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