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Rural French Manor House

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This spacious 18th century manor house in the Gers has been given a contemporary rustic makeover to provide the perfect weekend and holiday home for a Parisien family to relax in with friends

Available, subject to permission, worldwide except, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea and USA

  • In this corridor four contemporary black-and-white photographic prints hang above a battered but lovingly restored antique bench
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  • In the open-plan entrance hall a glass partition separates the living area from the kitchen and an open staircase leads up to the landing library
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  • Situated between two daybeds in the living room a floor lamp with an etched glass shade casts calligraphic reflections on the white wall behind
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  • The double-height ceiling in the open-plan living area increases the feeling of light and space
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  • In the living room the white linen sofa is a Sarah Lavoine design and the armchairs are covered in lead-grey coloured linen
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  • The mirror above the fireplace in the small salon has an ornate stucco surround
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  • The family Jack Russell sitting on a linen-covered banquette in the entrance hall
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  • In the small salon the rugs are Moroccan and the loose covers on the daybeds are of cool white linen
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  • In the summer dining room the rough ceiling beams have been painted white in pleasing contrast to the contemporary made-to-measure furniture
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  • The old-fashioned range is a model by Cornufe and is situated in the middle of a kitchen island constructed of oak and dark Belgian stone
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  • The original kitchen is also used as a larder and is fitted out to resemble an old village shop
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  • The large kitchen is the hub of the house and the generously proportioned central island is constructed from oak and Belgian stone
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  • The winter dining room is adjacent to the old kitchen; the dining chairs and table are antique and there is a large cozy fireplace
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  • In this bedroom the bathroom is an integral part of the space separated only by linen curtains; above the bath the series of framed photographic prints by Daniel Aron are entitled "Les Terraces de Tanger"
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  • The bedroom is lit by an oval oeil-de-boeuf style window and the bedding is a restful neutral linen
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  • The master bedroom of the house has a simple black and white colour scheme and the armchairs and footstool are covered in cool white linen
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  • The red bedroom has been furnished with textiles from all over the world including Turkey and West Bengal as well as with local fabrics and Paris flea-market finds
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  • In this detail of the red bedroom an edition of Tristan Tzara sits on an antique bedside table
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  • The blue and white ensuite bathroom opens onto the master bedroom
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  • Comfortable daybeds sit side-by-side in the main living room and are covered in cool grey linen
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  • The black and white master bedroom is reflected in a large mirror hanging above the fireplace
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  • The guest bedroom is situated in the old pigeonnie which has a staircase leading to a bathroom in the attic
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  • A corner sofa beneath a narrow shelf of framed photographs and prints creates a cosy spot in the living room
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  • In this blue and white twin bedroom the throws are from Slovenia and the bedcovers are hand-painted designs by Fanni Chambas
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  • A detail of the blue room with its hand-painted Fanni Chambas bed covers
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  • In the winter dining room the paintings on the wall are works by an aunt of the family
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  • In this cool blue-and-white bathroom there are matching sinks with ample storage beneath in the shape of large wicker baskets
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  • The bathroom has been restored in a simple colour scheme of black, white and red with contemporary bathroom fittings
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  • A collection of antique ceramic jars is displayed in an alcove above the old-fashioned roll-top bath in the bathroom
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  • The guest wing is situated in the old pigeonnier and the bathroom can be found at the top of the stairs under the eaves
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  • The mellow stone walls of the inner courtyard of the manor house glimpsed through an open door
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  • The walls of the covered terrace are of rough, unglazed brick and the wooden awning has been painted in the local blue paint
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  • A toothbrush in a glass and a hand towel are placed on a rustic table in the guest bathroom
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  • The covered terrace is situated next to the outdoor swiming pool and the teak garden furniture is by Sarah Lavoine
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  • Beside a decking walkway in the garden a rustic bench is shaded by a rattan umbrella
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  • A secluded corner of the garden with a view of the turreted pigeonnier is furnished with a teak table and rattan armchairs by Sarah Lavoine
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  • The mellow stone walls of the facade of the manor house date from the 18th century
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  • The guest wing is situated in the pigeonnier at one end of the garden
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  • The sheltered inner courtyard to the manor house is the ideal space for a dinner al fresco
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