Old Stone Character House with Modern Comforts in Fleurance
Characterful 19th-century stone house, beautifully modernised and with light-filled living spaces, plus a generous garden and garage in Fleurance.
350 000 euros (agency fees included)
Ref: 113895
This property in a nutshell
Set in a quiet corner of the bustling market town of Fleurance, this handsome stone house combines the character of its 19th-century origins with the comfort and practicality of modern living.
Originally built in 1861 for the town's clog makers – the sabotiers – the house was renovated in 1992 and has since been thoughtfully updated by its current owners. Light and airy throughout, it offers generous open-plan living, a contemporary kitchen, conservatory, four bedrooms and a good-sized garden, all within easy walking distance of the town's shops and amenities.
The house has an easy flow between inside and out, with the main living space opening through the conservatory onto the terrace and garden beyond. Upstairs, an open mezzanine adds to the feeling of space, with three bedrooms overlooking the garden and a fourth currently used as a TV room.
With a large adjoining garage, solar panels, air conditioning and underfloor heating, this is a home that combines old stone character with modern-day comfort and economical living.
Land size : 665m²
Closest shops : Fleurance
1h30 to Blagnac airport
Taxe Fonciere : 2,368 euros
Boulangerie : 5 minute walk
Mains drainage
Electric and solar panels
DPE – C (173) and A (5) (see attached photo)
The approach
There is ample parking on the road and in front of the property and as well, the house benefits from an adjoining 32.5m² garage. Large enough for two vehicles, there’s also plenty of room for a workshop and storage. It’s particularly useful for anyone with an electric vehicle who needs somewhere to charge at home.
Let’s take a look inside
The front door opens into an entrance hall, which is partitioned off from the open-plan living and kitchen area by a shelving unit.
Although the house was renovated in 1992, some of its original features have been retained and incorporated beautifully into the modern interior. A nice example are the large wooden doors enclosing the storage cupboard beside the original front door.
The spacious living room stretches across the width of the house, allowing natural light to flood in during the day. At its heart is a modern fireplace. Underfloor heating runs throughout the house, but on cooler winter evenings there's still something rather lovely about settling down in front of a real fire.
The recently fitted kitchen is tucked away from immediate view but opens onto the conservatory and garden beyond. Bright, contemporary and practical, it is a lovely space for everyday living.
The conservatory provides additional dining space and is particularly enjoyable during the warmer months, when it becomes a natural extension of the living area.
Beyond the conservatory is a large utility room and a separate WC.
Upstairs
The stairs lead from the living room to an open mezzanine, creating an additional living space and giving the first floor a lovely sense of openness.
One corner has been turned into a cosy reading area, with bookshelves and a window seat – the perfect spot to settle down with a good book. Another part of the mezzanine is currently used as an office, but could easily be enclosed to create an additional bedroom if required.
There are already three double bedrooms overlooking the garden, plus a fourth bedroom on the roadside, currently used as a TV snug.
The largest bedroom has its own dressing room, while the other bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.
A bathroom, shower room and WC complete the upstairs accommodation.
Step outside
Outside the conservatory, a newly laid terrace leads into the garden.
The majestic Ginkgo Biloba tree is undoubtedly the star of the show, but there is plenty of additional space for a vegetable garden, planting or simply enjoying the outdoors without having to spend all your time maintaining it.
Look up towards the roof of the utility room and you'll spot a charming weathervane, believed to date back to the time the house was built. It still does its job, quietly showing which way the wind is blowing.
Adjacent to the utility room is an open veranda, providing useful covered storage for garden tools, wood and other equipment.
At the end of the garden is a well with an electric pump, ideal for watering the garden.
Modern Comforts
Although the property was renovated in 1992, the current owners have continued to invest in its comfort and efficiency, including replacing the thermal insulation in the roof, installing solar panels and adding an air-conditioning system.
As the owner puts it:
“From its 19th-century origins, it flourished in the 20th and now adapts beautifully to the 21st.”
Stand-out features and characteristics
Walking distance to shops and amenities
Immaculate condition
Four bedrooms
Two shower rooms
Light and airy kitchen and living space
Open mezzanine with potential for an additional bedroom
Large adjoining garage
Parking for two vehicles
Good-sized, manageable garden
Solar panels
Air conditioning
Underfloor heating
Economical to run
What the owners love
Living in a town while enjoying a peaceful setting
The contemporary kitchen and open, light-filled living and dining space
A garden that is large enough to enjoy but not too much to maintain
The generous garage
The conservatory, which is perfect for entertaining
Who will love it?
This is a property with genuine flexibility. The current owners originally bought it as a holiday home but have since made it their full-time home, and confirm that it works equally well as a comfortable family house or an easy-to-maintain holiday retreat.
There is enough outdoor space for a family to enjoy, without the garden becoming a full-time job. Add the walkable location, generous garage and modern comforts, and this is a house that offers a particularly easy combination of town living, character and practicality.
“This fully renovated property combines old with new, and could become even more economical to run with the installation of a battery for the solar panels.
“It’s in a very quiet area of a busy town, so again combines the advantages of being within easy reach of all amenities while enjoying peace and quiet once at home. A very comfortable, practical property with so much to offer.”