French property in Lot et Garonne - A wonderful 18th C town house in the Lot et Garonne. 6 bedrooms, pool, apartment.

When you enter the front door of this town property, you are immediately transported back to an era of grandeur and luxury.

The walls of the attractive entrance hall have been revealed to display the original stonework and the lovely tiled floor reflects the style and age of the property. Each room, with its enormous proportions, has been respectfully renovated in order to safeguard the 18th century character whilst incorporating some modern luxuries such as heating and double glazing.

The living accommodation of 600 m2 is vast and provides an area to suit every mood. There are two living rooms, one for more formal use whilst the other has a cosier feel. Both have large fireplaces. A large dining room leads through to an impressive conservatory styled space with games area, where a wall of glass enables you to take full advantage of the immaculate gardens with their well established and cleverly arranged flowering shrubs and trees.

The large internal double garage and utility room, that houses the heating equipment, can be accessed from the conservatory area. The separate apartment, which is currently let, can also be accessed via a private entrance situated at the side of the property.

A wonderful turned wood staircase leads to the first floor and four of the six bedrooms, two of which are enormous and have the added luxury of their own fireplaces. The master bedroom suite has an area with fitted wardrobes, an adjoining dressing area and his and hers shower rooms. The remaining two bedrooms on the first floor have en suite bathrooms and have been used as rooms for Bed & Breakfast.

The stairs continue to the second floor and a door to the right gives access to a useful storage space. Double doors then open to reveal a vast space which could be used to further increase the properties income potential. With two bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms, a kitchenette, a games/television area and a space with two further beds, this could easily be rented out as an apartment, possibly to students or as a long term let.

This amazing property has a wonderful cellar which has been renovated to reveal all of its original stonework and arches. The cellar has been divided into two separate rooms, one for Cognac and one for Wine, with an additional area for tasting perhaps!

The rear garden is yet another charming surprise. It is so peaceful for a property that is in the centre of a town and due to the mature trees and shrubs, completely private. The pool area fits very well into this environment and being covered with a retractable cover, allows you to make use of the pool in the cooler months.

I challenge you not to fall in love with this house that offers so much at such an incredible price.

Location in France

The Lot-et-Garonne is located in south-western France, beneath the Dordogne. It is divided into two distinct geographical areas thanks to the Garonne River, which flows through the department from the south-east to the north-west. The area is rich in fortified towns and impressive castles which at one point in time were on the frontline during the Hundred Years War. One of the most impressive is the hilltop castle of Monflaquin, and Monpazier is considered to be the most perfectly constructed and best preserved of all the Bastides. The capital of Lot et Garonne is Agen, which has benefited from its strategic location between Bordeaux and Toulouse. Nerac, just to the west of Agen has just 7,000 inhabitants and is home to many fine monuments which dominate the town's public areas. The area is known for foie gras, armagnac and 'Floc de Gascogne' a wine proudly produced almost exclusively by women.The nearest international airports are Bordeaux, Toulouse and Biarritz. Bordeaux and Toulouse have a range of flights direct from the UK supplied by a variety of airlines. Biarritz receives regular Ryanair flights from Stansted. TGV travel is also an option, and it takes just 3 hours and 25 minutes to get from Paris to Bordeaux. Whilst prices in the rest of Aquitaine have risen steeply in recent years, the Lot-et-Garonne has always been a relatively high priced department as it is strategically positioned between Bordeaux and Toulouse and so is now coming into line with the rest of the department.

Type

• Belle Demeure
• House
• Apartment
• Bed and Breakfast

Location

• Town or city

Feature

• Pool
• Mains Drainage
• Stream
• Walking distance to shops
• Garage
• private parking
• ADSL
• water on site
• electricity on site

Conditions

• Restored
• Habitable