17th century Chartreuse in the NW Gers with exceptional character.

Description:

A 17th century stone-built Chartreuse with Gallo Roman origins recently restored to create an exceptional home retaining many fine original features. The property is built around a formal courtyard and is surrouded by woodland and prairie in a most private and romantic setting. The old "marre" is believed to be part of the original moat.

A gravel driveway leads up to a handsome set of wrought iron gates which open onto a formal courtyard laid with grass intersected by gravel paths. Beds flank the stone wall of the house and are planted with shrubs and climbing roses. A studded door opens onto the entrance hall from the right hand side of the courtyard. Ground floor: Casual Reception (30m²) terre cuite floors, with a cathedral ceiling. A passage leads to the accommodation on the ground floor whilst stairs lead to a mezzanine which distributes to the upstairs bedrooms. Windows on both east and west facades. WC Cloakroom and laundry area Bureau Kitchen: (12.4m²) White fitted units with beech work surfaces. Hexagonal terre cuite tomettes, exposed beams and colombage features opening onto the dining area as well as access to the wine store and pantry. Dining room: (36m²) Tomette floors, open stone fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed beams, doors leading out to the pool to the rear and onto front courtyard. Windows to the east and west. Grand salon: (66m²) plafond à la Française(4m), wooden floors, tall windows opening onto the north and south with double doors opening onto the covered terrace overlooking the courtyard. Tall fireplace with plaster mouldings. Salon: (43m²) wooden floors, colombage features, plafond à la Française, tall windows, open fireplace. Bedroom 1: (20m²) South wing, tiled floor windows on south and west, door opening onto the courtyard. En suite bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Fitted cupboards. Bedroom 2: (24m²) Original terre-cuite floors, tall windows, 17Th century fireplace and colombage features. Bedroom 3: (29m²)painted wood floors, original carved oak fireplace and plaster mouldings, tall windows opening onto the north facade. Bathroom: Shower, bath, twin wash hand basins. Upstairs: Bedroom 4: Carpeted floor; colombage features. Bedroom 5 dormitory: (40m²)with roof terrace, carpeted floor and walk in storage room. Bathroom and separate shower room.

A long gravelled drive leads up to the house through a set of gates. The house is set on a ridge and is flanked by woods which funnel down a small valley at the heart of the land which extends to roughly 5ha. There are substantial outbuilding which are attached to the house forming a U around a central courtyard. To the rear of the property there is a pool, 12 x 5 m and a pretty stone built pigeonnier which opens onto an orchard and vegetable garden. An orchard

The property is situated near to a Medieval village with shops and a good local restaurant. Eauze 15 mins, Pau 1hr, Bordeaux 1hr 30mins.