Gers, Larressingle,, France

Four-bedroom village house in the centre of Larressingle, the smallest fortified village in France and a historical stopping point on the Compostela pilgrimage route.  The property has 4 bedrooms, a pretty courtyard garden / parking space, swimming pool and an outbuilding.  A wider range of amenities can be found in Condom, just 5km away. 

There is a total 153m2 habitable space, arranged over two floors.

Ground floor
Kitchen (22.5m²)
Sitting room (35.5m²) with open fireplace
Ground floor bedroom (13.5m²) with direct access to the courtyard
Shower room with shower, basin and WC

First floor

Bedroom 2 (21m²)
Bedroom 3 (19.5m²)
Bedroom 4 (18.5m²)
Family bathroom with bath, basin and WC

The house is fitted with double glazing, mains drainage and electric heating.

Outside

The property sits on a plot of 561m².

To the front, doors from the kitchen and sitting room open onto a pedestrian lane that leads to the garden area, swimming pool and outbuilding.

The rear courtyard garden can be accessed directly from the ground-floor bedroom and provides space for outdoor dining, relaxing or parking a vehicle.

Additional features include:

Swimming pool (9m x 4m)
Outbuilding (35m²)
Courtyard garden
Off-street parking potential

Location

Larressingle is a small village in the Gers, often referred to as the "Little Carcassonne of Gers" because of its medieval fortified centre. The village attracts visitors throughout the year but remains a functioning rural community with a mix of French and international residents.

The market town of Condom is just a few kilometres away and provides supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, schools, healthcare facilities and a popular weekly market.

This area of south-west France is known for its rolling countryside, vineyards, historic villages and relaxed pace of life. There are numerous walking and cycling routes nearby, including the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The region is also well known for Armagnac production, local markets and traditional Gascon cuisine.

Airports at Agen, Pau, Toulouse and Bergerac are all accessible within reasonable driving distance, making the property suitable for both permanent residents and second-home owners.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 1
Habitable space: 153m2
Plot size: 561m2 
Taxe foncière: €TBC
DPE rating: D
Broadband: Yes
Heating: Electric
Drainage: Mains
Neighbours:  Adjoining
Distance to shops: Walking distance
Distance to train station: 47km
Distance to airport: 119km

Location & Setting: Pretty medieval village house with garden and pool.  Walking distance to shops.  Walking trails from the door.  A short bike ride from market town, cafés and boulangeries
Character & authenticity: Period property. Traditional stone house.  Original beams, fireplace, stone walls
Lifestyle: Perfect for slow living, those that enjoy an outdoor lifestyle.  Lots of hiking and cycling routes in the area.  Surrounded by beautiful nature and countryside.  Warm summers, quiet winters.  Good international community feel.
Income potential: Good holiday rental potential due to proximity to Camino de Santiago trail and Condom.
Outdoor space: Low-maintenance garden with pool and outdoor dining terrace area in a popular village setting.

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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