Estampures Midi-Pyrenees, 10586-1123

The cottage sits snugly in its landscaped gardens, with a south facing terrace in front of the house. It is in great condition, ready to move into immediately. It is believed to be at least 200 years old and was fully renovated in 1991. In addition to the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there is a large country style kitchen/diner and large living room with grand fireplace and wood burner. The home is full of original features, original exposed wooden beams, stone sink in the corner of the living room and original bread oven in the fireplace. The property faces south and has wonderful views of the Pyrenees, and you could make the most of them from the wild flower meadow which has a picnic bench set up for this very reason. The garden includes a small wooded area which supplies wood for the wood burners, a stunning wild flower meadow, and a swimming pool with underwater light for night time swimming, outdoor covered, large pergola with terrace perfect for summer entertaining, a vegetable patch and a small vineyard. The property is situated on the outskirts of a tranquil village, along an old Roman road, perfect for privacy yet only minutes from the local town and all its amenities.
The dwelling comprises of;-
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL stairs to 1st floor
LIVING ROOM (30m2) double aspect, original stone sink, original bread oven in large fireplace, wood-burner, exposed beams.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM (20m2) triple aspect, door to front garden and terrace, fitted kitchen, exposed beams.
BATHROOM (6m2) sink, walk in shower, WC
FIRST FLOOR
HALLWAY open, light and spacious with wooden floorboards. Glass door to mountain views with Juliet balcony
BEDROOM 1 (19m2)
BATHROOM 1 (6.5m2) sink, bath, WC
BEDROOM 2 (15.5m2) with fitted wardrobes
BEDROOM 3 (5.5m2)
GARDEN & OUTBUILDINGS
PERGOLA, covered for outdoor entertaining
WILD FLOWER MEADOW which attracts plentiful wildlife
WOODEN SHED/OUTHOUSE lockable and secure
POTTING SHED
VEGETABLE PATCH
MINI VINEYARD 2 lines of 6 red grape vines for wine production in their 7th year and so ready for production in 2012
The garden is well stocked with established trees (including almond, fig, walnut, conference pear, Bramley apple, red apple, cherry, greengages, damson, pomegranate, medlar, crab apple and white peach), shrubs and herbaceous plants and compost bins. There is also a productive black Hamburg grape vine on the front wall of the house which provides delicious grapes. There is a white grape vine on the pool fence and again, these grapes are edible.
SWIMMING POOL 7mx4m
With surrounding terrace, fenced in and fully conforming to current security regulations. The pool liner was replaced recently in June 2010 and there is an efficient overflow system. There is also an underwater light for night time swimming.
OTHER FEATURES
The property is connected to mains water, electricity, telephone and internet
HEATING wood burner in the lounge
FOSSE there is a septic tank for the property which fully conforms with current regulations
AMENITIES
5 minutes to Trie-sur-Baise for local shopping (bakers, butchers, supermarket, hardware store, English speaking doctor, dentist, newsagents, hairdressers, pharmacy, vets and bar/restaurants)
10 minutes to Mielan; 25 minutes to Mirande
25 minutes from Marciac and the famous summer Jazz festival
AIRPORTS - 1.5 hours to Toulouse; 1 hour to Pau
1 hour for ski resorts and the Pyrenees
2 hours from Atlantic coast
Energy Classification:
Summary information:
Area ESTAMPURES, Hautes Pyrenees
Condition Very good
Bedrooms 3
Rooms 5
Habitable surface area 116 m2
Amount of land 2'769 m2
Energy classification F
Land tax EUR 672 per annum
Price EUR 309'500 (F.A.I.) + notaire's fees
Reference NS939-XML
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