An interesting stone country house set in over 4 acres grounds, with swimming pool, near to Laroque Timbaut, Lot et Garonne. A rural environment for this spacious, centrally heated (heat pump) and double glazed home yet it is only 5 mins to two villages with shops, schools and restaurants. Electric gates to parking area. There is a covered terrace the length of the front of the house.

The front door opens into a spacious and light living room (30m2) with beamed ceiling, fireplace insert, stone sink and access through to the south facing conservatory (35m2) with air conditioning and patio doors opening to the gardens and swimming pool. Kitchen which requires fitting out, with a room alongside which could be used to double its size. Utility room and rear hall. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, one with an en-suite shower room and one independent shower room. Upstairs is bedroom 3 with en-suite shower room and a very spacious double bedroom 4 with views over the garden.

The house is well insulated and has efficient heating via air/water heat pump and the wood-burning stove. Attached garage. House floorspace 180m2, habitable heated area 134m2

The property is surrounded by 4.3 acres ( 1.74ha) grounds with a fruit orchard and numerous truffle oaks ( which are actually producing). Enough pasture for a horse or two.

The 8m x 4m swimming pool is in a sunny south facing location.

Taxe Fonciere of 900 euros a year.

The village of Laroque Timbaut is just 5 mins with market, bar, restaurants, supermarket, bakers, primary school. Agen 25 mins. Toulouse & Bergerac airports 75mins.

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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