Beautiful rural estateunique, north of Saint Clar
two properties, outbuildings and pool
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- Saint-Clar
Overview
This rural estate, comprising two properties, is located to the North of Saint Clar, in the Lomagne region of the Gers. The popular market towns of Lectoure and Saint Clar are a short drive away, with easy access to AGEN and the fast train to Paris.
This is a unique property as it is truly two properties (rather than one main house and a gîte as is so often the case).
The current owner has undergone extensive renovations to the original farm house, and the result is a comfortable and contemporary home, with a modern twist, next door to a barn conversion, which is a fabulous property in itself.
The combined estate is idea for anyone wishing to share a property with their parents or children, as well as anyone looking to develop a gîte or develop a business based on tourism to the area.
The property is situated close to the Saint Jacques de Compostela route and a lovely part of Gascony, situated in a rural location with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.
There are numerous outbuildings on the plot, including an old hangar under which the current owner parks the family cars, and an old building beside the pool which used to be a chicken coop. There is a lovely poolside area, with a paved terrace, a small pond, and several lovely seating areas in the garden with spectacular views.
The main house
The main house, with three bedroom, and two reception rooms, has seen extensive restoration in the past few years. We enter the property directly into a main reception area, which opens directly onto a kitchen, and dining-room. This in turns opens onto a snug reception-area, with a wood-burning stove.
The rooms lead from one to the next, and loop around, with a pleasant informal flow, which the current owner assures us makes for very easy living, on a daily basis.
The kitchen and the main reception room have lovely views over the valley, and the property is light, with windows on both sides.
On the other side of the second reception-room, there is a space which was once the original hallway to the property, with its old chequered tiles. This space is currently used for storage.
On the other side of this room there is a fabulous downstairs double bedroom, with a vast ensuite shower room.
A second hallway on the other side of the main reception room leads to two further bedrooms, a separate WC, and at the far end, a laundry room.
The Second Property
The second property is very different in style and ambience.
We enter via a hallway and an area for coats and boots, which on the entrance level leads to a double bedroom. Beyond here is a vast room with a cathedral ceiling with feature beams, in the style of a loft, overlooking the surrounding countryside. The kitchen and the reception room share this space. The property faces the views and has a lovely bright and airy feel, in the style of a loft appartment.
On the lower level of the building, accessible from the entrance hall via a turning staircase, there is one large room (equivalent in size to the room above) currently used as an artist’s atelier, with an ensuite shower room. This room opens out onto the lower garden level and also has pretty views.
This property is also in pristine condition.
Outbuildings
From the outside, perhaps more than the interior of these two properties, it is easier to remember that this was one a working farm in Gascony. There is an abundance of space in the barn, with a garage and a hangar currently used as a car port.
The gardens
Mostly laid to lawn, with an abundance of trees and shrubs this property will appeal to anyone looking for a spacious plot of land. The stunning views in every direction offset the gardens beautifully. The salt pool sits in a sheltered spot and also benefits from lovely views over the valley.
Our thoughts here at Bliss
We love the high level of comfort (reflected in the fantastic energy report) and the easy living possible in either one of these two properties, on the same estate.
When we visited as a team, some said they would choose the old farm house as their main home, others the second loft style property. Both are lovely, and both could easily be used as the main house on site, with the second property being let or used for any number of purposes. Artists will adore the barn conversion where many wonderful works of art have already been produced.
All were unanimous in our love of the stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
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Approximate Measurements
Main house
Reception : 30.68 m²
Kitchen : 21.68 m²
Cosy TV room/sitting room : 25.19 m²
Study : 14.44 m²
Hallway: 4.91 m²
Bedroom 1 (en suite) : 13.79 m²
Dressing Room : 7.20 m²
Shower Room : 10.91 m²
Bedroom 2 : 13.10 m²
Hallway : 11.10 m²
Bedroom 3 : 12.16 m²
WC : 2.58 m²
Shower Room : 6.73 m²
Laundry Room : 15.59 m²
Chaufferie : 6.66 m²
Second Property
First floor (ensuite bedroom, reception, hallway, entrance) : 100 m²
Lower garden level (large space + shower room) : 100 m²
