House buy in Laroque-Timbaut Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Tucked into the side of a rock face, this multi-level property is situated at the end of a wooded lane, in a totally secluded spot. With commanding views over the surrounding countryside, it is an idyll of peace and quiet, yet within easy reach of the major towns of Agen and Villeneuve-sur-Lot. The house is perfectly designed for the weather of the Lot-et-Garonne. The summers are warm here, so the huge covered terrace (50m2), the swimming pool (10m x 5m) and the tiled floors are very welcome on hot days. Whilst the temperatures do not fall much before November, and frosts are rare, the house does have a wood-burning stove and oil central heating for those chillier days. The combination of many original features together with stylish renovation is most appealing. Entry to the property is into a huge open-plan fitted kitchen/living area (60m2). There is plenty of space for dining, relaxing, lots of storage cupboards, an island for breakfast and a separate back kitchen/laundry room (11m2). On the same level, just up a step or two, is a shower room with WC and a bright bedroom (16.3m2) which opens onto a courtyard. Upstairs is a more formal sitting room (50m2), with massive picture windows and a wood burning stove set into a stone fireplace. Part of this area is used as a study, being neatly separated by the original heavy beams. A French window opens on to a staircase that leads to the grounds and the swimming pool. The arrangement of the accommodation is intriguing with lots of different levels to account for its position in the hillside. On the same floor as the sitting room there are 2 large bedrooms (28m2 & 21m2) and a stunning bathroom (12.6m2) with a shower, free-standing bath, double wash basins and WC. The independent top floor has 2 further bedrooms (21m2 & 13m2) and a shower room with WC (5.7m2). The village of Laroque-Timbaut is between Agen (30 minutes drive) and Villeneuve-sur-Lot (20 minutes). They both have markets twice a week, on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Agen is our favourite of the two, being a large and thriving commercial centre with two important waterways, the Canal du Midi and the huge River Garonne. It is a very well equipped town which can supply almost everything you could need, from hospitals to bars, museums, restaurants, banks and schools. It is famous for its prunes and its red wine. Three international airports serve this region of SW France and they all have flights from the UK. The closest is Bergerac (1 hour), then Toulouse (90 minutes) and Bordeaux (2 hours). 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2 reception rooms 260m2 habitable space 28360m2 land (over 6 acres) Taxes foncieres 2060€ p.a. Oil central heating Grey-water pit drainage No neighbours within sight One hour international airport 20 minutes to nearby market town Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied. * 5 bedroom detached stone house * Situated in an elevated position with stunning views * Swimming pool * Up-to-date renovation * Detached stone outbuildings & garage * 2.7 hectares of land (6+ acres) * No neighbours in sight * Good access to well equipped local towns