A traditional gascon farm house with well proportioned rooms and over 10 acres of land including formal gardens, paddocks, two barns and woodland. Standing high on a ridge with sweeping views over the Adour valley and the Pyrenees beyond, the property is just a few minutes from the small town of Plaisance, and easily accessible to Pau, Toulouse and the coast. Beautifully renovated, the farm house blends modern bathroom and kitchen fittings with many period features, creating a sizeable family home with entertaining terraces, an outdoor pool and exceptional views. There is parking in the original barn now used as a carport and a second set of gates to facilitate in and out driving. The long barn has hard standing on the ground floor and a full first floor with potential. ASKING PRICE: The asking price quoted equates to 534,000 Euros at an exchange rate of 0.89 Euros. The exchange rate may fluctuate, affecting the sterling value but is correct as at 03/09/2020.

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LOCATION: Plaisance is a small French town located in the department of Gers in the French region Midi-Pyrénées, part of the district of Mirande. The town offers a range of facilities including supermarkets, a leisure center, restaurants and churches. The area code for Plaisance is 32319 and the zip code is 32160. 

HALLWAY: 26.9m² Entrance hall, double doors with grand staircase and double doors leading to: 

DRAWING ROOM: 43m² Formal salon with feature fireplace, French windows overlooking the terrace, double windows over the pool terrace. Walk-in wine cellar and a recessed study area (7.5m²) is at the rear of the room. 

LIVING/DINING ROOM: 37m² Double doors into living room with dining area, picture windows overlooking the courtyard, fireplace with wood burner and back boiler serving the radiators 

KITCHEN AREA: 49m² Kitchen Dining area with picture windows giving views to the Pyrenees and bespoke tall windows overlooking the gardens. Fully fitted and equipped with marble worktops and a range of integrated appliances. 

LAUNDRY ROOM: 22m² With a door to the terrace and plumbing for a washing machine.  

ORANGERY: 10m² Glazed on three sides, built in former water tower, overlooking the orchard and with panoramic views to the south. 

CLOAKROOM: Spacious downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 17m² French window, Juliet balcony and exposed floorboards. 

MASTER BEDROOM: Measuring 28m² with a French window and Juliet balcony, double doors to 4m² dressing room with fitted shelving. 

EN-SUITE: 10m² Featuring an enamel roll top bath with ball and claw feet, circular wash hand basin, walk in shower enclosure and WC.  

GUEST SUITE: 29m² With a French window and Juliet balcony, feature fireplace and built in floor to ceiling walnut cupboards on either side. 

EN-SUITE: 13.2m² Fitted bath, generous walk-in shower, basin and WC, window with southerly views. 

HALF LANDING: 4.5m²  

BEDROOM THREE: 29.7m² With two south facing windows giving views toward the Pyrenees.
 

EN-SUITE: 6.8m² Walk in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.  

BEDROOM FOUR: 17.7m² Window with views over the pasture.
 

EN-SUITE: 6.2m² With a walk-in shower enclosure, a WC and wash hand basin.  

DRESSING ROOM: 8.7m² Fitted with a 4m wall of built-in cupboards, access to a storage area and full height loft with loft ladder. 

GROUNDS AND OUTBUILDINGS: A large terrace is adjacent to a stone barn, which forms a natural courtyard and protected area for the pool. The grounds include an orchard, woodland, paddocks, a large open barn and a second closed barn. A large decked area houses a pool which looks out over the spectacular countryside. The Farm House sits high on a ridge, with views over the Adour valley and the Pyrenees beyond.  Read less