Property features
Number of rooms: 10
Description
Located 15 minutes from Marciac, in a charming village of the Gers called «the small Vendée», this old farmhouse dates from the 19th century and is full of history. Measuring about 395 m², this lovely property is composed of an entrance hall, a self-contained apartment (living-cum-dining room, kitchen, bedroom and shower-room), a living room, a kitchen, a huge sun room, 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a linen room and a huge attic that is suitable for conversion, as well as several outbuildings and a covered swimming pool, all on a tree-filled garden of more than 2700 m² with an imposing entrance to the property.
You're going to love the character of this house, which is perfect for a large family or projects such as bed-and-breakfasts or gites.
After entering the main front door on the ground floor, the hallway has to the left a self-contained apartment that measures about 70 m². It is composed of a living-cum-dining room with an open-plan kitchen (50.38 m²), a bedroom (14.9 m²) and a bathroom (3.99 m²). It is new and ready to be occupied. One can only appreciate the elegant woodwork on the ceiling, the walls with exposed stone, the tiled floor, the new and functional kitchen and the new and impeccable bathroom.
Returning to the hallway, on the right is the amazing part of the house. The second living part of the house will delight you.
You're going to be enthralled by the living room (28.69 m²) with its decorative and exposed beams, its magnificent period fireplace and the cupboard space. The typical kitchen (35 m²) is reached from the hallway. It enriched with half-timbered and cob walls, as well as a baker's oven. It is followed by a big conservatory (more than 40 m²) with patio doors and views of the swimming pool. It faces west and has stone walls, exposed beams and a mosaic tile floor. Only elegance here. You're guests can only be charmed!
Returning to the hallway, a wide staircase leads to the 4 big and bright bedrooms (12 m², 20 m², 29 m² & 30 m²). One of them has a bathroom. This floor also has a laundry room, a bathroom and a toilet. The 46 m² attic is accessible from here and it is suitable for conversion, so you can convert it to you liking. It is also accessible from the outside. It is entirely insulated and could become a gite or a big play room.
Outside, the house is surrounded by the garden. There is a swimming pool (12.5m x 5m) and several outbuildings (garage, workshop, cellar and pigeon house). There is also a well.
The drainage system is up-to-code, with a new micro station (2018). Heating is electric and underfloor (Swedish system) on the ground floor, except for the kitchen and conservatory. Upstairs, there are electric convector heaters. There is a 300L electric hot-water heater. The tiled roof is in good condition. The entire roof was insulated in 2022, as well as the walls in contact with the outside (21 cm of glass wool). The windows have wooden frames and double glazing. The shutters are automatic and solar on the south side.
This property has wonderful potential but needs some updating.
Possibility to purchase additional land.
Located 5 minutes from Plaisance (surgery's, schools, businesses); 15 min from Marciac; 1 hr 10 min from Pau; 1 hr 20 min from ski slopes; 2 hr from Spain.