Mirande, Midi-Pyrenees, 32300, France

This unique property, originally dating back to 1789, is a rare gem and would be perfect for someone seeking to be closer to nature and principles of permaculture. Tucked away at the end of a country lane, this property comes with nearly 4.5 hectares of land woodland; fields; willow grove; fruit and nut trees; vegetable beds; outbuildings. The property is self sufficient for water, with a natural spring source of water (surrounding fields do not use chemicals or pesticides) and also a bore hole (11 metres deep). Solar panels produce electricity which is sold to EDF, reducing the monthly bill but also generating revenue every year. Fibre optic is already installed for internet connection. The property consists of a farmhouse (1850s), barn/annex (1789) for friends, workshops and outbuildings.

The main house was originally built around the 1850s and consists of : kitchen with wood burning stove; living room with wood burner; 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms, WC; utility area; service corridor. The barn/guest lodge was originally built in 1789 and has ; open plan kitchen/dining room with wood burner, original fireplace and salt pit for meat ; open plan living area and bedroom on first floor. There are also 2 workshops at the end of the barn in addition to other outbuildings around the land. Although situated in an incredibly quiet and private location, the house is only 10 minutes to town (Mirande) and 40 minutes to Auch for motorway links and train station. Airports: Tarbes 45 minutes; Toulouse 80 minutes.

The dwelling comprises of;-

GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL (8m) with staircase to first floor
LIVING ROOM (23m) with fireplace and wood burner
KITCHEN (23m) with fitted kitchen and woodburner/cooker
PANTRY (7m)
UTILITY ROOM (3.5m) with door to garden
CORRIDOR (3.5m)
BATHROOM (3.5m) with shower, sink, bidet, towel rail
WC (1.5m)

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING (4m) stairs to bathroom
BEDROOM 1 (24m) wooden floor boards
BATHROOM (6.5m) bath, sink, toilet, wooden floor boards
BEDROOM 2 (25m) double aspect, door to roof terrace, fireplace, wooden floor boards
BEDROOM 3/OFFICE (6m)

BARN ANNEX 1789
KITCHEN/DINING open plan (47m) open fireplace, traditional tile floor laid renovated using traditional methods, original stone sink; double sink, saliere (original salting pit)
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM/LIVING (46.5m) wooden floor boards, exposed beams
STORE ROOM (27m) wooden floor boards, could be renovated into bathroom or bedroom
WORKSHOP 1 (20m)
WORKSHOP 2 (36m) double height

OUTBUILDINGS GARDEN
WOOD STORE/COVERED STORAGE (110m)
PUMP HOUSE for spring water
POND
BORE HOLE 11 metres deep
2 FIELD SHELTERS
Collection of fruit and nut trees, several varieties so harvest at different times
Willow grove, several varieties

OTHER FEATURES
The property is connected to mains electricity, internet (fibre optic) and telephone.
HEATING wood burner connected to radiators.
DRAINAGE there is a septic tank for the property which does not conform to current regulations.

AMENITIES
10 minutes to Mirande for local shopping/bar/restaurants
40 minutes to Auch (hospital, train station)

AIRPORTS 45 minutes Tarbes; 80 minutes to Toulouse
90 minutes for ski resorts and the Pyrenees
2 hours from Atlantic coast

HF Ref: 388267

Property Type: Farmhouse

Condition: Ready to move in

Property Setting: Country

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Interior Size: 200m2

Land Size: 44826m2