Country house

Perfect privacy within walking distance of Eauze
We find ourselves in the ancient roman town of Eauze, on the north-western borders of the Gers. It is a small town, but has a number of good restaurants, an excellent weekly market and a good variety of small and large shops. Fortunately, all of this is available on foot, by bike or by car, as the property is within walking distance.
The house itself is a delightful jewel it has been really well renovated in a way that highlights the beauty of exposed beams, stonework and stunning brick fireplaces.
It is filled with light, and resonates with peace and tranquility.
This property is accessed down a private road, flanked by vineyards on one side and ending in a charming pond filled with waterlilies, where wildfowl are often seen. This is the beginning of the actual property and from here we can see the manicured gardens and catch a glimpse of the main house – the only thing missing is the wrought iron gates that the current owners have thought of installing.
As we approach the house, we get an idea of the extent of the gardens but we also begin to see the layout of the property. Straight ahead is a wide gravelled area, perfect for parking.
Along the side of the house and behind a protective wall we can glimpse a riot of flowers, and there is also a charming henhouse that has been lovingly preserved.
We approach the house from the front, where a wide patio bordered by flowers is a favourite place to sit and relax.
Through the front door we find a spacious hall where gentle earth tones, exposed beams and terracotta tiles set the tone for the entire house. The hall opens on both sides to generously proportions reception rooms and there is an original wooden staircase at the far end.
The star of the house is clearly the stunning 35 m² living room: here we find lovely original floor to ceiling cupboards, a large open fireplace, as well as two long windows which bathe the room in a warm light. This is a perfect place to relax with a roaring fire in the wood burner in winter, or a good book at any time of the year.
The house is very well heated by an oil-fired boiler, but it is always a joy to have a fire on a winter evening!
The supporting beams that separate the living room from the dining room have been left in place to create a screen-like effect which is very charming and gives an added feeling of space.
In the dining room, where you could easily seat ten or twelve guests, we find another stunning exposed brick fireplace.
Behind the dining room is a beautifully renovated kitchen and a practical laundry room with guest WC.
On the left of the front hall, we find a spacious Tv room with another beautiful fireplace, although this fireplace is not used. There is a good-sized office behind this room which could also be used as a library.
The beautiful floor tiles which have been laid throughout the reception areas of the ground floor give a sense of continuity which is very pleasant.
Upstairs the calm earth tones continue and are reinforced by the beautiful brick and wood half-wall that runs parallel to the staircase.
On the left-hand side of the landing, we find the master suite, where the focus is the gorgeous brick fireplace in the bedroom.
There is also a large shower room with twin sinks and a Wc, and there are big closets too.
There is also a large walk-in closet on this side of the landing, which is a great place to store suitcases and other little-used items.
There are a further three spacious bedrooms, which are accessed from the other side of the landing. They all share a beautifully appointed bathroom here the focus is a stunning claw footed rolltop bath, but there is also a large shower, twin sinks and a WC.
There are flowers everywhere around this property, and on each side of the house there is a quiet space where you can sit in the sun – or the shade – and enjoy the tranquility of this lovely place.
Behind the kitchen there is a wonderful walled garden filled with flowers that spill down from the walls and scent the air. There are several sitting areas to discover and enjoy here.
Behind the house we find a charming henhouse with room to store wood and garden implements.
There is a large open hangar tucked away behind the house and the gardens, and here there is ample room to park several cars in case of inclement weather.
There is also a well which can be used to water the garden.
The owners have kept the area around the house beautifully groomed, but they have also left a good-sized area to wild flowers, so you can walk along a mown path to the oak trees that mark the boundary of the property. Here nature has been allowed to remain pure and the bees appreciate it!
Our thoughts at Bliss
Our owners chose this house for a very good reason – it is totally private and feels like a country estate and yet it is only a few minutes walk from the historic town of Eauze, with its bustling farmers market, and excellent restaurants.
Beautifully renovated and filled with natural light, the house has preserved many of its original features, adding charm and character. With the option of a ground floor bedroom, it caters to a variety of needs and preferences, making it a desirable choice for many buyers.