Midi-Pyrénées, Gers, Miélan, France

A47921GT32 - Dating from circa 1640, this beautifully presented, L-shaped Gascon farmhouse and gite combine authentic period character with modern comfort. Set within landscaped gardens on the edge of the sought-after village of Miélan, on the border of the Gers and Hautes-Pyrénées, this exceptional property enjoys an idyllic South West France location, approximately one hour from the Pyrenees.

With approximately 200m² of living space in the main house and a substantial five-bedroom gîte of about 257m2, this versatile estate is ideal for multi-generational living, holiday/gite rentals/, a chambres d’hôtes or a hospitality business. Outside, enjoy a 13 x 5m heated swimming pool, summer kitchen and fabulous al fresco dining area, perfect for entertaining family and guests.

The property is perfectly placed for running as a gite as it's only 20 minutes from the world-famous Jazz in Marciac Festival which attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is also well-situated for visits to Toulouse, Auch and other historical Gascony destinations. In an hour you can hit the ski slopes in the Pyrenees. In just under 2 hours you are on the Atlantic beaches between Bordeaux and Biarritz, and in just over an hour you could be having lunch in Spain.

THE MAIN HOUSE – APPROX. 200m²
The main house offers three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and impressive reception space. Upstairs, two exceptionally spacious reception rooms of XXm2 feature walls of windows overlooking the garden and swimming pool. One boasts a beautiful Toulouse stone open fireplace. The magnificent principal suite features a cathedral ceiling, en-suite bathroom and views across the surrounding countryside and gardens.

On the ground floor, a bright, modern farmhouse kitchen provides ample dining space for approximately ten people, with French doors opening onto the spacious terrace. Two further double bedrooms enjoy direct garden access and share a well-appointed shower room with walk-in shower, WC and linen cupboard. A separate WC and dedicated laundry area complete the accommodation. A stairlift provides alternative convenient access.

THE FIVE-BEDROOM GÎTE (257m2)
The substantial gite provides excellent potential for holiday rental income, family or independent guest accommodation. It features five generously proportioned bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor. The accommodation includes two en-suite shower rooms and two additional shared shower rooms.

The ground floor centres on a spacious, modern kitchen with dining space for approximately ten people and French doors opening onto a terrace. A ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room is accessed from a short hallway adjoining the kitchen. A separate WC, cloakroom and large laundry/utility room provide practical convenience, while a separate entrance offers guests independent access.

Additional ground-floor accommodation includes a small exercise area, a generous living room with French doors to the terrace, a large shower room with separate WC, and an exceptionally spacious bedroom with doors opening onto south facing terraces.

Upstairs, a substantial games room provides an ideal leisure space, alongside three large double bedrooms and two shower rooms. Two bedrooms open directly onto the balcony and share a shower room, while the third benefits from an en-suite shower room.

AUTHENTIC GASCON CHARACTER AND OUTDOOR LIVING
This property showcases traditional Gascon architecture, including colombage (half-timbered) construction, a veranda-style ground-floor terrace and an impressive timber-framed balcony extending along the entire first-floor façade.
Between the house and the gite, is a large area of about 100m2 providing valuable garage and storage space.

Combining historic charm, generous accommodation, extensive outdoor entertaining areas and the flexibility of a separate five-bedroom gîte, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial character property in the heart of South West France. Ideal as a family home with guest/multigenerational accommodation or as a lifestyle property with holiday rental potential, it offers an attractive base for enjoying the Pyrenees, which are only a hour away.

EXTERIOR
Parc and land totally 9 333m2. Garden 2 500m2 ; Meadow 6833m2
The meadow offers the possibility of having horses/ponies or other animals or for extending the gardens.
13X5m heated swimming pool, chlorine, fenced, new liner and equipment
Pool House with pool equipment and shower
Summer Kitchen with BBQ and storage space
Decked, illuminated eating area under the trees
One large terrace outside the kitchen of the main House
One terrace outside the kitchen of the Gite
Entry Gate and side door
Trees - plums, cherry, apple, olive, apple, lime (tilleul not fruit) laurel, birch, beech, walnut, willow ......

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mains drainage
Fibre Optic Internet
DPE - C rating
Heat pump to heat the swimming pool
Pool treatment - chlorine
Pool House with pool equipment, pump/sand filter and robot
Security fence and recent liner for Swimming Pool
Main House -
Reversible heat/air conditioning up on the first floor
Oil central heating (uses approx 2000 litres per year)
Double glazing
Electric hot water tanks
Gite -
Electric radiateurs ground and first floor
Air conditioning on the first floor
Double glazing
Electric hot water tanks

ROOM MEASUREMENTS
Main House - Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room - 50m2
Bedroom 1 - 15m2
Bedroom 2 - 14m2
Shower Room - 12m2

Main House - First Floor
Salon 1 - 60m2
Master Bedroom - 25m2
Bathroom - 7m2
Salon 2 - 45m2

Gite - Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room - 50m2
Bedroom/ensuite Shower Room 1 - 18m2
Laundry/Utility Room - 7m2
Salon - 20m2
Bedroom 2 - 20m2
Shower Room - 8m2

Gite - First Floor
Billiard/Games Room - 50m2
Bedroom/ensuite Shower Room 3 - 25m2
Bedroom 4 - 20m2
Bedroom 5 - 20m2
Shower Room - 14m2

LOCALE / REGION
Miélan is a sought after medieval bastide village with doctors, schools, services and shops a leisure lake and a restaurant. The larger town of MIrande is about 15 minutes away for supermarkets etc. The village of Trie-sur-Baïse is 12 minutes away and also has a supermarket and shops/services/restaurants.

Marciac - the home of the Marciac Jazz Festival is only 20 minutes away. The festival is one of the most important jazz events world-wide attracting thousands of visitors every summer as well as hosting year round jazz-related concerts, films and events.
Auch - 30 minutes
Toulouse 1h15-30 minutes
Marciac - 20 minutes
Skiing - 1-2hrs
Spain - 1hr direct - San Sebastian 2h30
Biarritz-Atlantic Coast - 2hrs
Mediterranean Coast - 3hrs

TRANSPORT
Tarbes-Lourdes International Airport - 45 minutes
Toulouse Blagnac International Airport - 1h15
Pau Airport - domestic flights - 1h10.
SNCF - Tarbes TGV - 45 minutes
SNCF - Auch - 35 minutes
SNCF - Toulouse TGV - 1h30
Autoroute - A64 ( Toulouse-Biarritz) - 35 minutes
Autoroute - A62 (Bordeaux-Toulouse) - 1h30