luxury real estate for sale Lectoure, France (page 3)

This is a well-maintained and functional property built in 1960 and subsequently renovated by the present owners. It offers the possibility of a large family home with four bedrooms and ample living space, or alternately two 2-bedroom homes, one on each level. The Ground Floor We enter the house through a wide glass door to the living room area. This is really practical as you can park just outside and bring the shopping straight into the house. Great for rainy cold days in the winter months. On the right there is a light filled bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows. Next, we find the boiler room which houses the heat pump which provides hot water and heat to the whole house. There are two further double bedrooms on this level as well as a shower room and separate WC. There is also a good-sized a kitchen/laundry room as well as ample storage space. A staircase (which could be closed off) leads to the first floor. The Upper Floor We can access this floor either from the ground floor, or by means of an exterior staircase that leads to a wide terrace. A double door that keeps the cold out leads to the heart of this house -the wide sun-filled living room with open plan dining area. Here, the attractive parquet flooring combined with the large South-facing windows, give an air of spaciousness and endless summer. This is enhanced by the terrace, with its electric awning and views over the garden. The ideal place to have breakfast in the summer, or sip a cool drink after the heat of the day! There is a pretty brick fireplace here – it is not currently in use but it is fully serviceable. Behind the living room there is a fully equipped kitchen with views over the garden. The first bedroom on this floor has a private shower and wash basin, as well as attractive views over the garden and fields. The second bedroom is also a double. The family bathroom on this floor has a half-bath, a walk-in shower and double sinks – and a view! A separate WC (also with view) completes this level. The Garden The owners of this property have lovingly improved upon their 3000 m² garden over the years. they have planted numerous trees and flower beds, and the result is charming without being overpowering. There are two wells, one of which provides all the water for the property, and many mature trees. There are extensive lawns to the front and back of the property, and as it is entirely fenced, it is perfect for children to play in. The town hall has confirmed that it would be possible to put a swimming pool in (although planning permission would still be necessary). There is ample parking on the pebbled driveway, but there are also carports for two cars, and a closed garage for one car, or a lot of garden tools and furniture. The double gates are electric, and can be opened from the house. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

This stunning stone residence nestles in a tranquil Gascon village, far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its striking facade, adorned with traditional Lectoure blue shutters, overlooks the quaint village square. Step inside through the original front door into a spacious entrance hall, where the gleaming hardwood floors bear the gentle marks of time, with hues akin to honeyed gold. Beyond the entrance, you'll find two inviting living spaces – one boasting a cosy fireplace framed by elegant woodwork and shelves filled with books, while the other offers a charming dining area adorned by an intricately detailed ceiling. The heart of the home is the kitchen, and in this home culinary delights are whipped up against a backdrop of picturesque Gascon countryside views. For outdoor enthusiasts, a rustic brick barbecue awaits in the traditional 'souillarde' – a spacious room accessible directly from the street, perfect for dropping off groceries or kicking off muddy boots after a countryside adventure. Head upstairs via the graceful wooden staircase, adorned with delicately wrought handrails, and you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a luxurious bathroom, and a cozy study, ideal for quiet moments of relaxation. The staircase continues upwards to a delightful additional guest bathroom nestled in the converted attic space, offering glimpses of blue skies on sunny days. Meanwhile, the meticulously maintained “upstairs” attic space provides ample storage, ensuring a clutter-free living space “downstairs.” To the rear of the property an enclosed village garden of modest proportions awaits, perfect for enjoying lazy summer afternoons in dappled shade. Sun-worshippers will find a secluded sunny spot on the southerly side of the garden. This timeless home exudes a blend of elegance and simplicity, with its spacious interiors, inviting hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and cozy hearths. It's the perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort.

Overview This immaculate four-bedroom property was built in the late 1982s. The property sits down a quiet rural lane where there are just a handful of houses set far apart from the property. This peaceful location offers surprisingly easy access to both Agen (with its TGV fast train to Paris) and the nearby town of Astaffort - a town put on the map thanks to one if its locals, the much loved musician Francis Cabrel. The beautifully maintained gardens offer all the delights of a rural property, with a multitude of fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and plants. There is a substantial vegetable plot providing year-round produce, and a fenced-in area where there are a cluster of hens and three friendly geese. With spacious terraces extending to the front and to the rear of the property, the pool area sits to the rear of the property. There is an outbuilding for the storage of garden equipment and an underground parking area.

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Exclusive to Maxwell Baynes - Christies International Real Estate Situated amongst the unspoilt rolling hills of the Gers, and thought to have 13th Century 'Templar' origins, the limestone rural house and chapel is situated close to the historic Pilgrimage route 'The Camino de Santiago -Le Chemin de Compostelle'. The house is described by locals as a 'Bourgeoisie Maison' and has breath-taking views of the French countryside. On clear days from the house terrace the snow topped Pyrenees Mountain range can be seen and the nearby town of Condom is less than a ten-minute drive away. The house has generous sized rooms culminating in a very large high-ceilinged kitchen with large, glazed doors and windows leading onto a generous stone terrace for entertaining and for the best views possible of the surround countryside and distant mountains. There are five bedrooms all ensuite. The stunning entrance hall with historic stone staircase leads to a reception room currently used as a library/sitting room plus a further sitting room with large log burning stove. The house oozes character and style. In the grounds stands the fascinating 13th Century stone chapel. A year-long renovation in 2018 by specialist artisan craftsmen brought the building back to life, resulting in a truly inspirational setting currently beautifully restored and providing a large comfortable space that is adaptable for a variety of uses. Through the two stunning arched entrances and the deep arched window, light streams into the mellow stone interior, the building is very tranquil and unique. The house provides privacy amongst its peaceful setting, a perfect place to wander through the grounds of just under 5 hectares of well stocked garden, meadows, and orchard that surround the house and chapel. There is also a generous swimming pool with a newly installed heat pump. Historic medieval bastide villages, château, and picturesque riverside towns are all in easy reach along with a variety of restaurants and events. Particulars- Exterior Private drive no through traffic and busy road generous car parking Two stone terraces and rear and side of property for entertaining. Separate store and location of oil-fired boiler. Separate tractor and tool store. 13th Century Templar Chapel. House Grand entrance hall with stone staircase. Sitting room with double aspect windows and large recently installed log burner. Additional reception room with door leading onto side patio. Currently used as a secondary sitting room and library. Hallway leading to downstairs cloakroom and separate utility room with sink and plumbing for white goods. Very large kitchen with high open ceilings, two sides of big picture windows and patio doors that fold back to create an ‘inside outside kitchen’ in the summer months. Two sinks, plumbing for large fridge, storage cupboards. Large range cooker. Five bedrooms. All ensuite with bath or shower. Four are large doubles and one is smaller used as a child’s bedroom for small guest room. Patios Two large stone patios, rear of house and side. Metal garden gazebo with vines. Large stone pots with shrubs and flowers. Historic well with safety cover and internal water tap for garden watering. External Electric power points Wooden framed gazebo over patio area for shade.

GERS - CONDOM In a charming hamlet, beautiful property including a main house and a medieval tower from the 13th and 14th centuries. Without nuisance and in good general condition, this house with 365 m² of living space and 12 main rooms including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, has kept its beautiful original architectural elements. First floor: entrance hall, living room, sitting room, study, music room, dining room, kitchen/laundry room, 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets. A staircase goes down to the cellar. 1st floor: 7 bedrooms from 26 to 20 m², 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets and a storeroom. Medieval tower with 3 levels of about 65 m² and a very nice architecture. Adjoining south facing barn of 100 m², converted into an elegant summer dining room. Well kept park with a well and an orchard. Ideal house as a family residence or for artistic or touristic use. Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

This impressive 20th century chateau surrounded by its vineyards and parkland offers many opportunities to a discerning buyer. The crop is currently maintained and sold to a nearby cooperative. The wide range of outbuildings show that it was once an independent concern. With some fenced paddocks, a small lunge pen and 4 stables it is suitable for equestrian pursuits. There is an in ground swimming pool for relaxation and terraces around the chateau for entertaining or lounging. A converted dovecote could be used as a gîte and with some renovation other outbuildings could provide additional accommodation. History This renaissance style chateau was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century on the site of a 16th century Gascon chateau. It boasts an hexagonal tower at one end and a round tower at the other. Internally there are numerous features of note from this period including fireplaces, flooring, staircases and traditional oak woodwork and tiles. Key Points Private location not far from facilities The chateau is in need of major renovation internally to provide comfortable and modern accommodation A wide range of outbuildings offering a range of possibilities for development Well set out and maintained gardens and parkland with mature trees The Chateau The chateau is on 3 levels with large windows providing large bright rooms with views over the land. The structure was reroofed less than 10 years ago but only a small part of the ground floor has been lived in since then. There is some central heating provided by an oil fired boiler. The layout flows reasonably well and could be a large family home with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor and an independent flat on the top floor. Other buildings The dovecot (75m2) has recently been upgraded to form a 1 bedroomed gîte over 3 levels. It has a purpose built wooden staircase between the floors. Of note is the detail of the woodwork on the top floor bedroom. The middle floor has a sitting room and shower room and the ground floor a kitchen diner. Gardens. A gravel driveway leads up to and surrounds the chateau. An above ground swimming pool Land In total there are approximately 74 hectares surrounding the chateau and outbuildings. It comprises of meadows and land of 26 hectares, 7 hectares of woodland and 40 hectares of vines. The parkland has numerous trees over 100 years old. Currently grapes of these varieties are grown - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Ugri Blanc. Location The estate is set back off a departmental road and is about 3 kilometres from a town with a wide range of shops and leisure pursuits. The motorway network The TGV The major international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are 1hr 30 mins drive. . Full details can be obtained by contacting [email protected]

Magnifique demeure de 432m2 environ complétement rénovée, avec piscine et parc de 30 hectares. Nichée au cOEur de 28 hectares de bois et de 2 hectares de parc, cette magnifique demeure a été méticuleusement rénovée avec grand luxe par de nombreux artisans locaux renommés. Une imposante porte en fer forgé s'ouvre sur une superbe allée bordée d'arbres, menant à la propriété et dévoilant un splendide parc orné d'une multitude d'essences d'arbres. Les façades de pierre blanche reflètent le soleil, la piscine invite à la détente, tandis que la forêt environnante offre fraîcheur et tranquillité. En pénétrant dans la maison, on est accueilli par une belle entrée agrémentée de boiseries, donnant d'un côté sur le salon et de l'autre sur la salle à manger. Ces deux pièces sont dotées de cheminées en pierre, de sols en travertin et de discrètes moulures au plafond. Le couloir mène à une immense cuisine avec plafond cathédrale, comprenant un coin salon et une large porte-fenêtre ouvrant sur une terrasse ensoleillée. On trouve également un salon d'hiver, une buanderie entièrement équipée, des toilettes pour invités, une chaufferie et deux ateliers chauffés au rez-de-chaussée.À l'étage, le sol en bois de chêne accueille deux somptueuses chambres avec leurs salles de bains attenantes et cheminées reproduisant celles du rez-de-chaussée, une grande mezzanine au-dessus de la cuisine servant de bureau et d'atelier de couture, une troisième chambre avec sa salle d'eau, et enfin une suite, également avec un accès extérieur, comprenant un salon, une chambre et une salle d'eau. Un bel escalier mène jusqu'au dernier étage où un bureau a été aménagé, et une partie du grenier sert de rangement.Tous les matériaux utilisés dans la rénovation sont nobles et de haute qualité : laiton pour les charnières, poignées et serrures, chêne pour les boiseries, granit, fer forgé pour les rampes et garde-corps, et pierre.Les deux grandes granges attenantes à la maison, dont les toitures et les charpentes ont été refaites, possèdent des sols en béton armé épais pour accueillir de gros engins, tandis que les ateliers sont équipés de sols en résine. Une troisième dépendance conserve sa belle charpente et ses anciens pressoirs à vin.On trouve également un abri pour stocker le bois de chauffage, un agréable poolhouse, une grange pour les tracteurs avec un atelier (pouvant être transformé en habitation totalement indépendante), une station de lavage pour les véhicules, deux puits et un étang, ainsi qu'une plantation de noyers.Le chauffage central fonctionne au fioul avec de magnifiques radiateurs en fonte et une chaudière Viessmann neuve, tandis que la maison est équipée de quatre poêles à bois avec un approvisionnement gratuit et illimité en combustible ! L'isolation, les fenêtres double vitrage, les volets en chêne ont été refaits il y a sept ans, de même que la plomberie, l'électricité et les installations sanitaires... seuls les murs en pierre, la toiture et le magnifique sol en pierre de taille de l'entrée ont pu être préservés.Pensez-vous avoir trouvé la maison de vos rêves ?!N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour une prise de rendez-vous, plus de photos ou complément d'information.ChatGPTMagnificent approximately 432m2 residence completely renovated, with pool and 30-hectare park.Nestled in the heart of 28 hectares of woodland and 2 hectares of parkland, this stunning mansion has been meticulously renovated with luxury by numerous renowned local artisans.An imposing wrought iron gate opens onto a splendid tree-lined driveway, leading to the property and revealing a beautiful park adorned with a variety of tree species.The white stone facades reflect the sunlight, the pool beckons for relaxation, while the surrounding forest offers freshness and tranquility.Upon entering the house, you are greeted by a beautiful foyer adorned with woodwork, leading on one side to the living room and on the other to the dining room. Both rooms feature stone fireplaces, travertine floors, and discreet ceiling moldings. The hallway leads to a huge kitchen with cathedral ceiling, including a sitting area and a large French door opening onto a sunny terrace.There is also a winter lounge, a fully equipped laundry room, guest toilets, a boiler room, and two heated workshops on the ground floor.Upstairs, the oak wood floor welcomes two sumptuous bedrooms with their ensuite bathrooms and fireplaces replicating those on the ground floor, a large mezzanine above the kitchen serving as an office and sewing workshop, a third bedroom with its shower room, and finally a suite, also with external access, comprising a lounge, a bedroom, and a shower room.A beautiful staircase leads to the top floor where an office has been set up, and part of the attic serves as storage.All materials used in the renovation are noble and of high quality: brass for hinges, handles, and locks, oak for woodwork, granite, wrought iron for railings and guardrails, and stone.The two large barns adjacent to the house, with refurbished roofs and frames, have thick reinforced concrete floors to accommodate large machinery, while the workshops are equipped with resin floors. A third outbuilding retains its beautiful frame and old wine presses.There is also a shelter for storing firewood, a pleasant poolhouse, a barn for tractors with a workshop (which can be converted into a completely independent dwelling), a vehicle washing station, two wells and a pond, and a walnut plantation.The central heating runs on oil with magnificent cast iron radiators and a new Viessmann boiler, while the house is equipped with four wood-burning stoves with unlimited free fuel!The insulation, double-glazed windows, oak shutters were all redone seven years ago, along with plumbing, electricity, and sanitary facilities... only the stone walls, the roof, and the magnificent large stone floor in the entrance could be preserved.Do you think you've found your dream home?! Feel free to contact me for an appointment, more photos, or additional information.

Dated 1815, this elegant domain is on a perfect spot with great views over the rolling Gascon countryside. Ideally suited for permanent or holiday home for a large family or several generations, having the independent guest cottages available. As these are slightly set away from the main house, they could be rented out commercially. Situated on top of the hill with many centenarian trees of different species around the house, the total land of over 5ha, offers you a large orchard, many trees planted about 30 years ago and a parcel of old oak woodland. From here unspoiled views to the East, South and North. The main house offers elegant and light reception rooms, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and structurally in great condition, but a future owner would need to budget for updating the decoration. In this main building, there is a separate caretakers/staff accommodation available as well. The Old Winery, contains 2 self-contained guest houses (72 and 78 m²), ready to move into. In between a large communal playroom and storeroom. All perfectly renovated and can be used year-round due to its high end central heating system. In its basement large garages for cars or workshop. Further small limestone outbuildings and on top of that a 500 m² metal barn to store tractors or whatever one wants. Light, bright, quality and super location are the keywords. This could be your long-desired opportunity to change your lifestyle and become part of us happy few enjoying life in Gascony. Don’t miss it!

Außergewöhnliche Gelegenheit, ein touristisches Anwesen auf einem 4 Hektar großen Grundstück zu erwerben, das eine vollständige Palette von Unterkünften und Freizeiteinrichtungen in einer der attraktivsten Regionen Frankreichs bietet - LE GERS.Am Rande der lebhaften Stadt Condom, im Herzen des malerischen Gascogne, berühmt für seinen Armagnac, seine üppigen grünen Täler, atemberaubende Panoramen und bemerkenswerte Architektur, gesäumt von Bastiden, Kathedralen und Schlössern.Dieses Anwesen umfasst ein geräumiges Hauptgebäude von etwa 230 m², 10 hochwertige finnische Chalets, einen herrlichen Pool mit einladendem Strand und einen Empfangssaal.Das Haupthaus bietet einen Eingangsbereich mit Garderobe, eine große voll ausgestattete Küche, einen Hauswirtschaftsraum, ein Wohnzimmer mit Holzofen, ein Büro, 6 Schlafzimmer mit Einbauschränken und 2 Badezimmer. Es ist mit Gasfußbodenheizung, Holz-Doppelverglasung ausgestattet und hat eine Deckenhöhe von 2,80 m.Der Keller, mit einer Gesamtfläche von etwa 220 m², ist in zwei Teile unterteilt: einen Technikbereich mit Kessel und Lagerplatz für Fahrräder, Grills, Traktoren und Gartengeräte, und einen Empfangssaal mit voll ausgestatteter Küche und Pelletsofen.Im Park bietet ein herrlicher Pool von 12x6 m mit einem großen Strandbereich, Dusche, Toiletten und einer schattigen Terrasse einen idealen Entspannungsort.Die 10 hochwertigen finnischen Chalets sind so angeordnet, dass die Privatsphäre jedes einzelnen gewährleistet ist, mit mindestens 25 Metern Abstand zwischen ihnen. Vollständig ausgestattet und eingerichtet bieten sie komfortable Unterkünfte für vier bis acht Personen.Ein Kinderspielplatz, der den Sicherheitsstandards entspricht, wurde 2019 installiert.Derzeit blühend als saisonale Vermietung, mit wöchentlichen Buchungen im Juli und August sowie an Wochenenden während des restlichen Jahres, bietet dieses Anwesen ein attraktives Einkommenspotenzial.Der Park befindet sich in ausgezeichnetem Zustand, entspricht den geltenden Normen und erfordert keine weiteren Arbeiten.Glauben Sie, dass Sie das Projekt Ihrer Träume gefunden haben? Zögern Sie nicht, mich für einen Termin, weitere Fotos oder zusätzliche Informationen zu kontaktieren.

There are not enough superlatives to honour this immaculately presented property. Truly the best example of “country in the village”! Well balanced classic design goes hand in hand with modern comfort, creating most delightful spacious and light rooms. All the original features are kept in place to preserve the authenticity. The current owners have done a massive amount of work to the property with an excellent team of craftsmen and architect still leaving some areas with minor work to create further accommodation. A new high tech central heating system on wood pellets will assure an ambient temperature in the winter so it is perfectly suitable for year-round living. Adjoining the property is a delightful terraced garden with lots of different mature trees, pond, large orchard and arable land offering you the real ‘countryside’ feel and being completely private from the small village. A beautiful 4-bedroom guest house, built of the same local limestone offers you another xxx m² of habitable space that looks out to the cosy courtyard surrounded by the old wine barn and large workshop. Further outbuildings complete this lovely property if you want to safely store your precious vehicles. Situated at only 10 minutes from Condom where you’ll find all commodities with the best schools, doctors and dentists.

A discreet country lane leads to the entrance of the estate which is accessed by a long and private driveway flanked with trees. The air of complete seclusion is yet further enhanced by the ancient stone walls of a private courtyard to the front of the property with parking outside the main walls. The courtyard is dotted with mulberry trees, between the main body of the house to one side, and the guest wing on the other. An opening in the far way leads the eye on a tantalising journey through a leafy doorway to a bright blue fleck of light and water and the swimming pool beyond. This dash of modernity is carefully hidden from view, so that on our initial entry to the property, there is the timeless feel one would expect from a period property on a site occupied since Roman times. We enter the main house via an entrance hall with an ancient fireplace in super working order. The pleasingly chunky stone floor flags are suitable for muddy boots, and this welcoming area is the perfect cloakroom, but also a spot in the house where the owner would light a fire and sit and read a book. To the side there is a useful laundry and utility room, kingdom of the resident cats at feeding time, with a shower and guest cloakroom in the hallway. The formal entrance hall to the property is currently dressed as a dining-room. From here, we access a comfortable sitting-room with a splendid working fireplace style directoire. Nothing rivals the charm of a crackling log fire, and here the current owner has dressed the room with comfortable sofas and armchairs; a delightful place to read with an undeniably cosy ambience. The sitting-room might easily be used as a formal dining-room (allowing the main hallway its original purpose). From here, there is a view and doorway to the splendid raised terraces; the room bathed with southerly light and a glimpse of the Pyrenées sketched on the horizon on certain days of the year. There are three main reception rooms in this property. We turn our attention now to the second; a grand reception room, with its superb wooden floor. This room also has a large fireplace and is spacious enough to comprise a formal seating area, and over 55m² of space for formal entertainment. Off the grand salon, there is a small area which currently houses a dresser, and allows for the preparation of food between the kitchen and the main reception room of the house. The last of the three main rooms is a wonderful library room at the far end of the main house, with fitted bookshelves. This room is also used a music room, with space for a grand piano, and another fine fireplace. The fitted main kitchen is a glorious and spacious room. With space for a breakfast table and doors into the garden, an open fireplace for grilling meat, and a terra cotta stone floor this room is also an aesthetically pleasing reception room for an informal lunch between friends. We complete our tour of the ground floor of the main house, with a look at the laundry room. A staircase from a second hallway leads to the first floor, where a spacious landing (a room in its own right) house a large dresser, and with space for a bureau at the far end. On the first floor there are two main ensuite bedrooms, which have the feel of private apartments. In particular the master bedroom, with its own dressing-room, and vast ensuite bathroom, leading to the bedroom at the far end. The third bedroom may be used as a single bedroom or a study and shares the ensuite in the second bedroom (which has two doors to ensure complete privacy). The Guest Suite This property is a delight for anyone wishing to entertain family and friends and to provide each guest with a sense of complete independence. The main house can very much remain the private domain of the owners. In the stone buildings on the other side of the mulberry shaded courtyard, there is a long stone building which has been divided into three sections. The first boasts a fabulous main reception room with arched gates to the panoramic pool beyond the sitting room and kitchen, and has its own private guest or garden kitchen and sitting room, and a separate room housing the pool machinery. On the first floor above there are two double bedrooms each with their own ensuite bathrooms. The next guest apartment is a one level building with a vast bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The final guest apartment is a two-level building with a reception/kitchen, a terrace, and upstairs a double bedroom with an ensuite shower-room. In each of the garden folies there is a sleeping area and a bathroom. The Pool & Gardens This property undoubtedly has one of the most architecturally spectacular gardens we have seen at BLISS. The views combined with neatly tended walls, stretching to an ancient stone wall, with stone steps down to the lower gardens, and two “folies” at each end of the wall are impossible to rival for pure symmetry and beauty. The poolside is delightful. Utterly tranquil, and with gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside. There is an undeniable sense of having found a “Secret Garden” with this property; its shaded terraces providing the perfect place to dine, on the other side of the courtyard wall. You will find more photographs and additional information on our BLISS IMMOBILIER website.

This lovely stone property, with its elegant facade, sits in the heart of Condom, a couple of minutes walk from the many local restaurants, shops, schools and weekly market. With 4 bedrooms, 2 reception-rooms, a dining-room and a study, this property is an ideal family home. The property is located in the heart of historical Condom, in an elevated position, from which a good number of lengthly walks around the glorious park, the river, or the 33 KM converted railway line « le chemin vert » are easily accessible, making the property the perfect balance between town and country. The property is representative of the grand 18th century homes found in Gascony, with high ceilings and tall windows. The property has been fully restored over the last ten years and has good double-glazing. The roof has undergone work in the last couple of years, and there is gas central-heating throughout, all of which combine to provide a comfortable, spacious and extremely elegant home. Let’s take a look in more detail: The main front door opens directly from the street. On the other side, a long entrance hallway divides the property into two sections. The first section has hooks on the wall for coats and a glass door into the front reception where there is a downstairs cloakroom (WC and sink) and a view onto the fabulous original turning staircase, one of the most impressive features of this property. The stair case is spacious and grand, rising elegantly to the first and second floor. To the left of the entrance hallway, there is a spacious study overlooking the street, with a decorative fireplace, no-longer in use and a wooden floor. On the other side of the hallway, also overlooking the street, there is an elegant dining-room, with a large cupboard for the crockery, and a terra-cotta style floor. This room has plenty of space for a large dining-room table. At the far end of the hallway, beyond the central lobby and staircase, there is a cosy downstairs sitting-room with both a window and French doors to the rear courtyard. Approximate measurements Ground floor Entrance: 6.25 m² Clearance: 10 m² Office: 18.25 m² WC: 2 m² Living room: 19.40 m² Kitchen: 21.95 m² Laundry room: 8.70 m² Corridor: 1.50 m² Dining room: 16.15 m² 1st floor Landing: 4.50 m² Bedroom 1: 20.25 m² Clearance: 1.75 m² Bedroom 2: 23.60 m² Bathroom: 8.05 m² WC: 2.15 m² Corridor: 2.95 m² Living room: 38.95 m² Dressing room: 6.85 m² Second floor Landing: 4.20 m² Bathroom: 10.35 m² Bedroom 3: 22.35 m² Bedroom 4: 26.75 m² --- Attic: 27.30 m² Garage

The main house: The hallway The front door opens onto a neat hallway with storage for coats and shoes. The downstairs double bedroom To the right of the hallway there is a downstairs double bedroom overlooking the front garden. The room has been decorated in calm and neutral colours in keeping with the tasteful decor throughout the entire property. There is ample space for a double bed, and behind the bed, a plaster-board wall which has been added to cleverly concealed a wash-basin to one side and a shower on the other. The « middle » reception room with wood burning stove This room sits in a central position between the front hallway and the rear door to the garden. The wooden staircase to the first floor is housed in the corner. This is a lovely spot to sit, at the heart of the property, beside the wood-pellet burner and the original old fireplace. Two cosy arm-chairs are carefully positioned with two reading lights, providing the perfect place to work or to read. The pellet burner is a recent addition, its flames casting a rich red hue to the white stone walls. We traverse this room to reach a second inner hallway, the kitchen, downstairs laundry room, bathroom and cloakroom (WC). The Petit Salon The original reception room is a picturesque bijou of a room. With exposed stone walls and original beams, this room has all the delicacy of a drawing room in a parsonage. It is a « delicate » room, its décor pure and uncluttered with two simple sofas in muted tones and a view (which increases the sense of its size) onto the wood burning stove and « middle » reception room. The Petit Salon and Middle Reception Room work together in many ways, to create one large entertainment space at the heart of the property - with the Petit Salon providing a more intimate setting into which one could escape with a book. The laundry room This is not so much a laundry room as a cleverly designed cupboard with all the requisite depth for a washing machine and dryer. The downstairs cloakroom, WC, Bathroom The WC is separate from the main bathroom, and has a small vanity unit and sink just outside its door. A large and spacious bathroom is situated on the ground floor of the property. The Kitchen Currently this is one of our favourite kitchens here at Bliss and one which would easily find its way into any lifestyle magazine for country homes in Gascony. It is more than just a kitchen but rather more a vast reception room in its own right, where the current owners spend much of their time at the large dining table, eating, preparing food, or enjoying the views to the garden. With French doors to the terrace and a window over a characterful sink area, the kitchen is styled with a light touch, with natural materials, textures and tones. A simplicity which looks easy but is hard to achieve. The First Floor and « occasional » bedroom A wooden staircase leads up to a spacious central landing with a day bed. This space can be used as an additional bedroom for guests but is very much an open-plan room which sits between the two upstairs bedrooms. The two main upstairs bedrooms Both in neutral tones, of creams and whites with a beautiful wooden floor running across the entire length of the first floor, both rooms are zen and restful providing generous space light. The guest house At a short distance from the main house across the lawn, there is a cute cottage-style guest house, comprising a bedroom and ensuite shower room. The guest cottage has been designed with the same inimitable style and flair, in identical matching muted tones. This is a delightful abode for guests wishing to retreat to the countryside How many buildings are there - and how would you describe these? The property comprises four buildings : The main house- which is a pretty stone property with white stone walls. A guest-house across the lawn from the main house, in matching stone. A vast enclosed barn, of approximately 120 m², ideal as a workshop or for a collection of vehicles, with an upper floor providing space for a multitude of activities - and with an attached car port. The vestiges of a ruined house, without a roof and with crumbling walls. The ruin sits to the rear of the property but has the merit of existing on the cadastral plan - meaning it could perhaps one day be restored - planning permission permitting.

Properties don’t get more rural than this one in the GERS - the beautiful rustic region in S-W France famous for its quality of life. Fine food and great wine is an essential part of this area so where better than the GERS to buy a property? This gem is tucked away in a secluded rural location in an elevated position in the rolling hills of the northern Gers only a few kms from the thriving market town of Condom. The house is sympathetically restored and retains many original features but filled with modern comfort for year-round living. It is surrounded by its own land of over 3 hectares with mature trees and meadows, all entirely fenced. This beautiful limestone building, once a defending tower from the middle ages, has well-proportioned reception rooms and 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. All rooms are centrally heated and additional heating is supplied by the large AGA and wood burner. A large outbuilding of over 100 m² on two levels can accommodate horses, cars or even suitable for conversion. Further outbuildings for cars, hobbies or storage. A high end heated swimming pool and its pool house is the cherry on the cake! In short a comfortable, large family home with everything a family could wish for, to suit all age groups and their animals, all year round, whatever the weather…

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We leave the lively town of Condom, and head for the countryside. The drive to the property is peaceful, and we soon leave the main roads behind, traversing farmland, fields of wheat, sunflower and corn. On arrival, we pull into a smart driveway beside a neat looking garden, where from the outset everything appears to be in immaculate order. The property has recently been rendered, and has a smart and attractive appeal from the outside. The windows have all been recently changed to aluminium their frames contrasting nicely with the stone façade. The land slopes down to a row of vines in neat rows, lending a feel of Provence to the landscape which is lush and emerald green. This is a peaceful location, the one neigbouring property turned to face the other way and at a discreet distance. The house looks towards the views and over its own garden. There is nothing to spoil the landscape for miles around. On the far side of the property, there is a fabulous covered terrace which has been designed as an outdoor reception room, with a summer kitchen, an ideal spot for a large dining-table, and views both to the pool and orchard. This sheltered spot provides a perfect place for alfresco dining both in summer rain or scorching hot days when it is impossible to sit outside without shade. We enter a light-filled open-plan kitchen/reception-room with large bay windows on two sides, one opening directly onto the recently fitted pool and the other to the terrace where the owners like to sit in the evenings for a drink. The view of the poolside, when the windows are pulled open, is particularly inviting; lending the impression that one could step from the living room directly to the waters edge. Our impression that this is one continuous space is accentuated by the stone terrace which flows nicely from the house to the pool in one continuous stretch. In the living room there is a fireplace which houses a log-burning glass insert, for snug winter evenings by the fire. The walls and floors are all in neutral tones, with a clean white ceiling, which gives the impression the property has only just been built, despite the old stone walls. The kitchen is immaculate, with a number of useful contemporary white storage units, a central island, and a view directly onto the reception room, and to the pool. There is a walk in cupboard for additional storage. The splash-back is tiles with white ceramic tiles, the oven inserted into a wall unit and the extractor fan in slick black : all of white contribute to the kitchen’s crisp, smart appeal. To the rear of the kitchen a small inner corridor leads to an additional pantry area, where the freezer and fridge are kept, with additional storage cupboards. At the end of the corridor there is a downstairs cloakroom, with WC and wash basin and next to it, a lovely clean white laundry room with a downstairs shower. At the end of the hallway, there is a downstairs double bedroom, which in turn has its own private entrance/exit, opening onto a covered porch area with a concrete floor, where the family car is parked, and where a door leads to a spacious barn with a new wooden doors, an ideal space to house the logs for the fire, or the garden tools. This workshop area has a concrete floor and a new pine ceiling with electricity, water and a sink. The ground floor double bedroom is ideal for guests or older children having a private door to the garden, and with the downstairs bathroom and shower room next door this enables perfect guest accommodation. This completes our tour of the ground floor. Now let’s take a look upstairs. We ascend to the first floor via a contemporary black metal staircase which leads to a spacious landing area, which is more than just a landing but an upstairs reception room, with lovely windows running the length of the room, and overlooking the front garden. There is a bookshelf, a guitar, the perfect area to relax, and take in the views. This central landing/upstairs living space has a hallway at each end, leading to the upstairs bedrooms. On one side there is a bedroom currently set up with twin beds, which has a skylight, and next to it a double bedroom with pleasant garden views from a tilting window, and exposed beams painted in white. On the other side of the landing there is a white marble bathroom with a bathtub, beautiful long sink, and shower, also with marble tiles. The bathroom has direct access to a fabulous long dressing room, with a row of cupboards on each side, with glass doors, with lots of space to keep all the family laundry hidden from view. In the hallway there is an upstairs cloakroom/WC, with red and white decorative tiles, and a washbasin, and at the far end of the hallway, a double bedroom with fantastic views both over the poolside and the surrounding countryside. The upstairs bedrooms share the aforementioned family bathroom, with shower and bathtub. The property has one final surprise for us. A separate guest cottage, which is has a downstairs bedroom, kitchen, and shower room/WC, and a first floor loft area, which is currently used as a music room for guitar sessions. The guest annexe is perfect for friends and family having its own kitchen, for complete independence.

Romanticists, aspiring Gothic heroes & heroines apply within…. Overview If your heart is stirred by visions of a Chateau with ochre-coloured walls in the setting sun; of high ceilings, and period charm without the need for perfection; or if you are someone for whom beauty outweighs all sense of the practical… then “read” on Macduff: this paragraph could be the first stepping-stone on the road to a great adventure. This is a property for those who are grand of heart, for souls imbued with a touch of gentle folly and for whom the reward is something quite beautiful: A cinematic backdrop, a theatrical pastiche of every castle-based movie you have ever viewed; a home of character with all the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance. The entrance & gardens The arrival to any Chateau must by necessity be somewhat majestic and here the avenue does not disappoint, being suitably mysterious with vegetation high on each side. The long stone driveway opens out onto a forecourt with a circular driveway which circles around a central island of Cyprus trees. The chateau rises before us, amber and gold in the sunlight, its flaking façade perfect in its imperfection. Its windows are guarded by tall French Grey shutters, its central doorway is grand and majestic in its welcome. The property rises high above a stone terrace and decorative fishpond. The façade to the North reveals a series of stone arcades, open to the elements. To each side of the Chateau there are woods and gardens, with hundred-year-old trees, all of which lend a sense of mystery to the lieu. To the front of the property there is a stone fishpond beyond which is a flight of stone steps up to the terrace and the grand front door. The stone barn to the right of the Château is the perfect backdrop to the grand hydrangea bushes which have grown tall in its shade. The barn to the rear is partially inaccessible and now more or less in a ruined state. Once a stable block, this building might yet be salvaged. A second outbuilding to the front of the driveway is in a similar condition. Sitting to the right of the main terrace, in a recess beyond, is a stone building or orangery, with a sink and an array of pots, to harbour the lemon and orange trees over winter. The Entrance The grand front door opens onto a majestic hallway, from which a turning wooden staircase rises to the first floor, with a sweep of wrought iron balcony, and walls which look as if one has fallen headfirst into the pages of an Italian Gothic novel. The walls are remarkable, in the pastiche of a pastiche setting sun, their gentle ochre and yellow tones catching the sunlight from the west in a theatrical manner. The kitchen & Pantry area To the right of the entrance hall door, there is a large double kitchen, with a fireplace and windows over the front forecourt and to the gardens at the side of the property. The ceilings are high, and the room spacious enough to incorporate a large dining room table, and a rear section with a sink, for food preparation. Beyond the kitchen is a small vestibule, which serves as a pantry, and an inner corridor with a large cupboard, which houses the washing machine and dryer, and overlooking the gardens to the rear, a room currently used as a study, and a downstairs 1930’s style bathroom. The Drawing Room From the main entrance hall, it is pleasing to access the grand drawing room via the original eighteenth century doors. The drawing room offers a view onto the rear garden via a set of characterful French windows that open onto the rear terrace. The room has a central fireplace which is not currently in use and as in many of the rooms here at the Chateau, we invite guests to look upwards at the ornate ceilings. The drawing room opens internally onto two other rooms, one on each side. Firstly, a grand dining room, conveniently placed between the drawing room, and (via the internal hallway) back to the rear pantry and kitchen. The second room is smaller in size and used as a snug, or living room, where the family gather to watch television or play games. From the door of the snug, we return to the main hallway, passing a doorway with steps leading down to the cellar below. Central Turning Staircase The staircase in the central hallway is a delight, and climbing to the first floor, we experience its generous proportions, and the majestic tall ceilings which lead the eye upwards to the first-floor landing. The first floor The first floor has all the elegance one would expect, with tall windows to the front forecourt of the property. A half landing, with a secret door leads up a tiny internal staircase to one of the ante chambers above, serving no logical purpose other than to evacuate servants (or lovers?) from the bedroom in haste. A delight for amateurs of Hide and Seek, whatever one’s age. The bedrooms On the first floor via a second internal hallway, there are four double bedrooms and at each end of the property a vestibule or oval room and a family bathroom at each end of the property (or a total of two bathroom on the first floor and one on the ground floor). The second-floor vestibules, which are oval, might well be used as antechambers, dressing rooms, or children’s bedroom. Each of the rooms is similar in style and period feature: tall ceilings, lovely wooden floors, fireplaces and views over the parkland. A doorway opens onto a second stairway, in brut form and far less grandiose than the first, leading to the impressive attic space above. This huge space has at one end the tremendous open archways. At the opposite end these have been bricked in but beg to be opened. The Attic The space sets the imagination on fire. Whatever architectural plans are born here, they must of course be validated by the local planning authorities that be, but this is a space which in sheer volume at least (with the romantic idea of an arched view over the gardens at one end, if not two ends of the property) offers endless possibilities. Technical Talk Total habitable surface area: approximately 368m2 4 bedrooms 2 ante chambers (or children’s bedrooms) 3 family bathrooms (2 on the first floor one on the ground floor) Grand drawing room Dining room Snug/television room Spacious kitchen and rear kitchen Study Immense third floor attic space Outside: Orangery Various outbuildings requiring restoration Parkland of over three hectares with mature trees Plot size: 37690m2 Property Tax: 2285 Septic tank Mains water 2 water wells Double Glazing: No (original wooden windows). Shutters in fair condition except on the top floor Roof: Original roof (to be verified Oil fired central heating (De Dietrich boiler) 2 plastic tanks house the oil in the basement Kitchen fireplace working order (others may have been capped off and are not used) Smart metre: no 1 hot water tank Internet: by OZONE – satellite Who might want to live here? – and what needs doing? This is not a modest property by any stretch of the imagination. It has a grandeur which requires a generous budget and a grain of delightful folly. Beyond the purchase price, unless one is content to live here throughout the warmer months of the year, there will be by necessity the need to be some thought and finances given to insulating the property to minimize running costs. The top floor, whether it obtains planning permissions in the future or not, whatever the project might be, is currently open to the elements at one end (via a series of Romanic “in the summer” archways) and not currently insulated either on the floor or the ceiling. The property was decorated some years ago by an interior designer and the walls are in their own delightful way a work of Art, which add much charm to the building. If the style and colours please, then there is nothing that needs doing other than choosing furniture for each room. The windows however require some attention. The lovely old window frames are single glazed, and the choice here will be one of heart or head. But if the current window frames are to be kept some repair work will be necessary. The bathrooms have a period charm but are completely unmodernized (one of these has a quaint 1930 air to it), and the decision to change these or not will be one of aesthetics. All this said, the property will appeal to anyone who loves the architecture of an old French Chateau. This is the perfect home for a large family or a business project. This is a house to fill with family, friends and furniture. The elegant rooms beg to be decorated and the tall ceilings offer a fantastic opportunity to hang great chandeliers, or pieces of Art on the walls. The home of a Collector, an Artist, a Designer? A small bijou hotel… the possibilities are endless. This will be a property which will tug on the heart strings of many, for it is so easy to imagine the Chateau illuminated in the evening, the backdrop to any number of wonderful soirées. A property which requires full evening dress, full glasses, a full imagination, and a not immodest purse. But oh! ……Quelle Joie!!! A Little Bit of Fun Recommended Books to take on the trip: Enchanted April - Elizabeth Von Arnim (try the 1993 movie if not the book) Recommended movies : Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) or A Good Year ( 2006) Recommended drinks: The very best pink champagne to reflect the golden pink and amber tones of these lovely old walls.

Magnifique maison moderne et de plain-pied.