Luxury real estate for sale Mauvezin, France (page 3)

In the middle of its green setting of about 9ha of parkland, pretty XIXth century castle, with about 375 m2 of living space, with a large farmhouse converted into several family areas: reception room of about 120 m2, with kitchen and sanitary facilities, artist's studio of about 75 m2 with kitchen of about 41 m2 and bathroom, guest flat of about 170 m2, office accommodation of about 45 m2, spaces still available to be converted if required of about 200 m2...swimming pool with a superb panorama,clay tennis court. Private lake of about 2 hectares also used for irrigation of the agricultural land, and 55 hectares. Rare property for sale, less than an hour from Toulouse and 30 minutes from Airbus !

Located in the town of Isle Jourdain, this contemporary house of 300sqm, spread over three levels, is the perfect illustration of contemporary architecture that is both aesthetic and functional. From the entrance, the lines of the winding staircase are highlighted by the brightness of the ground floor. The living room, the dining room, and the open kitchen are intelligently turned towards the outside thanks to large bay windows. This level also accommodates a spacious bedroom with its private bathroom. The upper floor opens onto an office space dominated by a glass roof. The sleeping area leads to the two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and access to the terrace with a clear view of the landscaped garden. The master bedroom, equipped with a bathroom with a private dressing room, completes this level. The lower floor, fully furnished, leads to the laundry area and garage and can accommodate a relaxation area (games room, cinema room, music room) as well as a place dedicated to professional activity. The 3000sqm garden and its heated swimming pool offer the space necessary to make this house a place to live where modern comfort is combined both outside and inside. Energy class: B / Climate class: C Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2021: between EUR1,833 and EUR2,100 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed are available on the Géorisks website http://www.georisks.gouv.fr

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Untouched by time, this property sits in a quiet village in the south of the Gers. According to the dates inscribed inside the property, it dates back to 1783 on one side, and 1784 on the other. We enter the property through two large wrought-iron gates, with imposing stone pillars to each side. The road is very quiet, leading to a leafy residential area, and the traffic is of little if any consequence in this peaceful location. With 5000m² of gardens, the property has a typical Gascon appeal, with its imposing façade. The original windows are still in situ, a rambling vine heavy with red grapes hanging over the door-frame. The property was purchased by its current owners fifteen years ago, when the process of stripping back the inside began. The current owners tell us: “ We bought the property having fallen completely in love with its authentic features; such as the original windows and sink, and its grand and magical staircase. Every inch of its surface area was covered in bright blue and brown paint. Even the wood had been treated with the same colours. These were stripped back to their original wooden frames and repaired. We then proceeded to gut anything from the inside that was not in-keeping with the period elements we wanted to preserve. We also loved the light inside the property. All the three large front rooms of the property have big windows outside. The location is perfect, being peaceful yet non-isolated for a property we would not be living in permanently, we liked the not too distant presence of neighbours in this sleepy location. We later learnt from locals that the grandeur of the property (including the rather fabulous staircase) could have been copied from the design of the chateau, as it is rather too grand for a typical village house. An aspiring builder copied the chateau staircase with the minstrel’s gallery at the top.” Today, thanks to a lot of hard work, the original wattle and daub interior walls have been revealed, and the property must look very much as it once did to the original architect, before successive generations of owners applied their many layers of coloured paints and wallpapers. Stripping back the years the years has proven a slow and arduous process, especially as work was carried out by the current owners from a distance, coming over to France for working holidays. The result today is a grand and spacious shell, seeking a new owner who feels passionate at the thought of a blank canvas and who can bring the property back to life and make it habitable once again in 2023. Our thoughts here at Bliss What appeals to us most on our visit to the property, and what makes this property a worthwhile project, is the architecture of the house. A once grand Gascon building with an imposing façade, and a spacious 5000m² village garden, with a further wing of outbuildings extending to the rear for potential development (planning permits providing) or storage. The two elements which are of greatest note internally, are the light that seeps in through every room (most rooms have two windows, increasing twofold the property’s sunny disposition) and secondly the sheer volume of each room. The bedrooms, the downstairs reception room (with its original old fireplace) and the kitchen provide generous spaces. The wattle and daub walls with their own oak beams and struts are solid. The house feels dry and healthy, appearing to breathe and without any visible signs of damp. If ever there were a blank canvas one wanted to begin painting on, and filling in with colour: it is truly this one! It is easy to see what this house might become…… but who will be the one to take on this project?

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

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

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