A Characterful 5 bedrooms Family Home in Medieval village with Views over the Dordogne Valley

Located in the heart of Montvalent, a small historic village in the Lot, perched above the meandering Dordogne between Martel and Rocamadour, this spacious family home of 200 m2 combines the authenticity of its historic origins with the comfort of modern amenities.

Built of stone, this elegant 5 bedrooms property enjoys magnificent views over the remains of the medieval fortifications and the Dordogne Valley. Its picturesque tower, standing in the garden, is a reminder of the centuries of history surrounding this remarkable setting.

With its bright kitchen opening onto the garden and its impressive double-height living room of over 60 m², opening onto the garden and terrace, this is an ideal home for a large family.

The house offers five bedrooms arranged in two distinct sleeping areas: three bedrooms with a bathroom on one side, and a master suite and guest bedroom on the other.

A rare opportunity, combining a historic village setting with recently updated, high-quality features.

Located in the heart of Montvalent, a small village steeped in history and overlooking the meanders of the Dordogne between Martel and Rocamadour, this spacious family home of over 200 m² combines the authenticity of the Past with the comfort of modern amenities.

The foundations of this house date back to the 13th century. With its tower, probably once used as a watchtower, and its views over the castle ruins and the former church of Saint-Christophe, an emblem of the local heritage, the property offers a remarkable setting.

Built in an L-shape, with two separate entrances, the house lends itself equally well to family living or to a bed and breakfast project.

The entrance leads on one side to a spacious 60 m² double-height living room, opening onto the garden and terrace, with views over the village, the castle, the church and the meandering Dordogne. Below this living room are three large, bright bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC.

On the other side of the entrance is a modern, fully equipped kitchen, together with several utility rooms and storage areas. Above, a lovely master suite benefits from its own shower room, while under the eaves there is a guest bedroom and an attic.

The garden is typical of the village gardens we have in the Lot, with several levels framed by stone walls, creating a variety of atmospheres and outdoor living spaces to enjoy throughout the day. And always present: the central watchtower, with views over the castle ruins and the Dordogne Valley.

No major renovation work is required: the electrical installation, insulation, plumbing and one of the roofs have all been renewed recently. The only possible remaining work would be to insulate the sloping ceiling of the living room.

FURTHER DETAILS

APPROXIMATE FLOOR AREAS

Garden level
• Entrance
• Separate WC
• Living room: 61 m²
• Kitchen: 20 m²
• Boiler room
• Utility room
• Cellar

Street level
• Hallway
• Bedroom 1: 11.20 m²
• Bedroom 2: 11 m²
• Bedroom 3: 20 m²
• Bathroom
• WC

First floor
• Landing
• Bedroom 4, en suite, with shower room and WC: 23 m²

Second floor
• Bedroom 5, with shower and washbasin: 18 m²
• Insulated attic

The garden tower measures approximately 12 m² per floor and has three levels, making it ideal for use as a garden shed, or for storing tools and outdoor furniture.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
The house was fully renovated and redesigned between 2018 and 2020.
• High-quality wooden double-glazed windows
• Travertine flooring or solid wood parquet
• Full insulation throughout the house, including walls and sloping ceilings, except for the sloping ceiling in the living room
• Completely renewed electrical installation
• Modern fitted kitchen installed in 2018
• Oil-fired central heating with thermostatic radiator valves; hot water supplied by an electric immersion heater as a back-up
• Part of the roof replaced in 2020 and inspected in 2025
• Main sewerage
• Optical fiber

LOCATION
• Situated in the village of Montvalent, a small village steeped in medieval history
• 9 km from Martel and 15 km from Gramat, both offering shops, supermarkets and services
• 18 km from Souillac, with its railway station on the direct Paris–Toulouse line, access to the A20 motorway, shops and services
• The Dordogne River lies just 1 km below the village

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