REDUCED in price - Here we have a most handsome south facing 18th Century Stone Farmhouse with outbuildings set in 17 acres with panoramic views, near the 'Bastide village' of Puymirol, Lot et Garonne.

Approached off a quiet country lane and with uninterrupted views south over its own land, this spacious old house is just waiting to be renovated.

In basically good condition but requiring a full modernisation, electrics, heating, decor, bathroom, drainage etc to do.

Already a bright and spacious house, the attached wine chai could be incorporated to create an additional 55m2 living room with views. Steps up to a sunny terrace in front of the house and into the hallway. To the right the kitchen (5.3m x 4.3m) with tiled floor, fireplace and views. To the left the dining or living room (5.3m x 5.3m) with tiled floor and double aspect views. Off the hall is a shower room and WC.

Upstairs are 4 large, bright rooms suitable for creating 3 bedrooms and new bathrooms. The attached wine chai to the west will make a lovely living room. Separate huge stone barn ( 260m2) under a good roof, suitable for conversion, subject to planning.

To the rear of the house is a range of outbuildings ideal to create a guest cottage.

Former bread oven out-building.

The majority of the land is a huge field sloping away to the front, suitable for putting down to pasture for horses. Gorgeous, panoramic views. The property is very peaceful at the end of a no-through lane, but not isolated as there are a few neighbours.

Tax Fonciere approx. 990 euros a year.

Shops and restaurants at Puymirol. Toulouse airport 70mins

The department of Lot et Garonne in Aquitaine has many small yet lively villages and this department in the south of France is a real find for both nature and culture lovers.

One of Lot et Garonne's assets are the views afforded by the properties over the Garonne or the Lot lush countryside with woodland and lots of leisure activities. The residents have invested well with most of them living in detached houses that are their principal residences. There are however lots of holiday or second homes to choose from.

Compared to the more expensive Perigord or Gers, the Lot et Garonne still holds some bargain French property buys. Perhaps a village home or a traditional stone house in a green environment is what you are looking for, if so, this area is the perfect place to invest in a second home.

Stripping out the usual fluctuations, the housing market in the region has been steadier than most. Long term investments may offer a good return in the future as the Lot-et-Garonne is increasingly appealing amongst foreign purchasers, just like the whole of the region of Aquitaine.

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