Description

This thoughtfully renovated Gascon farmhouse, originally built in the 1830s, is located in a quiet, rural village and benefits from central heating (efficient heat exchanger), double glazing and fibre internet. It is set in parkland gardens of 11,209m (2.8 acres) with many mature trees, fruit trees, vegetable patch, raised fish pond, flower beds, entrance with parking area and generous lawns.

The main house has : 5 bedrooms (possibility of 6); 4 bathrooms (one on ground floor); 2 offices; double aspect fitted kitchen; double aspect living room with fireplace and wood burner; dining/living room (48m2); laundry room; utility room with access to summer terrace. The downstairs office can easily become a ground floor 6th bedroom and already has disabled access.

Recent renovations completed by registered professionals include : installation of efficient heat exchanger central heating; new hot water heaters; thermal insulation; rendering north wall; installation of fish pond; installation of electric velux windows in 2 bedrooms; new wood burner; installation of rain water drain; reopening well and attaching pump; installation of electric shutters and fly/mosquito screens on all windows. The swimming pool (10m x 5m, chlorine with liner) is set in its own terrace with an outdoor shower, pool house and summer chalet. There is also a double garage/workshop with storage above, car port, chicken house, stable, potting shed and wood store.

Although situated in a very peaceful hamlet, the house is less than 10 minutes to Mielan for local shopping and 35 minutes to Tarbes (motorway; train station; hospitals). Airports: Tarbes 45 minutes; Toulouse 1hour 30 minutes.

The dwelling comprises of;-

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL (10m) stairs to first floor

LIVING ROOM (30m) double aspect, fireplace with wood burner

OFFICE/6th BEDROOM (23m) double aspect, door to garden (disabled access)

KITCHEN (20m) double aspect, fitted kitchen

BATHROOM (9m) shower, toilet, bath, sink

CORRIDOR (4m)

LAUNDRY ROOM (8m) sink

DINING/LIVING ROOM (48m) double aspect, fireplace with insert wood burner, sliding doors togarden, door to rear garden

UTILITY ROOM/SUMMER KITCHEN (18m) door to terrace, stairs to first floor

SUMMER TERRACE

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING wooden floor boards

CORRIDOR (6m) built in storage cupboards and airing cupboard

BATHROOM (5m) shower, sink, toilet, velux window, wooden floor boards

BEDROOM 1 (23m) double aspect, wooden floor boards, door to private balcony

BEDROOM 2 (11m) wooden floor boards

BEDROOM 3 (23m) double aspect, wooden floor boards, door to ensuite

BATHROOM ensuite/DRESSING ROOM (22m) fitted wardrobes, shower, sink, toilet, velux

CORRIDOR (13m)

BEDROOM 4 (17m) with automatic electric velux window

BEDROOM 5 (16m) with automatic electric velux window

STUDY (16m) double aspect, exposed beams, stairs to ground floor

BATHROOM (8m) sink, toilet, shower, heated towel rail, velux window

GARDEN OUTBUILDINGS

GARAGE/WORKSHOP(47m) 2 doors to garden and drive, stairs to storage area above

CARPORT

POOL HOUSE

SUMMER CHALET

CHICKEN HOUSE

WOODSTORE

STABLE

SWIMMING POOL 10m x 5m chlorine pool with liner, terrace, outdoor shower

OTHER FEATURES

The property is connected to mains water, internet (fibre) and telephone.

HEATING central heating via heat pump (heat exchanger) and wood burners.

DRAINAGE: there is a septic tank for the property.

AMENITIES

Local shopping/bars/restaurants: Mielan 5kms; Mirande 15kms; Marciac 18kms

35 minutes to Tarbes (hospital, train station, motorway)

AIRPORTS 45 minutes Tarbes; 1 hour 30 minutes to Toulouse

1 hour 15 minutes for ski resorts and the Pyrenees

2 hours from Atlantic coast