Country Manor House 7 hectares close to Marciac

Overview This traditional manoir is set in the heart of Gascony and has magnificent views over open countryside towards the Pyrenees. There are numerous south facing terraces around the property to enjoy the vista and soak up the sun or relax after a dip in the pool. It is totally private yet not isolated as it is within an easy drive of Marciac where there are a variety of shops, bars and restaurants as well as sporting and cultural activities. Key Points Private location with panoramic views Large salt water pool with pool house and pool bar 6.8 hectares of land - mostly grass with some woodland, a well and a further water source Renovated manoir and outbuildings suitable as gîtes or B&B Many of the rooms have double aspect windows and all have views over the countryside Some further outbuildings which could be developed if wished The Manoir A double wooden door opens to a hall with a wide wooden staircase and a door to the tower area, another to the lounge and a downstairs toilet. The hall and lounge have exposed beams, traditional stonework and terracotta tiling. The bright lounge has a fireplace with a logburner and a door through to a bedroom, with an ensuite facilities, which could be used as a formal dining room if wished. The spacious fully fitted farmhouse kitchen has a large island and also a large dining table. There is a large fireplace with wood burning stove and original bread oven. There is a fitted pantry which also houses the manifolds for the underfloor heating for the ground floor. As yet it has not been connected to a boiler or other heat source. Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 with ensuite facilities. The third bedroom also has an ensuite and a door to the landing allowing it to share the facilities with bedroom 4. All upstairs rooms have electric heaters. The tower adjoins the main house but can be accessed separately. Downstairs there is an open plan kitchenette, dining room and lounge with french doors on 2 aspects. A wooden stair leads to a first floor and the second floor double bedroom each with en-suite bathrooms. Other buildings A former stable block has been converted into a courtyard gîte with doors opening to a covered terrace overlooking the gardens and pool. At one end there is a large room which could have a number of uses and a rear corridor to the 2 double bedrooms, a small kitchen with a dining area and a shower room and toilet. There is a large barn over 2 floors which is ripe for conversion and would also enjoy the panoramic views and adjacent a smaller barn which currently houses the tractor, other machinery and a workshop. Gardens. In the central courtyard there are more formal gardens with shrubs, bushes and flowerbeds overlooking the pool and its terrace. Beyond the pool terrace the lawns extend down a hill towards the woodland. There are 2 entrances with ample space for parking and to the side of each large areas set to lawn with a few areas planted out. To the rear there is a small moat. Land In total there is 6.8 hectares of land mostly laid to lawn with some mature trees at the boundaries. There is some post and rail fencing and wooden gates at each end of the property so it would be possible to keep a couple of ponies. Location The property is set off a quiet country road a few kilometres away from a departmental road near Marciac, which offers a range of commerce, sporting and cultural activities as well as a weekly market. Of note is the annual international jazz festival each summer. This attracts major acts and is very busy and accommodation in the area is always in demand at this time. The motorway network can be accessed at Aire sur Adour about half an hour away. There are train connections available at Auch and Lourdes about 45 minutes distant. There are international airports at Toulouse and Bordeaux which have frequent flights to the UK and Paris or Amsterdam for onward travel. For skiing enthusiasts La Mongie in the Pyrenees can be reached in an hour and for surfers or for beach lovers the Atlantic coast can be accessed in around 1 hour 45 minutes.