Gimont, Midi-Pyrénées 32200

Elegance & privacy near GimontOverviewThis property offers an exquisite combination of original features and contemporary renovation works.As soon as we turn onto the driveway and enter the property, we enter an entirely private world. We pass a charming lily pond encircled by tall trees and catch a glimpse of the house on our right. As we proceed up the drive, the stunning extent of the stone outbuildings on the left, with their central archway and tower, are revealed. The house is equally lovely, and presents a smooth attractive faade framed by two towers.HouseThe first thing one notices when stepping through the front door of this house is the sense of spaciousness and light. Huge windows feature in all the rooms, with the travertine floors amplifying their light in all directions.The generous proportions of the main reception rooms and bedrooms, and the elegantly minimalist dcor add to the sense of weightlessness throughout the property. The rooms flow into each other harmoniously and most of them offer large south-facing windows.The house immediately feels warm and welcoming, in part thanks to the large fireplaces in the main rooms, supported by the excellent central heating system. In the summer, the thick stone walls keep the interior cool and fresh.Ground floorOnce in the house, a wide, elegant stone staircase stands in front of us, offering a tantalising preview of the extent of the house.From here, we access the first of the reception rooms on the right. This is a spacious double aspect dining room offering views over the park, with a wood burner in the large stone fireplace and windows on two sides.This is a fantastic space for candlelit dinner parties and opens into an equally spacious, beautifully renovated kitchen with ample space for an additional large table. The kitchen is large enough to accommodate multiple cooks working in tandem, and the huge, open stone fireplace serves as a focal point for the room. The kitchen has been entirely refitted with attractive wooden units and black stone counters.Behind the kitchen is a passageway to a large and practical laundry room which also serves as a boiler room. Plenty of storage space is available here, and a small door in the back leads to a large cloakroom under the stairs. This space can also be accessed through a second door behind the main staircase.Back in the hall, a door leads down to the sizeable basement and the oh-so essential wine cellar, whilst another door leads out to the garden.On the other side of the main entrance, we find the living room which has a more contemporary feel, with another large open fireplace and spot lighting.Past the living room, there is a further generous sized reception room that has an ensuite bathroom and separate toilet. This room is effectively a fifth bedroom, and thanks to the door opening onto the garden, would make an excellent guest accommodation.This is the only part of the house that has not been fully renovated. It also benefits from an attractive original fireplace and high ceilings, and the huge advantage of having an ensuite bathroom.Half landingThe upstairs of this property is cleverly divided into two sections, so that if you host guests, they can easily enjoy their own private area. Halfway up the staircase on the left there is a small, beautifully decorated landing which gives access to this guest area. On the right of this, we find a large main guest bedroom which has been renovated to incorporate a well-appointed shower room. This room has attractive wooden flooring and high ceilings.The second, slightly smaller bedroom can also be accessed from the landing, as is a separate toilet with handbasin to be shared by both rooms.First floorOn the first floor of the house, we find the main bedrooms as well as a beautiful study which could equally be used as a full-sized library or Tv room.Echoing the ground floor layout, on the right-hand side as you go up the stairs, we find the study, which has a large fireplace, p