luxury real estate for sale La Romieu, France (page 2)

A delightful townhouse with a walled garden just steps away from the bustling high street, yet preserving a quiet elegance and gentle tranquility with a beautiful private garden This property has been completely renovated; the roof, electricity, plumbing, heating system, bathrooms and kitchens have all been entirely replaced during the renovations. The property is ready to move into immediately and is designed tastefully in neutral tones. The property is light and elegant with a pleasant mix of contemporary and period features. This property has the added advantage of having an additional studio with kitchen, shower room and reception area. This studio appartment can be linked to the main house or used as a separate dwelling for guests and has its own separate entrance in the street behind the house. The Garden The enclosed garden provides the perfect amount of outdoor space whilst being the perfect size for easy maintenance. There are a number of mature trees, including palm trees there are both sunny and shaded spots for those hot summer months A stone path leads from the garden up a couple of steps to a spacious wooden terrace and to the door to the main house. We enter the main house from the garden, the walk through the small and newt garden heightening our sense of “leaving the world behind” and yet being just a stone’s throw away from the bakery, local cafés and restaurants. The Ground Floor This spacious reception room comprises a living-area and large open plan kitchen. The large windows overlooking the garden flood the room with sunlight. There is a wood-burning stove for cozy winter nights in-front of a movie. It should be noted that as an extension to the ground floor of the main house we can also access (via a connecting door) the ground floor of the separate studio apartment, thus entering a second reception area with a kitchen. The studio has undergone the same tasteful renovations as the main house. Back to the Main house & The First Floor The staircase is a remarkable feature in itself as it is flooded with daylight from the huge skylight in the high ceiling above; a real bonus on a rainy day and a juxtaposition of light and shadow on a sunny day depending on the hour. This part of the property adds a delightful contemporary note to the home and ensures a sensory light-filled experience every time you ascend to the first floor. From the landing, we can see that the first floor has been expertly divided into two large and luxurious suites. On our right is the first suite; a sunny, spacious bedroom with three gorgeous windows and wooden floors, a large walk-in closet, separate WC and a beautiful shower room. On the other side of the landing is the second suite, almost as spacious in size. This comprises a large shower room, WC, a double bedroom with two windows, ornamental fireplace, and an alcove/dressing area which is equipped with a water connection should this be required in the future Second Floor There are two good-sized rooms on the second floor, and although this section of the property is under the eaves, there is more than enough space for a bedroom and a large study. The vast skylight on the landing, as well as the smaller ones on both sides, are all original features and were newly fitted when the roof was replaced. The Cave Not all town houses in the Gascony have basements, but this one is an exception. It is accessed by a small door below the living room, and provides enough space to store wood and other items, and to keep the hot water heater in a safe and dry place. It is an ideal spot for a secret store of wine. The Garage This is a real plus for a town house, and although only spacious enough to park a small car, it is the perfect space to keep your bicycles and gardening equipment. It has been well renovated, in keeping with the entire property, and has a separate workshop area. A door leads to the first-floor studio with balcony. Our thoughts at Bliss Here at this property, you would be forgiven for feeling you are in a rural secluded cottage but with one immense advantage – the garden doors open onto a vibrant town from which you can visit its eclectic shops and excellent restaurants, as well as benefiting from all the amenities a town offers, such as doctors, a cinema (with original version screenings), theatre, concerts, and more.

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Lomagne Properties is proud to present a majestic Gascony estate, surrounded by 28 hectares of lush forest and embraced by 2 hectares of picturesque parkland. Meticulously renovated, this property offers several living areas, a dining room and an expansive kitchen with cathedral ceilings. On the upper floor, three en suite bedrooms and a mezzanine that serves as a hobby room and a fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom and living area, practical as a private guest suite. Despite the nearby road, the serene indoor and outdoor spaces offer respite, while all amenities are easily accessible. The estate is adorned with thriving greenery, offering a sanctuary for nature lovers. All of this is finished by huge renovated outbuildings suitable for many hobbies and a swimming pool area with great outdoor living making this property truly amazing.Region: Department Gers, near Condom. Airport Toulouse approx. 1h20, Airport Bordeaux approx. 1h50. ?Access: Good access to nearby village, with all amenities. Total of 30 hectares of land (of which 28 hectares of forest)  Layout: Total of 460m2 habitable space.  Ground floor:o   Entrance hall - travertine flooring bespoke wooden staircase- 16 m2o   Living room - travertine flooring - fireplace with wood burner 37 m2o   Dining room - travertine - wood burner - 25.50 m2 o   Kitchen- fully-equipped- underfloor heating - wood- stove 60 m2o   Second living room travertine flooring - wood stove - 29 m2o   Boiler room - 12 m2o   Separate WCo   Laundry room - 14 m2 First floor :o   bedroom 1- chimney with electric stove -wooden floor 25,50 m2 o   ensuite bathroom (bath - shower - wc ) -11.50 m2 o   bedroom 2 - chimney wooden floor - 27m2o   ensuite bathroom (bath - shower - wc ) -11,90 m2 o   bedroom 3 -wooden floor - 17,90 m2 o   ensuite bathroom (shower - washbasin wc)o   33,50 m2 mezzanine study/hobby spaceo   Suite apartment; lounge (32.30 m2)- bedroom (21.60 m2 ) - bathroom  (10,50 m2 ) - shower - washbasin wc Second floor:o   Office - 12 m2 o   Attic storage room with standing height Outbuilding: o   76 m2 double garage with thick concrete flooro   114 m2 hangar new roof - t thick concrete floor new mezzanineo   30 m2 wood storageo   35 m2 pool houseo   140 m2 outbuildings for tractors Condition: In excellent condition. Roof of outbuilding new. Roof of house revised. Dubbel glazing throughout. Very well insulated.New fuel Central heating with radiators. Very high level of finishing. Additional info:      ·       Heated swimming pool 12 x 6 m liner renewed in 2018·       300.000 m2 of grounds 30 hectares = 74 acres·       Taxes foncières, 4300 euros annual·       Access lanes have been created in the forest by current ownersComments: Our properties have been carefully selected for their location, character and charm. A house is sold unfurnished unless mentioned in the description. Agency fees payable by the seller. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website. Non contractual document.LOMAGNE PROPERTIES EIRL Resi Limbeek - Mandataire  Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban -   0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

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Magnifique maison moderne et de plain-pied.

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.

Boasting a prime location with far-reaching views in the heart of a highly sought-after Gascon village, this picturesque abode offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and village life. Home to a family of three with a dog - this property is ideal as a main residence or as a holiday bolt-hole, with easy access to may countryside walks around the nearby countryside. We enter the property via a private courtyard whose ancient stone walls form an intimate and private space in which to entertain; the perfect miniature garden in which to display a collection of potted plants or in which to dine on a heady summer’s night. Small enough for easy maintenance, spacious enough for outdoor dining and relaxation in the sun, this area once comprised a first floor wooden terrasse which could potentially be re-instated in metal or wood. (Planning may be required). Certainly what this garden may lack in size, it gains in charm, being very much an additional reception-room in the summertime. From the stone courtyard we enter the house via a side door which opens onto a small hallway. Here there is a downstairs laundry room and a handy storage area. Shedding our coats, we turn to the spacious reception room which overlooks a tiny medieval street. The room is toasty warm, thanks the wood-burning stove installed by the current owners. Of note are the large glass windows which open onto the street from the reception room and allow a stream of sunlight into the room. The kitchen is a delightful area that has the “feel” of a multifunctional reception room, with a central moveable island, a dining-room area and a panoramic view of the valley to the north. The current owners would have fitted a second wood-burning stove into this room had they stayed. On the first floor an impressive master bedroom overlooks the tiny medieval village street. This fabulous room has an open-plan bathroom with a tub and sink. There is also a private ensuite WC for the parents. The family showroom shared by the other two first floor bedrooms sits in the middle of the landing. This room has a lovely view over the internal courtyard - and potentially with a rejig, one could position a bath tub in a prime position to enjoy the view. The two remaining bedrooms overlook the valley with far reaching views. One is currently used as a music room, the other a teenage bedroom : both are of a good size either as two children’s rooms - or perhaps one could be used as a study. However you choose to make use of the first floor bedrooms, the light is good and the views in both directions too. The top floor has a special surprise reserved for guests to the house. A hideaway in the eaves, a cosy nook in which to retreat, this room has the joyous playfulness of a secret den, tucked up high in the rooftop and oblivious to the stirrings of the world below. Guests who enjoy a quirky nest will feel safe and coddled by the intimate walls of this little hideaway. This room will appeal to anyone young of heart and remain entirely inaccessible to anyone who isn’t surefooted. Up on high, the bed is custom built on a platform. There is a small shower room in one corner- while WC is accessible on the first floor.

This magnificent Gascon Château sits in the heart of rolling countryside and has been treasured by the same family for several generations. With its foundations in the Middle Ages, circa 1479, these old stone walls have observed the centuries pass by and observed each generation adapt the building according to the needs and innovations of its time. The most remarkable of these modifications was the extension of the original château before the French Revolution by the Comtesse de Beaumont, a courtesan of the court, who, forced to flee from court and to return home to Gascony, (one wonders at the actions that led to the wrath of the Queen?), later hosted political refugees herself, fleeing the bloodshed of Paris and the reign of terror in 1789. Later throughout the 20th century and war with Germany, the chateau once again offered sanctuary to those in need. In the second world war a Jewish refugee by the name of Irène Lezorviez, was hidden here. As a sign of recognition a tree was planted in 1987 in Jerusalem as a sign of recognition to the Gascon French resistance. The Comtesse de Beaumont was the person to make the greatest contribution to the development of the Château as we know it today. Bringing back home with her the notions of fine living she had experienced at court, the Comtesse was anxious to create a similar splendour in rural Gascony. This might have been a rural and working estate, but the Comtesse made additions to ensure that it was transformed into a place of beauty and the ideal place to host parties, with the addition of the 18th century wing which forms the main building today, to the addition of the stone turrets with their far reaching views, to the development of the stunning parkland with its tree-lined avenues in the shape of a star, leading to the bronze statue of Diane the huntress, and last but not least, the construction of the delicate and ornamental chapel where current owners of this family have married. During her time at the Château many parties were hosted here, and it is a testimony to the longevity of the Gascons themselves, that having escaped the Revolution, the Comtesse lived on until the fine age of one hundred years! Each successive generation has brought change and innovation to the park and buildings, with various additions; for example, the innovative water-pump and windmill, to the complete renewal of the roof as we see them today by the current owners. This property was the first to experience the joys of running water and has traditionally been the residence of a succession of innovative and inspirational residents. With its towers, pigeonniers, moat and wine chai, as well as being a place of beauty, we are reminded that this Château is also a testament to the rich agricultural architecture of Gascony. Brought to market for the first time in centuries by BLISS IMMOBILIER since 1881, this is a rare and extraordinary opportunity to enjoy not only an incredible building and park, but to experience French history first-hand. Some of the original furniture remains, including the commode at the entrance hall with its grand mirror, installed by the Comtesse so that she might check her appearance before leaving through the grand front door. As you glance at the mirror today, and see your own reflection, it is easy to sense the rustle of the skirts of the Comtesse behind you in the grand hallway and imagine her elegant figure sweeping across the magnificent original tiled floor. These rooms are alive with history, in a place which time has somehow managed to forget. Whether your project is to develop a business suitable to the 21st century within these walls, and to bring the rooms alive with conferences or luxury guest suites for guests visiting this wonderful corner of southwest France, or whether you are someone who simply craves the joy and of stepping back in time and living a part of your life where so many others have left their imprint before, we cannot know. What we can promise, is that this is a rare opportunity to live in a place of immense beauty. Climb to the top of the high stone turret and survey the dizzying view of your magnificent 4,6-hectare park, with far reaching views as far as the eye can see on all four sides. Admire the old oak trees which are hundreds of years old, the likes of which could never grow within a single lifetime. Welcome to your own personal opportunity to become chatelain or chatelaine of this fine Gascon château. More photos and information as well as a film on our Bliss real estate website

This south facing property is in the heart of Lectoure, with five first floor double bedrooms, a ground floor bedroom, a shared family bathroom, main reception room and spacious kitchen. The property has the advantage of a walled garden, and a garage. With a spacious first floor balcony to add to its charm, this property is a rare opportunity to purchase a property in one of the most attractive medieval streets of Lectoure. Some updating is required but the property is perfectly habitable. Room Sizes Entrance hall: 17.79m2 Cloakroom + WC: 2.13m2 + 1.47m2 Garage/laundry room: 18.89m2 + 3.23m2 Downstairs bedroom/study/office: 12.52 (with a sink) Inner hallway to kitchen/reception: 7.39m2 Kitchen: 27.83m2 Reception Room: 22,62m2 First Floor Landing: 8.22m2 Bedroom 1: 15,92 (with access to balcony terrace) Balcony first floor (covered terrace/ access to balcony) : 12,03 Bedroom 2: 17,24m2 Bedroom 3 : 13,61m2 Bedroom 4 : 14,10m2 Bedroom 5: 17,27m2 (above the garage – as an extension) Bathroom : 7,80m2 (bathtub, sink, WC)

This house was probably originally a typical Gascon farmhouse. In fact, the base of what must have been used for the cows outside still remains. The accommodation is of a good size. As usual in these Gascon houses, we find the entrance in the middle of the house and 2 rooms on either side. On one side is the kitchen with its dining area, and on the other is a large sitting room with a fireplace. In the entrance hall is a beautiful wooden staircase that leads to the 1st floor landing, again divided into two parts. On one side are 2 bedrooms for children and on the other is the master bedroom with its dressing room. A bathroom is located on the landing. The well-crafted staircase continues to the 2nd floor. This floor can be converted in its entirety, the beams having been cleverly redone so that 2 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms could probably be installed. It should be noted that the roof has been completely redone by a professional and that the ten-year guarantee is still in force.

THIS RENOVATED PROPERTY SITS ON TOP OF A HILL, ENJOYS UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS TO THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE AND BENEFITS FROM LARGE LIVING SPACES. Shopping, restaurants and antique shops in Lectoure are 12kms away. This area has a wealth of cultural and architectural gems. The main motorway between Toulouse and Bordeaux can be reached within 10 minutes. A cyprus and olive trees lined lane takes to the property at the top of a hill. The main house and wisteria covered dovecot are surrounded by nature, mature trees and shrubs. Peace and serenity immediately welcome the visitor. The large gascon-style house is entered by several entrances from the surrounding terraces.It includes: - On the ground floor, directly from the garden: 2 large reception rooms (1 with a fireplace), dining-room, a fully equipped kitchen with French door to a covered patio area, office, bedroom with shower, wc, laundry rooms, store room with technical utilities.To the rear of the building, attached but also accessed by a private entrance door, a separate guest wing with lounge, 2 bedrooms, wc and large shower room. Covered terrace for alfresco dining. - On the first floor up a wide wooden staircase, 4 en-suite bedrooms, 2 on each side of a massive 160 sqm room with a beautiful timber roof structure, used by the current owners for private concerts or exhibitions. A perfect space to relax, meditate or yoga. On the East side of the main building, the original dovecot on 2 levels has been renovated recently. Downstairs there is a cosy sitting-room, a galley kitchen with dinining area opening to a private terrace, 1 bedroom and a large shower room. Upstairs and accessed by a traditional outside flight of steps, there is a romantic bedroom with 4-poster bed. Magnificent timber ceiling structure above. Wc and sink. On the South side of the property, a little away from the house, the swimming-pool (9 x 4m) with surrounding tiled deck and pool house with sauna that overlooks the countryside. An observation deck offers extended views to the countryside and the church of the little village nearby. 4 horse loose boxes next to the dovecot could be developed as more bedrooms or use for their intended purpose. 2 fresh water wells. Heat pumps. Water filtering system. Water softener. The land has been meticulously landscaped, with meadows, bushes and mature trees of different kinds. Fruit trees at the back of the house. And even a charming walk around the estate for the owners' dog ! The peace and tranquility of this property are unique. This is a perfect home to relax with a book under a tree, swim whilst surrounded by nature or simply do nothing. The property could be an ideal family home, a holiday retreat or a luxury. B&B. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A UNIQUE PROPERTY NEAR LECTOURE. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REQUEST FOR A VISIT PLEASE CONTACT AGENCE hAMILTON IN LECTOURE ON : +33 (0) 5 62 29 59 57.

A chateau dating back to 1839 with large outhouses and 7 5 hectares of grounds, a few minutes from the town of Lectoure in France’s Gers department. A track leading to the property leaves a small country road on the hillside. A discreet spring covered with stones marks the entrance to the grounds. The chateau’s facade appears at the end of a drive shaded by tall, old trees. The edifice enjoys absolute privacy and calm. It looks out over a valley, in isolation from the rest of the world. You can admire several stunning vistas from the property. These views stretch to the town of Lectoure, perched on its rocky outcrop. The chateau is built on a large gravel terrace with a round ornamental stone pond. The building is rectangular and has an adjoining tower in the middle of its west elevation. It has four flours that can be seen from its east side, lower down. The top floor is a loft space. The edifice offers a liveable floor area of around 800m², spread between the ground floor and the first floor, which can be seen from the south driveway. The chateau was built in 1805. It is made of dressed stone, rendered with a beige lime coating. Its facade reflects the architectural traits of its era: 14 rectangular openings are arranged symmetrically around a central bay that stands out for its dressed stone and its double door that forms the main entrance. The quoins, cornices and door and window surrounds are made of exposed dressed stone. The building is crowned with a zinc and slate mansard roof with hipped ends, punctuated with three bull’s-eye windows on its south side, three on its north side, one on its east side and another one on its west side. The grounds are dotted with age-old trees and vast clearings. This wonderful outdoor space includes an isolated swimming pool, a dovecote, an old washing place and an Italian-style garden. The style of this Italian garden goes well with the chateau’s north elevation and brings out its elegance. At a lower level, there are two large rectangular outbuildings made of rubble stone. They face each other and can be reached via a separate drive on one side.

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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.

A little further away, in a picturesque medieval village located in a natural area, this refined property of 500 m2 welcomes you on a plot of 38,000 m2. On the ground floor, the centerpiece of this building, a living room of 130 m2 with cathedral ceiling: dining room, bar, semi-professional kitchen and its Lacanche stove and diving area There are also two bedrooms, a living room and another room currently used as a dormitory. Half-landing, a bedroom and its pretty terrace. On the first floor, four suites with shower rooms and toilets. This charming residence benefits from high-end services. Completely renovated with natural and authentic materials such as: lime plaster, parquet floors and custom-made frames. Most of the joinery was also specially created for this place, such as the oak doors and parquet floors upstairs. The wood used comes from several species (Tarn oak, Tulip tree, etc.) The house benefits in part from the comfort provided by underfloor heating thanks to the heat pump. On the terrace side, a wrought iron pergola offers a view of the surrounding nature. An enchanting setting with access to the swimming pool (18X4.5), a deliciously refreshing place for quiet moments, in a timeless place. A well and a lean-to complete this exterior. This residence benefits from easy access to amenities. Ideally placed to enjoy the region, renowned for its architectural, natural and gastronomic heritage, it is located 11 km from Lectoure and 16 km from Fleurance. Agen station, 45 minutes away, allows you to reach Paris by TGV in 3 hours 30 minutes and Toulouse-Blagnac international airport can be reached by road in 1 hour 20 minutes. Future occupants will be able to live here with family or consider a tourist project in the heart of a unique place in its peaceful environment. Fees are the responsibility of the seller. Le Diagnostic de Performance Energétique(DPE) a été réalisé selon une méthode valable mais non fiable et non-opposable. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. Contact your local agent, Sandrine BALZARIN, FLEURANCE, Optimhome Associate Estate Agent at 06 22 90 75 22 – More information on https://www.optimhome.com/conseillers/sandrine.balzarin (ref 555083)

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.

If you are looking for a property without frills or fuss, with clean lines, spacious light-filled rooms, and a pristine finish, then this could be the property for you. Located within easy reach of the much beloved market-town of Lectoure, this rural haven offers a tranquil and restful retreat from the world. The property is situated at the end of a rural and private lane with neighbouring fields to each side, and sits in an elevated position overlooking the farmer’s bucolic woodlands to the rear; a canopy of mature trees encircling the plot. The gardens are neatly presented, with contrasting areas of woodland and landscaped areas. The lawns encircle a smart poolside terrace, decked with sun-loungers and bordered by a variety of roses, bushes and herbs. Neatly clipped pathways lead to the house both to the main entrance and to the terraces to the side, where vast bay windows overlooking the gardens from the kitchen and the reception-room. Tall and gracious trees provide an additional architectural interest to the garden. From the outside, the property has maintained the classic air of a traditional maison de maitre with its lovely stone façade. It features a stone and wood carpark and a total of five parking spaces. Inside, there an unexpected modern twist. The main hallways opens onto a vast open-plan area comprising the kitchen, dining-room and main reception-room with a vast insert log-burner. Large sliding glass doors that slot into the outer walls of the property can be pulled back to “open” the kitchen and reception rooms “out” onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor space in the summer months, with views to the pool. An internal hallway on the ground-floor leads to a spacious and beautifully appointed bedroom with storage cupboards. A second downstairs bedroom is currently used as a study with French doors to the gardens. With access from the same hallway, there is a large a bathroom with a corner bath and spacious shower, a separate lavatory, a vast laundry-room and a boiler-room. With separate access from the garden, the current owner has converted an outbuilding into a peaceful artist’s studio. With a large bay-window ensuring a joyous flow of light into the room, this area is the perfect place in which to meditate; where creative souls can set to work, whether that be with an easel, a kiln or a quill. It is possible to create a gîte or set up an independent business. Returning now to the house, let’s take a look upstairs : A modern open-plan staircase leads to the first-floor landing which has lovely views over the lower ground-floor of the property; almost as though one were standing on the upper deck of a modern boat and looking down, sunlight zinging through the property in every direction. A large internal space at the top of the stairs on the first floor is used as an upstairs reception-room. In addition to this relaxing and private upstairs living-area, there are three comfortable bedrooms, one of which has its own dressing-room and private It has a private shower room with wc and another with a large storage cupboard. There is also an additional shower-room with wc, shared by the other two bedrooms. The house is presented in pristine condition from top to bottom. The rooms are tastefully decorated, mostly in shades of white; the occasional rear wall being wall-papered to the highest standard. The property is functional, with lots of storage space, and the comfort of a large downstairs bathroom and two upstairs shower-rooms. With five main bedrooms (all doubles) and a second private reception-room upstairs, and a separate outdoor artist’s studio, there are plenty of areas in which to work from home, or to find a quiet area in which to concentrate, albeit the main “hub” of the house is open-plan. The property also has a storage area, and a covered area linking the house and artist’s studio.

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.

This property sits on the edge of the popular market town of Lectoure, at a close distance from all local shops and amenities. It is possible to walk into town from the property with its eclectic range of shops, cafés and restaurants. This property would work well as a principle residence or a holiday home. There are gardens to the front of the property, with a rural outlook to the rear. The front door opens onto an entrance hall which in turn leads to a separate downstairs reception room, and then to an open plan dining-room and kitchen. There is an open-plan fireplace in the kitchen/dining area The property has been painted white throughout and is a clean blank canvas. There is a laundry area and a downstairs cloakroom also on the ground floor level. On the first floor there are two bedrooms (each one measuring approximately 17m2) and a small room adjacent to one of the rooms which is ideal as a dressing-room. Below the property on the lower garden level there is a vast garage/ barn, with numerous areas to stock wood supplies, and garden equipment. This property is in very good condition and provides a sense of the “countryside” with its rural views and spacious barn, and its gardens, within a popular area of Gascony. Cycle or walk to town! - then return home to enjoy a barbecue in the pleasant gardens.