La Romieu, Midi-Pyrénées 32480

By providing the exact address of this property for full disclosure, the owner wishes to make it clear that such transparency is not an invitation for visits outside those organised by the agency the owner has carefully selected to work with.La RomieuA property is always more than the sum of its parts. Where the property sits is paramount. As we say across The Channel: Location, Location, Location.If you are in search of a refined town house with zero works to consider, then why not start with one that sits in the heart of a village voted most beautiful in France ?Why is the village of La Romieu so popular?A 15-minute drive from Lectoure (thermal centre and famous hill-top destination for tourists from all around the world) La Romieu is smaller and has preserved its authenticity. Ten minutes from Condom on the other side, Agen and Toulouse are both easily accessible for transport to Paris and the rest of the world.The PresbyteryAt the gateway to La Romieu, close to the cloister gardens, this impressive property, comprised of three buildings, sits discreetly behind stone walls and a wrought iron gate.The garden is neatly tended, with a flourish of roses which bloom against its walls, an immaculate lawn, a stone pool, and a covered terrasse area for drinks or outdoor dining and a smart white stone path leading directly to the main door.A second gate at the end leads to a charming stone courtyard filled with white hydrangeas, and to a separate small house.The main house the ground floorWe linger to appreciate the elegant stone faade, with its pleasing symmetry and lovely 18th century windows and to listen to the relaxing fall of water from the fountain in the pool. In the background we see the famous Collegiale of La Romieu with its tall Gothic towers piercing the azure blue sky.A door painted in deep blue, with its original knocker, opens onto an elegant hallway, which is generous in size and leads to a glorious stone staircase.To the right of the entrance, an elegant drawing-room overlooks the gardens. The room is bathed in light, with three tall windows: one to the side and two to the front. There is an original oak wood floor, and a black marble fireplace with an open grate, with fitted bespoke bookshelves to each side.At the far end of the main hallway, there is an elegant guest cloakroom, with a beautiful stone floor, a marble sink and a separate lavatory.The kitchen and open-plan sitting room are an important part of the property. The two rooms have been opened into one, with a half wall/counter between the two. This fantastic idea ensures that, as with the entire property, light floods in from all sides. This floor plan is also ideal for entertaining with the kitchen open to the dining and sitting areas.The main kitchen is kept free of clutter and presents as beautifully as any of the other reception rooms. You can certainly cook in style.The kitchen has been recently fitted, with a central island, custom made quality cabinets, Carrara marble counter tops, a Lacanche range with 5 burners and a large oven, a small table by the window for dining for two.The beautiful adjoining sitting room with a working fireplace is filled with light and decorated in delicate shades of white and blue. This is the perfect place to dine among friends or for afternoon tea, leaving the elegant drawing room for more formal entertaining.A door in the kitchen leads to an ample, downstairs cellar area and garage with space for one good-sized family car. This opens out onto the lower street.The main kitchen opens onto a second back kitchen, generous in size, with a coffee station with its own terracotta period sink, vast period-style cupboards, American-style refrigerator with icemaker and enough space for a large table. This is a gorgeous area; equally as attractive for a utility area as the main kitchen.Glass doors lead from there to the laundry room with a separate sink and second refrigerator.We particularly love the elegant doors in grey with