More than a character house, this property is a jewel located in the northern Gers. It represents the dream and aspirations of an exceptional renovation carried out in traditional manner by two lovers of local architecture. The renovation has been carried out in toal sympathy to respect the original look and feel of the house, and of course its its period features.
Location: A wonderful position near a superb medieval Gascon village with shops, school and restaurant. Agen Aeroport and TGV about 35 mn away. Toulouse or Bordeaux about 1h15 and 1h45 (international airports) respectively.
Main House: 350m2 split over 3 levels: entrance hall with original terracotta floor, fully fitted kitchen, dining room, library room, 2 living rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cloackrooms.
The walls are insulated with hemp. Some have been insulated with plaster whilst others with lime motrar to expose the beautiful stones.
The house offers gas central heating, four fireplaces, double glazing and Philippe Starck bathroom fittings. The gas cylinder has been burried so as not to spoil the outlook.
Ground Floor: Entrance hall (26m2) with original terracotta tiles, original stone staircase spanning from the cellar to the loft. Fitted kitchen (25m2) with a large stone fireplace, oak floors. Dining room (22m2) with oak floors and plaster coving. Two living rooms (47m2) with fireplace, oak floors and plaster coving.
First Floor: Walk-through library (26m2) with original wooden floors. Bedroom (22m2) with ensuite bathroom (25m2), fireplace, scenic "Les chevaux de Zuber" wallpaper, original wardrobes, rush matting floors, plaster coving. Bedroom (25m2) with fireplace, rush matting floors and ensuite bathroom (22m2). The walls are decorated with Pierre FREY fabrics.
Garden Floor : Bedroom (20m2), with bathroom (10m2), bare stone walls, period bath and separate shower. There is a large cloak/cellar/utility room as well and this space could be converted into a fourth bedroom.
Outbuildings: living room, dining room, summer kitchen, stone walls, original terracotta floors and ironwork doors.
Barn: (220m2) to be fitted (major work already carried out) and a garage.
Pigeon Tower with possibility of creating a guest room and bathroom.
"Diffazur" Swimming Pool (14x5m) with salt electrolyzer and an electrically powered cover. A water tank is fed from the spring for the swimming pool and underground watering system for the garden.
Land: 5 hectares / 2 wells / a spring / french style flower beds with integrated watering system / old olive trees and lime trees, lavender / patios / gravel areas / stone walls / iron worked gazebo / parking spaces.
EXCEPTIONNAL VIEWS ONTO THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE AND QUAINT PRETTY VILLAGES
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