An elegant mid-19C chateau with independent guest cottage set in a delightfully quiet corner of the Gascon countryside with pretty views over neighbouring vineyards.

The property is ideal as a holiday home for a large family and with the potential for high end rentals or chambres d'hotes activity. The guest cottage is a standalone unit and further space that could be developed in the adjoining barns. A new owner should budget for partial rewiring and non-urgent redecoration as well as upgrading the drainage system. The property is offered for sale fully furnished and equipped, including designer soft furnishings and country antiques.

8kms to local shops. 17km to a riverside market town. 40kms north of Auch. Toulouse airport 114kms.

Land and Pool Garden

Overview

A central driveway leads through a sweep of parkland and an enchanting first view of the chateau.

Attractive swimming pool area with pool house with arched openings and covered terrace.

LAND

1.75 hectares. Pillars and gates stand at the entrance of a driveway, lining up with the main building. The parkland grounds have a wide variety of deciduous and evergreen trees, including some fine cedars and parasol pines and with plenty of space to chip a golf ball.

COURTYARD

A gravelled area and courtyard turns around a central plane tree, with mature borders and gates onto the lane at rear. Stone-built well with original winding gear. An unusual feature is a sunken oval pond with goldfish and lilies.

POOL GARDEN

A charming terraced area, surrounded by trellises with climbing roses, honeysuckle, lavender and bamboo. Covered terrace, 3x5m, an attractive summer entertaining space.

SWIMMING POOL

Swimming pool, 12x6m, with Roman steps, gas heating unit.
Pool house, with multiple arches, changing room, furniture store, basin & WC.
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Independent Cottage

Living room, 5.7x4.7m, with Gascon fireplace and gas central heating. Paved terrace.
Kitchen/dining, 6x4.7m, with exposed stone walls, storage cupboards, terra cotta tiles, door to lane.
Two first floor bedrooms, approx. 20sqm, under eaves with skylights, carpeted floors.
Shower room with shower, basin, bidet & WC.

Outbuildings

An unrestored former dwelling with living room and ancient kitchen, stair to upper level with re-laid timber floor and new roof. Lock up garage and workshop.