Property Description

The owners have lovingly restored this property using high quality materials whilst maintaining many original features.

It is perfectly located to take advantage of skiing, unparalleled hiking, camping, cycling and other outdoor activities.

The renovations include:

* New climitisation system in all living spaces and bedrooms with heating, cooling and dehumidification
* New electrical system in accordance with French electrical code and a centralized tableau
* Satellite/cable television and CAT-5 ethernet (for television and internet) throughout the home
* New plumbing system in accordance with French plumbing code
* High-capacity new hot water cylinder
* Environmentally green pellet stove in the salon
* Whole home VMC for air circulation
* New flooring installed throughout
* Completely renovated bathrooms and water closets
* Four-person hot tub
* New American-style kitchen
* Insulation for the second floor and attic
* New Velux windows in the attic
* New paint and decoration throughout

The properly is a lovely family home or holiday home but would also be a perfect B&B or gite (investment). The B&B in the village closed 7 years ago due to bereavement, leaving scope for a new establishment catering to tourists and skiers in the region.

The accommodation is as follows

GROUND FLOOR

ThIs light and airy level includes a large open-plan salon and kitchen, a laundry room/pantry, a cloakroom, and a WC. At the rear of the home are two double-glazed doors that lead to the outdoor courtyard. Two climitisation units have been installed for heating, cooling, and dehumidification.

Vestibule Entrance (3.2 m2)
You enter the home through double front doors that lead into an enclosed vestibule with Pyrenean marble floors. A second set of double-glazed doors serves as a climate barrier and entrance into the main home. It houses a centralized tableau for all electrical, satellite/cable television, and CAT-5 ethernet functions.

Large Open-Plan Salon and Kitchen (41.5 m2)
The ground floor offers a large open-plan salon and gourmet kitchen. New ceramic tile (2021) has been installed, but the original historic Pyrenean marble path has been retained. The salon has been fitted with an environmentally green pellet stove insert in the original fireplace. The room is accented by floor-to-ceiling original cabinetry with ornamental plaster reliefs and neoclassical details. Three ornamental plaster faces peer down from above the fireplace (we think the likenesses of the family who originally built the home!). The salon is lit by a large chandelier hung from a ceiling rose above.

The kitchen was designed in 2021 with an enormous French oak centre island housing a copper sink, dishwasher, microwave, and plenty of drawers fitted with custom storage. Above the centre island are two crystal and copper light fixtures that anchor the room.

The kitchen includes an ardoise gray 110cm Falcon Elise (made by Rangemaster) double oven with separate broiler and warming drawer with an induction cooktop (4,900 euros), a fitted exhaust system, and an American-style side-by-side refrigerator. The original working wood burning fireplace serves as a beautiful backdrop for the kitchen. The kitchen is wired for satellite/cable television, and CAT-5 ethernet (for television/internet).

Cloakroom (9.8 m2)
This room has new ceramic tile flooring that flows in from the salon to unify the space. It is the perfect place to store winter coats/boots, bicycles, and skis when coming in from the cold. It has a closed fireplace and a crystal chandelier.

WC (2.6 m2)
Off the cloakroom is a newly designed and installed WC with a wash basin, new tiled floor, new toilet, and an ambient wall heater.

Laundry Room/Pantry (9.4 m2)
The room has a newly installed hot water cylinder and is the plumbing hub of the home.

Staircase
At the rear of the ground floor is a grand staircase with curved banisters and original railings that match those found in the village Mairie. The staircase is lit by fixtures on both upper floor landings and an enormous window.

Courtyard (43 m2)
The courtyard is a flexible space serving as a potted herb garden, three-season dining area, and hot tub. The tall privacy wall is fitted with windows that allow for views of the Garonne River. A watertight metal door provides access to the River.
• Covered patio (6.70 m2) with original ‘evier’ marble sink
• Original outdoor fireplace, hearth, and bread oven for fires on autumn evenings
• Wood store (4.35 m2)
• “Source” with an installed pump
• Small storage for garden equipment (1 m2)
• Outdoor water taps, electrical outlets, and lighting
• Hot tub with dedicated electrical outlet
• Spiral staircase leading to a terrace on the first floor

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor consists of a landing, three principal rooms that could all serve as bedrooms, and a master bathroom. The master bathroom has new ceramic tile and the other rooms have 13mm French ash planks that were milled locally and installed by an artisan.

The three principal rooms have been wired for satellite/cable television, and CAT-5 ethernet (for television/internet) and have climitisation for heating, cooling, and dehumidification. The landing and the three principal rooms have panelling and picture rails installed to house newly renovated electrical systems.

Landing (8.2 m2)
The landing receives light from an enormous window at the rear of the home and a lantern-style light fixture that works well with the age and style of the home.

Master Bedroom (21.6 m2)
The master bedroom has original floor-to-ceiling cabinetry fitted with shelves for extra hanging and folding storage that surrounds a closed fireplace with ornamental plaster details. The plaster work on the mantle bears the initials of a family who once called this home. The other three walls have panelling and picture rails. Ceiling-height, double-glazed windows offer a view of the village and the nearby chateau. A grand chandelier lights the space.

Master Dressing Area (2.7 m2)
Making the most of space, an old small bathroom has been renovated as a dressing area with fitted drawers, shelving, and hanging storage.

Master Bathroom (12.3 m2)
Once an old kitchen, the master bath is large and luxurious. It has a beautiful white clawfoot bathtub with chrome lion’s feet situated under ceiling-height, double-glazed windows overlooking the Garonne River, a toilet, a large walk-in rain shower, and double sinks housed in a salvaged antique sideboard that was selected to highlight the neoclassical details of the home. The bathroom is fitted with high-end chrome retro fixtures, ornate mirrors, beautiful light fixtures, and recessed ceiling lighting. A large retro ardoise gray wall heater completes the room and warm the space wonderfully.

Art Studio (13.4 m´2)
The art studio receives a lot of natural light through a large ceiling-height, double-glazed window and glass double-glazed door that leads onto an upper terrace. It has a closed fireplace with ornamental plaster details, an original cupboard, and panelling and picture rails. This room is lit by a crystal chandelier beneath a ceiling rose.

Library (18.3 m2)
The library is a beautifully sunlit room with lovely ornamental plaster details reminiscent of the neoclassical era, floor-to-ceiling original cabinetry, a closed fireplace, two ceiling-height double-glazed windows, panelling and picture rails, and a dramatic crystal chandelier.

First Floor Terrace (15.4 m2)
The sunny first floor terrace overlooks the Garonne River and the beautiful Pyrenees Mountains.

The views are unparalleled. In spring and summer, the view is verdant and lush. In Autumn, the hills and mountains are a riotous combination of oranges, reds, and yellows. In winter, there are snow-covered landscapes and dramatic mountain peaks.

A barbecue is cleverly connected to the chimney below. New lighting and electrical outlets have been installed. The fitted spiral staircase accesses the courtyard below.

SECOND FLOOR

The second floor offers a landing, office, two guest rooms, a bathroom, a WC, and attic access. With the exception of the bathroom and WC, which has newly installed ceramic tile, the flooring is newly installed 13mm French ash planks milled locally and installed by an artisan.

The three rooms on this floor are wired for satellite/cable television, and CAT-5 ethernet (for television/internet) and have climitisation for heating, cooling, and dehumidification. All rooms on the second floor benefit from added insulation and newly surfaced walls.

Landing (7.4 m2)
The landing at the top of the staircase receives light from an enormous window at the rear of the home and an additional light fixture.

Office (17.5 m2)
To the right of the top of the staircase is an office. It has a small window overlooking the Garonne with views of the Pyrenees.

Guest Bedroom 1 (23.7 m2)
This bedroom is very large, offers a double-glazed window, and views overlooking the village and chateau.

Guest Bedroom 2 (19.6 m2)
This bedroom is also large, offers a double-glazed window with views to the south.

Bathroom (6.5 m2)
The renovated bathroom has a window overlooking the Garonne River, ceramic tile, a spacious shower, double sinks, and an ambient wall heater.

WC (1.8 m2)
The adjoining WC has new ceramic tile floors, a new toilet, and newly resurfaced walls.

ATTIC (65 m2)

The attic currently serves as a woodworking shop and storage area. It also houses the VMC for the entire home. It has original stone walls at either end, newly installed insulation, and four new Velux windows for light and air circulation. The attic could be converted to a beautiful second salon (see the homestaging example below). It has been wired for satellite/cable television, and CAT-5 ethernet (for television/internet).

Please contact me for more photos, to arrange a viewing or with your questions regarding this wonderful property.

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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Pyrenees - Haute Garonne Ski Area

The department of Haute-Garonne borders onto Spain in the south and forms part of the French Midi-Pyrénées region and is surrounded by the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Aude, Ariège and the Val d’Aran in Spain.

 

The Garonne river rises from across from the Spanish border, descending for some 500km down through the Pyrénées mountains, via Toulouse into the Atlantic ocean at Bordeaux, leaving in its wake, beautiful lakes, powerful rapid waters and challenging peaks to explore.

 

In the summer, the region offers an amazing choice of activities including rafting, potholing, paragliding , climbing, golf, fishing, horse-riding, gliding, adventure parks, fabulous hikes, mountain bike and of course many Tour de France climbs for cyclists and bikers. Visitors are always amazed at the choice of activities, tourist attractions and friendly welcome on offer here right in the centre of the Pyrenees.

 

The proximity to Spain is a lovely extra little touch with the opportunity to experience two different cultures and sample the local tapas, sangria and rioja wine.

 

Toulouse is the main, international airport for the region, with daily flights to the UK and other European and long-haul destinations and Tarbes/Lourdes airport offers access in under an hour.

 

Motorway access to the villages is easy with routes from Bordeaux, Paris, Lyon and Marseille and you can also cruise overnight via ferry to Santander and Bilbao in Spain.

 

There is a choice of excellent ski resorts in the area catering for all abilities, including; Luchon Superbagneres (the second ski resort to open in France after Chamonix) with its excellent après-ski facilities. Imagine relaxing after a day’s skiing in the thermal spa, having a massage before enjoying a lovely meal with friends or even an English film at the little cinema in the centre of town! In 1854 Luchon received the title of "Queen of the Pyrenees" and it is easy to see why with its beautiful boulevard and impressive villas, spa, casino and mansions.

 

The resort of Le Mourtis is really geared towards families, looking for the facilities and activities that ensure their children are happy and entertained. Situated just 10km from St Beat, an historical Pyrenean village famous for its marble an just 5 minutes to the border of Spain.

 

If you’re a more advanced skier or snow-border, you will enjoy the resort of Peyragudes with its Vallee Blanche and fabulous snow record. You can drive to the resort or take advantage of the free bus from the centre of Luchon.

 

Bourg d’Oeuil is a charming small village nestling at the bottom of the Oueil valley and is the starting point for a variety of hiking trails. In Winter the village is a favourite for those looking to alpine ski and participate in snowshoeing.

 

And whilst here, why not sample skiing in Baqueira/Beret in Spain – a favourite with the Spanish Royal family.

 

Leggett have highly experienced Sales Agents who both live and work in the region and can provide you with invaluable advice and guidance to help you purchase your perfect property here in the heart of the beautiful Pyrenees mountains.

 

Contact us now and take advantage of our award winning buying service and start the search for your dream property today!

Peyragudes Ski Resort

Situated just 15 minutes from Bagneres de Luchon, Peyragudes ski resort is split into two areas – Agudes and Peyresourde. Together they have 60 km of pistes (5 green, 20 blue, 20 red and 4 black slopes) that cover an area of 1500 hectares at an altitude of between 1600 and 2400 metres.

 

There are now 3 circuits for snow shoe walking, ideal for discovering the scenery, wildlife and the magnificent mountains. The resort also has the Vallee Blanche, an fabulous off-piste route consisting of 6km of groomed pistes.

 

At 2000 metres the snow park has everything you need to enjoy a great holiday with 6 tables (4 – 12m long), a hip and slide bar and is sponsored by Horsefeathers (King of Snow).

 

Other activities at Peyragudes include husky rides, paragliding, speed riding (combining paragliding and skiing), air boarding (inflatable sled) and if you wish you can spend a night in an igloo!

 

A bus (navette) takes you from the center of Bagneres de Luchon directly to the resort and it is possible to purchase a dual resort weekly pass, giving you the best of both worlds.

 

Airports:

Toulouse – 101 miles

Tarbes/Lourdes – 55 miles

Carcassonne – 151 miles

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réalisé après le 1er juillet 2021