APS3043 Characterful country property..

Located with an easy drive from a busy market town in the Lot et Garonne department of SW France.  The town of Bergerac with its international airport is 40 minutes by car. The property is located in a very quiet position, and access is down a very quiet country road. It sits on a South West facing plot with lovely views of the countryside.   

Built in stone, this substantial sized property is conveniently laid out to provide a main house and 2 independent adjoining Gîtes which provide a healthy rental income.

Main House, with steps leading up to a large covered terraced area, with views over the garden, pond and beyond.    The entrance to the house leads directly in to the large dining/kitchen (5m x 6m) which has a has a fully fitted kitchen area, with a double fitted oven, hob and dishwasher.  The floor is tiled and the walls are exposed stone. There is a log burning stove which provides central heating to the house.

Two steps to the rear of the kitchen lead up to the dining room (5.5m x 3.5m) which has a tiled floor and a mixture of plaster and exposed stone walls.  There are French doors leading to the rear terrace.

A door from the dining room leads through to a utility room and W.C. (3m x 2.5m).

From the kitchen a door leads through to the living room (8m x 5.5m). This room was originally a barn, however it has been superbly renovated to create a lovely room, with a tiled floor, exposed stone walls, a large corner fireplace with a briquette chimney and French doors onto the terrace.

To the rear of the living room a door leads through to the study (4m x 3m).   Broadband is available.   


First Floor

There are two separate staircases to the first floor accommodation, one from the kitchen and one from the living room, as follows:  

A staircase from the kitchen leads to a first floor landing with doors off to:

Bedroom (4m x 4m) - with exposed stone and plaster walls, parquet flooring and an en-suite shower room (4m x 2m).

A staircase from the living room leads to a galleried landing with a seating area and through to:

Bedroom (4m x 4m) - with exposed stone and plaster walls, laminate flooring and an en-suite bathroom (4m x 2m).


Both of the Gîtes adjoin the main house and comprise of the following:

Gîte 1

The entrance leads into a hallway with a tiled floor and beamed ceiling.

Bedroom (5m x 4m)   with a tiled floor, hand basin and beamed ceiling.

Separate W.C.

Open plan Dining Kitchen/Lounge (6m x 6.5m) - with a tiled floor, fully fitted and equipped kitchen area with wall and floor units, a fireplace with a wood burning stove and a door to the covered dining terrace.


First Floor Gîte 1

Bedroom (3m x 4m)   with a wooden floor and a beamed ceiling.

Bathroom (2.5m x 4.2m) with a bath (shower over), hand basin and W.C.


Gîte 2

French doors lead directly into the living room (3.5m x 4.2m) - with a tiled floor, plaster walls and a wood burning stove.

To the rear of the living room a door leads through to the kitchen (4m x 1.8m). The kitchen is fully equipped.  

A corridor leads from the living room to the following rooms:

Bedroom ( 3m x 3.5m) - with a tiled floor

Bedroom (3m x 4m) - with a tiled floor

Shower Room (2m x 3m) - with a tiled floor, shower, W.C. and hand basin.

All the contents of the Gîtes are included in the selling price.   

There is a detached stone barn of 480m2 with colombage walls and in good condition.   To the front of the barn there is a covered area, which serves well as a covered parking area.  
There is landscaped fish pond, a chicken run and vegetable garden.
A 12m x 6m swimming pool with a sun terrace and decked pergola is set just away from the house and Gîtes and is full fenced and alarmed to conform to recent legislation.     
There is 1 hectare of land, largely laid to lawn but with many mature trees and shrubs.  
The property is in an excellent location and we highly recommend viewing.