Luxury houses for sale Lauraët, France (page 2)

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.

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Situated in the country side, at the end of a private lane, this remarkable estate features an elegant maison de maître, a second property and various outbuildings. It is nesteld in 4 hectares of beautiful gardens, with a swimming pool, various outdoor sitting areas, a dovecote, an orchard and some woodland. The main residence, housed in a former winegrower's house with adjoining outbuildings, offers 435 m² of living space. The ground floor boasts an inviting entrance hall, a spacious and very light 90 m² living room with a wood-burning stove, a 50 m² kitchen with a dining area with double North/South exposure and impressive double doors opening to the garden, a cozy lounge, a bedroom with en-suite and a utility room. The first floor features a lavish 90 m² master bedroom with 2 dressing rooms, a bathroom and a television room, followed by a 52 m² study and 2 additional bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The adjoining outbuildings include a 70 m² workshop and a 100 m² wine storehouse. The independent 190 m² maison de maitre, with a different orientation, could serve as a beautiful guest house for friends and familly. It comprises a central entrance hall, a double sitting-reception room, a very elegant and spacious kitchen with its dining area. An original wooden staircase leads to 3 bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a familly bathroom. The lush garden unfolds with an array of tree species, blooming shrubs, and vibrant flowers. Adding to its allure are a gracefully flowing fountain, a refreshing swimming pool, a convenient carport, a designated parking area, and the delightful presence of a charming dovecote. Perched in a commanding location with no immediate neighbors, this property distinguishes itself in the Gers. It comes equipped with central heating powered by oil and several cozy wood-burning stoves. Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 6230.00 and 8490.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

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

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.

Manor house & guest house with stables, paddocks and 47 hectares The setting The property is set in 30 hectares of woodlands, park and paddocks, with an additional 17 hectares of woodland and fields bordering the small local river on the other side of the road. The trees are marvelous and it is a pleasure to drive up the winding driveway, past beautifully kept paddocks on one side and tall trees on the other. Once we arrive at the heart of the property, we find a small lake, and just past it the wooden horse boxes (built within the last five years). There are more fenced paddocks, and tall oak trees before we arrive at the main buildings. The main house The main house of the property is set back from the paddocks and other farm buildings. It is a classic maison de maître, built in the 1840s, and as such offers elegant lines, large windows and spacious rooms. Once through the front door, a large hallway opens on the left to the main living room with its original floors, working fireplace, and parquet floors. This room has double aspect windows. Venture further, and discover a good-sized games room, an attractive dining room and a small but practical kitchen. Behind the kitchen there is a charming sitting room with a large open fireplace and original stone hand basin. This was probably the original kitchen. On the first floor, there is a long wide corridor which gives access to 5 good sized bedrooms. The first one has an en suite shower room, and there is another one with a bath and a handbasin. The last bedroom also has a handbasin hidden behind a door. There is a large and sunny family bathroom, and a separate WC. On the left-hand side of the house a previous owner as built a separate studio apartment comprising a living/sleeping space, a small kitchen, a shower room and a private terrace. This could easily be rented out or used as a granny flat. The laundry room also serves as a boiler room, and it has separate access. The Pool A separate fenced garden is accessible through the main house or a side gate. This enclosed area features a heated swimming pool with a separate play area for toddlers and there is a charming small covered terrace with a built-in pizza oven and a BBQ, which is ideal for summer pool parties. The Chai The current owners have chosen to make this spacious open-plan dwelling their home. A huge ceramic wood burning stove forms the centrepiece and although there is underfloor heating here, it is the stove that is most used. There is also an open plan fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a WC, and a shower room with a large walk-in closet. Previous owners have sectioned off an area here to make an enclosed bedroom, but this would be easy to remove. There is also a good-sized mezzanine which serves as an office. Also in this building, separate from the living space, there is a large technical area with a professional kitchen, cold rooms, WC, all of which were previously used for food preparation and have not been touched by the current owner. This area could be used for a variety of projects, and subject to planning permission could also be converted to further living space. Here at Bliss It has become increasingly rare to find a property with so much land and with so much potential. You really feel here that you are in your own bubble and although you can sometimes hear a car pass by, it is so lovely and peaceful and private that we just didn’t want to leave. We would probably update the kitchen in the main house, and perhaps the family bathroom – although the retro style is very popular now! This is the ideal home for those looking for privacy, self-sufficiency and space and could also be a great spot to have an eco-friendly business.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

Stéphane Palladin Safti Eauze, presents to you here, this magnificent estate made up of 2 superb residences on 8 hectares of land with panoramic views of the Pyrenees Massif. Located at the end of a dead end, in a quiet area, and on the heights of Armagnac, the First historic house from the 19th century decorated with its porch accommodates on more than 200 m2, a dwelling with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, living room- open kitchen, workshop and large garage. The second, called

In a word, this property is all about the VIEWS. Built in a raised position and dominating the landscape, this imposing country home is positioned to admire the sweep of fields and woodland. The mellow stone walls embrace the sunsets and as is clear from the photographs that illustrate this advert, provide an ever-changing tableau of colour. The skies up here are vast. The owner shares a collection of photographs from over the years. Each one depicts a different and dramatic sunset, the colours never quite the same, all with vibrant flashes of pink, oranges, purple and red. There is a wild timelessness about this view, as it stretches far into the distance without the interruption or another house or building. Sitting on the gravel terrace and looking down at the sweep of the valley, there is a sensation of being on the rim of the world. The beloved country estate of the same family for many years, the property was a retreat to which the owner could invite friends from Paris, principally to party, and in later years to live full-time. This property was the dream of one man, who like the Great Gatsby, developed his home around his own desire for comfort, space, luxury and amusement. The rooms are vast. If you like to spread out, there isn’t a risk of ever feeling cramped here. There are some quirky remnants, the vestiges of another world. This is possibly the only property you will ever find with two 1970s bathtubs in one bathroom, positioned to view a TV screen, and with place for the bottle of Champagne. The property does not take itself too seriously, except in the serious business of space and fun. The walls are full of pictures of parties held there, and interesting people who came to feast and dance. As with all properties that are firmly rooted in another time, and place, it is fixed in time, and with regards to the bathrooms, and carpets, new owners will need to rip away the décor of the 1970s, the personality of the previous owners, and expose the bare bones of the property.The bones are good. The rooms are vast, and the property designed around a central courtyard and a long internal gallery. Some of the rooms have a more traditional feel than others, with fine terracotta floor tiles, and stone walls. Other rooms will most likely want to shed their carpets and cladding. There is a mix of styles; traditional Gascon manor house, Spanish villa, or perhaps in parts something slightly Moresque about the woodwork and the detail of the fret work. A second much older cottage sits at the entrance of the property, far removed from the main house, and provides perfect guest accommodation, or home for a guardian. Let’s begin our tour with a look at the main house The formal entrance to the property opens onto a large gallery hallway which in turn opens onto a central courtyard. The family prefer to use the kitchen entrance daily. The Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the house, divided into three separate zones, this large and spacious room has a breakfast table, a formal dining area, and has a cosy workspace at the far end with an oven range and ceramic tiles. If you were to ask which part of the house is the most traditional, then without a doubt it is the kitchen. With thick oak beams running across the ceiling, a decorative stone sink, and a choice of traditional fixtures and fittings, this is a Gascon kitchen worthy of any French country home. Currently filled with a lifetime of bits and pieces, there is nothing minimalistic about this room, by any stretch of the imagination, and yet it still manages to feel spacious. The kitchen opens in turn both onto the internal hallway to the formal entrance and to the central reception room. This vast living space, with its fireplace, has views to the gardens through tall French windows along the full length of the room. This is a tremendous space in which to party or sit by the fire in a smaller committee. It is a family living space, incorporating an occasional study desk, and various sitting areas. In summer the windows are thrown open to the terrace, and to the fabulous view towards the vast stretch of horizon and the woodland beyond. Besides the main reception room, there is a second study or library, which in turns opens out to a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. The master suite encompasses a huge amount of surface area, with the infamous bathroom, which is spacious enough to dance in, not to mention its two bathtubs… The master bedroom is equally generous in size. Future occupants to the property might wish to rethink how the rooms are used. There is certainly more than enough space to play around with. The master bathroom could perhaps become a bedroom with an ensuite. It is certainly spacious enough. The property was designed so that the sleeping accommodation is almost entirely reserved for Monsieur and Madame, with guests retiring to the cottage at the bottom of the garden. All rooms are on the ground floor. There are no stairs; each room flowing to the next in circular fashion around a central terrace, like a Riyad. There is a guest cloak room behind a decorative wooden door in the main hallway. The Guest Accommodation At the entrance to the cottage, there is a large guest cottage, with a kitchen, living room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This cottage was once the original building on the plot and is rustic in style with much smaller rooms, steps and stairs between levels and a quirky layout. The Pool There is a swimming pool and an outbuilding for storage next to the pool, with a covered terrace for summer dining. The pool has not been used recently and will need to be filled again and put back into service. There are lovely views from the pool and it sits at a good distance from the main house.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

GERS near Vic Fezensac, lovely views over rolling countryside and the Pyrenees for this secluded property in a dominant position on over 14 hectares of woods and meadows, comprising a recently renovated house with swimming pool, an old farmhouse and a large garage. The main house offers 189 m² of living space, including 3 bedrooms on the ground floor and one upstairs, a lovely fully-equipped kitchen and a magnificent cathedral-style living room in exposed stone with large bay windows opening onto a wooden terrace with uninterrupted views over the countryside. The swimming pool is just below the wooden terrace. The house also has a covered terrace to the east. Heating is provided by a heat pump and recent electric storage heaters. The former farmhouse or janitor's cottage offers approx. 85 m² of living space on one level (entrance hall, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom) + 3 rooms for restoration, a terrace and a former stable and its L-shaped hayloft spanning approx. 130 m² of floor space. A large 76 m² garage completes the property. The property is accessed via a private driveway. Whether used as a secondary or main residence, this property will appeal to those in search of open spaces overlooking nature. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Gers, near Vic Fezensac, in a quiet and 'bio' environment, beautiful country house renovated in an ecological spirit with swimming pool and outbuildings for conversion on 8 hectares of land, 6 of which are farmed, with the possibility of a quick takeover. The house offers approx. 250 m² of living space, including a large 76 m² living room with high ceilings, a fitted kitchen, a lounge with wood-burning stove, a study, a master suite with bath, a dressing room with shower room and wc, and a second bedroom. The first floor offers 2 bedrooms and a shower room with toilet. An L-shaped outbuilding houses a 36 m² studio with sauna, followed by a laundry room with cupboard and a large garage. At the other end is a laundry room with shower room and toilet. Heating is provided by a masonry heater in the living room and a wood-burning stove in the entrance hall. Central heating exists, but would need to be connected to a heat pump as the boiler has been evacuated. Septic tank up to standard. Large barn 120 m² suitable for conversion. Hangar 80 m². Small relaxation shelter in the former wash-house. Greenhouse. Well and spring available. Irrigated orchard and vegetable garden. 100m3 rainwater reservoir. Two sets of photovoltaic panels connected to 8 batteries. Private driveway and views of the countryside and Pyrenees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

The Landscape This superb Gascon property sits in an elevated position at the end of a long track. There are no near neighbours and views for miles around across the surrounding countryside. To each side, the valley drops gently away, woods and fields dotted all around, as far as the eye can see. The Gardens The gardens were the creation of a local landscape gardener at the start of the restoration project. The line of the land was modified to encompass a tennis court in an elevated position above the swimming pool, and as well as the dozens of roses, shrubs, trees and plants that were incorporated into the scheme, huge boulders or rocks were imported and placed around the pool side. The result is spectacular. The pool is a feat of design and a work of art. Its shape is non symmetrical and the line of water meets the line of the horizon perfectly so that it is possible to “swim into the view and over the horizon.” The waters cascade at the end of the pool into a rivulet and sweep around the side and back into the pool by an ingenious system. There is continual movement of the water. Access to the pool is gentle. The pool slopes down gradually, without steps, so that for younger children it is possible to play safely at the water’s edge. The current owners are keen tennis players, almost to a professional level, and the incorporation of a professional level tennis court was vital to their project. Discreetly located behind a stone wall, and in a raised position above the swimming pool area, a screen of shrubs and trees mask the court from view. A covered terrace area with its own kitchen, and cold beer on tap, provides a vast and shaded area in which to dine, or to relax between matches. From the terrace the tennis- court is almost invisible, the view is predominantly that of the swimming pool. From here it is all to easy to imagine, on our visit to the property, how this property has been used for many years as a place of fun and recreation. Sipping beer, to the gentle and distant sound of yellow balls bouncing on the court; the splash of the water trickling over the edge in the pool; deck chairs placed in sunny spots beside the water’s edge and facing the majestic view. Also of interest in the gardens is the second terrace to the rear, which is accessed directly from the kitchen/main reception area. This covered spot is the owner’s favourite place in which to dine with guests. The property also benefits from a woodshed to the rear and a vast garage/barn area for storage. And now for the house … From the front of the property this is a typical symmetrical and Gascon maison de maitre. When the owners first came to visit it, in their own words it was “pretty much a wreck, requiring gutting and complete recreation from the inside.” Initially the house was joined onto a barn and the restoration of the property has seen the incorporation of the original house and its adjacent stone barn into one fabulous and luxury property. Each internal detail has been thought about, and every item specifically hand-picked for the property down to the last detail. The Entrance The door to the property opens onto a formal entrance hall, with two reception rooms to each side. A wooden staircase leads to two upstairs bedrooms above. At the far end, the entrance hall opens onto the rear dining-room and kitchen area. We note that there are two staircases to the upper level. The first, the wooden staircase rising from the main entrance hall. The second staircase from the bar area, which rises to the mezzanine and an upstairs gallery, which in turn has a door to the rear gardens, and pool area. This property is built on two levels, with each level having access to the lower gardens, and the rear gardens and pool area. Two Formal Reception Rooms (Library, Snug, Music Room… what you will…..) To the front of the property, and from the main door, we enter the original entrance hall, where to the left and right of the door, are the original two reception rooms; once the only habitable rooms in the property. Today, in this original section of the maison de maitre , we open the door onto two beautifully dressed rooms. Both are used as formal reception rooms/ a music room/ reading room. The décor is elegant and timeless, and contrast beautifully with the rear section of the property which has been developed in the original barn. The Kitchen At the end of the hallway, the kitchen is a fantastic example of genius; where the cupboards have been individually designed, including the sink which is a work of art in itself. Hewn from a vast piece of black granite, our current owner jokes: “The artisan who made this, told us that this was the first time he had ever engineered such a gargantuan sink, and that the granite is so heavy, it would also be the last time.” The sink is tapered from a drying area, to two vast sinks, the work top flowing in seamless fashion to each side. With a black Lacanche oven, vital when hosting the large parties of friends and tennis players who come to the house, the kitchen is a design miracle, with a vast amount of storage carefully dissimulated behind hand crafted wooden doors. The Dining Room The kitchen opens onto the main reception/dining- room, with its original fireplace. There is a partial division of the kitchen and the main reception room by a wall which is in essence a row of wooden storage cupboards, to that the light from the kitchen window and the light from the far window of the reception room (overlooking the terrace area) flows between the two spaces. Currently the room is dressed with a long table running before the fireplace, in the traditional Gascon way. The rear wall has seen the incorporation of a large panel of glass, creating an invisible wall between the internal winter dining area and the summer terrace. This fabulous room has been created from the original barn. Behind the kitchen there is access to a downstairs cloakroom, with a fabulous stone sink, and the downstairs laundry- room. La Cave/Bar This property has been designed by a family that clearly loves to party and to entertain in style. It is no surprise that there is a private bar incorporated into the property, with the original beer barrels. A glass and metal window adds a contemporary note to this area, in smart contrast to the thick slabs of stone on the floor. With high ceilings and a view to the mezzanine area above, this is a fabulous party room. A small bar positioned in-front of two vast wine vats, is the perfect place to hang out with friends. With ample space for a dining table, this room provides yet one more place in which to entertain. Set back from this room, and just a few steps from the serving bar, there is a wine cellar. Cool, with a concrete floor, and shelving filled on each side, with the finest wines and spirits; the bar and the wine cellar will delight lovers of fine wines the world over. The Mezzanine/ Library The mezzanine runs as a gallery above the downstairs bar area, and has been fitted with elegant book shelves, to create a library/reading area. Here one can sit and read, while below friends sip wine at the bar. A rear door from the mezzanine opens directly onto the pool area, with its covered terrace and kitchen, tempting readers once more to put down their books, and take a dip in the pool, or sip an ice cold beer. Upstairs Divided into two distinct area, two bedrooms sit to the front of the property in what was once the original maison de maitre. These two rooms overlook the front and side of the property, and share a family bathroom. From the terrace area, two bedrooms share a gorgeous family bathroom, which has all the appeal of a five star hotel bathroom. The master suite has its own vast bathroom, with both a shower (created from a wine vat, circular in shape) and a sumptuous bathtub. The main bedroom also has a flight of wooden stairs leading to a room above, in the style of a Duplex apartment. There are two separate WCs on the first floor. In addition to the impression one has in this property of having come to stay at a luxury retreat (the bathrooms are truly a work of art and some of the most lovely bathrooms we have seen here at BLISS) there is also a dinky circular cupboard area on the landing, which opens out into mini kitchen, for tea and coffee, with a small round copper sink. Also on the landing, for the storage of all those lovely Indian cotton towels and bed-sheets, there are vast cupboard areas, which (as every cupboard in the house) have been individually designed by the finest carpenters. For further information, please contact Bliss Immobilier.

This beautifully restored farmhouse, with its 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, lake, and pool, provides a perfect setting for entertaining. The current owners have dedicated much love to restoring the property, ensuring year-round comfort. The main house features a hall, lounges, dining area, fitted kitchen, and versatile utility room. A stunning pool house offers relaxation space near the pool. Upstairs, four double bedrooms, including a master suite, offer luxurious accommodation. The grounds feature rewilded meadows, a natural lake, and a productive orchard. Notable features include oil-fired central heating, fiber-optic internet, and the property's excellent overall condition. In summary, this home combines modern comfort with the charm of an old property, ideal for peaceful family living or entertaining guests.