This property is sold.
Stately Home Well Situated In Delightful Grounds
An enchanting country house dating from the early 1800's, built in stone and sympathetically restored and developed. Set on the outskirts of a small hamlet in undulating countryside with pretty views to wooded ridges and the distant Pyrenees. In excellent structural and decorative order throughout including new roofs, replacement windows and revised electrical and plumbing systems. The easily maintained grounds are of immense appeal.
Ground Floor
- Entrance Hall | Glazed doors with transom window above to central hall with original double doors to reception rooms
- Living Room | 25 m² With window & French window to east terrace, two windows south, contemporary stone fireplace, fabric hung walls, original floor in pine with oak banding
- Dining Room | 25m² two windows south, exposed beam ceiling, display alcove, tiled floor
- Kitchen | 27 m² with fireplace with woodburning stove
- Back Kitchen | Storage cupboards, sink and connections for laundry appliances.
- Bedroom 5 | 17.5 m² Carpet, windows north and east
- Bathroom | Bath with shower, pedestal sink, bidet and toilet
- Lobby | With built in bookshelves
First Floor
- Central Landing | 19 m² Fabric hung walls, exposed beams
- Bedroom 1 | 25 m² Windows east and south
- Bathroom 2 | En suite with built in cupboard and dressing room, bathroom with bath, shower, pedestal sink, bidet and toilet
- Bedroom 2 | 25m² Two windows facing south
- Bedroom 3 | 16 m² East facing window, carpeting
- Bathroom 3 | alcove bath, pedestal basin, bidet and toilet
- Hobby/Sewing Room |
- Bedroom 4 | Currently used as an office
- Boxroom | Used for long term storage
Land
- 1.8 hectares approximately
- A short tree-lined drive with pillars and automatic gates approaches a gravelled turning and parking space
- Beside the house is a pretty covered well and raised terrace overlooking a delightful pond, which has varieties of iris and water plants
- North terrace with herb garden and pergolas for climbing plants, potting shed and perspex greenhouse
- Orchard area with a variety of fruit trees, vines, soft fruit & vegetable garden
- Throughout, the grounds are mature trees that include evergreen oaks, horse chestnuts, willow, cherry & walnuts and recent plantings of parasol pines, birches, eucalyptus
- A gazebo links the pool area with a sweeping double-border
Additional Details
- Exterior dining area | 48 m², a splendid space rising full height to roof with exposed stone walls
- Garage | Twin doors, with space for four vehicles in comfort
- Workshop/games room | 25 m²
with potential for conversion to guest or guardian's accommodation - Swimming pool |12 x 6m
with roman steps and paved surround, ideally set beside creeper covered wall, changing room, WC & basin, filtration plant with salt water treatment. - Raised terrace | 38.5 m², at the open end of barn
- Pool block, attractively designed, with changing room, WC & basin and pump room
- The septic tank drainage system is in working order, although no longer compliant, with the requirement of a future upgrade.
- Agency fees to be paid by the vendor
- All measurements and distances are approximate
- Fixtures and Fittings. Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale
Location
Gers
Masseube
85 km kms.
96 km kms.
6 km kms.
