luxury houses for sale Saint-Clar, France

Beautiful stone cottage in heart of countryside with 2 self-contained guest cottages, 9986m² land This idyllic rural property is located close to the market town of Lectoure, and comprises a trio of ancient stone buildings which nestle in a small private hamlet, comprising a 17th century Gascon farm-house, a converted pigeonnier and a small guest cottage. These stone buildings from the 17th century or earlier, are steeped in the authentic Gascon charm, and provide a bucolic home both for year-round residence or as a holiday home. The property is located in a tranquil rural location, far from the road, and is surrounded by lovely old woodland, a large part of which forms part of the estate. The property is located a short driving-distance from the popular market-towns of Lectoure, Fleurance and Saint Clar, and is tucked away in a tranquil spot in one of the most sought-after area of Gascony. The airport in Toulouse is approximately one hour fifteen minutes away by car, and the fast train to Bordeaux, Paris and Toulouse, less than an hour away, in Agen. The property is beautifully presented from the outside, with a long private pathway to the house. The lawns and gardens around the main house, the pigeon-tower and the cottage, are made up of neat lawns, lovely flower beds and a terrasse area peppered with wild flowers and grasses. At the bottom of the garden, a small and private pathway leads us far away from the hustle and bustle of the world to a restful spot in a woodland clearing, a lovely spot in which to meditate in the shade of one of the many ancient oaks, or in the heart of a cluster of tall bamboos, which offer their dappled shade to visitors on a sizzling hot day. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS VISIT BLISSIMMO.COM Let’s take a look at the property in more detail : The main house : The original front door opens onto a typical Gascon hallway, which bisects the property in two. To the left of the entrance, there is a cosy sitting-room with a woodburning fire. The room is full of original features, from the fireplace, to the original door; the mantelpiece above the fireplace, the oak beams and floors. This is a restful room which like much of the property feels timeless. On the other side of the hallway, there is a large spacious kitchen/dining-room. With a central fireplace, equipped with a modern Polyflamme heating system, an Aga throws out its ambient heat adding to the warm and cosy feel of the room in the winter months. There are many characterful features in the kitchen, from the ancient storage cupboard with its old door, the fireplace, floors and ceilings. The room is dressed with eclectic individual pieces of furniture sourced over the years, and without fitted units, the room has a timeless aura which is in keeping with the rest of the property. The kitchen sink is tucked away in the far corner, and a large breakfast table beneath the window provides the perfect place to dine, work or listen to the radio over coffee. In the central hallway itself, there is a Godin wood-burner, and a small informal sitting area. Further down the hallway two rooms sit in symmetry, one across the hallway from the other. The first is dressed as a bedroom, the second (vast in size) is used for yoga and meditation. This room has a doorway to the garden at the front. The far end of the hallway leads to a bathroom, separate toilet and a wooden staircase ascending to the first floor. A door also opens onto a beautiful old stone barn, in the corner of which a laundry area has been created. First Floor (main house) The upstairs comprises a large landing-area, the far end of which has been dressed with chairs recuperated from an old cinema, to create a snug place to hunker on down to a home movie. The master bedroom is a vast room, divided into two by a brick chimney- breast which makes a natural partition in the centre of the room, with a sink on the side and the sleeping area beneath beautiful exposed beams, this room is spacious enough to feel like a small appartment! Across the landing, there is a second bedroom (with a considerable amount of loft space for another bedroom) and a shower room. What we like about the main house : The timeless feel of the property, with its ancient doors and windows, and roses around the door. This property will appeal to lovers of the romantic cottage style property. The spacious kitchen is used very much as a second reception-room. With two downstairs bedrooms, a first floor suite, and a fourth bedroom under the eaves, and room for one more, the property has an undeniably authentic charm and appeal. Our favourite room is the kitchen with the Aga, with its old pine table by the fireplace. One can imagine passing many hours in this room, cooking or beside the fireplace. The Pigeonnier This beautiful old pigeon-tower, so synonymous with the South West of France, has been beautifully restored to provide a quirky guest-house for friends and family. With a sitting-room and kitchen on the ground-floor, and a first-floor bedroom, and a beautiful ceilings with all its fretwork of ancient beams, this is a delightful place to stay, with roses round the door, and easy access to the path down to the woodland. The Guest cottage The second cottage, also provides independent accommodation for friends and family. The cottage is divided into two segments, with a bedroom and shower on one side of a sweet terrasse, and the sitting-room and kitchen next door. Parking A substantial hangar provides adequate covered parking space for vehicles and the family tractor, etc. The gardens The gardens are full of interest, with various different zones, from the section of wild woodland at the bottom of the garden path, to the neat lawns at the top, with their flowerbeds, climbing roses, shrubs and bushes. The gardens link the three buildings together harmoniously. This is a property which has enough outdoor space not only in which to stroll, but also to lose oneself down in the woods, where you can hide away from the world in the bamboo forest, or admire the views. On a technical note! This property has a Polyflamme system installed it the kitchen fireplace, which radiates heat and can be closed up for safety when not home, or used as an open fireplace. There is a barn fitted with a fully equipped laundry-room. There is also electrical heating.

Overview This elegant 18th century town house has been recently refurbished to a high standard and is immaculate. It is a lovely blend of the traditional maison de maitre and a fresh contemporary interior. The property will appeal to lovers of high ceilings, original parquet floors and elegantly decorated rooms throughout. With long-reaching views over the countryside, this property is a perfect compromise between town and countryside - with all the benefits of a good sized garden with mature trees, and the convenience of three market towns close at hand : Fleurance, Lectoure and St Clar. Approximate measurements Basement Cellar: 26.30 m² Ground floor Entrance: 26.30 m² Living room: 18.30 m² Laundry room: 5.40 m² Cellar: 12.30 m² Kitchen: 18.35 m² 1st floor Landing: 21.05 m² Dressing room: 12.75 m² Bedroom 1: 18.15 m² Bedroom 2: 14.60 m² Clearance: 2.15 m² WC: 0.70 Bathroom: 5 m² Garage

In a quiet area of the bustling town of Fleurance, this old stone house, originally built in 1861 for the local clog makers or Sabotiers, is light and airy both inside and out. An adjoining garage with access front and back and a peaceful garden complete the property. Downstairs The front door opens on to an entrance hall which is partitioned off from the open plan living room and kitchen. Although the house was renovated in 1992, some of the original features have been integrated into the modern style living. This can be seen in the big wooden doors housing the storage cupboard by the original front door. Moving into the spacious living room which spans the width of the house, thus profiting from the sunlight flooding in all day long, we welcome the sight of a modern fireplace. The house has underfloor heating throughout but it is always a delight to enjoy the ambiance of dancing firelight on those cool winter evenings. Hidden from immediate view, we find the recently fitted kitchen. Again it is bright as well as functional, and it looks in to the conservatory and onwards to the garden. The conservatory serves as an additional dining area in the lovely summer days. Beyond the conservatory is a large utility room, and a separate WC. Upstairs Taking the stairs up from the living room, we are immediately drawn to the mezzanine area which pulls us by an invisible thread to the reading area with its bookshelves and window seat, perfect for losing ourselves in the latest book …. Another corner of the mezzanine is currently used as an office area but which could be closed off to easily make another bedroom if required. There are already three double bedrooms overlooking the garden, and a fourth on the roadside which is currently being used as a TV snug. The largest of these has a dressing room, whilst the others all have fitted wardrobes. The bathroom, shower room and WC complete the upstairs. The Garage The garage is large enough for two vehicles, and still leaving room for a workshop and plenty of storage. The Garden Outside the conservatory, a newly laid terrace leads you into the garden. The majestic Ginkgo Bloba tree definitely takes centre stage, but there is also plenty of space to create a vegetable plot or simply to plant some colourful plants….. On the utility room roof, we spot a weathervane, believed to have been installed at the time the house was built, which continues to show which way the wind blows. Adjacent to the utility room is an open veranda, useful for stocking garden tools, wood, … And at the end of the garden we find a well with it’s electric pump, perfect for watering the garden. To whom will this property appeal? This property will appeal to a wide range of people: the current owners bought it as a holiday home but have since made it their fulltime home. They confirm that it works equally well as a comfortable family home, and as an easy to maintain holiday home. Enough outdoor space for a family to enjoy but with no need to spend all your time cutting the grass. Modern comforts: Although the property was renovated in 1992, the current owners have concentrated on modern comforts such as replacing the thermal insulation in the roof, installing solar panels and an air-conditioning system. As the owner says: >.

iad France - Christelle CHAPELLE (07 68 89 22 79) offers you: Exceptional estate in Fleurance - This magnificent property located in Fleurance offers an exceptional and intimate living environment. Fully renovated, it provides you with 645 m² of living space, 10 spacious bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, two shower rooms, and 5 WCs. This master estate will appeal to those who appreciate space and comfort. The layout of the rooms is ideal for a large family or for a guest house project. The master house boasts beautiful high ceilings, a large fully equipped open kitchen with a fireplace, a bright living room, warm lounges with fireplaces as well, and generous living spaces. The second house or guest house also has the same quality features. High-end amenities include custom double glazing, several fireplaces, a videophone system, fiber optic, and individual heating for each building including the pigeonnier: central pellet heating for the master house, underfloor heating, and a heat pump for the Gascon house, and a wood stove for the dormitory. This estate is also connected to the mains sewer system. You can also enjoy a beautiful landscaped park of over 2 hectares, ideal for relaxing with family by the pool or for entertaining friends and guests in complete privacy. A large garage of nearly 60 m², double access to the property through two distinct gates, and a 2-hectare fully constructible land (CU). For those who appreciate tranquility and absolute comfort, this exceptional estate will meet all your expectations. For professionals looking to develop real estate, hotel, or restaurant potential, don't wait too long. This place is exceptional.Agency fees payable by the seller. Energy display information for this property: ENERGY class D index 223 and CLIMATE class B index 6. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate advertisement was drafted under the editorial responsibility of Ms. Christelle CHAPELLE EI (ID 48711), independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the AUCH RSAC under number 803464122, holder of the real estate prospecting card on behalf of the company I@D France SAS. Find all our properties on our website. www.iadfrance.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Superb formal village house with swimming pool and guest cottage, situated on the ramparts of a village with school, shops and restaurant, in the north of the Gers, on the Tarn et Garonne/Lot et Garonne border. This beautiful, well-presented stone building comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance hall with toilet, a small TV lounge (or study), a very beautiful lounge/library with fireplace and two south-facing windows offering uninterrupted views of the Gers countryside and even the Pyrenees! Dining room, country kitchen, storeroom/utility room/boiler room (oil-fired Viessmann boiler). There is also a bedroom with shower room, dressing area and toilet on the same level. The first floor comprises a pretty landing with toilet giving access to the 56 m² master suite (45 m² bedroom and 11 m² bathroom/shower). Four other bedrooms and two shower/bathrooms are also on this first floor. The second floor comprises a shower room, toilet and two bedrooms. Pretty garden with swimming pool and covered terrace. South-facing courtyard accessible from the kitchen, ideal for al fresco dining, garages, cellars, workshop, etc. The totally independent guest house comprises a large living room/kitchen, utility room and toilet. Upstairs, a landing leads to 2 bedrooms, a shower room and a toilet. This stone property is full of character and could also be used as a guest house or possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions. Price including agency fees : 899.000 € Price excluding agency fees : 856.191 € Buyer commission, tax included: 5%

iad France - Christelle CHAPELLE (07 68 89 22 79) offers you: In a haven of peace, on the way to Santiago de Compostela, just 6 km from the entrance to the Agen Toulouse motorway, come and discover this splendid estate of 440 m² set in a 7.7-hectare park in Saint-Antoine. Beautifully restored, it is currently run as 'guest rooms and a gite', with the facilities and layout ready for immediate business takeover. This exceptional stone property boasts a magnificent landscaped garden, a large swimming pool area, a sunny terrace, and several outbuildings. Ideally located, this estate offers unparalleled comfort with its double heat pump, large wood stove, and double glazing. The large main building includes a beautiful private area and a section with 5 large suites, a reception room, kitchen, private terrace, and parking. A restored stone dovecote is now arranged as an independent gite. Facing south, east, and west, this exceptional property will charm you with its many high-end features. There are still over 450 m² of beautiful outbuildings and a barn on this property to further develop projects. Visit without delay!This description has been automatically translated from French.

Christophe LAMAZERE for the Optimhome Network offers you this magnificent architect-designed property, nestled in the heart of the Gers, just steps from the historic village of Monfort.Ideally located for a family or a retired couple in search of peace and comfort, this 175 m² house on a wooded plot of 6500 m² provides an exceptional living environment.High-end features and contemporary design:Spacious bright living room with fully equipped American kitchen, opening onto the Gers hillsHeated saltwater pool of 10.5m x 4m, ideal for enjoying sunny days3 spacious bedrooms on the ground floor, including a master suite with a complete bathroom (Italian shower and hydrotherapy bathtub)49 m² outbuilding adaptable as a workshop or guest apartmentDouble garage with electric gatesAmenities: reversible air conditioning, heat pump, central vacuum system, rolling shutters and automated gate, underfloor heating, intercom, basement cellarA privileged environment:13th-century village of Monfort: all amenities nearby (primary school, bakery, grocery store, tobacco shop, caterer, restaurant, services...)Calm and peaceful area with unobstructed viewsEasy access to Mauvezin (7 km) and Fleurance (15 km)Only 45 minutes from Toulouse.Monfort benefits from the ''Territoire Bio Engagé'' charter.DPE BThis property is a true invitation to relaxation and well-being. Contact Christophe LAMAZERE to arrange a visit. The fees are to be borne by the seller.Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed are available on the Géorisques site: www.georisques.gouv.fr.Contact Christophe LAMAZERE Individual Entrepreneur, OptimHome Commercial Agent (RSAC No. 849 523 162 Greffe de AUCH) 06 22 82 69 70 https://www.optimhome.com/conseillers/lamazere (ref. 567903)This description has been automatically translated from French.

Exclusive - Halfway between Auch and Montauban and 55' from Toulouse international airport, Maison de maitre with breathtaking views over the Tarn countryside, with dovecote, swimming pool and outbuildings. The main building 312m2 in grounds of 1.5Ha with 10x5 swimming pool and outbuildings. Ground floor: on one side, dining room, kitchen, pantry, study and master room with dressing room and bathroom. On the other, living room and 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. On the ground floor, laundry room and machine room, and on the 1st floor, a dormitory playroom and bedroom with WC and shower. Features: Water softener, HEAT PUMP (air/water radiators) and DOUBLE GLAZING. Roof redone and insulated DPE B The 2 outbuildings (200 and 250m2) are in need of renovation: one on two levels could accommodate up to 6 bedrooms in the future, while the other, an old stone barn, boasts impressive ceiling heights of over 7 meters.

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.

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.

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

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 .

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).

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.