Outstanding Gascon Farmhouse
Set at the end of a private drive and with open views to Pyrenees, this noble farmhouse dating from 1760, combines splendid period features with modern comfort. The grounds have an established, timeless feel with centenarian trees and a 15-metre swimming pool set in a generous swathe of lawn.
The property was reworked in its entirety in 2000 by the master builder owner using the finest traditional materials and techniques. The ground floor has period terracotta tiling with under-floor heating and lime wash & stucco wall finishes. The first floor has been re-laid throughout using wide boards in oak, poplar and maple and has Philippe Starck bathroom fittings.
The main façade has appealing ochre and cream detailing and overlooks an attractive graveled courtyard with water fountain feature. The L-shaped wing has a splendid upper living room with kitchenette that can be run as an independent unit. A tall covered barn is an ideal entertaining area aligned with the swimming pool.
The grounds are easy to maintain and form a long rectangle leading away from the house, framed by a mixed hedge to the rear and centenarian trees ending in a delightful coppice. An elegant swimming pool, 15x4m, is attractively set within a broad paved surround.
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall |
Double period style doors to entrance hall with splendid original staircase - Dining room | 21 m²
double aspect, broad Gascon fireplace with original stone sink & alcove features - Kitchen | 11 m²
with French window, Brazilian granite worktops with polychrome enamel tiles, Smeg five-burner stainless steel cooker with extractor, double stainless sink - Pantry |
with storage racking (the kitchen could be enlarged by incorporating the pantry and utility room, plan available - Study | 16 m²
with lime washed exposed stone walls - Living room | 41 m²
with exposed beams, glazed bay to courtyard and library alcove - Stairs
- Utility room | 7 m²
with connections for laundry appliances - Toilet |
with feature Starck wash-hand basin. - Cloakroom
- Terracotta tiling with underfloor heating, lime wash & stucco wall finishes
First Floor
- Period staircase |
rises to galleried landing - Bedroom 1 | 23 m²
Master suite, double aspect, with fireplace and display alcoves - Bathroom | 19 m²
with Starck double ended bath and twin basins in white marble top - Bedroom 2 | 18 m²
with beaming ceiling, box room with access to insulated roof space - Bathroom | 9 m²
family bathroom with shower, bidet and double vanity unit. Separate toilet - Bedroom 3 | 19 m²
double aspect with feature half-timbered wall - Bedroom 4 | 24 m²
with glazed door to hobby room - Timber floors have been re-laid throughout using boards in oak, poplar and maple
Wing First Floor
- Hobby room/children’s bedroom | 16 m²
with fully glazed wall over courtyard - Bedroom 5 | 17 m²
with Velux roof light, shower room with basin and toilet - Upper living room | 40 m²
splendid space with exposed beams, kitchenette and glazed end wall - Stair down to lobby with access from courtyard
Outside
- Entrance lobby |
Boiler room, with oil CH unit, solar panels for domestic hot water - Workshop/Garden tools store |
with smooth cement floor - Tall covered barn |
ideal entertaining area beside the pool, part laid river pebbles - Former poultry shed |
provides a quaint storage area and carport for two vehicles - Swimming pool | 15x4 m
attractively set with broad paved surround, filtration shed and storage cabin - Private driveway from country land |
turns below a spreading oak to reveal an enchanting first view of the house facing into an attractive graveled courtyard - The grounds form a long rectangle leading away from the house, framed by centenarian trees and mixed hedge to the rear and ending in an oak coppice
Additional information
- Appr. 1.4 ha of land
- 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
