Property Mirande (32)

Stunning Views for this Energy Efficient property + Guest house, covered Pool, 5.5ha of land & Outbuildings
MUST SEE !Approached by a long and treelined driveway sitting atop one of the rolling, verdant hills in 5.5Ha of land for which the Gers is renowned is a comfortable, spacious and tranquil Gascon Farmhouse with guest house both with a stunning views, terraces and access to the large salt water covered pool.
Thick walls guarantee year-round insulation, complemented by recently installed geothermal heating, it combines old and new to best advantage.
The house and guest wing each have their own bespoke oak kitchens with granite counter tops; two lounges, very different in character and both with cosy wood-burning stoves; two half-turn staircases, both with a “wow” factor, one being ancient and majestic, a central feature of the house, whilst the other is in oak combining modern, airy lightness with practicality.
The house has five bedrooms and two bathrooms; the guest wing has two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Outside there is a mature garden fruit trees ,woodland, a source and pasture.
House :
Entrance 13.2m2 Bespoke wooden front door opens on to a large stairwell with a magnificent half-turn staircase
Living room 34m2 Original fireplace contains a Godin Brulhaut Rubis wood-burning stove. Dimmer lights. Floor covered in ancient “tomette” tiles.
Dining room 24m2 Original marble fireplace (non functional).
Kitchen 22m2 Bespoke kitchen in solid oak made by a Master Craftsman, with worktops in “Colonial Ivory” granite. Includes “haricot” swing corners, cutlery and spice drawers and numerous deep casserole drawers as well as overhead cupboards with integral lighting. SMEG Opera 120 cm cuisinière with gas hob and two ovens. Built-in Double sink. Built-in appliances include Miele dishwasher; Bosch Oven; American LG fridge/freezer; Samsung microwave.
Back corridor. Further units matching those in the kitchen provide ample storage for all purposes. Leading off this corridor are:
Bathroom 9m2 Walk-in shower, “his and hers” sinks, numerous cupboards, mirrors on three sides
Toilet 3m2
Utility room 7m2– with the hot water tank, plumbing for washing machine, shelving
Chai 23m2– houses heat pump and offers a large storage area
Bedroom One 22m2. Marble fireplace (non-functional) with built-in wardrobes on either side. Wooden floor.
Bedroom Two 19m2. Carpeted
Partially carpeted corridor leading to:
Upstairs bathroom 11m2. Fully tiled bathroom with green and white PROVENCE tiles and matching frieze and fillets (listel). Shower cabinet with glass doors. Moulded unit with sink, mirror, shelves and cupboards.
Bedroom Three 34m2. Carpeted used as an office
Bedroom Four 17m2 Deep pile green carpet. Exposed rafters, used as an office
Bedroom Five 16m2 Carpeted. Original inset stone sink. Exposed rafters.
Guest House :
​Open plan kitchen/dining area in solid oak with island. 33m2
Worktops in Green Labrador granite.
Built-in appliances include Bosch fridge/freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher; Fagor hob
Reversible heat pump provides heating or a/c in kitchen/dining area
Downstairs
Bedroom 12m2 with bathroom 6m2
Bedroom 12m2 with bathroom 6m2
Radiators and heated towel rails in both
Upstairs:
Luminous 55m2 lounge with far reaching views, Scan Andersen wood-burning stove and electric radiators
Tiled and covered terrace 26m2 with panoramic views on three sides
Outstanding features:
ENERGY
Geothermal heat pump powers the heating via radiators in every room.
Reversible heating/air conditioning pump for the principal bedroom and second upstairs bedroom, currently in use as a study.
Second reversible heat pump in the guest wing
Solar panels for free hot water (most of the year).
Electric charging points for vehicles.
COMMUNICATIONS
Fibre internet connection (circa 100 Mbps on present plan)
Excellent mobile phone signal
SAFETY
Alarm system
OUTSIDE
Ovoid swimming pool 11 x 5.5 m with Abrisud sliding cover
Solar shower
Workshop, 79 m2, with overhead lighting, power sockets and three-phase
Mains water, electricity, exterior gas tank
Inground rainwater tank
Large capacity conforming septic tank
Terraces to house and to swimming pool
Covered carport
Covered terrace 33m2 for outside dining with sink for summer kitchen
Storage area
Hen house
Land: 55271 m2 (13.7 acres or 5.5 hectares) consisting of gardens with mature fruit and ornamental trees, parkland, field and woods
LOCATION
Nearest: towns - Mirande (13 mins), Auch (30 mins), Toulouse (75 mins);
Baker, 5 mins; Supermarket 10 mins (Masseube)
30 mins to Marciac, home of the famous jazz festival