Aquitaine, Landes, St-Sever, France

Ref. MS1063 - Set off a quiet country road yet within minutes of a range of commerce, this farmhouse in traditional stone has been internally reconfigured to provide spacious open plan living. Each of its double glazed windows and doors looks out to the manicured surrounding gardens of 2.4 hectares.

Tranquil and private location within easy reach of two bustling towns with a range of commerce
Excellent energy readings with geothermal heat pump serving underfloor heating
Open plan living/ dining/ kitchen of 77m2
4 bedrooms, master ensuite
Potential to develop the attic space further
Heated chlorine swimming pool - 10 x 5 m2 with glass dome cover

The Farmhouse

A short gravel driveway leads to the imposing traditional stone farmhouse. The owners stripped the interior of the building and rebuilt it using quality materials. As its energy rating shows it has been fully insulated - floors, walls and roof - a geothermal heat pump has been installed providing underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and all the windows and doors are double glazed.
On opening the front door a wide entrance hall provides views through to the living area and out to the pool and garden. On the right is the family bathroom, a cloakroom, an extensively fitted dressing room and the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite with double sink unit, bath and shower. To the left are 2 further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes.

The main living area is luminous with 4 patio doors, 2 facing south and 2 west. The large open area is sectioned by furniture into a large sitting area, a dining area and a well fitted kitchen area with central island. Off the kitchen is a toilet and utility room and through a door the stair to the first floor. Finally there is an office with a door off leading through to the double garage.

Upstairs is a landing with doors to the 4th double bedroom, a dressing room, a shower room and toilet. There are large attic areas ripe for development into further accommodation if desired.

Gardens

The 2.4 hectare grounds are laid mostly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flowerbeds. There is a vegetable bed with cloches and some fruit bushes. The rear garden faces west and with open views the terrace is a perfect place relax in the sun or later to watch spectacular sunsets.

To the rear of the property is the 10mx5m heated chlorine swimming pool. It and its tiled terrace are covered by a full height glass cloche (7m x 12.5m) make it possible to swim in comfort all year. There are no outbuildings but a large double garage and workshop area which can be accessed from the house.

Location

The property is very private and peaceful but not isolated. It is within easy reach of 2 market towns where a wide range of commerce and services can be accessed. In addition only 20 minutes away is the departmental capital Mont de Marsan for a wider range of cultural and sporting activities. The renowned spa village of Eugénie les Bains is 10 minutes away and its popular Michelin star restaurant.

For travelling further afield the Pyrenees mountain resorts and the Atlantic surfing beaches are within a comfortable range for day trips. Three motorway exchange stations are within kilometres, the rail network is from Mont de Marsan to Bordeaux where there is a fast TGV to Paris. The international airport at Bordeaux is 1 hour 30 away and the regional airport at Pau has 3 daily flights to Paris.