Handsome 18th Cent Manor In 5 Acres..

A most handsome late 18th century manoir set in over 5 acres with views, guest cottage and swimming pool, near the bustling market town of Agen, Lot et Garonne. Quietly located in the countryside, yet just a 10 minute drive into town, and to neighbouring villages, this fine country home offers the best of both worlds.
Toulouse international airport 75 mins.

*Bedrooms: 8-9
*Reception rooms: 4
*Kitchen: 2
*Bathrooms: 4
*Shower rooms 2
*Wine Cellar: YES
*Outbuildings: YES
*Swimming Pool: YES
*Central Heating: YES
*2.15 hecatres

The property is approached up a long country lane, and as you enter the drive you
will find the classic Napoleon III facade typically French and beautiful. Ample parking to the side of the house alongside the guest cottage. Steps lead up to the double door entrace into the hallway ( 4.2m x 6.1m) with old red and white terracotta tiles and high ceiling. Double doors to the left lead into the salon (5.5m x 6.3m) with wooden floors, open fireplace with decorative over mantle, high decorated plaster ceiling and 3 windows out to the gardens, making it a bright and airy room. The dining room ( 5.9m x 6.5m) is to the right of the hall and has wooden floor, decorated open fireplace, old fitted crockery cupboards and two windows to the front gardens. The country kitchen ( 5.1m x 4.2m) is behind the dining room and is fully fitted and equipped. Rear hallway with cloakroom. Snug living room ( 5.0m x 3.8m) with terracotta tiled floor, open fireplace and French doors out to shady rear terrace. Study or library ( 4.6m x 4.4m) with terracotta tiled floor, marble open fireplace and a range of fitted bookshelves. Easy stairs up to a spacious landing. The master Bedroom ( 5.9m x 6.6m) is very spacious, with fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes and two windows out to the garden and views. Very large bathroom alongside ( 4.9m x 4.2m) with fitted carpet and built- in cupboards.Bedroom 2 ( 5.0m x 4.2m ) with French windows looking out to the views, and fitted carpet. Bathroom. Bedroom 3 ( 4.7m x 3.7m) with fitted carpet and looking out to the woods at the rear. Bedroom 4 (5.0m x 4.3m) with built-in cupboard and views out over the gardens. A door leads to a guest suite of double bedroom 5 (3.7m x 3.8m) with en-suite bathroom and children's bedroom 6 or dressing room. Cool wine cellar under the house.
To the side of the property is a centrally heated stone built Guest Cottage offering a living room, laundry, and upstairs 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Direct access from this floor to the swimming pool. The heated salt water swimming pool ( 11m x 5m) is set in generous sunny terraces with a stone pool house with excellent dining area. This area is private and has lovely country views. The property faces South down a pretty valley and has charming views. It is surrounded by 2.15ha , over 5 acres, mature gardens and protected by oak woodland behind. 2 springs in the woods, one of which feeds a fishpond by the side of the house.
This is a stunning property in an excellent location and well worth coming to view.

In a glorious rural location to the East of the bustling town of Agen, Lot et Garonne. TGV, A62 motorway at Agen, plus 3 flights /day to Paris from the Agen aerodrome. Toulouse airport 1hr.

About Aquitaine

As of 2016 Aquitaine has merged with Limousin and Poitou-Charentes to form Nouvelle Aquitaine but under this regional section we will be covering just some of the regions of the old Aquitaine, our two favourite regions, Dordogne and Lot et Garonne. Both are defined by their rivers, the River Dordogne which rises in the Auvergne and enters the Atlantic at the Gironde Estuary and the Rivers Lot and Garonne. With these major waterways threading their way through the countryside this is a good area for anyone wanting to buy French property where they can indulge in fishing, boating or swimming. But the rivers are not only the special features of this part of France there are wooded slopes, sunflower fields and rolling hills interspersed with medieval villages, castles, manors, dovecotes and windmills. The architecture is as charming as the rural settings of most of the houses in Dordogne and the houses in Lot et Garonne.

The countryside and the architecture are both major attractions in these regions but the climate and food must not be forgotten. The regions both enjoy very comfortable climates, early springs, long warm summers, delightful autumns and cold, crisp winters. This climate allows the numerous street markets to flourish all the year round where the stalls abound in local, seasonal produce. Apart from the fruit and vegetables the area is renowned for its duck, goose and black truffles all of which combine with the local Bergerac or Bordeaux wines to create a feast fit for any occasion.

It is hard to differentiate between Dordogne and Lot et Garonne and most people find they move between the two departments without noticing any change in landscape, climate or way of life. It is usual that the final location chosen for the purchase of a house in France is driven by finding the right property whether it be a house in Dordogne or a house in Lot et Garonne.

Access to the area is easy with Bergerac Airport, with its flights from many U.K. Airports, being close to all the properties we have on offer. Bordeaux Airport is also readily accessible now that the new E70 autoroute is completed. For those wishing to drive into the area there is autoroute access direct from the channel ports.

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The team in the U.K. is headed by Dan Brewer who was educated in France and has lived and worked there. We have huge knowledge of the country and are always happy to help you to choose the right area for your personal needs and to help you select properties to suit your requirements. Once all that is sorted we will make viewing appointments with our partner agents who will show you selected properties and help you find the right one to buy. Throughout the purchase process both the team in the U.K. and the agents in France will work with you to ensure a safe, efficient and pleasurable buying experience.
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