village and about 10 mins drive from the vibrant town of Vic Fezensac with its excellent weekly market, pavement cafes and entertainment. Bread can be delivered to the property.

Entering the property from its private driveway, there is a small lake containing carp and water lilies surrounded by mature trees in a pretty grassland setting.  Private and peaceful, there are open views of the countryside from the house and no close neighbours. The property owner has fishing rights to a lake separate from the property.

Nearest airports are Pau (1½ hrs), and Toulouse (1¾ hrs) and the nearest railway station is Auch (40 mins).  The ski slopes of the Pyrenees, Spain, and the Atlantic coast are all within easy driving distance.

 This well-maintained stone farmhouse constructed in 1830 offers a tranquil lifestyle and excellent entertainment facilities.  With approximately 250 m² of living space, it is attractively presented and decorated, with quality fittings including Villeroy & Bosch bathroom hardware. Beams, exposed stonework and a characterful fireplace add to the charm.

Facilities include electricity, town water, septic tank (conforming), fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, electric heating with radiators in all rooms, Sky satellite dish, and telephone. Broadband is available.

Some light fittings, curtain fittings and curtains will be included in the sale.

Ground floor

Entrance Hall, 7m x 2.80m, tiles, large double entrance door, beams, wooden staircase to first floor

Living Room, 9.30m x 4.10m, in two parts connected by an arch, fitted carpet, beams, French door, window

Kitchen, 5m x 4.30m, black and white tiled floor, beams, unpolished granite worktop, 2 tiled worktops, large traditional fireplace with Clearview wood-burning stove, French door to dining terrace, window, connection for dishwasher, fitted cupboards, drawers and shelves, Villeroy & Bosch double sink, water filter

Dining Room/Library, 5m x 4.30m, fitted carpet, beams, fitted with library shelving and cupboards along two sides of room, French doors onto dining terrace

Dining Terrace, paved, surrounded by a low wall, with lovely views

Passageway, 2.40m x 1.20m, tiled, hand basin, connects entrance hall to utility room

Separate Toilet, 1.30m x 0.80m, tiled, accessed from passageway

Utility Room/Back Kitchen, 11.80m x 4.60m, tiled, beams, double wooden doors to garden, door accessing workshop, very large built-in cupboards, one containing 300-litre electric hot water storage heater, washing machine connection, water softener, large sink, spiral staircase to attic room

Attic room, 11.80m x 4.60m, access by spiral staircase from utility room, wooden floor, window, 2 roof windows (Veluxes), sloping ceiling, converted into an artist’s studio

First Floor

Landing, 5m x 2.70m, exposed stone wall in the stairwell

Dressing Room, 1.70m x 1.60m, access from landing, carpeted, shelving and hanging space, trap door in ceiling to roof space

Bedroom 1, 4.80m x 4.50m, carpeted, 2 windows, 2 built-in wardrobes, access to En-suite Bathroom 1

En-suite Bathroom 1, 3.30m x 2.50m, blue & white tiled floor, window, bath, shower, double hand basin unit, toilet, heated towel rail

Bedroom 2, 3.60m x 3.30m, carpeted, window, 2 built-in wardrobes, access to en-suite toilet

En-suite Toilet, 4 m², tiled floor and walls, window, toilet, hand basin, heated towel rail

Bedroom 3, 4.50m x 4.20m, carpeted, window, 2 built-in wardrobes, access to En-suite Bathroom 2

En-suite Bathroom 2, 3.40m x 1.80m, blue and white tiles, window, shower, hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail

Bedroom 4 (or office), 4.20m x 3.20m, wooden floor, window, 2 built-in cupboards, door to En-suite Bathroom 2 has been closed up but could be re-opened to provide direct access

OUTBUILDINGS

Workshop 5.60m x 4.80m, has access from outside and from utility room, tiled floor

Garage, 12m x 5m, concrete floor, tiled roof, 2 large metal sliding doors, fluorescent lighting, mezzanine storage area, will accommodate 2 cars

Barn, 14m x 6m, two timber-frame (colombage) walls, remainder metal, tiled roof

Poultry house, wooden structure with tiled roof

Pool house, 4.60m x 3.60m, tiled floor, tiled roof, window, door opening onto pool area, contains pool equipment

Entertainment area, 5.80m x 4.80m, adjoins Pool House, contains Jacuzzi and space for entertaining guests; it is currently used as a semi-outdoors dining area with views over the surrounding countryside

LAND

Land, 2.56 hectares (6 acres), comprising:

Garden, attractive grounds, mainly grassed with mature trees, rose bushes and shrubs. Partially irrigated

Small lake, with water lilies and carp

Swimming Pool, 13m x 6m, mosaic tiled rectangular pool, with salt system, pool alarm

Farmed land, 4 acres, cropped annually with cereals and sunflowers

TAXES

Taxes Foncières :         963€ per annum

Taxe d’Habitation:        690 € per annum