Lectoure, Midi-Pyrénées 32700

OverviewThis beautifully restored stone house is located on more than 2 hectares of land between the Gascon villages of Lectoure and Fleurance.The current owners live here full-time and have devoted a lot of love and attention to fully restoring the property to its current excellent condition. The result is an elegant synergy between the traditional and the modern.First impressionsWe approach the property along a high ridge between two valleys, and glimpse an elegant stone faade behind electric gates which open in greeting. On the other side, a spacious parking area awaits, including a charging station for electric vehicles and space for several cars to park.This is obviously a superbly maintained property the flowerbeds are beautifully kept, the shrubs neatly pruned and the pool area, glimpsed on the south side of the house, is simply stunning.From the gardens and pool area, stunning views stretch to the Pyrenees.The ground floorAs in so many properties in the countryside, the owners prefer using the kitchen door on a daily basis rather than the front door. We enter the light and spacious kitchen, where there is ample room for a big table as well as a large central island with views over the surrounding countryside a lovely and convivial environment to cook and host in!The kitchen is extremely well-equipped and has a large walk-in pantry for additional storage. It is easy to see that the owners love to cook, as the organisation and layout of this room are superb.A boiler room is located just off the kitchen for ease of access.Next to the kitchen we find the heart of the house a stunning 62 m living room with a stunning cathedral ceiling. The owners have installed a wood burner in the fireplace, more for the charm of a winter fire than for practical necessity, and carefully treated the wonderful, exposed beams to highlight their beauty.Here, as in all the ground floor, there is underfloor heating. Large windows overlook the gardens and the pool, bathing this room in natural light.BedroomsMost of the living space in this house is located on the ground floor, which makes this beautiful property particularly convenient.A wide corridor behind the main living room leads to two double bedrooms, both of which offer lovely views of the countryside and the Pyrenees.This corridor also gives access to a charming office, with a double ceiling height and two skylights, and a charming little Tv room with exposed beams and stone walls.A beautifully appointed family shower room is accessible from the hall, and there is a separate Wc with sink.The third bedroom has preserved the remains of an old bread oven which gives a unique touch to the room, and the last bedroom on this floor has both a private shower, and direct access to an exterior terrace.UpstairsAn oak staircase leads to the private master suite on the first floor. There is a separate laundry area here, just for this space, and a good-sized walk-in closet.The bedroom has been built into the attic, so there is a sloping ceiling with plenty of headroom. It is quite a large space, so the owners have a separate Tv area, a bedroom area, and an adjoining bathroom with two skylights. Wooden floors and clean white walls give a feeling of freshness and peace which is very soothing.ExteriorThe heart of the outside space here is clearly the swimming pool, which is surrounded by an extensive terrace and faces South to maximise both hours of sunlight and the lovely views.The pool measures 12 x 5 meters and has built-in lighting for late-night swimming. A covered terrace on one side is perfect for poolside dining or listening to music while supervising children, and the well-established flowerbeds around this area lend a Mediterranean touch.The entire garden is fenced and extremely well maintained. There is a further approximately 1 hectare of land that is currently kept neat by a local farmer (without contract).As previously mentioned, there is a closed garage at one side of the house, and there