Description
Beautiful mansion located in a village in the southern Gers region, offering beautiful, elegant and bright spaces. Magnificent views.
Located on the south facade of this 'castelnau', which stretches along the crest of a hill overlooking the Gers countryside and the Pyrenees beyond, this former convent building comprises a main house, an adjoining former chapel, now deconsecrated, on one side, and a very large detached building used as a garage/workshop on the other. A lovely sunny terraced garden.
The renovation has preserved the original features (woodwork, moldings, fireplace, wooden floors) of an 18th-century mansion, now functional, comfortable, and easy to live in. High ceilings both upstairs and downstairs.
The main building consists of a large entrance hall leading to the living and dining rooms, opening directly onto the garden, and a covered side terrace, ideal for summer meals, with a well. Large, fully equipped kitchen with dining area.
The beautiful central staircase leads to a wide landing off which open three bedrooms (including a master suite with a very recent shower room and dressing room), and a family bathroom.
The former chapel is accessible from the interior of the house, halfway up the central staircase, or from the exterior via a separate entrance richly decorated with Toulouse terracotta motifs. This part includes an entrance hall, a large study/library, and two small rooms on the ground floor. Above, what would have been the loggia used during masses, a large space remains to be converted. Note the wall decorations characteristic of 19th-century religious buildings (in part).
A large garage with automatic roller shutters completes the built-up area of the property. A small adjoining workshop opens onto one of the terraces.
The terraced garden is completely private and enjoys magnificent panoramic views of the countryside and the Pyrenees.
Well-maintained house, ideal for a family living year-round, vacation stays or small b&b.
The village, located on the Camino de Santiago (Arles route), is active, with a grocery store/café, pharmacy, doctor's office, and various cultural activities. Traditions are preserved, such as the 'pouloïo,' a banquet held by locals on the first Sunday in November.
Nearby, Auch is approximately 30 km away. Marciac and its international jazz festival are 25 km away. The bustling town of Mirande is approximately 12 km away.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND REQUEST FOR A VISIT PLEASE CONTACT AGENCE HAMILTON IN LECTOURE ON : +33 (5) 6229 5957.
