luxury property with pool for sale Condom, France

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There are not enough superlatives to honour this immaculately presented property. Truly the best example of “top drawer” restoration! Well balanced modern design goes hand in hand with traditional design and materials, creating most delightful spacious light rooms and wonderful bathrooms. Very rarely we see properties with windows and doors on all sides bringing in light all day round! All new roof, high quality oak windows and shutters, up-to-date insulation, insulated walls, mouldings, high-grade bathrooms make this a property without issues!. It also incorporates a high tech central heating system as well as a sauna. Adjoining the property is a delightful ‘Italian’ garden with lots of cypresses, with far reaching views across the rolling Gers countryside as well as a large swimming-pool. Beautiful limestone outbuildings complete this lovely property like the Pigeonnier, pool house, barn and garage, all within its 5ha of land. Situated between Condom and Lectoure where you’ll find all commodities within 10 minutes.

Lomagne Properties offers this amazing country property set in a peaceful location, in thecenter of its own 26 hectares. Approached via a private drive, flanked by a pound parklandgarden and meadows. The main house offers a comfortable three bed ensuite family homewith pleasant modern dining kitchen and two cosy and bright lounges, with amazingfireplace. The outbuildings give opportunities for all kinds of hobbies, from cars, crafts,keeping animals or hosting guests. The swimming pool, outdoor terraces and convertedattached barn (multi-use) make this a spacious home where everyone finds their place. A veryenjoyable and peaceful property. Location : in South West France, Department Gers, at 10 minutes from villagewith all amenities.Access: TGV- train station in Agen at 30 min., Airport Toulouse of Bordeaux(1h35)Layout: Total 285 m2Interieur : ground floor§ entrance hall - 14.90 m2§ living room - 31.70 m2 - oak parquet floor§ kitchen and dining room - 51 m2 - fitted - fireplace with wood burner -§ reception or dining room - - 34.80 m2 - large stone fireplace - ceilingheight 3.8m§ shower room - 5 m2 - washbasin shower - laundry§ separate WCFirst floor:§ bedroom 1 - 39.50 m2 - old fireplace - cupboard + shower room with WC§ study - 9.90 m2§ bedroom 2 - 33 m2 - old fireplace + dressing room + shower room -shower washbasin wc§ bedroom 3 - 55.80 m2 + shower room - shower, washbasin, wc +mezzanineOutbuildings:§ 83.40 m2 converted barn - boiler room in use as storage for special cars also used for party's§ 130,50 m2 - old stables - garage with workshop + identical 1st floor area§ 53.90 m2 and 32,50 m2 - carport§ 19,30 m2 room + machinery swimming poolLongere:§ room with old fireplace and sink in stone§ 9,20 m2 room 2§ 15,20 m2 room 3§ room 4§ 25,30 m2 covered terrace - sand on the ground§ 81 m2 large courtyard - sand floorExterior:o Fibre glass swimming pool 10 x 4m, chlorineo Terrain of 26 hectare (260.000 m2) = 64 acresCondition:o Double glazing wooden windowso Roof in very good conditiono Central heating heat exchange pump and gaz as a complemento Septic tank (non-compliant)Additional info:o Annual taxe fonciere: 1456 euroso 107 m2 greniero 34 m2 wine cellaro 32 m2 cellar Comments: 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 vendor. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website. Non contractual document.LOMAGNE PROPERTIES - EIRL Resi Limbeek - Mandataire Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban - France0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

BRIGHT ARCHITECTED VILLA 2008 WITH VIEWS AND POOL OUTBUILDING AND LARGE LAND 25 minutes from AGEN / 2 minutes from one of the most beautiful villages in France / 12 km from two villages of 3000 inhabitants. Tourist and cultural centers TGV PARIS / BORDEAUX / MONTAUBAN / TOULOUSE / Villa located on 1 ha of land offers VOLUME and ABSOLUTE COMFORT. Fireplace with marble wood inserts Heating by heat pump with underfloor heating. - solar heating for WATER Italian tiling and high-end joinery - 1 Living room of 50 m and 1 Master suite on the 1st floor with terrace - Bathroom Bathtub and dressing room in all rooms Large new garage in style as well as a large 10X5 swimming pool equipped with a new retractable vault naturally heating the water + technical room and small greenhouse Fruit trees of all species adorn the land

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RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FORMER PRIORY DEVELOPED AS A N EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY SET IN MATURE GROUNDS WITH POOL, NATURAL SOURCE AND LAKE In an area near the historical town of Nérac, the domain is accessed by a charming country lane and is situated close to a small river. Backing a pine forest, this environment is totally secluded and romantic. The 12th/18th century property is truly enchanting. It is above all a place for exquisite living and enjoyment of the surrounding nature. Perfect for a large family retreat, chambres d'hôtes, arts or other business project off the beaten tracks. The main building is accessed though an elegant courtyard with a natural spring at its centre which also provides water to the property. On one side, a tower dates back the medieval times and is attached to château transformed over the centuries and adapted to modern and elegant living while retaining a number of orginal features. Stone fireplaces, à la Française ceilings, old floor tiles with generous volumes throughout. On the South side of the courtyard, the outbuildings are converted into 3 separate comfortable gîtes. A vast grange with stunning impressive framework completes the property and is ready for many uses. The grounds with mature trees, lush borders and a formal garden to the rear includes a delightful lake where boating is possible on warm summer days. In total, the property offers 12 bedrooms (6 in the main building) and 9 bath/shower rooms : - in the main building : 1 master suite and 1 bedroom share a large bathroom with bath and shower, 2 studios and 2 one-bedroom apartments (1 in the tower) with kitchenettes - outside, 3 independant fully equipped gîtes with 2 bedrooms each The large barn (approx 260 sqm) could be developed as a reception/wedding venue or other uses. Pool with pool house Water source feature. Lake The domain is perfectly well maintained and no works are required. The existing installations allow it to be run a luxury B&B business and could host private parties such as weddings and seminars (subject to authorizations). Plans available on request. A RARE AND STUNNING OPPORTUNITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR REQUEST FOR A VISIT PLEASE CONTACT AGENCE HAMILTON IN LECTOURE (GERS) ON +33 (0) 5 62 29 59 57

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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 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.

Nestled in the heart of the rolling hills of the Gers department, in the splendid region of Occitanie, Lectoure charms its visitors with its rich historical heritage and picturesque atmosphere. Once a Gallo-Roman town, Lectoure now shines with its vibrant cultural life, renowned thermal baths, charming cobblestone streets, and breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding countryside.Immerse yourself in an experience where history harmoniously blends with modern luxury, offering you an elegant and functional living environment, where every moment becomes an ode to well-being.This sumptuous residence, built between the 17th and 18th centuries, is a true haven of peace where serenity and greenery intertwine perfectly with the splendor of the local limestone. Rediscover the balance between contemporary comfort and refined art of living.Every aspect of its meticulous renovation in 2015 was carefully thought out to preserve the charm of yesteryear while integrating decidedly modern elements. Here, you will find beautiful terracotta floors, majestic ceilings adorned with exquisite moldings, and magnificent antique wooden fireplaces.This exceptional residence offers several reception rooms, as well as 4 superb suites, ranging in size from 35 to 65 square meters, and many other spaces and details that make this residence a true architectural gem.Feel free to contact me for further information and any additional photo requests. A phone interview is necessary.I am at your disposal to assist you in several languages: English, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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.

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.

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.

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Sole agency, in a green setting on the banks of a stream, on 28,000m² of land planted with trees, a comfortable, charming house of around 200m² comprising 8 rooms including 4 bedrooms and an independent guest house of 840 m2 on four levels. All comforts with relaxation area (indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa, hammam), 5 large bedrooms with toilet, 4 bathrooms, shower room and a reception room with panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. Outbuildings that can be converted on three levels (1,070m²) including an old mill (approx. 280m²) with its machinery to be restored. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

The Landscape This superb Gascon property sits in an elevated position at the end of a long track. There are no near neighbours and views for miles around across the surrounding countryside. To each side, the valley drops gently away, woods and fields dotted all around, as far as the eye can see. The Gardens The gardens were the creation of a local landscape gardener at the start of the restoration project. The line of the land was modified to encompass a tennis court in an elevated position above the swimming pool, and as well as the dozens of roses, shrubs, trees and plants that were incorporated into the scheme, huge boulders or rocks were imported and placed around the pool side. The result is spectacular. The pool is a feat of design and a work of art. Its shape is non symmetrical and the line of water meets the line of the horizon perfectly so that it is possible to “swim into the view and over the horizon.” The waters cascade at the end of the pool into a rivulet and sweep around the side and back into the pool by an ingenious system. There is continual movement of the water. Access to the pool is gentle. The pool slopes down gradually, without steps, so that for younger children it is possible to play safely at the water’s edge. The current owners are keen tennis players, almost to a professional level, and the incorporation of a professional level tennis court was vital to their project. Discreetly located behind a stone wall, and in a raised position above the swimming pool area, a screen of shrubs and trees mask the court from view. A covered terrace area with its own kitchen, and cold beer on tap, provides a vast and shaded area in which to dine, or to relax between matches. From the terrace the tennis- court is almost invisible, the view is predominantly that of the swimming pool. From here it is all to easy to imagine, on our visit to the property, how this property has been used for many years as a place of fun and recreation. Sipping beer, to the gentle and distant sound of yellow balls bouncing on the court; the splash of the water trickling over the edge in the pool; deck chairs placed in sunny spots beside the water’s edge and facing the majestic view. Also of interest in the gardens is the second terrace to the rear, which is accessed directly from the kitchen/main reception area. This covered spot is the owner’s favourite place in which to dine with guests. The property also benefits from a woodshed to the rear and a vast garage/barn area for storage. And now for the house … From the front of the property this is a typical symmetrical and Gascon maison de maitre. When the owners first came to visit it, in their own words it was “pretty much a wreck, requiring gutting and complete recreation from the inside.” Initially the house was joined onto a barn and the restoration of the property has seen the incorporation of the original house and its adjacent stone barn into one fabulous and luxury property. Each internal detail has been thought about, and every item specifically hand-picked for the property down to the last detail. The Entrance The door to the property opens onto a formal entrance hall, with two reception rooms to each side. A wooden staircase leads to two upstairs bedrooms above. At the far end, the entrance hall opens onto the rear dining-room and kitchen area. We note that there are two staircases to the upper level. The first, the wooden staircase rising from the main entrance hall. The second staircase from the bar area, which rises to the mezzanine and an upstairs gallery, which in turn has a door to the rear gardens, and pool area. This property is built on two levels, with each level having access to the lower gardens, and the rear gardens and pool area. Two Formal Reception Rooms (Library, Snug, Music Room… what you will…..) To the front of the property, and from the main door, we enter the original entrance hall, where to the left and right of the door, are the original two reception rooms; once the only habitable rooms in the property. Today, in this original section of the maison de maitre , we open the door onto two beautifully dressed rooms. Both are used as formal reception rooms/ a music room/ reading room. The décor is elegant and timeless, and contrast beautifully with the rear section of the property which has been developed in the original barn. The Kitchen At the end of the hallway, the kitchen is a fantastic example of genius; where the cupboards have been individually designed, including the sink which is a work of art in itself. Hewn from a vast piece of black granite, our current owner jokes: “The artisan who made this, told us that this was the first time he had ever engineered such a gargantuan sink, and that the granite is so heavy, it would also be the last time.” The sink is tapered from a drying area, to two vast sinks, the work top flowing in seamless fashion to each side. With a black Lacanche oven, vital when hosting the large parties of friends and tennis players who come to the house, the kitchen is a design miracle, with a vast amount of storage carefully dissimulated behind hand crafted wooden doors. The Dining Room The kitchen opens onto the main reception/dining- room, with its original fireplace. There is a partial division of the kitchen and the main reception room by a wall which is in essence a row of wooden storage cupboards, to that the light from the kitchen window and the light from the far window of the reception room (overlooking the terrace area) flows between the two spaces. Currently the room is dressed with a long table running before the fireplace, in the traditional Gascon way. The rear wall has seen the incorporation of a large panel of glass, creating an invisible wall between the internal winter dining area and the summer terrace. This fabulous room has been created from the original barn. Behind the kitchen there is access to a downstairs cloakroom, with a fabulous stone sink, and the downstairs laundry- room. La Cave/Bar This property has been designed by a family that clearly loves to party and to entertain in style. It is no surprise that there is a private bar incorporated into the property, with the original beer barrels. A glass and metal window adds a contemporary note to this area, in smart contrast to the thick slabs of stone on the floor. With high ceilings and a view to the mezzanine area above, this is a fabulous party room. A small bar positioned in-front of two vast wine vats, is the perfect place to hang out with friends. With ample space for a dining table, this room provides yet one more place in which to entertain. Set back from this room, and just a few steps from the serving bar, there is a wine cellar. Cool, with a concrete floor, and shelving filled on each side, with the finest wines and spirits; the bar and the wine cellar will delight lovers of fine wines the world over. The Mezzanine/ Library The mezzanine runs as a gallery above the downstairs bar area, and has been fitted with elegant book shelves, to create a library/reading area. Here one can sit and read, while below friends sip wine at the bar. A rear door from the mezzanine opens directly onto the pool area, with its covered terrace and kitchen, tempting readers once more to put down their books, and take a dip in the pool, or sip an ice cold beer. Upstairs Divided into two distinct area, two bedrooms sit to the front of the property in what was once the original maison de maitre. These two rooms overlook the front and side of the property, and share a family bathroom. From the terrace area, two bedrooms share a gorgeous family bathroom, which has all the appeal of a five star hotel bathroom. The master suite has its own vast bathroom, with both a shower (created from a wine vat, circular in shape) and a sumptuous bathtub. The main bedroom also has a flight of wooden stairs leading to a room above, in the style of a Duplex apartment. There are two separate WCs on the first floor. In addition to the impression one has in this property of having come to stay at a luxury retreat (the bathrooms are truly a work of art and some of the most lovely bathrooms we have seen here at BLISS) there is also a dinky circular cupboard area on the landing, which opens out into mini kitchen, for tea and coffee, with a small round copper sink. Also on the landing, for the storage of all those lovely Indian cotton towels and bed-sheets, there are vast cupboard areas, which (as every cupboard in the house) have been individually designed by the finest carpenters. For further information, please contact Bliss Immobilier.

GERS near Vic Fezensac, lovely views over rolling countryside and the Pyrenees for this secluded property in a dominant position on over 14 hectares of woods and meadows, comprising a recently renovated house with swimming pool, an old farmhouse and a large garage. The main house offers 189 m² of living space, including 3 bedrooms on the ground floor and one upstairs, a lovely fully-equipped kitchen and a magnificent cathedral-style living room in exposed stone with large bay windows opening onto a wooden terrace with uninterrupted views over the countryside. The swimming pool is just below the wooden terrace. The house also has a covered terrace to the east. Heating is provided by a heat pump and recent electric storage heaters. The former farmhouse or janitor's cottage offers approx. 85 m² of living space on one level (entrance hall, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom) + 3 rooms for restoration, a terrace and a former stable and its L-shaped hayloft spanning approx. 130 m² of floor space. A large 76 m² garage completes the property. The property is accessed via a private driveway. Whether used as a secondary or main residence, this property will appeal to those in search of open spaces overlooking nature. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr