Midi-Pyrénées, Gers, Condom, France

Set in the heart of a peaceful hamlet close to Condom, this elegant stone house enjoys a particularly attractive setting, with beautiful private gardens, a swimming pool and wide views over the surrounding countryside.

The property has not always looked as it does today. Originally made up of four small Gascon cottages in ruins, it has been carefully restored and brought together by the current owners over the past thirty years. A craftsman by trade, the owner has played a major part in the transformation, preserving original features while giving the house comfort, character and a strong sense of personality.

The approach immediately sets the tone, with stone façades, blue shutters, gravelled areas, low planted walls and mature palms creating a welcoming and well-kept atmosphere without feeling overly formal.

Inside, the rooms are generous and the house retains a great deal of character. The main sitting room, with its terracotta floor and impressive stone fireplace, forms the heart of the home. It connects to a traditional-style kitchen and a separate dining room, which also features an original fireplace.

On the other side of the house, an office leads through to a particularly pleasant summer sitting room opening onto the garden and pool. Filled with natural light, fitted with a simple kitchen area and extended by French doors, this room allows the house to flow naturally outdoors for much of the year.

There are four bedrooms in total. One is situated on the ground floor and has an adjoining shower room, providing a genuine option for single-level living. Upstairs, reached by two attractive wooden staircases, a central mezzanine leads to three further bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely views over the gardens as well as an en-suite shower room with hammam.

The gardens are an important part of the property and have been thoughtfully landscaped with lawns, mature trees and flowering borders. A terrace with barbecue area and pergola provides an inviting place for outdoor dining, while the salt-water swimming pool, surrounded by terraces, enjoys a peaceful and private setting.

A separate stone outbuilding near the entrance adds considerable potential. Already benefiting from a new roof, electricity and concrete floors, it is divided into several areas, including an artist's studio currently used as a relaxation room. Subject to the necessary permissions, the building could be adapted as a guest house, professional workspace, studio or accommodation for a hospitality-related activity.

A double garage completes the property.

Equally well suited as a permanent home or holiday residence, this is a property that offers many of the qualities most sought after in the Gers: characterful stone architecture, warm and welcoming interiors, a genuine garden with swimming pool, and a peaceful setting within easy reach of the shops and services of Condom.