Elegantly renovated

character property

Overview

Set in the verdant countryside in the northern Gers region of Condom, this beautifully presented country estate offers a rare opportunity to purchase an exquisitely renovated home while retaining the option to further develop the well-preserved stone outbuildings which are included in the sale.

There are two approaches to the property, but the main driveway offers a classic view of the façade of the house, framed by its walled courtyard garden.
Once through the traditional wrought iron gates, the front door opens and the visit can begin.

Ground floor

The main house has been beautifully renovated to a high standard, expertly combining traditional elements with contemporary touches of luxury.

The front door opens onto an entrance hall with a stunning curved staircase, where the smooth travertine floor tiles have been expertly paired with the traditional beauty of the wrought iron balustrades and gently aged wood of the stairs.

To the left of the front hall, the owners have redesigned the original layout and created a 45 m² living room, with two double French doors and a large window to catch the light. Stripped back stone walls on three sides contrast beautifully with the elegant peacock blue feature wall that serves as a perfect backdrop for their eclectic mix of furniture.

Where previously there had been a wall dividing this space from the kitchen, there is now a stone half wall that includes rather than separates the two rooms, thus bringing them harmoniously together.

The kitchen features a wonderful original fireplace that is today entirely decorative. There is plenty of space around the wide wooden island for both cooking and socializing.

There is also the luxury of a spacious ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room, ideal for older family members.

A well-designed utility room with access to the back garden and a separate WC complete the ground floor.

First floor

Upstairs, the spacious landing has wonderful original wooden floors and a large window overlooking the walled garden.

The first bedroom also faces the front of the house and the garden. Exposed stone walls flank the two large windows and serve to highlight the beauty of the structure. An open shower room and separate WC complete this space.

On the other side of the landing is the second en suite bedroom, which has an open plan shower room and a WC in a curtained alcove.

Facing the back of the house there are two further en suite bedrooms.

Bedroom three has been beautifully decorated in blues and greens, which is reflected in the tiled shower room and separate WC.

The fourth bedroom is in fact the largest, as it has a spacious dressing room with its own window, as well as a bathroom where the owners have preserved and restored an antique rolltop bath in addition to the modern shower.

Thus, the main house offers both a generous living space and plenty of room for the entire family in the five double master suites.

Grounds

The property is accessed by two separate entrances, and each has its own character.

While the front entrance, with its walled garden and shady trees, sets off the beauty of the house, the other side of the house is equally attractive, if more sobre. It offers ample parking, both in the wide pebbled driveway and in the open sided barn that easily fits eight cars. There is a wide lawn here, framed by mature trees, and the path around the house leads to a large barn which is attached to the house and contains the heating elements. This was once the wine barn and is now used for storing garden tools and the tractor.

Nearby, the original farm forge, complete with all its implements, has been preserved and offers a fascinating glimpse into a largely lost art.

Filled with sun kissed strawberries and hopeful green shoots, the partially enclosed kitchen garden is nearby and provides the owners with organic fresh vegetables throughout the growing season.

Pool

The owners have chosen to create a tiled pool with wide shallow steps at one end. Set in front of the smaller dovecote and offering lovely views over the countryside, this is a quiet oasis of peace just a few steps from the main house. The dovecote itself has been prepared for the installation of a summer kitchen and shower room. An enclosed courtyard behind this building could easily become a beautiful private garden.

For those who collect cars or like to have a lot of space ‘just in case’, there is a large barn and an equally large former stable block behind the house. A smaller barn is used as a party space by the owners when they have large gatherings.

Technical details

Aluminium double-glazed windows
Sanitation installed in 2023
Tiled swimming pool 5 x 10 metres
DPE B
Natural spring for all exterior watering