luxury houses for sale Lectoure, France

Lovers of stone, authenticity and old-world charm, this 18th century mansion will surely seduce you. Located at the gateway to Tarn-et-Garonne, just 20 minutes from the magnificent town of Lectoure in the Gers (32), this characterful residence is a true haven of peace. Nestled in a 5000 m² park, the property offers a breathtaking view of the Gers valleys, all in a hamlet of absolute calm. A 15m x 4m swimming pool awaits you for the hot afternoons, surrounded by century-old trees and offering a view of the surrounding countryside. Ideal for a project of gites and guest rooms, the main house of 430 m² and its outbuilding of more than 200 m² offer many possibilities. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this magnificent property. Contact the Hamilton Agency in Lectoure now! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr »

A recently renovated country house with large outbuildings and 7 5 hectares of grounds with a river, nestled near a picturesque town in France’s Gers department. The country house is nestled in the middle of the countryside, yet it is only a few minutes away from shops by car. The fine edifice stands in the middle of its grounds, which are made up of vast meadows, through which a river flows. Part of this river is channelled into a moat that edges the terrace in front of the dwelling. Two driveways lead to the different buildings. The first drive runs alongside the river up to a covered entrance passage by the main house. The other drive stretches from the fields to an entrance between two tall stone walls by the outhouses. A country road runs alongside the property at a lower level. The main edifice was built upon a holy mount of the local Camarade parish in the 11th century. Today, the building displays traits that are typical of country homes that were redesigned in the 18th century. Its main section is L-shaped. It has a ground floor and a first floor. A square tower with a ground floor and a first floor adjoins the main section on its west side. The whole edifice offers a 560m² floor area. A second building made of stone stands at an angle to the edifice, on the other side of its moat. In line with it there is a huge barn with looseboxes and an open-sided shelter that completes its east-facing elevation. A little further on, there is a tall L-shaped house with a ground floor and a first floor. It is waiting to be renovated. A request for planning permission has been submitted for this. The roofs of the buildings have two, three of four slopes. They are covered with barrel tiles. These roofs were recently renovated or redesigned. They are underlined with génoise cornices. The elevations are plain. They are made of rubble stone. Ashlar forms their quoins and door and window surrounds. The elevations are mostly coated with rendering, though in some parts there is pointing with exposed stonework. The country house’s elevations are punctuated with windows that are slightly arched and spaced out symmetrically. And the outbuildings have rectangular windows that are spaced out less evenly.

Location Nestled in a picturesque Gascon village with no shops, this charming stone property offers the perfect blend of peace and convenience. The village is well-tended and tranquil, providing a serene escape from the bustle of city life. It’s within easy driving distance of Lectoure, a lively market town, and Agen, which offers high-speed TGV connections to Paris. Toulouse airport is just over an hour away, making travel convenient. Property Overview: This rustic stone cottage exudes warmth and character, appealing to those who love exposed stone walls, large oak beams, and terracotta floors. The property has been tastefully decorated in a country style, reflecting its heritage and charm. Situated next to a municipal building, the house is oriented towards its own lush, well-planted gardens, offering a peaceful and non-isolated retreat. Previously a much-loved holiday home, this property also served as a main residence for a family seeking refuge from city life in the idyllic region of Gascony. Property Details: Entrance: Enter the property through a side door into a small hallway, which offers ample space for coats, boots, and houses the boiler area. Kitchen: The entrance hall leads into a spacious kitchen, featuring exposed oak ceiling beams and a terracotta floor. The kitchen is fitted with country-style units and offers a cozy dining area by a window overlooking the beautiful gardens. A vintage-style cupboard with glass doors adds charm, and there are plenty of fitted units for storage. The sink provides a lovely view of the gardens and the entrance. Reception Room: The reception room is accessed through the kitchen, separated by a thick, old stone wall. This room also features a terracotta tiled floor and French doors that open onto the garden. Under the stairs, you’ll find a small water closet with a WC. First Floor: A modern wooden staircase leads to the first-floor landing, from which two spacious double bedrooms can be accessed. Bedroom One: This room has an ensuite shower room with a small window and a partially obstructed view of a neighboring building. The ensuite includes a sink, WC, and shower. Bedroom Two: A generously sized room, currently arranged in a dormitory style with three beds to showcase its size. The room is bright, with windows on all sides, a high ceiling, a private dressing room, and an ensuite shower room with lovely views. A steep wooden staircase on the first floor leads to a small room under the eaves, suitable as a child's bedroom or a cozy study area, currently furnished with a desk and chair. Gardens: The gardens are a standout feature of this property. They are beautifully landscaped and surprisingly expansive, offering a serene setting with far-reaching views over the valley. Although the swimming pool is currently inoperative and requires replacement, once restored, it would provide an ideal space for summer relaxation. The gardens are filled with a variety of shrubs, flowers, and bushes, creating a peaceful countryside ambiance, despite being in a village. An old stone barn with a covered parking area and a large garage/barn attached to the main house add further appeal. Why You'll Love This Property: - Ready to Move In: The property is immediately habitable and cosy, with the potential to personalize or update the style if desired. - 2 Spacious Bedrooms: The two upstairs bedrooms are impressively large, with a third, smaller room that can serve as a child's bedroom or study. - Beautiful Gardens: The gardens are both vast and beautifully maintained, offering stunning views. Once the pool is restored, this property would make a perfect holiday home. - Versatile Living:Ideal as a second home, this property also functions well as a spacious two-bedroom main residence. Large barn/garage to main house and second stone barn in garden.

The property in more detail. The entrance hall The main front door opens onto a large reception area which seamlessly links the original farmhouse and the new barn conversion into one fabulous home. The entrance hall is generous enough in size to warrant being called a room in its own right. The dividing wall, between the lobby and the kitchen hosts an impressive collection of books displayed on a bespoke bookshelf. Facing the front door we see a contemporary staircase ascending to the first floor. There is plenty of room for boots and coats, and a downstairs cloakroom. The original farmhouse Double doors lead from the reception area into a small hall with a cloakroom. The breakfast kitchen The breakfast room houses the washing machine, a second dishwasher and an electric cooker. It has a cosy farmhouse feel, place for a breakfast table and is fitted with useful storage cupboards and worktops, and is plumbed for an American style fridge freezer. This is a useful room which, together with the sitting room and en-suite bedroom creates a self-contained apartment. The sitting room The property benefits from a second reception room, currently used as a television room and study, and with a window and a door to the courtyard. This room leads directly to the master suite. This is a lovely room in the winter months, being snug and cosy with the wood-burning stove. The downstairs master bedroom & ensuite This large bedroom is a fabulous room, with a window overlooking the courtyard and two French doors giving access to a private terrace. The ensuite bathroom has a double walk-in shower, a bathtub and two sinks. The bedroom and bathroom are luxurious, and include attractive original features such as a stone sink and oak beams. The barn conversion The reception area leads directly to a vast contemporary space, incorporating a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. The kitchen The pristine, well designed kitchen has extensive storage and worktops, and a central island. It has an induction hob, two integrated ovens and warming drawer, with a built in dishwasher and refrigerator. The dining area The spacious dining area flows through from the kitchen to the main lounge. The main lounge This impressive area has a cathedral high ceiling reaching up to the mezzanine above. This open-plan room is filled with light from the south facing French doors which open directly onto the swimming pool terrace, giving far-reaching views over the valley below. The large sliding patio doors at the end of the lounge open onto a covered terrace which is ideal for al fresco dining. The first floor A contemporary bespoke oak staircase with stainless steel guardrails ascends to the spacious first-floor landing. This is a large mezzanine which overlooks the main reception area below, and gives access to three further en-suite bedrooms. Bedroom 1 A short hallway with fitted storage and a door to the ensuite bathroom gives access to a very large bedroom with fully fitted wardrobes. It has south and west-facing windows and an open view above the main lounge through high windows onto the garden. This room is particularly versatile as it was designed in a way that allows it to be easily divided or laid out differently, for example to create two separate rooms. The ensuite has a bath, walk in shower, double sinks and a west facing window. Bedroom 2 To the other side of the first floor landing bedroom 2 has a large west facing window with superb views. It has an ensuite shower room. Bedroom 3 This very large bedroom has two windows overlooking the courtyard, and a spacious ensuite shower room with a south-facing window looking out towards the Pyrenees and a Velux roof window. There is also a further room with a Velux roof window that was designed as a dressing room but has also been used as a bedroom for children. The garage and workshop The spacious stone garage can be accessed from the utility room or from the parking area. It houses the boiler and oil tank which supply underfloor heating to the entire ground floor, with radiators throughout the first floor. The underfloor heating is zoned, allowing different areas to be heated to different temperatures, and all radiators are fitted with thermostatic valves. The garage can accommodate a tractor and a car. It has a useful very large sink and both the garage and the adjacent workshop are fitted with extensive storage and workbenches. There is a mezzanine which provides additional storage above the workshop. The garden and terraces All of the terraces have external lighting and power points, and are laid out to offer shade at any time of the day. There are several outside taps and a solar shower. All rainwater is directed into the pond, or collected in storage tanks for watering plants.

A rare chance to live in a beautifully restored historic property situated just off the main street of the charming and popular town of Lectoure. With a fascinating history dating back to 1473, this spacious two-bedroom house offers modern living accommodation within a carefully preserved historic monument and boasts some exceptional original features. The façade of the property is exquisite and includes a superb Renaissance carved stone entrance door. Inside, the property has been lovingly updated and is now a comfortable and attractive home. This is the type of house you would stop outside and marvel at. And this is the type of house you would want to buy to experience the best of all worlds. It is quiet yet only a few steps from the shops and cafes of a popular hilltop town with lively shops and good restaurants. Ground floor Enter the house through a large wooden door that leads to a small porch and then opens onto a long wide hallway with exposed stonework along one side. A door leads to a large open plan living room with tall and elegant windows at one end; the windows have been made to measure to fit this space (with the appropriate paperwork). This room also features light wooden flooring and very high ceilings. At the far end of this space is the spacious kitchen, which is both practical and attractive. Another tall window behind the sink looks out over the private courtyard. There is also a practical laundry room with WC; this used to be a shower room so if you took out the washer & dryer, it could be again. At the far end of the hallway there is a small WC under the staircase, with a hand basin in the hall just outside it. This has been beautifully done, and once again highlights the beautiful original stone. Stairs The staircase is a unique and original 15th century feature; it is actually a round stone tower and has wide stone steps built in that lead to the courtyard and then to the first floor. Go up the first few steps and walk out onto the private courtyard where you can sit and relax with a morning cup of coffee or a late afternoon glass of wine. First floor Once up the spiral stone stairs we find a large open plan bedroom with high ceilings and a charming balcony overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Behind it is a second bedroom with tall windows overlooking the nearby rooftops, a large (closed) fireplace and original wooden flooring. These two bedrooms share a large bathroom – with doors from each bedroom, one at each end of the bathroom – featuring a shower, bathtub, WC and double sinks. A smaller room next to the second bedroom also faces the front of the property and is currently used as an office. This room has another big window and wooden floors; it would make a lovely child’s bedroom or guest room. Exterior spaces We can reach the outside courtyard area halfway up the spiral stone staircase. It is a charming walled space with a fountain and a lovely display of hortensias, where it is a pleasure to sit and listen to the sound of falling water. Cave There is a door in the courtyard that leads down to the cellar of the property. This area is currently used as a workshop and for storage. There is also a well in one corner that many years ago must have been very useful for those who lived here. Our thoughts here at Bliss This is an excellent townhouse which is truly unique given its medieval history, attractive façade and fascinating tower plus an enviable town centre location. Having been beautifully renovated with all modern features, it offers a comfortable and spacious base where everything you need is within walking distance. It is a property that would work equally well as a main residence or a second home.

The property There is little to be seen from the outside of the property other than its high stone walls and the solid wooden doors of its entrance, which makes our first sighting of the garden when its doors are pulled back quite special, as the dramatic view on the other side of the garden gate is quite unexpected. Our eyes are drawn along a white stone path to a stone wall at the far end of the garden, from which there is a vertiginous view over the valley to the south. In this respect, the garden has its own “ramparts”, and it is here on a sunny day we sit up on high to lunch and admire the chequered green and golden fields below, spread out in their rich tapestry. The garden is completely private and tranquil, and is surely one of the most beautiful spots for al fresco dining in Gascony. The house sits to one side of the pathway, the old barn to the other. The garden is full of ancient scented roses, with beautiful colours of baby pink contrasting perfectly with the pale leaves of the olive tree. There are flower beds bursting into life with the summer sunshine and with the dramatic backdrop of the barn. The pool is partially enclosed in a stone building, and is thus beautifully sheltered. First let’s take a look at the house. Built on two levels, each level is a separate, independent unit, allowing the property to be occupied as one single house or two completely independent appartments within the same house. One can of course choose to link the two floors via a staircase. On the upper garden level, there is a large and spacious reception-room, with an open-plan kitchen in one corner. This beautiful room has windows on three sides, with views over the valley and the garden. The view from each window is unspoilt and the recently fitted windows provide the perfect framework. Two original doors lead to a large double bedroom with an ensuite shower-room and WC. The bedroom overlooks the valley, and has an ornamental fireplace. A newly fitted wooden staircase leads to a first floor mezzanine above, which is currently used as a study. Returning to the garden once more, we descend a flight of stone steps to an enclosed courtyard below. This area holds the warm sunlight between its stone walls and is the perfect sheltered spot on a windy day, or between seasons. The lower courtyard, and the lower level of the house can also be accessed directly from the village, so that although there are two sections to this property, each has its own garden. On the ground floor we enter a beautiful kitchen with a long stone work surface and sink that runs the entire length of one wall, with views to the garden. The room has two archways, one of which opens directly onto the main reception-room, where there is a woodburning stove, the second archway opens onto an area currently as a bedroom albeit this room does not have a door. This area could also be used as an extension of the main reception-room, as a study, or second sitting-room. On the lower ground floor level, there is also a spacious shower-room. The barn This is arguably one of the most beautiful buildings we have seen at Bliss, and the barn has its own special history. During the war, members of the resistance met here, and made radio broadcasts to London from the upper section of the barn, via a radio set which was still present, and is now housed in a museum. If these old stone walls could tell a story.. we would hear their whispers long into the night. The barn is currently used for storage on both levels. We particularly love the stone steps to the upper level which run up the external wall. Although planning permission would definitely be required for a change of usage, one cannot help but imagine what an amazing project one could carry out here.

iad France - Audrey Favaro (06 84 73 96 61) offers you: Magnificent bourgeois house nestled in a dominant position, close to Lectoure.At the end of a cypress-lined alley, this master house and its outbuilding will charm you from the very first moments. Set on a plot of over 2.2 hectares of lush greenery, it has been beautifully restored: the framework, carpentry, facade, and roofs have all been renewed.This residence offers incredible potential of 760 m² of living space distributed as follows:- The bourgeois house of 537 m² spread over 2 levels, where the major structural work has been completed; only interior work remains: roof insulation, electricity, floors, walls, bathrooms. In this part, 93 m² is currently arranged as a living room and independent kitchen. The remaining 6 rooms will be to arrange according to your wishes, with the possibility of 4 or more bedrooms, including one on the ground floor.- The outbuilding of 223 m², also over 2 levels, currently includes a living room/kitchen, a bedroom with shower and toilet, a second bedroom with toilet and water point, and converted attics. These spaces can serve as a gîte or guest rooms, or simply to host family or friends.In addition, a very large garage of 89 m² where you can park your vehicles. The advantages of this house are numerous: underfloor heating, insert, fireplaces with Polyflam system, double-glazed carpentry, individual sanitation redone in 2014, drainage around the house, calm location with a superb view.A house rich in history awaiting you to finish this renovation and regain its full splendor! Do not hesitate and contact me quickly to schedule a visit or request further information! Plans available upon request.Agency fees at the expense of the seller. Information on the energy performance of this property: DPE C index 113 and GES A index 2. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate listing has been prepared under the editorial responsibility of Ms. Audrey Favaro EI (ID 83225), independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered with the RSAC of AUCH under the number 952122307, holder of the real estate marketing card on behalf of I@D France SAS. Find all our properties on our website: www.iadfrance.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Barn conversion, traditional Gascon house & pool This property comprises not just one house but two; each with its own very different charm and style. The current owners having overseen the restoration of a beautiful stone barn; which provides additional accommodation, alongside the traditional Gascon home which they initially purchased. Both buildings share neatly tended landscaped gardens and a pool. There is also a large gravelled car-parking area for visitors. The property is located in the heart of Gascony in a small village within easy reach of the much-loved town of LECTOURE, with its weekly market, eclectic shops, restaurants and schools. This is a non-isolated property with a few quiet neighbouring houses on the other side of a rural lane. The gardens to the rear are not overlooked by any other property and there are lovely views of open countryside. The windows of both houses on the property overlook their own garden, where one feels absolutely private with no over view from any neighbours. For buyers seeking privacy but not wanting to live in a very isolated position, this property is perfect.

Proudly facing the snow-capped mountains from its hillside position, bathed with light throughout the year, and drenched with golden summer sunshine, this property is one of the most historical, and fascinating properties to be found in the heart of Lectoure. With two gardens, and terraces on two levels, this is a house of mystery, of nooks and crannies, and endless quiet corners in which to read or escape the world. Unique and magical, it is a hard task to describe, but allow us to accompany you into the ever surprising and unexpected world of this property. We enter the building from the heart of town and leave behind the bustle of village life, with the baker, grocer, wine-shop, and tea-rooms on our doorstep, and enter an ochre coloured external hallway redolent of a Spanish castell with a wrought iron gate protecting the entrance to the inner courtyard. Owned by the same family for over thirty years, this property has been a much-loved private home. Architecturally, it is an unusual and segmented property, at the heart of which sits an internal courtyard, from whence there rises a monumental staircase built in 1702. The property comprises two separate buildings one on each side of the courtyard. The north-facing façade overlooking Lectoure’s main high street and the south-facing façade, facing the Pyrenees. The North and South sections of the property are linked on ground floor, first floor and second floor levels by covered passageways with original wooden floors and ceilings. The property has traditionally been used as one single home but equally it could be used as individual apartments with a central communal area, or as luxury lettings : with five fully equipped appartements (each with kitchen and bathroom) and a top floor artist’s studio. The building comprises two appartements on the north side, three on the south side, and the artist’s studio on the top floor under the eaves. From the internal courtyard, where there is an old stone well, we descend a short flight of stone steps, pass beneath the south-facing building, and traverse an area where old stable doors currently provide storage for garden tools and dusty bottles of wine. The south-facing garden opens into an old stone outbuilding (currently used for parking) which in turn opens onto the rear street behind, providing valuable access to the gardens for works to the property or evacuation of garden rubbish. A private parking area in Lectoure is much cherished, and it is convenient to have an exit to the southern ramparts of town, especially during the summer months when on Mondays and Fridays the popular Lectoure markets are held and the main rue Nationale is blocked for vehicular access.

This beautiful and historical building sits in the heart of Lectoure, one of the most beloved towns in Gascony, renowned for its wealth of shops, brocantes, and eclectic restaurants and tea-rooms. Lectoure is infused with life all year round, with a theatre, cinema and thermal centre, as well as a casino for those who fancy a flutter. This property sits in the heart of the historical centre of town with all its hustle and bustle, and yet provides a serene and tranquil home to its current owner, who has infused life into the property and much artistic flair; respecting both the history of the building and the local architecture of Lectoure. The property is impressive in size, impeccably decorated with perfect colours throughout; discreet chalky whites, creams and beiges. Subtle colours that capture the sunlight from the outside, and cast a magical hue as we glide from room to room admiring the period features. On the upper level at least, these feel in style more 17th and 18th century, with the old terra-cotta flooring, original fireplaces, high ceilings and tall windows. The foundations of the property, however, are very much rooted in the 13th century. Full details and more photographs on blissimmo.com .

Overview Embrace the growing trend for unique ‘tiny home stays’ with this wonderful opportunity to purchase your very own holiday park. Soak up the views and relish rural life in the heart of Gers’ magnificent countryside while earning a living from an established tourist destination which features 5 different styles of wooden holiday home and a pool. Set in six hectares of private grounds with woodland and pretty gardens, the new buyer can live on site in a spacious home which also doubles as a reception area and communal restaurant. You and your guests can also savour the views from a large, fenced swimming pool and a covered hot tub, and for younger visitors, there’s even a playground. The holiday park’s location just south of the popular and chic spa town Lectoure, in the northern part of the region, makes it best placed for tourists seeking a private, peaceful base offering ‘something a little different’. Toulouse Airport is only 1.5 hours away from an area growing in popularity to visitors from all over the world. A closer look at the holiday accommodation The park includes different styles of accommodation: two are two-bedroom wooden chalets and the remaining three, more traditional in design and better suited to a lone traveller or couple. The smaller chalets are studio in style, every inch of space has been maximised and outside is a charming veranda, with tables and chairs and breathtaking views across miles and miles of countryside. Inside is a shower room, and the kitchen is well-equipped with a hob, fridge and microwave. For extra warmth and adding to the cosy vibe, there’s even a little wood burner. Conversely, for hot summer days and nights, there is air conditioning. Step inside the larger wooden chalets The two larger wooden chalets offer practical and pleasant two-bedroom accommodation, perfect for couples and families. They have large decked, covered terraces with truly remarkable views across rolling hills and a patchwork of farmers’ fields. There is heating and air conditioning and each has a private shaded garden offering the perfect space to rest and relax. The main house The house currently serves as both a home for the owner and a reception area to welcome guests and serve them meals. There’s a professionally equipped working kitchen with robust stainless-steel cookers, preparation tables and shelving plus a larder and a separate laundry. The kitchen leads into a large dining room and from here you can access three double bedrooms of a good size and with plenty of storage, as well as a large modern bathroom with sink, shower cubicle and bath. There is also a separate toilet. From the outside, a part glazed door leads you into a lounge with stone fireplace and wood burner and also air conditioning. The space gives the current owners privacy away from guests and from here stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two additional double bedrooms. Fun in the sun for all The current owners are keen gardeners and have taken great pride in establishing pretty planted beds, flowering shrubs and in a configuration that makes the most of the woodland and gives each home-away-from-home shade and privacy. The swimming-pool with its stunning view is a welcome addition which guests of all ages can enjoy, in addition to the hot tub set in its own tiny wooden house. The children’s playground with swings and slides adds the variety of fun things to do. The property also includes a spacious attic, two garages and a hangar for extra storage. What we love here at Bliss We love the incredible setting with exceptional rural views and a true sense of escaping from the world in whichever perfectly planned holiday home takes your fancy. It would be a pleasure to hand this gem to someone who appreciates the opportunity to provide travellers and holidaymakers with a unique outdoor living experience at the heart of Gascony. Who will this property suit? Lovers of outdoor living with an appreciation of the countryside seeking a home with a seasonal income. It suits buyers attracted to an opportunity where you simply pick up and carry on the current owner’s good work as there’s very little renovation to do and they’ve an established customer base and reputation. However, someone with a passion for interiors and styling could really have some fun dressing the wooden chalets, adding to the charm and general appeal. (Technical information) MAIN HOUSE Brick house 5 bedrooms (electric radiators plus air conditioning) Lounge + dining room + reception area Professional kitchen Attic Wood burner 36 solar panels on roof Double glazing ADSL (fibre possible) 2 garages 1 hangar Swimming pool with alarm and fence Children’s playground STUDIO ACCOMMODATION X 3 Double bed Shower room & WC Reversible electric heating/cooling Wood burner Private garden WOODEN CHALETS X 2 2 x bedrooms Shower room & WC Reversible electric heating/cooling Private garden (Support information on PEREZ) (For top of page) 710,520 euros Agency fees included, payable by seller, 596 SURFACE: 210 m2 (+ 50m2 uninhabitable) LAND: 6.7 hectares) MAIN HOUSE: ROOMS: 2 BEDROOMS: 5 HEATING: Electric, wood, air conditioning PROPERTY TAX: 1100 euros CLOSE TO LECTOURE DPE: 229 / D GES: 7 / B

Gascony: rich and rolling countryside, incredible views and rambling country estates. There is of course the ubiquitous confit de canard. With this property, there are real live ducks, a fabulous private lake in the garden, and the kind of manor house you would happily find on location in a movie entitled Secret South West France. Many houses in the area have been completely restored. This one although having undergone partial renovation has the appealing ambience of an old French home in the countryside, where there is still plenty to do, but somehow everything works. From the occasional vibrantly shocking colourful bathroom suite, or wallpaper last hung in the 1970s, to the old farm kitchen, to the lovely old wooden staircase, and what feels like an endless amount of children’s bedrooms. If every you were invited to stay in the countryside of France as a child, in a quintessentially French home, this is it. The children can play on boats or by the waters edge, or chasing the ducks, for hours. The garden is populated with a host of trees, from olive to oak. There is a dog, plenty of cats; plenty of place to work from home, house the in-laws (should you wish to), or to hide away from the world and pretend you are in 1950 or 1970, or today, or 2025 with the superspeed internet. Let’s have a wander: The main house The main house is divided into two sections. Historically the property was occupied by several branches of the same family and at some point in the 1950s this vast Gascon home was divided into two sections, with a kitchen, reception room, and bedrooms on both sides. Let us begin our tour, with a look at the part of the property in which the current owners reside today : We enter the main house, to find ourselves in a traditional Gascon hallway, that at some point in time was divided into two sections: being such a long hallway, it was no doubt deemed that the second section of the hallway, with a door at the far end leading to the garden, was wasted as a hallway, and instead became a dining-room - very much as the space was used in the past with big feasts with the farm-workers after harvest. Here there is a lovely old parquet floor (requiring some repair), wall panels, and a dining-room table. First left, on entering our original front door, there is a lovely warm and welcoming “L” shaped farmhouse kitchen, with a door at the far end to the garden to the side. There is a woodburning stone, a range of units for storage. With plenty of place for a breakfast table, this room has a joyful ambience, and is also a lovely room to sit and work at the table, and enjoy the fire. At the bottom of the hallway, there are two rooms, one on each side. One is the family reception room, with fireplace, and on the other side a large reception room, which is used as a game’s room, or informal living room. On the other side of the wall, there is the second section of the property (or the other “half” of the property which we will visit later on). There is a downstairs double bedroom, with a parquet floor and a window to the east, and an old fireplace. Underneath the stairs (which have been enclosed by a wooden doorway which could be removed) there is a cloakroom where the coats and boots are kept from view. A lovely old wooden staircase leads to the first floor. The First Floor The first-floor landing is our first surprise being so spacious! This incredible 48m²+ area overlooks the garden, and has two windows. is more reminiscent of a first floor reception-room than a traditional landing. With a desk at one end, where the current owner works, it is currently used as an upstairs study. There is also a large wooden reception style desk at the opposite end, behind which there is access to storage room/attic. On this level there are 7 bedrooms, two of which have an ensuite shower-room. The others share a family shower room on the same floor. The rooms have a mixture of parquet, lino and tiled floors and are all filled with light, and clearly much loved over the years. One might choose to redecorate, or enjoy the “feel” of a property from another time. “When we first moved in, we thought about redecorating, but after a time, grew to love the vintage wall-paper and fittings so much, especially seeing how many of these fixtures and fittings are coming back into fashion! In the end we left much of the original decoration. This is a house that is perfect for a family and children, and we were very happy to keep the house very much the way it had always been. We have loved living here, and so have our children.” The second half of the main property As mentioned, the property was divided back in the mid-19th century, when families had more children, and branches of the same family lived together under one roof. Today, we access the other half of the property via a separate door, although it should be noted that both halves of the property can be joined together to create one single and vast home, as it was originally built in the 18th century. With a veranda to the side, the property has a lovely main reception room, with fireplace, a very rustic kitchen, a rear kitchen and pantry, and a hallway leading to two downstairs bedrooms, with lovely old parquet flooring and doors to the garden. There is a downstairs bathroom, storage area and WC. On the first floor, a hallway leads to two upstairs bedrooms. Other dwellings on the estate There is a second cottage/gîte on the estate, and a second house once used by the farmworkers. The first cottage has an entrance hall, a sitting-room, a downstairs bathroom and a kitchen. On the first floor of the cottage, there are two bedrooms and a WC and a converted 48m²+ attic space. The farm labourer’s cottage We enter the house directly from an enclosed area, with a walled garden, into a kitchen and open-plan sitting-room. There is a downstairs shower-room. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a dressing room. Outbuildings A vast amount of space can be found in the outbuildings, with three garages ( 100m² x 3) A covered hangar (336m²) U shaped farm building (in two sections : 665m² + 710m²) A wooden chicken-coop : 50m² A barn: 520m² A shed : 12m²

The approach to the property The property is hidden behind pretty stone walls, attractive wrought iron gates, and a canopy of mature trees, including some lovely mature Cyprus trees. The garden is full of roses and peonies and on the day of our visit is bursting with blossom. Beyond the pool and gardens, landscaped on two levels, our eyes are drawn across miles of countryside to the south. The vista from the property is lovely, from both the pretty gardens around the house and the valley beyond. The house : the ground floor The old wooden door, with its characterful “hand-shaped” door-knocker, opens onto a traditional Gascon hallway with a terracotta floor tile. The hallway runs the full length of the property. The kitchen With a door both to the main hallway and the side gardens and path to the pool, the kitchen is spacious enough to incorporate a dining-room table and chairs and also boasts a beautiful open fire-place, a characterful spot for a winter’s supper. The kitchen is divided into two area by a half wall, and has a pretty decorative chimney breast built with old terracotta tiles. The downstairs study/ bedroom/ WC A spacious area on the ground floor provides room for a downstairs study and bedroom, with a WC. The main reception room This pleasant symmetrical room has a pretty fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a lovely classical plasterwork surround. There are two spacious cupboards with shelves to each side of the fireplace. The floor is lain with terracotta tiles. The Dining-Room The dining room is of a similar size to the main reception room and also boasts a fireplace. In addition room houses a contemporary staircase to the first floor. The First Floor The first floor of the property provides a surprising amount of space. The first floor reception-room The stairway leads to an open plan area which is currently dressed with sofas and chairs and used as a games’ and reading room. This area has exposed oak beams running across the ceiling and has the “feel” of a cosy “den” or central communal space shared by the occupants of the other bedrooms. The first floor “cinema room” A doorway opens from the central reception area to a surprising space. There is evidence from the newly fitted (but not yet painted) plasterboard ceiling that there were plans to concert this room into a large master bedroom with a dressing-room at one end. (NB: “a change of usage” permit may be required to convert this area above the barn into extra bedrooms). Currently this room is used as a “home-cinema” room. The bedrooms Dotted around the central reception area of the first floor, there are three good-sized bedrooms. As this property was originally built in the style of a Chartreuse, the rooms have been added and built around exposed oak beams with low windows on ground floor level. The ambience in all three of these spacious rooms is one of cosy rusticity. The bathroom The upstairs bedrooms all share a family bathroom (with a bath-tub) and separate WC.

This pretty stone property is located a short distance from the popular town of Lectoure, with its weekly market and plethora of eclectic independent shops, its schools and many antique dealers for which the town is so well known. This property is set in a peaceful area, with a long private driveway far from the hub of the village but with easy access to Lectoure, Agen and Toulouse with easy access for Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse. With living accommodation on three levels of the main house, the property comprises : a veranda, main reception room, spacious kitchen, dining-room, bedroom and shower room, laundry room, and separate WC. On the first floor there is a master suite with an ensuite bathroom. On the lower garden level there is a private appartment suite (with 3 rooms) as well as the boiler room and garage. The gardens are a delight, and the current owner who is a keen gardener has created a floral backdrop to the house which is an absolute delight, with many varieties of trees, roses and bushes (a list can be found in the details below). Here at Bliss we loved the covered terrace area, opposite the main house, for summer dining, with a backdrop of beautiful roses. For anyone with dogs, it is interesting to note that the entire garden has been fenced off. There are some pretty vines growing along one section of the fencing, to accompany the cheese board. There is a decorative stone water feature with thirty fish (we didn’t count!) The additional outbuilding/ cottage in the gardens which is partially renovated on two floor, provides further scope for development (subject to any relevant planning which may be necessary).

This substantial property sits at a close distance to the popular market towns of both Lectoure and Fleurance. In a highly sought after location, the property is utterly tranquil with no near neighbours and stunning views over the horizon to the Pyrenees which are in full view. The property is gated, with an electric gate opening onto a long private driveway leading to the property. At the bottom of the driveway there is a vast and spacious garage, with plenty of space for the family cars and bikes. The garage is spacious enough for ten vehicles and has a concrete floor and an electric door. To the front, the pool sits in an elevated position and is surrounded by a terrace forwith Mediterranean-style landscape gardens. In this part of the garden there is also a gravelled area for playing a Sunday afternoon game of Pétanque. To the side of the property a large and stone terrace flanked by stone walls opens out over the grounds with incredible views to the south and over the surrounding countryside. The gardens have a Mediterranean air, with olive trees, Cyprus and pine trees. The front section is mostly laid to gravel for ease, and by the side of the garage, there is an area for dry plants, ensuring the beauty of the garden during the hottest summers.

This is an utterly private property since the main house cannot be seen from the lane below. Climbing upwards we leave the car in a parking area carved out of the hillside, and continue are pathway up. The property is bordered by an adjacent barn (containing a workshop, laundry room and boiler room as well as a storage area for logs) with a non-adjacent barn opposite which has been converted into a first floor atelier or loft area. The old farm house sits at the far end of the plot. The garden is immediately welcoming being planted with frothy romantic shrubs perfectly in harmony with this rural idyll. We enter the main reception room. With its high ceilings and gigantic modern rectangular window frame against the far wall, through which we are afforded a view of the wild poppies and daisies on the other side of the glass as they dance in a gentle breeze in the gardens at the side. The main reception room is elegant and spacious with an open- fireplace promising cosy winter nights in. The high ceilings and beams are a reminder that this space was once an ancient barn tagged onto a small farmhouse before its conversion some years ago. The main reception room opens onto the kitchen. With a quirky tiled floor where one can spot the occasional ceramic lizard depicted in the tiles, the floor adds a jolly note to an otherwise timelessly elegant room. The kitchen is simple and tasteful. Natural woods and materials have been chosen in keeping with the period of the property and the room is harmonious and gentle on the eye. With plenty of space for entertaining around a large table, one can choose whether to receive dinner guests in the main reception room or the kitchen. A small handcrafted flight of wooden steps leads to an inner hallway with an arched entrance (a quirky almost Moresque detail) which leads to the only cloakroom/WC in the property, besides which sits the bathroom with its incredible views onto the farmer’s field. With a window frame worthy of a main reception room it is possible to shower with views to the field beyond. When the large rectangular window is pulled back, there is an impression of « showering outdoors ». With an elegantly curved wash basin and a walk-in shower this is a fantastic space. There are two bedrooms on the same level as the bathroom. One overlooks the field behind (with the same view as the bathroom). The second bedroom overlooks the front of the property and the barn opposite (with its first floor loft/ entertaining space). The second bedroom benefits from a dressing-room. From the internal hallway a flight of wooden stairs leads up to the third bedroom beneath the eaves. This bedroom shares the same family bathroom as the first two bedrooms. This property is blessed with numerous outbuildings, all of which have been restored and lend much charm to the property. The pool was christened for the first time this summer and blends perfectly into the garden resembling a water feature more than a traditional pool. The current owners explained to us how it was important for them to blend the pool into the landscape without perturbing their bucolic surroundings.

Guillaume Sers, Laforêt agency, offers you this master house with terrace in the city center of Lectoure. - The main house features a very large living room, 2 offices, 4 bedrooms, a glassed-in loggia, and a terrace with a view of the sunset. The property overlooks an entire floor of storage and a 160 square meter garage. - The East wing of the house, overlooking the courtyard, consists of a double guest room, an independent apartment ready to rent, and a space to finish developing. The whole is in very good condition, ready to live in. It exudes undeniable charm.This description has been automatically translated from French.

GERS near Lectoure/Miradoux, beautiful stone country property from the 18th century typical of the Lomagne in a wooded park of 7.7 hectares located on the path of St. Jacques de Compostelle. How can one not fall under the charm of this pastoral site and the magnificent view it offers of the surrounding hills and the Pyrenees? It is an ideal residence to accommodate passing pilgrims but also to gather a large family. Renovated with great taste, the ground floor features a beautiful living room with terracotta tiles open to the kitchen with a stone fireplace equipped with a wood stove, an office, and 2 bedrooms with an ensuite shower room. The upstairs consists of 4 bedrooms, each with its own shower or bathroom. Very comfortable, it is equipped with central heating connected to 2 air/water heat pumps. Two air/air heat pumps also ensure cooling in summer or heating in winter. The large covered terrace hosts an additional dining area with a fireplace and a supplementary kitchen. An independent gîte has been installed in the dovecote. The house also has two large very practical storage rooms and a barn. A pleasant swimming pool completes this beautiful character property in an exceptional, peaceful, and green setting. A unique place on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

A house with a garden, patios, an outbuilding, a shop space and an apartment, nestled in the historical town of Lectoure in France’s Gers department. The edifice’s layout is typical of others in this town where buildings interlock with one another and stand around inner courtyards and gardens. The property extends from a main street on its north side, where you find the shop space and apartment, both currently rented out, to a secondary parallel street on its south side, where you enter a garage. It is made up of three distinct buildings that stand between two parallel streets. These sections are separated by outdoor spaces: a patio, a garden and terraces. The first building faces the main street. It has three floors with an unconverted loft space. Its entrance hallway leads to the grand town house and to the ground-floor shop space, which offers a floor area of around 60m² and has a shopfront window. The hallway also leads up to the apartment, which has three main rooms and a floor area of around 140m². This apartment takes up the edifice’s first and second floors. The second building has a single-storey 18th-century main section made of dressed stone that faces a court, which is partly covered. A four-floor medieval tower with a loft adjoins this section. This edifice has a wooden terrace on its south side and a walled garden that extends eastwards and southwards. On the narrow street on the south side, there is a separate stone building that adjoins two other properties. It houses a vast ground-floor garage and an upstairs space with sloping attic ceilings that could be converted. The latter space can be reached from the garden via the wooden terrace.

A discreet medieval house, its outbuilding and walled garden in the centre of a historic town in the Gers region. The property is accessed from an alleyway running parallel to the main street of the village, a stone's throw from the cathedral and all shops and schools. Built protected from prying eyes, it is shielded by the front building, whose sober facade gives no hint of the distinctive character, which unfolds in the various rooms spread over its four floors. Facing the southern ramparts, it comprises a medieval tower acquired by the current inhabitants in a state of dilapidation in the 2000s, a garden on two levels and an outbuilding, part of which has been rebuilt in wood. The main building stands in a prominent position, accessed via a stone staircase, set back from a garden and terrace embellishing the southern facade. To the north, a narrow wing projects at right angles, overlooking a patio. This patio includes a well and is divided in two by a high wall. It is located in the centre of the various buildings in the central part of the old town and provides access to a cellar and a lavatory. Despite the proximity of buildings typical for medieval town centres, the dwelling enjoys absolute peace and quiet, with no visual disturbance from neighbours and a superb vista over the countryside stretching as far as the Pyrenees.