Gascon Farmhouse with barn conversion 5 minutes from Condom

This unique property (780m2) sits in a peaceful hillside location a few kilometres distant from the bustling historic town of Condom. The picturesque grounds of around 4 hectares surround the buildings and the abundant trees, shrubs and patios provide numerous areas to relax in the shade and dine outside. Off a quiet country road, the steep driveway leads to impressive metal entrance gates and sweeps round to a covered parking area for 3 cars. Gravel paths fan out to different sections of the garden and entrances to the houses. The first outbuilding is long and has been sympathetically converted into a spacious home with studio. Beyond it is a traditional Gascon farmhouse which has also been upgraded and is used as additional accommodation for family and friends. It has the potential to be used as a gîte as it is self contained and has a private garden. Both are served by a 12x5m chlorine pool with a motorised cover. It is surrounded by a large paved patio and open views over the rear garden. The central area of the larger building, with double arched doors to the north and south facing patios is a spacious kitchen diner. There is an island unit with integrated bar. There are areas for food preparation, cooking and washing up. Just off is a back kitchen with additional freezers and an informal sitting area. A door leads through to an ensuite bedroom at the end of the building. To the other side of the kitchen there is a step down to a large split level lounge with 5 windows to the south providing a lot of light and views to the front garden. A further door leads to the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and a door to the extensive north facing studio area. The studio has its own entrance from the back of the house. A small sitting room sits at the top of the stairs with a door leading through to the large master bedroom suite. This room is sectioned with furniture and has an ensuite shower room, double sinks and a separate toilet. There are two dressing areas and further eaves storage. A door at one end leads to an office/ library with 2 desks and a sitting area. A few steps down the stairs from this leads to a mezzanine en suite bedroom with built in storage and continues down to the kitchen/diner. Throughout the decor is rustic with many original built in features. Some of the windows are double glazed. It has oil fired central heating with additional wood burning stoves in the living areas. Along the front of the building are patio areas with shaded areas and views over the abundant gardens. The traditional stone built Gascon farmhouse also has numerous original features. From the double entrance doors there is a good sized hall with toilet to the rear under the wooden stair. To the right there is a comfortable lounge open to an office area with views to the rear. To the left a fitted kitchen dining room with a wall of built in cupboards and an island close to the cooking range. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms with built in storage, a smaller ensuite bedroom and a bathroom and toilet compartment. The garden grounds are peaceful and lush with lawns surrounded by trees and shrubs with shaded areas and numerous areas to sit and relax or dine al fresco. There is a pigeonner which is currently used for storage but has the potential to be developed. Within a few minutes drive is Condom, a bustling market town with a wide range of facilities and shops.