La Romieu, Midi-Pyrénées 32480

In the heart of La Romieu, one of the Gers' most beloved villages, this handsome stone house offers a rare combination of village life, historic character and architectural interest. Within easy walking distance are cafés, restaurants, local shops and the village's celebrated collegiate church. The lively community café On Va Vers Le Beau has become a gathering place for residents, offering coffee, co-working space and regular village events throughout the year. The house centres around a beautiful Gascon hallway with original encaustic cement tiles and offers a recently renovated kitchen with large pantry and utility room, a dining room, a sitting room with fireplace, a versatile ground-floor room, three double bedrooms, one en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. To the rear, a private walled garden provides a peaceful and secluded setting at the heart of the village. Beyond the garden stands a remarkable former Benedictine grange. Recently re-roofed, it retains its mullioned windows, substantial stone walls and extraordinary studded oak door. Viewed from the bedrooms, it creates an unforgettable backdrop, lending the property a sense of history rarely found in a village home. A separate parcel of land with planning permission is included in the sale. A distinctive property where village life, architectural heritage and everyday comfort come together beautifully.