Beautifully Restored Family House

Beautifully Restored Family House, this property is three miles from the historic village of Castelnau-Barbarens in the beautiful Gers. You find all the commodities necessary for dayto day living in Castelnau Barbarens. Only ten miles drive through gorgeous countryside is Auch, the capital of the Gers, with its stunning Cathedral, monumental staircase and circus.

In a peaceful valley, surrounded by fields of sweetcorn, sits this beautifully restored, south facing family house.

Built in stone the house retains many original features such as: oak beams, tiled floors and oak timbers or “colombage' in French.

On the ground floor you find a large, fitted, open plan kitchen and diner, a sitting room with open fire, a utility room, an office and a WC. Climb the wooden staircase to discover three large bedrooms, two WC's, and two modern bathrooms.

You will appreciate the oil fired central heating, double glazing and the fact that most of the rooms are south facing and of generous proportions.

Added on to this lovely home you have a huge (50m2) summer room (unheated) with extra sleeping, dining and sitting space. If you open the large sliding glass doors and step outside onto the terrace you discover the garden.

The grounds, nearly one acre in size, are mostly laid to lawn but you also find hedges, fruit trees, grape vines, a small pond and ample space for a swimming pool.

There is also a spacious, well lit workshop (100m2), barn and large garden shed.

Equipment Details: Mains electricity, Mains water, Septic tank, Broad band Internet, Open Fire place, TV - Sat, Garden, Garage, Parking Lot, Outbuilding(s), View, Airport.

The department of Gers is often described by those who know France as an excellent area to visit, if not the best area of France for Brits who want to relocate. It is not over-run however and indeed, the department has a diverse array of assets to discover, some of them are obvious; the rolling countryside, very mild climate, the Pyrenees mountains, whilst others remain more subtle like the hearty food, local culture, street markets and Gascon traditions. Foreigners often refer to the area as Gascony, referring to the former French province.

The department is generally an agricultural area where the local gastronomy is highly regarded by both French nationals and foreign expats. The most cultivated crops in Gers are Colza, Grain, Sunflowers and Corn. Some of the older locals may speak a Gascon patois, but its usage remains in decline among the younger generations. The largest Gersoise towns in terms of number of inhabitants are Auch, Condom and Fleurance but even these are not overly large.

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