On the edge of a small hamlet, with glorious views over typically rolling Gascon countryside, including southerly views towards the Pyrenees, and surrounded by attractively landscaped grounds of 5000m², with a discreetly-sited swimming pool, is this charming, well-maintained C18th farmhouse, arranged around a three-sided courtyard, and flanked by two useful barns which have potential for providing further accommodation.

The present owners have restored the house over the course of the last 17 years to provide every comfort. The roof, plumbing, electricity, insulation, septic tank and heating have all been renewedThe heating system  provides electric underfloor heating on the ground floor and portable radiators on the first floor. Every room on the ground floor has an individual thermostat.

The commune has a good, friendly atmosphere but no facilities apart from the church and the school. Further afield, the market towns of Nogaro and Eauze  are within 10/15 minutes by car and provide most facilities, including popular bar/restaurants and weekly markets.

Accommodation: House - 235m² over 2 floors. Outbuildings - 380m².

Ground Floor.

¨     The original old oak double doors open into a small vestibule, divided from the hall, 5.5m x 1.35, by glazed double doors.

¨     The hall opens directly into an elegant dining room, 6.56m x 4.63m, with tiled floor, impressive exposed beams, some colombage walls, 3 windows, shallow steps to the salon and door to kitchen.

¨     Salon, 8.48m x 3m, with splendid timberwork, a "cathedral" roof, exposed stone wall, fitted wood-burning stove, two windows, French windows to the courtyard and built-in bookshelves. The windows in the salon are all double-glazed.

¨     Kitchen, 5.10 x 4.86, a splendid family kitchen with tiled floor, 2 windows, magnificent original Gascon fireplace with iron firebacks, now housing the gas/electric hob and extractor  unit, and an extensive range of fitted, oak units equipped with a double sink, dishwasher, double electric oven and tiled work surfaces.

¨     Master bedroom, 5.10 x 4.45, a lovely, light room with tiled floor, exposed beams, window, two sets of built-in fitted wardrobes and door to en suite shower room (1).

¨     En suite shower room (1), 2.11 x 2.86, with window, shower cubicle, wc, bidet, towel heater and basin in fitted unit.

¨     An internal hallway leads to:

¨     Bedroom (2), 3.74m w 4.54, with tiled floor, exposed timberwork in gently sloping ceiling, 2 windows and door to shower room (2).

¨     En suite shower room (2), 2.11 x 2.16, with shower cubicle, basin, wc, towel heater and window.

¨     Guest cloakroom/family bathroom, 2.15 x 2.90. A door leads into the cloakroom which has a wc, small basin and window. A further door - glazed -  set in a wall of glass bricks divides the cloakroom from the bathroom  which is fitted with a bath, towel heater and large washbasin.

First Floor

¨     A turned wood staircase leads to a galleried landing, 4.75m x 5.80m, with exposed timberwork and sloping ceilings.

¨     Bedroom (3), 6m x 5m, an attractive "L"-shaped room with magnificent exposed timberwork, 2 windows and door to study/nursery.

¨     Study/nursery, 1.7m x 2.5m, with a window.

¨     Bedroom (4),  4.40 x 4.80, a pretty room with gently-sloping timbered ceiling and a skylight.

¨     Upstairs cloakroom, 2.50m x 1.70m, with wc and basin - plenty of room to add a shower or bath.

Outbuildings

Barn (1), 14.00m x 4.80m, comprising:

¨     Ground floor workshop/garage, with double entrance doors in old oak, concrete floor and open plan staircase to the first floor.

¨     First floor studio, a light room with exposed timberwork, carpet, 5 small windows and a large window.

¨     This barn would convert easily into a separate dwelling, for family or guests.

Barn (2), 270m², comprising:

¨     Enormous storage area, 138m²,currently providing garaging for 2 cars and space for wood storage, etc.

¨     Swimming pool changing room, 9.6m², with wc and basin.

¨     Larder/laundry room,20.6m², with extensive shelving.

¨     Underground wine cellar accessed by a ladder.

¨     Table tennis room, 36m².

¨     Attractive roofed terrace, 27m², overlooking the pool, with exposed beams, tiled floor and serving area for alfresco dining.

Outside

¨     Landscaped gardens extending to 5000m², laid mostly to lawns and planted with herbaceous borders, ornamental shrubs and mature trees, including fig, mulberry, olive, palm, apple, pear, apricot, cherry and peach.

¨     Several terraces, including a vine-clad pergola in the couryard, to take advantage of the different  seasons and the many lovely views.