Villa for sale in Montesquiou, Gers, Occitanie

As well as the wow factor of it's medieval past, the areas that have been restored by the current owner have been done so with love and compassion with the ancestory of the house in mind. Their mission was to start a 'full and respectful' renovation knowing the historical importance of the structure. La Grange des Templiers dates back to 1250, this division was the cavalry; they provided shelter and safe passage to pilgrims on their journey to Santiago de Compostela. During the early renovations in 2017, hidden deep within the stone walls, numerous secret carvings were found that had been left by the Knights Templar; the 'Seed of Life' in the centre of the tower had laid undiscovered for 800 years. A renowned historian worked with the current owners and discovered that the 'La Grange' was of deep esoteric significance and most probably used for Templar ceremonies. The period features add a real gravitas; in particular the stone work, openings, arrow slit and arches whilst the modern improvements make this ancient treasure an extremely comfortable home!

Currently the house benefits from:

Mainly double glazed, connected to mains water, electricity and telephone-internet (Broadband) by landline.

Drainage - new septic tank (installed 4 yrs ago).

Heated by pellet and wood burners, and electric radiators.

Solar panels to heat the water for the gite.

The property comprises of:

Main house

Ground floor:

Sitting room 39.58m2 with pellet burner, stone feature wall, beamed ceiling, tiled floor, staircase to first floor, front door to covered terrace, door to kitchen

kitchen/dining room 31m2 fully equipped kitchen looking out over the horses and land, tiled floor, double oven, 4 ring induction hob, tiled splashbacks, woodblock counter top, electric heater, door to side terrace, door to entrance hall of tower

first floor:

Bedroom 1 – 11.9m2 tiled floor, electric heater, double aspect

bedroom 2 – 9.6m2 tiled floor, roof window, window, spotlights, radiator

dressing room – 7.37m2 roof window, beams, tiled floor

This part of the main house joins with the first floor of the tower for the bathroom and study/library.

Total main house: 109.45m2

La grange tower

Second floor:

Master suite– 79.13m2 with pellet burner, ceiling fans (which push the heat down to the study), 5 arched stone feature windows (3 of which have beamed window seats)ancient beams containing the flower seed of life carving, TV area, this suite is accessed via a temporary staircase; this and the flooring require completion

en-suite shower room 8.4m2 with walk in Italien shower, washbasin, lavatory, tiled floor, electric heater, ceiling beams, shower area and half walls with hand made mosaic edging.

First floor

Study - 21m2 stone feature wall, beams with flower of life seed carving, door to bathroom door to unfinished room to renovate

bathroom – 11.6m2 with bath, radiator, half tilled wall Italienne walk in shower, lavatory, washbasin, window

Space for further bedroom(s) - 42m2

ground floor:

Entrace hall - 14.8m2 stone feature wall, door to shower room and utility, tiled floor

shower room - 7.2m2 with enclosed shower, washbasin and lavatory, tiled floor, spot lights, electric heater, ancient beam

utility room - 13.m2 with plumbing for washing machine, dryer, tiled floor, cumulus, tank for solar panels

Space for further development - 41.6m2 (extension to the existing gite/ extra acomodation/work from home space)

Gite

Ground floor:

Kitchen/dining room – 12.62m2 grey fitted kitchen with wooden counter tops, tiled splashbacks bottle gas hob, electric cooker, integrated fridge, electric heater, door to garden terrace, door to entrance and utility/WC

sitting room – 29.46m2 with wood-burner, tiled floor, double aspect, electric heater, open plan to kitchen

Utility room with lavatory – 2.5m2 plumbing for washing machine, sink, towel heater

first floor:

Bedroom 1 – 18.12m2 double aspect with tiled floor, fitted wardrobe, tongue and groove ceiling, electric heater

bedroom 2 – 11.56m2 window, tiled floor, fitted wardrobe, tongue and groove ceiling

bathroom - 8m2 enclosed tiled shower, bath, sink with vanity unit, tiled floor and part walls, fitted storage, window, towel heater

Separate WC

Outbuildings

Covered terrace front 29m2

Side kitchen terrace 41.87m2

Tractor Barn – 36.6m2

Workshop - 20m2

Large Horse Barn

Field Shelters

Land:

Garden and meadow, fenced into individual paddocks, totalling 4ha07a60ca

Spring-fed lake

Pond

Above-ground swimming pool

All measurements are approximate

location:

Bassoues 9mins with some amenities
Montesquiou 10mins with some amenities
Mirande and Vic- Fezensac with all amenities 20 mins
Auch, capital of Gers and Gascony 30 mins
Pau 1hr30mins
Bordeaux Airport 2hr20mins
Toulouse Airport 80 mins
San Sebestian Spain 2hr 55mins
ski Cauterets 2hrs