Fleurance, Midi-Pyrénées 32500

Reference: PFYR-T211536. A remarkable former Ursuline Convent built in 1625, situated in a charming market town steeped in history and beautifully restored during the Napoleonic/Directoire period. The property retains an exceptional wealth of original features while offering excellent levels of modern comfort and energy efficiency. The impressive triptych entrance hall is dominated by a beautiful original bifurcated staircase. Twin flights sweep elegantly upwards from either side of the hall before joining at the upper landings, their richly patinated oak steps and wrought-iron balustrades providing an immediate sense of history, elegance and architectural refinement. The central section of the property has a roof light measuring 16m² which creates a luminosity that bounces light throughout the central part of the house. Becsaue of the walled garden leading down to extensive outbuildi,gs the property enjoys a peaceful, country atmosphere despite being within easy walking distance of amenities of the market town of (approximately 6,500 inhabitants). Ground Floor Entrance Hall - 13.37 m². An impressive reception hall with original double entrance doors. Double doors lead into both principal reception rooms, while a further set of double doors opens into the central hall beneath the dramatic light well.Central Hall - 13.24 m². Home to the spectacular double staircase and soaring glazed light well extending from the roof to the heart of the house.Third Hall - 13.57 m². Double doors open directly onto the raised stone terrace.Reception Room 1 - 36 m²Cloakroom / Ante Room - 9.26 m². Leading through to the second reception room, with restroom with WCReception Room 2 - 24.23 m². Featuring a magnificent carved stone fireplace and beautiful original window.Interconnecting snug area - 10.90 m². A cosy retreat connecting Reception Room 2 with the principal salon through original double doors.Principal Salon - 30.94 m². Window plus glazed door opening onto the raised terrace overlooking the gardens.Kitchen - 32.21 m². Large fitted kitchen with outstanding carved stone fireplace incorporating a Godin wood-burning stove. Glazed door and window opening onto the terrace.Utility Room - 15 m². Utility room with secondary staircase and cloakroom area. First Floor Gallery Landing - 11.17 m² Beautiful square gallery flooded with natural light from the impressive central skylight.Bedroom 1 / Reception Room - 29.35 m². Dual aspect with original terracotta floor tiles and double doors opening to:Bedroom 2 - 35.96 m². Wooden flooring, two windows, fitted dressing/storage area and ensuite shower room with wash basin.Bedroom 3 - 23.73 m². With adjoining dressing room.Dressing Room - 3 m². Fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes communicating with the master suite.Master Bedroom - 32.33 m². Fireplace, two windows, double doors to the landing and Jack-and-Jill ensuite shower room.Ensuite Bathroom. Accessible from both the master suite and secondary landing.Ante Room - 15.93 m²Bedroom 5 - 21.10 m². Fireplace and two windows.Family Bathroom - 5.58 m². Bath with overhead shower, pedestal basin, accessed from both landings.Secondary Landing - 11 m². Accessed by the service staircase from the utility room, with separate WC and staircase to the upper floor. Exterior A magnificent raised stone terrace extends across the width of the house, with stone steps leading down into the gardens. The gardens feature: Exceptional mature landscaping.A magnificent 200-year-old Magnolia tree.Two magnificent 200-year-old lime trees.Olive trees.Fruit trees.Mature ornamental planting.150m² outbuildings with separate access and leading to gardens, competing the courtyard formed buy the convent and the garden walls.Beyond the main garden, a gate leads to a second garden on a separate cadastral parcel with substantial outbuildings, currently used for garaging & storage. Subject to future planning permission and evolving local planning regulations, this land may possi