INCREDIBLY RARE AND SPECTACULAR LOCATION OVERLOOKING A MAGNIFICENT LAKE
Country house and independent garden studio set in a hectare of beautiful mature landscaped park, with fruit trees and pasture. A truly natural environment; step back to life at a slower pace with magical evenings on the terrace or in the gardens watching the glorious sunset over the lake. Surrounded by undulating organic farm land with idyllic views in every direction, our exceptional corner of paradise with an abundance of wildlife; birdsong from dawn until dusk, frogs and turtles in the natural pond, bats in the ancient oak trees and even a hare. Buzzard and kites fly overhead, whilst each year migrating cranes rest at the lake beside the great white egrets and herons.
The beautiful light-filled artist studio/chambre d’amis overlooking the lake welcomes family and friends, perhaps after a day fishing from your boat! The gardens laid with electric lighting offer many delightful possibilities for relaxing or alfresco dining, and both the covered terrace and large south facing balcony are perfect for all seasons. Ancient restored stone walls shelter a charming wildflower garden with a shaded patio area and above ground summer pool.
Slow living and a veritable Coup de Coeur.
Location
Department Gers, Occitanie Region.
In the heart of Gascony, a timeless landscape of sunflowers, vineyards and ancient bastide villages set amongst a patchwork of fields and wooded ridges, where summers last through to October and winter is mild. Approached by a quiet country lane with D’Artagnan’s Chateau on the horizon, yet only 10 minutes to the vibrant market town of Vic Fezensac.
The Property
The house built in the 70s, artistically transformed to a comfortable country home.
First Floor (81 m2):
Front door off covered oak terrace onto corridor with large cloaks cupboard; three bedrooms (wood flooring); bathroom with bath/shower over and handbasin; WC with handbasin; open plan sitting room & dining room with small balcony and Jotul wood burning stove; kitchen with fully integrated appliances opening onto a large south facing balcony (access to garden). All doors craftsman made in oak.
Ground Floor (56, m2):
Reception area / music room leads onto: fourth bedroom with ensuite shower and WC; fitted library; small cave. Laundry room with double ceramic sink washing machine and water heater.
Heating is provided by a mix of wood and modern electric radiators.
Annexed to the house:
Covered oak terrace and wooden veranda (52 m2).
Garage (26 m2).
Outdoors:
Wonderful artist studio (19.5 m2) built in 2011 with mezzanine sleeping area, wood stove and summer kitchen.
Small arbri with douche and waterless “Separett Villa” WC.
A natural pond, roses, mature trees, and variety of fruit trees; apples, pears, fig, plums, Cognassier, cherry. Tool shed.
Wooden shed (14.5 m²) in the pasture area where there is a second entrance.
Exceptionally situated to enjoy fishing, swimming, walking, cycling,winetasting /Madiran,Saint-Mont or even a day skiing or surfing.
Lupiac - 10 mins: celebrated birthplace of Charles de Batz aka D’Artagnan. Restaurants, museum, lake with Guingette and sandy swimming beach.
Vic Fezensac - 10 mins: lively market town with all commodities/services. International Tempo Latino festival, Feria, Horse Festival, night markets.
Aignan - 10 mins: small town with a weekly market.
Auch - 30 mins: wonderful cathedral town and ancient capital of Gascony, SNCF rail connection to Toulouse TGV.
Eauze - 20 mins: centre of Armagnac vineyards, Roman Villa site at Seviac.
Marciac - 30 mins: world-renowned International Jazz Festival.
Saint-Mont Vineyards - 5 mins
Agen - 1 h: TGV.
Saint Lary - 2 h: skiing in the Pyrenees
Hossegor - 2 h: surfing on the Atlantic coast
International Airports:
Tarbes-Lourdes - 1 h 10 mins
Toulouse - 1 h 20 mins
Bordeaux - 2 h
electricity, roof in good condition, water, dining room, kitchen, parking, garage, swimmingpool, needs new sceptic tank, wood heating, heating electrical
