This comfortable family home sits in private woodland between the towns of Lectoure and Condom in SW France. The region is known for its excellent food, clear, warm summers but chilly winters. However, the eco-heating system makes sure the house is warm and cosy throughout the year.
The property has a real sense of space with large bedrooms and living areas. There is a self-contained gite, which can extend the accommodation for visiting friends or family, or be used as as a source of income. The outbuildings are ideal for hobbies or as workshops. The wood-burning stove has been linked to the gas central heating system, all supplemented by solar panels. One's own source of wood makes this an extremely energy-efficent operation.
Condom and Lectoure were once notable centres of pilgrimage but more recently have started to attract tourists. Condom is a centre for the production of Armagnac. It has a delightful medieval street, good shops and a weekly market on Wednesdays. Lectoure is a neo-classical hilltop town, with lovely old convents and half timbered houses. The views are breath-taking and on a clear day you can see the Pyrenees. If you miss the Wednesday market in Condom there is one on a Friday in Lectoure where you can pick up cheeses, olives, fresh vegetables and wine.
There are 4 international airports in the vicinity. Toulouse is probably the closest (90 kms), but Lourdes, Bergerac and Bordeaux are only a little further. The train station is 50kms.
ACCOMMODATION
Main House
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall |14 m2 - terracotta tiled floor, wooden staircase
Kitchen/dining | 45 m2 - with pantry (7 m2) and shower room (3.5 m2)
Sitting room | 27 m2 - terra cotta tiled floor, fireplace wood burning stove
Cinema room | 40 m2 - access to basement
First Floor
Landing | 10 m2 - with small office corner
Bedroom 1 | 26 m2 - wooden floor, marble fireplace, built-in cupboard
Shower room | 4.5 m2 - shower, washbasin, WC
Bedroom 2 | 13.5 m2 - double aspect
Bedroom 3 | 15.5 m2
Family bathroom | 12 m2 - bath, double washbasin, WC, access to boiler room
Bedroom 4 | 15.5 m2
Bedroom 5 | 12.5 m2
Separate WC with hand basin
Gite
The gite is an extension to the main house. It is both easily accessible but can be safely locked off.
Ground Floor
Kitchen | 22 m2 - terra cotta tiled floor, door onto balcony, door onto covered terrace (40 m2)
Sitting Room | 29 m2 - terra cotta tiled floor, wood burning stove
First Floor
Bedroom 6 | 26 m2 - marble fireplace
Bedroom 7 | 12 m2
Bathroom | 8.5 m2
Outbuildings
Barn | 46 m2 - divided into different rooms
Old stables | 71 m2
For a peaceful existence, in an area of low-key agriculture, with fields of sunflowers and quiet roads you will not be disappointed. It is ideal cycling country with plenty to explore.
Additional Information:
7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 reception rooms
Habitable space of 345m2
Land area 30048m2
DPE Rating C
Gas central heating together with wood burning stove
Septic tank drainage
Double glazed windows
5 minute drive to local shops
About 100 kms international airport
Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.
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here* Traditional Gascon farmhouse
* 3 hectares / 7 acres of land
* 7 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
* 2 bedroom gite
* Energy efficient
* Outbuildings
* Well presented
* 5 mins from shops
* 100km from airport