For sale fabulous country house with stunning views 20 minutes from Marciac

Built to exacting standards by its current owners 12 years ago, this bright and spacious home offers flexible entertaining spaces as well as comfortable family rooms. It has open views across its land and the Gers countryside to the Pyrénées. The house is traditionally built and features local stonework. Extensive patio and glass doors open on to terraces to the rear of the house. The slightly higher ceilings add to the feeling of space and natural coloured tiles throughout give an easy flow. Excellent insulation throughout and underfloor heating powered by a heat pump and solar panels to heat the water make the home environmentally and economically efficient - cool in summer and cosy in winter. Off a quiet country road, the property is private yet only a few kilometres from a bustling market town. The paved driveway can park several cars and sweeps to a double garage. The solid front door opens into a bright square hall from with doors open into all the rooms and a sweeping tiled staircase with metal balustrades lead to the bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs. There is a formal lounge with inset wood burner and through to a dining room which can seat 12. To the other side is an extensively fitted kitchen with a large island with breakfast bar which opens to a further kitchen with sinks, white goods and pantry storage areas. There is a cloakroom and toilet for guests, an office which is under the stairs and a large utility area currently used by the dogs. Along the length of the house to the rear and side is an elegant glazed terrace which offers many different possibilities for lounging and eating. Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 ensuite and 2 with toilets and wash hand basins in addition to the family bathroom with shower and bath. Of particular note is the master with its large ensuite bathroom and walk in dressing room with his and hers wardrobes. Off this is a utility area with washing machine and tumble drier and ironing board. The are extensive covered terraces to the rear divided into different areas allowing different functions. To the side is a 10x5 heated salt pool with Roman steps and further terraces. Lawns extend beyond this and then on to the rougher cut grass areas around the house which extend to some 6 hectares. At the opposite side from the pool is a water feature and enclosed vegetable garden with greenhouse. All in all an excellent property in walk in condition which offers flexible accommodation and a relaxed lifestyle with open views.