This lovely traditional honey stone and flint Gascon farmhouse is situated on the edge of a peaceful village in the heart of the rolling hills of the Madiran wine growing district. The gardens and pool are largely sheltered from the village by the south facing house and barn wing to the west, and to the north by a tall laurel hedge which provides complete privacy. The farm has been beautifully and sympathetically restored, with a blend of flints, local stone and exposed oak and chestnut woods. The attractive enclosed gardens of 2,200m² are laid out in distinct areas, with an orchard (apples, reine claude plums, peaches, cherries…), a vegetable plot, lawned areas, flower beds, and an area with shade trees, including a fabulous acacia ‘ablizia’ which fills the garden with scent in the summer months… The pool measures 9m x 5m, ranges in depth from 1m to 2m, and benefits from a lockable, raisable or removable polycarbonate cover. Inside, the accommodation of 192m² consists of: Ground floor: Dining room 6 x 5.4m, exposed stone and beams, fireplace Living room 6 x 5.4m, wood panelling, exposed beams, large open fireplace American style oak fitted kitchen/breakfast room 7.7 x 4.4m, exposed beams, fridge, oven, hob, extractor hood, dishwasher Bathroom with wash hand basin, over bath shower, and plumbing for washing machine Separate wc Entrance hall 2 x 5.4m, wood panelled, including large ‘Harry Potter’ cupboard and housing for cumulus Wooden staircase to: First floor: Landing and hallway 2 large double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, the other the width of the house 1 smaller double bedroom Large mezzanine (possible to enlarge the smaller bedroom and/or create en suite bathroom) Shower room with wash hand basin, bidet and WC There is also attic space which could be utilised to the north of the first floor, and behind the kitchen there is an original complete bread oven, should anyone wish to re-discover it! The barn wing, which forms an ‘L’ with the main house, is in near perfect condition, and consists of three barns of 45m², 36m² and 35m², which could be easily transformed into further accommodation if so desired, subject to planning consents. One barn contains a room formerly used as an office, with telephone connections. At the southernmost end of the garden is a large concrete hard standing., ideal for a motor home To the east of this is a seating area, to peacefully sit and contemplate the views of the valley and hills beyond…
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