This magnificent character property with its exposed wooden beams and stonework walls is located in the beautiful Lot valley; on the border between the departments of Lot-Et-Garonne and the Lot in South West France. The property of 9 hectares is fully fenced and is essentially a converted farmhouse. Of the 9 hectares, there is 1 hectare of orchards, 3 of woodland and 5 of prairie which is ideal for keeping horses.
Location: 2km from the town of Fumel which offers a good range of commerce, shops, schools and medical services. The pictureresque village of Puy l’Evêque over looking the river Lot is 15km away, the major town of Villeneuve-Sur-Lot 20km, Agen (small airport/TGV) 55km and Bergerac with its international airport is only a 45 minute drive.
The property offers 400m2 of spacious living area which has been nicely divided into 2 self contained apartments linked by a superb living room, bar area and dining area. There is also a conservatory, utility room and 2 guest studios included within the farm complex.
1st apartment: 180m2 living area. The ground floor with it stone walls and exposed beams includes an entrance hall, a large kitchen (inc. pretty stone fireplace and fitted units), and a large living/dining room which also has an open fireplace. Upstairs, the apartment offers 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet. This apartment also enjoys under floor heating.
2nd apartment: 160m2. The ground floor includes a living room with fireplace, fitted kitchen made from Norwegian wood, 1 bedroom, a shower room and toilet. There is immense character in this apartment with as in all of the property. Upstairs is a large mezzanine used as living area, another bedroom, toilet and bathroom with jacuzzi.
Communal living area: at the « heart » of the property, this superb room of 60m2 links the 2 apartments together. It is currently used as a library, bar and dining area. This wonderful room with high ceilings, stonework walls and exposed beams opens via French doors directly onto the inner courtyard.
2 guest studios: respectively 40m2 and 30m2. Each studio offers 1 bedroom with small kitchenette, shower room and toilet.
Outside: the property offers a raised swimming pool and a pretty stone built pool house with an attached terrace. Of note the pool house has a sauna, shower and basin. There is a vegetable garden of considerable size on the property, an orchard of 1 hectare with some 90 fruit trees, an artesian well, a large shed for storing wood and a carport for 3 cars. The fully fenced parkland surrounding the house is nicely landscaped with many mature trees, shrubs and an abundance of wild flowers.
This lovely property offers the opportunity to keep and train horses as do the current owners. Apart from the 5 hectares of prairie, there is a sepately fenced arena, large well maintained stables, a workshop and a double carport for a horse box. Behind the stables is a large covered terrace currently used for storing machinery.
Although relatively close to town of Fumel, the property provides a peaceful and secluded environment; enjoying wonderful and uninterrupted views onto surrounding countryside. This area offers many footpaths and bridle ways making the perfect place for horse riding, walking and cycling.
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