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Extremely well maintained character property set in superb gardens of approximately 6 acres. Located in a very pretty village with post office and small shop.
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DESCRIPTION
This extremely attractive property has been upgraded by the current owners to a high standard. Attention to detail is evident throughout and many period features have been painstakingly restored.
Imposing entrance doors open into a central hall with tiled floor and attractive staircase. The hall distributes to the salon to the right and the formal dining room to the left. Each of these rooms is approximately 25 m2 and both have functional fireplaces. Original carved wood alcove cupboard doors enhance the salon and both rooms have traditional tiled floors.
There is also a shower room and WC on the ground floor.
The dining room leads to the large farmhouse kitchen also 25m2. The kitchen is fitted with a full range of oak units hand made by a local craftsman. There is a range style cooker with electric oven and gas hob with an extractor above. The floor is tiled with traditional tiles
A door from the kitchen leads to the garden and another door leads through to an independent annex with hall, open plan kitchen living room, with french doors leading to a private garden area. A large bathroom with bath and walk in shower can also be found on the ground floor A staircase in the hall leads to a huge bedroom above. This annex is completely independent of the main house and could be used for a relative or for rental income.
On the first floor of the main house a large central landing distributes to 3 double bedrooms and two well appointed bathrooms. The master bedroom is an elegant room with feature marble surround fireplace and windows to the South and East aspects.
The upstairs rooms have polished wood floors.
GROUNDS & OUTBUILDINGS
The outside space is exceptional. The very pretty and well stocked gardens provide a tranquil setting with ample open air and covered dining areas. A canal meanders through the grounds and mature trees provide shade for hot summer afternoons.
The property has significant outbuildings, which are in good condition several have power and water supply and could be put to a variety of uses. A particular feature is the ancient wine press, which has been restored to its former glory.
The double entrance gates open onto a gravel courtyard with parking and turning space for a number of vehicles. There is ample undercover parking in the various barns and hangers.
The large swimming pool is well positioned in a secluded spot and the sheltered sun terrace has plenty of space for pool furniture.
The entire boundary of the property is enclosed by hedging mainly hornbeam.
SITUATION
The property is situated on the fringe of a small village with basic amenities including a shop, tennis courts and children's playground. A stage of a beautiful 80km river walk also passes through the village. The environment is tranquil but not isolated. Less than 5 minutes drive to a busy market town with all services and a selection of restaurants. 35 minutes to Lourdes airport with regular year round budget flights to the UK. 2hrs to Toulouse and Bordeaux international airports. The Basque coast of Spain and the ski slopes of the Pyrenees are within easy reach for a day trip.
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