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Property For Sale Or Rent: Gorgeous Gascon Estate W/ Main House+5 Cottages+Pool+Orchard

France, Aquitaine

Nr. Nogaro And Eauze
Southwest/Border Of Aquitaine Region/Gers
France

: 450 € - 1,000 € per week

10 Acre Gascon Estate For Sale or For Rent in Nr. Nogaro And Eauze, Southwest/Border Of Aquitaine Region/Gers France

This lovely Gascon estate is nestled between rolling vineyards and fields of sunflowers in the prestigeous BAS ARMAGNAC region of SW France. Laid out in a park like settng, this unique mini village offers complete independence and privacy and yet is just 3K from a village with all amenities.
Asking price with complete furnishings 850,000 euros.

This lovely Gascon estate is nestled between rolling vineyards and fields of sunflowers in the prestigeous BAS ARMAGNAC region of SW France. Laid out in a park like settng, this unique mini village offers complete independence and privacy and yet is just 3K from a village with all amenities.
Asking price with complete furnishings 850,000 euros.

The large main house and 4 of the cottages have been completely renovated to an exceptional standard to create a fine extended family residence or commercial venue.

Ideal for vacation rentals, corporate retreat, conference facility, cooking or language school. Capacity for sleeping 34 ++++

There is a lovely 11 x 6 mtr. swimming pool and 1300 sq. ft. summer patio for al-fresco dining and recreational activities. The patio is fully roofed and is draped with eating grape vines.

5 Acres of the land are dedicated to lawns and gardens and recreational areas and 5 Acres are dedicated to horse pasture with shelters. There is also a large storage building for a tractor and farming equipment.

Life in this part of SW France brings early fresh springs starting in late February/March and beautiful long drawn out summers with fall ending in late November. A short, mild winter allows for almost year round al-fresco dining. Gascony's SW location brings with it a unique micro climate with temperatures similar to those of NAPA and SONOMA valleys of California. Summer day temperatures can climb into the mid 90's, followed by cool refreshing nights. An ideal climate for both summer and winter recreational activities.

The property dates back to CIRCA 1750. It has been lovingly and tastefully restored while maintaining traditional period features with all modern comforts.

MAIN HOUSE:
Built of Gascon stone with 60+ cm thick walls it offer approx. 2900 sq. feet of living space.
On the ground level there is a spacious country-style eat in kitchen with built in side by side fridge-freezer, dishwasher, double sinks, oven and gas range. Off the kitchen is large utility room with space for 2 commercial washing machines, clothes dryer, chest freezer and ample linen and pantry storage. The oil fired central heating system is housed in a separate room.

From the kitchen you enter a very large open plan living dining room (over 700 sq. ft) with exposed, wooden pegged beams and colombage walls. This room also has a 2.6 mtr. Inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The master bedroom and and master bathroom are also on this level. The master bath has sunken tub, separate shower, a double sink vanity and a separate W/C.

The entire ground level is beautifully tiled with Gascon style tiles which makes for very easy maintenance.

The second level is reached by a large open oak stairway and comprises of 3 large double bedrooms, a spacious open plan games/library room, a bathroom, separate W/C and a bonus storage room. The entire upstairs has wood flooring except for the wet rooms which are tiled. The games room is fitted with 2 large Velux roof windows.

There is an AC system on the second level which is seldom used.

Attached to the main house is a summer patio offering 1300 sq. ft. of outdoor living space, complete with BBQ etc.

Close to the pool area is a separate guest laundry building with 3 washing machines.

The five cottages include:

GARDEN cottages is an independent stone building CICA 1750. It was the former wine chai. It offer approx. 900 sq. ft. of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open plan living/dining/kitchen. It has high, exposed wooden pegged beams and ceilings and terracotta stone floors.
There is also a large wood burning fireplace and a dual A/C and HEATING system, affording comfortable year round living. This cottage will accommodate up to 6 persons, using the double sofa sleeper in the living room.

The former stables building has been renovated to provide 3 lovely bright and spacious self contained cottages.
It has approx. 1900 sq. ft. of living space and approx. 600 sq. feet of partially covered terrace for al-fresco dining.

ARAMIS cottage offer 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open plan lounge/dining room with a full kitchen. using a double sofa sleeper it will accommodate up to 8 persons.

d'ARTAGNAN cottage offers 2 double bdrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate eat in kitchen and a living room with a double sofa bed. Accommodates up to 6 persons.

PORTOS cottage offers a large double bedroom, ensuite bathroom and lounge diner with a kitchenette. The lounge has a msall sofa sleeper suitable for small children.

POOLSIDE cottage is a separate stone building lying at the far end of the summer patio. It offers approx. 600 sq. fr. of living space. It is awaiting final renovation with most of the materials to complete being on site.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Famous NOGARO auto racing circuit, ultra lite, glyder and single engine pilotage schools. Cycling, equestrian, aquatic sports at the local 190 acre. lake, fishing and golf, etc.

The property is a mere 3K from a village with all amenities including school, grocers, butchers, bakers, hotel/restaurant/ post office, beauty salons, public tennis and even its own bull ring! The nearest large town of EAUZE, 15 mins drive,offers international grocery shoppping and other amenities etc.

The property has easy acces to PAu airport (under one hr. drive), TOULOUSE and BIARRITZ, 1 hr. 30 mins drive and BORDEAUX 1 hr. 45 mins. Trains can be caught at Mont de Marsan (30 mins) and DAX, 50 mins.

The beaches of Cap Breton and Hossegor can be enjoyed all summer and are just over 1 hr. 15 mins drive, while snowboarding and skiing can be enjoyed in the Pyrenees in 1 hr. 30 mins.

Te bas Armagnac region, home to foie gras and magret de canard makes this a heaven for gastronoms and wine enthusiasts..... and you can still enjoy a lovely bottle of local wine for less than a bottle of Perrier!

With fetes and faires, music festivals and celebrations from March through November, there is always something to do.

Property Summary

Offered by		Owner
Construction Year		1750
Area		580 m2
Bedrooms		14
Bathrooms		9
Sleeps		34
Stories		2
Features		Appliances, Laundry Room, Studio Room, Pool, Terrace, Patio, Adsl And Satellite Tv, Rooling Terraine With 5 Ac Fenced Horse Pasture, Large Assorted Fruit Orchard With 60 Plus Trees,