luxury real estate for sale Gers, France (page 7)

Between MARCIAC and MADIRAN, beautiful 18th-century GASCONY PROPERTY full of character and charm, surrounded by more than 4,000 m² of enclosed parklands, in a remarkable hamlet with its 12th-century fortified church. This Gascon residence offers 470 m² of living space and comprises a main building and a converted wine storehouse. The main house comprises 2 levels with a vast entrance hall, a lounge, a dining room, a 25 m² kitchen and, upstairs, 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom. A 3rd level comprises converted attic space with a vast landing, 3 bedrooms and a shower room. The chai offers 2 large bedrooms, a kitchen and a shower room. It could be converted into chambres d'hôtes, a gîte or a family home. Beams, spacious rooms, dressed stone frames, terracotta floor tiles, large 2/4 turn stairway; these well-preserved old features do not exclude comfort: air/water heat pump (2021), roof renovated and insulated, double glazing and over-glazing, fibre optic connection. Outside, a 45 m² south-facing terrace overlooks magnificent grounds planted with flowers and trees and enclosed by a low pebble wall. On the north side, there is a wooden carport for 3 vehicles. The setting of the countryside, the hamlet and the beautiful fortified church is remarkable, with no nuisances. This is a rare, unspoilt location, ideal for those looking for peace and authenticity. Near to PLAISANCE du GERS, shops, restaurants, health centre, market, school and college. Airport (Pau) 1h00 away, TGV station (Tarbes) 40 mn away, mountains 1h30 away and ocean 2h00 away.

This lovely old stone property has belonged to the same family for generations. With a walled garden with a pool, and stunning views over the Gascon countryside, this spacious Gascon manor house occupies an enviable position high up on the ramparts. Its central village location ensures easy access on foots to the local shops, restaurants, and tea-rooms. With several generations of the same family owning the property, we were touched by the family history recounted by the current owner. She tells how her father used to pass by the house every day as a schoolboy, from the farm where he lived, and would always vow to himself: “one day this house’ will be mine!” Such was the power of his manifestation, that some years later, as a young man, he purchased the house for his wife and family. One can easily imagine how inspiring this house might be to a child, sitting in one of the most unusual and enviable places in the village, and so impressive in size. We hope that we can find a new owner for this property, who will be just as delighted and excited by this acquisition. Let’s look at the property in more detail: The original front door opens from the street, onto an impressive 44m2 central hallway. With a door to the rear end of the hallway, opening on the garden, the hallway gives access to each of the reception-rooms. To the left of the main door, there is a large 45m2 reception-room, filled with light from the French doors that open onto a raised terrace, and with a view over the surrounding countryside and gardens. This raised terrace area is one of the property’s most lovely features. Along the hallway, next to the main reception-room, there are two bedrooms on the ground-floor both with a fireplace. To the far right of the hallway there is a lovely room with wooden panels and decorative lead windows. This room was used as a music room, or a formal dining room, and overlooks the garden. The kitchen is positioned close to the main entrance, close to the grand staircase. It is the heart and hub of the house. The kitchen is typical of a bygone era, with space for a large dining table Infront of the fire, and despite its rather dated appearance, full of charm. There is a door from the kitchen to the street. There is also a separate cloakroom and lavatory in the main entrance. Behind the kitchen there is ample space for storage in a rear cellar, where the boiler is situated. In days gone by this section of the property was fondly nicknamed “The Shop” or “Le Magasin” by the family, because it was so spacious and with so many shelves, anything practical required here could be found in this area of the house. A graceful staircase ascends to the first floor, where we find a mirror image of the grand hallway below. This property is truly a fine family home, with five double bedrooms on the first floor, each with a bathroom. The previous owner built each of his daughters a bathroom. Three of these bedrooms have their own individual character and secret treasures, with each room opening out into a “secret” room behind. The perfect house for children to lose themselves in, with a game of Hide and Seek. On the second floor, there is a large attic. This spreads across the entire top floor, and could potentially provide additional space for conversion, relevant planning permissions permitting. Below the large garden terrace there is a garage and additional storage area.

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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.

French 5 hectare property nestled in the valleys of the Gers with a 12th century castle. Château carefully renovated in 2008 to preserve and highlight the old elements. A large entrance of 22m2 opens on one side onto a large living room with vaulted stone arch and impressive fireplace and on the other side overlooks the dining room and the hallway opening onto the kitchen below. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms, three of which have their adjoining bathroom and toilet. Two of the rooms open onto the towers, their original vaulted arched ceilings and their 13th century sculptures. Outside, century-old plane trees shade the facade of the house in summer. Further on, behind the shelter and the garage is a 140m2 Gascon house to rehabilitate. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a dining room and a kitchen. The 18 x 5 swimming pool is located in front of the house surrounded by a large shaded terrace. A lake with spring and a well complete this beautiful 5 hectare property. 5 minutes from a village with all amenities and one hour from Toulouse. English Beautiful XIII century castle nestled at the end of a long private drive in the Gers, also known as the French Tuscany. Century old plane trees shade the arrival to the large front porch and the entrance. Entry hall is 22sqm2 and on one side is a living room with pointe de hongrie floors, an imposing fireplace and stone arches. French doors lead out to another terrace. On the other side of the large entry is the dining room and stair access to the downstairs kitchen. The kitchen has been renovated respecting the style of the rest of the chateau and has a terrace as well for outside dining. Upstairs a 32sqm2 luminous hall is perfect for exposing art. 4 spacious bedrooms of which two overlook the towers with their stone arches and stone XIII century sculptures. Next to the chateau is a typical Gascony farmhouse that needs to be rehabilitated. It has 3 bedrooms, two living rooms, kitchen and dining room. The 18x5 pool is adjacent to the farmhouse. Private lake with a spring and well the entire property on 5 hectares of land/12,000 acres. 1 hour from Toulouse, La Ville Rose; 1 1/2 to the ski slopes and 2 1/2 hours to the Atlantic coast. Nearest amenities 5km.

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

Gers - Near Auch, at the end of a small village, this 18th-century chartreuse with its triangular pediment has been renovated in a contemporary, timeless style. Set in over 3 hectares, it enjoys exceptional panoramic views over the countryside and the Pyrenees mountain range. As soon as you arrive, you'll be seduced by the French garden and the hanging garden on the property's ramparts. With its unparalleled luminosity, this home boasts spacious rooms where the hallmarks of its historic past are naturally integrated: fireplaces, period moldings, marble fountains... a magnificent, comfortable single-storey living space of almost 400 m². All the windows have been replaced and fitted with adjustable sunshades, and the underfloor heating is provided by 2 high-performance heat pumps, making it extremely comfortable. The basement includes a former wine storehouse, a beautiful wine cellar, the boiler room, a 2-car garage and 2 rooms, including a former kitchen. On the west side, magnificent sunsets can be enjoyed by the heated swimming pool, equipped with a protective underwater cover. The poolhouse, with its large bay window, houses a high-tech summer kitchen ideal for summer meals. All in all, an exceptional place to live in the Gers! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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.

Large chateau constructed in 1830, with 1200 sq. m of living space and excellent amenities is now for sale. It is perfectly situated in 20 min (Nogaro) and features incredible views over a park. You are sure to enjoy this chateau's scenic views overlooking the forest. The property is set in a great location: the city center, the airport (150 km) and schools can be found nearby. Three lounges, a dining room, three living rooms, one reception room, 11 bedrooms, two kitchens, seven bathrooms and four shower rooms are spread across three floors in the chateau. The chateau also benefits from a security system, double glazing, an air conditioning unit and an electric gate, as well as a home library. The chateau also feature mouldings.

In the 16th century, this mansion was a dependency of the castle of Preignan. The master of the place, however, wanted his domain to be autonomous. This is why we find today in the house vestiges of the forge, the miller, as well as very beautiful half-timbered walls. The old courtyard is now a magnificent patio allowing the masters of the place to find a real cozy outdoor nest within the house itself. This Gascon residence is made up of five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a very beautiful living-dining room, as well as two other living rooms. We also find a large garage, a laundry room, and a cellar. For the exteriors: an outbuilding, a large pool house and its swimming pool as well as a very beautiful park not overlooked. To complete these services, the house is located two minutes from all amenities. Indeed, Preignan today offers its residents: schools, restaurants, post office, nurses, doctors etc ... and all this 10 minutes from Auch. Want charm, calm, space without being far from amenities this house is for you...

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Chateau near Mauvezin located in the Gersoise countryside. Land of 2ha with well, pond and moat. On the ground floor: large living room of 140m2 to the north with stone vaults and exposed framework; warm south-facing kitchen opening onto a 100m2 terrace; library, dining room, hall, laundry room, utility room/boiler room and disabled access bedroom with shower. Floor: 6 bedrooms, including 4 with bathroom. Master bedroom with 2 bathrooms and dressing room. Roof remodeled regularly. Heating: 2 pellet stoves and electric heating. Outbuildings of 250m2 which serves as a workshop and garage with roof in very good condition. At 9o, 13o and 17o century chateau near Mauvezin and 1hr from Blagnac aeroport in beautiful Gascony countryside. 2ha of land with well, a moat and a pond. Ground level: large entry and on the right of entry, bedroom facing east with a handicap access and bathroom. 140 sq m living/play room facing north with stone arches. Cozy kitchen with wood pellet stove on the southside with 100 sq m patio. Library and dining room.Back kitchen and boiler room. First floor: 6 bedrooms. Parental suite(80sq m) with 2 bathrooms and very big dressing room. Hallway 70sq m and one room that does not have windows but serves as office and acces to the roof. There is a 250sq m building that is used as a garage and workshop. All roofs in good condition. Beautiful wood and stone work throughout the house.

This house has been in the same family for many years and as such has been added to over time. It has been lovingly restored by the current owner, who inherited the property from her family. The heart of this house is the open plan living room/kitchen. Here we find the large pellet burner that keeps the house cozy in the winter, and the fact that the kitchen is open means that you can cook and chat with friends or family at the same time. The kitchen is entirely fitted; it is relatively small but very practical and efficient. The lovely walled terrace is accessed from this room, and is completely private. This part of the house was originally a bakery with a bread oven on the terrace. A corridor leads off the living room – here the owner has cleverly incorporated some storage space under the staircase – and here we find a very practical ground floor bedroom with an adjoining shower room. This is ideal for visitors as it is completely private and separate from the main living area of the house. A reception area near the second front door gives access to the stairs leading up to the first floor. Upstairs there is a big open plan TV room which is the perfect place to relax with a book or watch a film. It has windows along one side and is very bright in the afternoons. The bathroom has a retro turquoise bathtub and hand basin. There is a separate WC next door. There are three bedrooms on this floor; the first is the smallest, but there is plenty of room for a double bed, and attractive views out the window. The second bedroom has a large attached dressing which could be converted to a private bathroom if desired. The last bedroom has double aspect windows and a large built-in closet. Terrace The sun-drenched terrace is a haven of peace and the perfect place to enjoy an alfresco meal or a drink at any time of the day. It has exposed stone walls on three sides and attractive tiled flooring. Surrounded by a stone wall, this space is accessible both from the house and from the lane that runs just behind it. The large stone garage with mezzanine is a real plus for this house. It has plenty of room to park a large car if desired, and of course there is storage space upstairs too. On a historical note, the garage is built against the original ramparts of the village! Our thoughts here at Bliss This property is a bit quirky, full of charm and surprisingly spacious. It has been lovingly restored and decorated and is in excellent condition. We love the location and the fact that there is no work to be done – it has all been done by the present owner. This house would make a charming main residence, but it could also make an ideal second home. The village is so pretty, it is a delight to just walk around and admire all the lovely public spaces and beautifully maintained houses. It has quite an international flavour too, as it has attracted residents from many parts of France and the world. Technical details 140 m² house 4 bedrooms, including one on ground floor Large stone garage (40 m²) Walled terrace Wood, double glazed windows Programmable pellet burner supplemented by recent electric radiators Septic tank Charming historic village

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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?

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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.

Magnificent 74-hectare winegrowing and equestrian property with a luminous 19th-century Renaissance-style château. Approx. 600 sqm of living space on three levels of 200 sqm each. 13 main rooms including 9 bedrooms. Fine architectural features. Magnificent grounds, pleasant faienced swimming pool. Beautiful view over a valley. No nuisance. The château is composed as follows: First floor: a terrace opens onto a wide entrance hall with a grand staircase, vast living room, beautiful dining room, library, bedroom, bathroom, fitted kitchen, storeroom and laundry room. 1st floor: Large landing, 5 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Terrace. 2nd floor: Living room with a kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. 230 sqm semi-buried cellar. Many original features: parquet floors, fireplaces, tiles, etc... Outbuildings of approx. 1400 sqm, including : A 200 sqm stable with 4 large stalls and a hangar. An 870 sqm building comprising former cowsheds, a wine storehouse with 11 concrete vats, a distillery room with a double-heated still, accommodation on 2 floors and an open garage. An old farmhouse of 250 sqm on one level, with an unfinished attic. A pretty 75 sqm converted dovecote on three floors. 74 ha of free land, including 40 ha of vineyards and 16 ha of meadows, 10 ha of land, 7 ha of parklands and woods. The vineyard of 40ha 47a 95ca is composed of : 1.33 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon 1.44 ha of Merlot 4.21 ha of Chardonnay 11.97 ha of Colombard 6.6956 ha Gros Manseng 3.73 ha Sauvignon Blanc 4.013 ha Sauvignon Gris

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.

CHARMING STONE HOUSE 338sqm on 1 Ha OF LAND with OUTBUILDING / Bruno VUILLEMIN: 33 (0)6.38.50.27.17 / It is 1 hour from Toulouse, in the heart of the Gers, that an old ruin has been transformed into from 2007 in a magnificent stone property of 338sqm Hab. combining authenticity and modern comfort. It is installed in a dominant position on a plot of 1Ha. and offers a breathtaking panorama on each of the 4 terraces surrounding the house. The set is completed by an independent outbuilding of 70sqm and its mezzanine offering garage, storage, etc. as required. It consists of: Ground floor * Entrance hall or veranda of 24sqm; You choose ! * The dining room of 34sqm is ready to accommodate 18 guests for any event, friendly or family * The living room offers several open spaces. First of all, the top-of-the-range furnished kitchen is equipped with a LACANCHE cooking range which reigns supreme. The air-conditioned wine cellar is available to you behind its ironwork structure. And finally, under a high ceiling, a vast surface to furnish according to your tastes; a grand piano for the musicians or a billiard table, for the ''athletes''. You choose. * The large office and its library of 29sqm inspires more contemplation offered by the view of the Gers countryside, than intensive work * From the comfortable living room of 60 sqm facing south-west you will have the choice of the outdoor terrace or covered terrace * A first suite of 19sqm with its round bath equipped with balneotherapy * Large laundry room 19sqm with dressing room and separate guest WC. LEVEL 1 * The long corridor which dominates the living room opens onto 3 suites of 22 to 27sqm each with its own dressing room, shower room and WC. All openings are double glazed. The heat input is provided by a boiler fueled with wood pellets. The energy performance diagnosis reveals an exceptional B classification for energy consumption. The quality of renovation of the initial ruin, the materials used in the extensions, the expertise of the craftsmen involved, everything has been done to make this property worthy of being a prestigious property that will seduce you as soon as it is discovered. All you have to do is install your pool, if this option is essential for you; a building permit is already accepted. DIAGNOSTICS, ENERGY BILL, PLANS and IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL TOUR MATTERPORT are available on request. Price: EUR895,000 of which EUR38,000 including VAT (4.50%) including fees Buyer Charge, i.e. EUR857,000 excluding fees. This present advertisement was drafted under the editorial responsibility of Bruno VUILLEMIN acting under the status of commercial agent registered with the RSAC under N°539 365 676 Mandate: 301718 VUB / The professional guarantees and secures your real estate project. SAS PRIVATE PROPERTIES / ZAC du Chêne Ferré / 44 alley of the five continents 44120 VERTOU, CPI professional card 4401 2016 000 010 CCI Nantes St Nazaire. RCS NANTES 487 624 777 of which 4.43 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.