Auch, Gers, France

Well, you don’t come across houses like this very often! Designed to ‘touch the earth lightly’, this award-winning ‘tree-house’ is truly breathtaking. The house blends beautifully with the surrounding trees and affords a feeling of immersion in nature.  With nearly 5 acres of land, this is a wonderfully peaceful spot, yet within easy reach of the historical city of Auch.

Built on stilts and completed in 2003, the house has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a fantastic open-plan living area that opens onto a series of terraces, balconies, the swimming pool and garden beyond.  The panoramic views stretch all the way to the Pyrénées.  There is 304m2 habitable space.  Here’s the layout:

Ground floor

Kitchen dining hall, 60m²
Salon 29m²
Snug with terrace & spiral stair, 21m²
Office/bedroom, 9.7m² with a mezzanine
Shower room with WC

First floor

Landing 19m² m²
Master bedroom, 22.4 m² glazed wall, ensuite, shower basin and WC
Upper terrace set in the canopy 25m², spiral stair down to garden level.
Jacuzzi bathroom with double basin, shower and raised area with Jacuzzi, glazed wall 15.7 m²
Guestroom, 16 m²
Second guestroom 15.4 ²
Basement 38m² at ground level

Outside

Surrounded by 1.9 hectares / 4.7 acres, the property is very private and peaceful.  A private driveway leads down to the parking area by the house.  A series of walkways, balconies and terraces extend from the house, The views from the counter-current swimming pool are particularly spectacular and extend down to the Pyrénées in the distance.

Location

The house is completely private, yet is close to the historical city of Auch, the capital of the Gers region has a beautiful medieval centre and, as you’d expect, all the shops, restaurants and amenities you might need.  Other towns to explore nearby include Castelnau-Barbarens, Montégut and Jegun.  Toulouse airport us an hour away.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 304m2
Plot size: 19,100m2 / 4.7 acres
Taxe foncière: €3,837
DPE rating: C
Heating: Electric
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Distant
Distance to airport:  Toulouse, 1hr

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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