This property is sold.
Small and Elegant Country House with Tower
A delightful rural property with a pigeonnier tower set in appealing gardens and grounds. The house was entirely restored in the early 90s with high quality materials and now allies old-world character with modern comfort. Equally suited to a permanent residence or holiday home in this particularly friendly neighbourhood.
Set along a quiet lane close to an historic chapel and with long views over the rolling wooded countryside. Approached by tree-lined driveways from both the front and rear which lead to gravelled parking and turning areas. The front façade has a particularly attractive arched pediment above the front door. The adjoining wing provides delightful covered terraces on two levels and ends in a pretty pigeonnier tower as a small guest unit. With double glazing and a high degree of insulation, the original features have been carefully preserved and enhanced by many appealing decorative finishes.
Outside, a paved area, bounded by a low stone wall, links with the living room and a feature circular terrace is designed for outdoor furniture. Beyond the gardened areas there is extensive pasture land with a field shelter and electric taping for horses. Vegetable garden, triangular in shape with paved pathways. The boundaries are clearly defined by mixed hedges and indigenous oaks, 2.3 hectares in all.
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall | 14.5 m²
pattern laid terracotta, solid oak doors with transom window - Living room | 37 m²
plaster mouldings, handsome open fireplace, white marble tiled floor, glass fronted bookshelves and two French windows - Dining room | 24.5 m²
Gascon fireplace, yellow fabric-hung walls, pattern-laid terracotta tile floor - Kitchen-breakfast | 18 m²
newly fitted Hacker units, Siemens 5 burner gas hob, Neff dishwasher - Utility room | 13.5 m²
built-in open shelving, connections for laundry appliances, porcelain sink - Door to rear drive and carport
- Lobby |
to shower-room with basin & WC - Boiler Room |
recent Geminox oil-fired unit. - Cellar |10.8 m²
below ground level with racking for preserves and wine.
First Floor
- A splendid stair in oak rises to a front landing with arched window
- Bedroom 1 |22 m², marble fireplace, fitted bookshelves, terracotta & timber banded floor
- Bathroom |bath, basin in marble top unit & WC
- Bedroom 2 |12.5 m², leading off with French window and Juliet balcony
- Bedroom 3 | 24.5 m², fireplace with decorative over-mantle, pine boarded floor, doorway to bathroom
- Bedroom 4 |12.5 m², exposed beams, door to bathroom, French windows to terrace
- Bathroom |5 m², north window, bath, pedestal basin & WC
Pigeonnier wing
Covered terrace |30 m², off the kitche, ideal for outdoor dining
Mezzanine level |14.5 m², a pretty sitting out area off Bedroom 3, continues to:
Storage under eaves | 16m², leading to top of Pigeonnier, 13 m²
Guest unit| sitting area, shower room with basin & WC, circular stair to sleeping platform
Outbuildings
Field shelter | 19 m², open bay for horses and lock up for mower & gardening equipment
Carport, 35 m², with bays for two vehicles, mezzaninze storage platform
Land
2.3 hectares in all
Tree-lined driveways approach from both the front and rear, with pebbled parking and turning areas
A paved terrace | 28.5 m², linking with the living room, is bounded by a low stone wall
A further circular terrace is specially designed for outdoor furniture
Vegetable garden, triangular in shape with paved pathways
Beyond the gardened areas there is extensive pasture land with electric taping for horses
The boundaries are clearly defined by mixed hedges and indigenous oaks and the neighbouring properties are well screened
Additional Details
Oil-fired Central heating
Swimming pool, 9x5m, with terracotta surround and infinity edge.
Drainage | septic tank, not compliant
Shops | 3 km
TGV | 45 km
Int. Airport | 110 km (Toulouse)
Tarbes-Lourdes airport 45 km
Fixtures and Fittings. Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale
Agency fees to be paid by the vendor
All measurements and distances are approximate
