Beautifully presented manor house, Lectoure, Gers.
The renovation work at this beautiful manor house is really remarkable. The property is immaculately presented, the craftsmanship of the artisans ever evident and the design has created particularly light, spacious living areas. The pool area is particularly beautiful, set against the backdrop of the Italian-style gardens. There is certainly much to see here…. As you might expect with a maison de maitre style property, the rooms are all beautifully proportioned and with windows and doors on all sides, one thing that is particularly noticeable at this property is just how light the living spaces are. This house has been renovated by someone with a great appreciation of a good bath! There are 4 bedrooms in the main house and, depending on which outlook you might prefer, a choice of fabulous baths to choose from! The independent guest accommodation has a further bedroom which opens onto the pool terrace. There is also a Pigeionnier that houses a shower room and office/study area. There is a total 350m2 habitable space. Here’s the layout: Main house Ground floor: Entrance hall with original limestone staircase - 19m2 Fitted kitchen with open fireplace & french doors onto the East terrace - 24m2 Dining room with french doors to the East terrace - 24m2 TV room with doors to the west terrace - 25m2 Sitting room with open fireplace and doors to the west terrace - 25m2 First floor: Landing - 18m2 Bedroom 1 - 25m2 Bathroom - 25m2 Bedroom 2 - 25m2 Bathroom - 23m2 Lower Ground Floor: Hallway Bedroom 3 with french doors to the north terrace - 22.5m2 Bathroom - 12.5m2 Bedroom 4 with doors to the north terrace - 20m2 Utility/boiler room - 11m2 Shower room - 5m2 Room with sauna - 22m2 Outbuildings: Guest Room with access door to the pool terrace - 24.5m2 Pigeonnier - with shower room (8.5m2) & office (9.5m2) Covered pool terrace area - 32m2 Summer kitchen - 30m2 Gym - 43m2 Barn - 90m2 Garage with automatic doors - 50m2 Outside: The grounds cover 5 hectares of land that include beautiful mature trees, pasture and there is also a well. The Italian gardens surrounding the house are a particular feature. The pool measures 5 x 13m and the surrounding poolside area has plenty of space for relaxing both in the sunshine, or on the very comfortable shaded terrace. The property has some very useful outbuildings including a large garage with automatic doors, a beautiful old barn and a large gym area. Location: Despite the size of the property and the plot, the house is not isolated. It’s just 3km - so an easy bike ride, or gentle stroll to the nearest shops. Lectoure and Condom are both within easy reach and offer a good range of independent shops, restaurants and cafés. Officially designated a ‘town of art and history’ by the French minister for culture, Lectoure is a frequent venue for exhibitions and cultural events. As with the construction of this property, the town features many of the original Gascon architecture, built in the distinctive pale stone of the region. A lively, warm atmosphere pervades the town centre and there is a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. In 2003, a thermal spa was opened in the town - a great way to relax after a mornings’ shopping. If you feel you need to work up a bit of a sweat before earning a trip to the Spa, there is also a range of outdoor activities in the area - golf, horse-riding, walking, mountain biking and wild swimming. Condom is build on the banks of the river Baïse and there is a wide range of shops and amenities available and, of course, a very popular weekly fresh produce market. The TGV station at Agen is about 45 minutes away and the airport at Toulouse is 90mins away. At a glance: Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Habitable space: 350m2 Plot size: 48,212m2 / 11.9 acres / 4.82 hectares Taxe foncière: €TBC DPE rating: C Heating: Gas fired central heating. Fireplaces. Double-glazing Drainage: Septic tank Neighbours: Distant Distance to shops: 3km Distance to TGV: 45mins Distance to airport: 90 mins Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.
