Midi-Pyrénées, Hautes-Pyrénées, Monléon-Magnoac, France

Located in the stunning Hautes-Pyrenees department, this is a truly lovely home of 195m2 is built on a beautiful plot measuring 3726m2. The views from all the rooms are exceptional. The owners have optimised the setting by creating three outdoor terraces, one of which is covered, where you can enjoy al fresco living and soak in the tranquillity of the area.

Although in the countryside, the property is well situated with a school within walking distance, all services and shopping within a 10 minute drive, and the larger town of Lannemezan a 20 minutes’ drive away. The international airports of Tarbes and Toulouse airports are within 55 and 1 hour 20 minutes respectively. Additionally, a drive into Spain will only take about 45 minutes.

Currently a four-bedroomed family home, this property offers the flexibility of creating an independent living space by converting the gym area into a second kitchen and lounge. This could be achieved with minimal work.

The property is very well presented with the majority of the habitable spaces having solid wood flooring. It features a lovely, L-shaped living/dining/kitchen area overlooking the garden where ‘tilt and turn’, double glazed windows and doors flood the space with natural light (lounge/dining area 21.9m2 plus kitchen 10.01m2), The bricked chimney breast and wood-burning stove create an attractive focal point in the space. The kitchen is finished to a high standard with solid wood fitted units, a double sink, slate-tiled counter tops and tiled splashbacks.

From this area, three steps descend to the entrance hallway (10.6m2) off which there is a spacious double bedroom (18.7m2) with patio doors leading to one of the terraces. Flooded with natural light from the dual aspect patio door and window, you could lie in bed and appreciate the garden and wonderful views! This room has the added benefit of built-in storage along one wall.

There are two further rooms , with tiled flooring; one which is currently used for storage (8.04m2) and then the boot room – always a useful space in a busy home - which is partially shelved (6.43m2).

Outdoors, the driveway is gravelled and there is ample parking for up to six cars. The lean-to storage shed, currently used for wood, is another practical feature (13.7m2).

To the opposite side of the main living/dining/kitchen area is a hallway (7.8m2) off which is the family shower room (4.10m2). This room has tiled flooring and partially tiled walls and features white sanitaryware with a marble-topped vanity unit. Adjacent to this is a separate WC with tiled floor (1m2).

The second double bedroom measures 13.6m2 and has built-in storage. The third double bedroom measures 8.43m2.

The next room (19.8m2), which is currently used as a gym/utility room combination has a fully tiled floor and, as mentioned previously, could easily be converted into a kitchen/living area. It has a glazed door which leads directly to the garden so, if converted, an independent entrance is already in situ.

The spacious master suite is located at the end of the corridor. The bedroom (13.6m2) has a large, double-glazed window and features a beamed sloped ceiling which creates height at one end to house an extra-tall wardrobe. The thick outer wall has been cleverly used to create additional storage for smaller items. The ensuite shower room (7.27m2) boasts a tiled floor, ¾ tiled walls, a large shower, WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit.

Outside is a gardener’s paradise. The pretty flower garden, potager, fruit trees and soft fruit bushes will enable you to while away the hours in your own mini paradise. The three terraces will allow you to indulge in a little apero as you follow the sun!

The current owners have a piece of land cordoned off into a field to allow their two miniature goats and their hens to enjoy the space too. They even have their own accommodation in the form of a wooden garden shed!

To summarise: a lovely, well maintained home in beautiful surroundings which is well insulated and double-glazed. It is heated by the wood-burning stove and supplemented, if required, by electric heaters. The outside space is simply sublime. Viewing is highly recommended.