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Example Ad : Situated on the outskirts of a small quiet hamlet near Aignan, this exceptionally light and spacious Maison de Maître (habitable surface area 425 m²) stands in its own parklands of 1.4 hectares. Built in 1770, the house is of stone construction with beautifully restored colombage on the interior. This exceptionally well renovated property has four bedrooms (all with ensuite bathrooms), three reception rooms, huge dining room and large kitchen. It is terraced on two sides with steps leading down to the swimming pool. There are many mature trees and most of the garden is lawn, with a sweeping drive up to the house from the lane. There is a large colombage barn and a garage.Downstairs, you can access all the generously proportioned rooms from the spacious main colombage hall. The house has been restored back to its former glory with great sensitivity, using traditional and original features. There are lovely terre cuite floor tiles in many of the rooms, the owners have installed some fantastic fireplaces (in one of the studies, there is a magnificent carved stone Louis IV example dating from 1560) and where it is exposed, the colombage has been superbly well done. There is a pretty living room with views out over the swimming pool. This leads through to the first of two studies ? one for him and one for her. From the kitchen there are steps down to a large pantry, cellar and boiler room, with access to the garage. The Dining Room has an enormous arched window making it a very light room with views over the gardens. Bedroom (1) has an en-suite shower the half landing, there is a doorway through to the large attic (90m²) which could be converted to provide more accommodation. Upstairs Bedroom (2) with an adjacent bathroom. Bedroom (3) has an en-suite bathroom and the Master Bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with corner bath and separate shower with door through to dressing room with property comprises:On the ground floor:Large hall with terracotta tiled floor and exposed wood. Bedroom (1) with en-suite shower room. Cloakroom, which leads through to a large Utility Room. Living Room with fire place. Two further reception rooms currently used as studies. Kitchen, with doors through to laundry room, work room, cellar and door to the garage. Dining Room with large arched picture window. WC.Stairs to Landing with door to attic the first floor:Bedroom ( Bathroom. Bedroom (3) with ensuite bathroom. Master Bedroom (4) with ensuite bathroom, comprising corner bath, separate shower with sink, WC and double sink. Walk-in Dressing Room with wardrobes.Outdoor space:Terrace with steps down to swimming pool (12 x 6)Views over the countrysideLake and many mature plants and trees1.41 hectares of land in totalThere is also an additional 6 ha of adjoining woodland which may be available for separate saleOutbuildings:Large barn of approximately 215 m² and garage of 65 m²Other features:Connected to mains water, electricity and telephoneOil fired central heatingTwo hot water tanksDrainage : two septic tanksAmenities and other facilities:10 minutes from village and all amenities1h00 from Auch1h00 from Pau and Airport2h00 from Toulouse and Blagnac International Airport2h00 from the Pyrénées and ski resorts1h30 from the Atlantic Coast
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