In Gascony, amidst the gently undulating countryside of the Gers, this lovely south-facing property with its swimming pool, jacuzzi and outbuildings is situated in 5,640m² of parkland. Private, but not isolated, it is approached along a country lane. The nearest neighbour is about 50m away.

It is 1km from a small village with a general store and restaurant, and is only 5kms from the attractive market town of Vic Fezensac with its shops, pavement cafes, restaurants, and lively festivals.

Nearest airports are Toulouse & Pau (1¼ hours); Bordeaux & Bergerac 2½ hours. Nearest railway station for the TGV train is Agen (50 mins).

For the past 10 years this pretty Gascon farmhouse has been the centre of warm family hospitality and it is with great reluctance that the owners have decided to sell. Over 100 years old, it is solidly built in stone and offers an idyllic country lifestyle for those looking for a permanent residence or a maison secondaire.  Original features such as beams, exposed stonework and a large old fireplace have been retained.  For purchasers requiring more accommodation, there is a possibility of extending the existing living space of 143m² by conversion of the two-storey stable adjoining the house (subject to the usual planning consent).

Facilities include swimming pool, Jacuzzi, barbecue, Sky TV satellite dish, external lighting, external water taps, telephone, town water, electric hot water storage tank and fibreglass insulation. All light fittings, curtains and curtain fittings are included in the price. The house is equipped with electricity, town water and a septic tank.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall, 4.70m x 2m, provides access to sitting room and dining room, tiled floor, wooden staircase leading to first floor, double wooden entrance doors with window above

Sitting Room, 4m x 4m, tiled floor, window with window seat, fireplace (2.6m wide), ancient stone sink (left as feature), built-in cupboard, built-in shelving, exposed beams, two exposed-stone walls

Dining Room, 4.50m x 4m, tiled floor, window, fireplace, beams

Kitchen, 3.19m x 2.60m, tiled floor, exposed stone walls, beams, glazed door onto terrace, gas cooker, electric extractor hood, fitted cupboards, work tops, stainless steel sink, connections for dish washer and washing machine

Terrace, 9m x 2m, accessed from Kitchen, overlooking back garden, constructed in timber one metre above ground level, wooden balustrade

Family Room, 7.50m x 5.10m, tiled floor, exposed stone walls, beams, French doors onto garden

Mezzanine, 2.90m x 2.50m, accessed from Family Room via fold-away wooden steps, used as a spare bedroom

Bathroom, 2.50m x 2.20m, located at the turn of the stairs, carpet on concrete floor, exposed beam, part-tiled walls, shower, wash basin in cupboard unit, mirror, spot lights

First Floor

Landing, 2m x 1.40m, floorboards, window, wooden balustrade

Bedroom 1, 4.60m x 4.10m, floorboards, window, exposed beam, curtained wardrobe recess, trapdoor to loft space

Bedroom 2, 4.60m x 4m, floorboards, window, fireplace with decorative over-mantle, built-in cupboards

OUTBUILDINGS

Hangar, 8.80m x 6.30m, open-sided structure with tiled roof, equipped with a barbecue, electric lighting and electric plugs, ground covered by tennis court carpeting, used as an area for entertaining

Cabin, 4.20m x 3.40m, timber construction, with shutters, 5-seater fully automatic Jacuzzi, plus additional 2.20m x 2m storage space

Garage, 6m x 3.5m, open fronted, perspex roof

Stable, 7.70m x 4.20m on 2 levels, adjoining house, constructed in stone, possibly convertible.

Size of property, 5,640m²

Garden, easy care, well maintained, with grass, bushes, mature trees (oaks, pines, horse chestnuts) and fruit trees (apple, pear, plums, quince, cherries).  Wild orchids grow in the spring

TAXES

Taxes Foncières                       1,272€ per annum