Basque-Landes character house with pool in 1.34 hectares of peaceful wooded grounds

Surrounded by mature trees, this distinctive Basque-Landes style house offers peace and calm in a leafy rural setting. Approximately 174 m² of accommodation includes four bedrooms and three shower rooms, with a bedroom and shower room on the ground floor. Character features include arched windows, exposed ceiling beams, wooden floors and a covered terrace overlooking the garden. A swimming pool, garage, cellar and two wells complete the property. The 13,419 m² grounds have previously been used for keeping horses. Offering scope for updating and energy improvements, the house lies near Gueyze, on the borders of Lot-et-Garonne and the Landes, approximately 4 km from Sos.

Set in peaceful wooded surroundings on the borders of Lot-et-Garonne and the Landes, with the Gers nearby, this character house offers privacy, calm and space to enjoy life outdoors. Its Basque-Landes styling, red shutters and covered terrace with broad arches give it a distinctive appearance.

The property offers approximately 174 m² of living space, with four bedrooms and three shower rooms, set within 13,419 m² of grounds. A swimming pool, attached garage, cellar and two wells complete the property.

THE HOUSE

The covered terrace (approximately 15 m²) provides a sheltered place for outdoor dining, with patterned floor tiles and views into the garden. The entrance opens into a hallway (approximately 13 m²) with geometric tiling and a wooden staircase.

The living and dining rooms are connected by a broad archway, creating distinct but linked spaces for relaxing and entertaining (approximately 36 m² in total). Exposed ceiling beams, wooden floors, a fireplace and large arched windows add to their character.

The separate kitchen (approximately 17 m²) has space for a breakfast table, access to the cellar, and doors to a covered porch leading to the garden and garage.

A ground-floor bedroom (approximately 15 m²) with a shower room (approximately 5 m²) offers flexibility for guests or those wishing to have sleeping accommodation on the main living level. There is also a separate WC with a hand basin.

Upstairs, three further bedrooms (approximately 17 m², 17 m² and 18 m²), two shower rooms (approximately 8 m² each) and WC facilities are arranged around a light-filled stairwell and landing. Two of the bedrooms have separate adjoining dressing rooms.

A cellar beneath the house provides additional storage, while the attached garage offers practical space for parking or equipment.

THE GROUNDS

The grounds combine garden areas, mature trees and woodland, creating a peaceful setting with space for outdoor dining, gardening and relaxing.

The swimming pool has a paved surround. The owners have ordered a new winter pool cover. Two wells provide an additional feature of the grounds.

The land has previously been used for keeping horses and offers scope for this use again, subject to suitable fencing and arrangements.

CONDITION AND HEATING

The house would benefit from updating and energy renovation, offering an opportunity to retain its character while improving comfort and efficiency. Central heating is already installed; the owners advise that only the boiler requires replacement.

LOCATION

The property lies in the Gueyze sector of Sos, close to the departmental boundary with the Landes. This quiet landscape of woodland, country lanes and open clearings is well suited to walking, cycling and horse riding.

Gueyze, part of the commune of Sos, is known for its Romanesque church of Saint-Barthélemy and its rural surroundings. Nearby Rimbez-et-Baudiets, in the Landes, offers another peaceful village setting amid the forests of the Armagnac countryside.

Approximately 4 km away, Sos has an attractive historic centre and a useful range of everyday amenities, including a bakery/grocery, butcher, restaurants and cafés, pharmacy, medical centre, post office and primary school. A weekly food market runs throughout the year, while summer evening markets bring local food, produce and music to the village.

Gabarret, approximately 12 km away, provides further shops and services. The surrounding area offers Armagnac estates, vineyards, historic villages and market towns, with the Gers close at hand.

Approximate road distances from the property:

• Sos – 4 km
• Rimbez-et-Baudiets – 5 km
• Gabarret – 12 km
• Nérac – 28 km
• Eauze – 28 km
• Condom – 29 km
• Agen TGV station – 55 km, around 1 hour
• Mont-de-Marsan – 58 km
• Pau Airport – 104 km, around 1 hour 45 minutes
• Bergerac Airport – 117 km, around 2 hours
• Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport – 150 km, around 2 hours
• Toulouse-Blagnac Airport – 164 km, around 2 hours 10 minutes

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