An absolutely charming 19th century Lot stone country property set in 29 acres with heated swimming pool, guest accommodation, barn, stables and panoramic views, in the heart of the Cahors vineyards, nr Prayssac, Lot. Renovated to a very high standard and presented in impeccable, move-into condition this high quality home offers everything you could wish for in a French country home. Cahors 30mins. Bergerac airport 60mins and Toulouse airport 90mins.

Located on the edge of a characterful Lot village, at the end of a no-through country lane and with beautiful countryside and views in all directions. Several excellent Cahors vineyards are within a few minutes of the house. Large gated stone arch entrance to the courtyard with the barn and garaging to the right and the house to the left.

Typical stone steps up to the first floor entrance and entrance hall with cloakroom. The double living room ( 40m2) has solid oak floors, exposed stone walls ,beamed ceiling, a fireplace with woodburning stove and 4 windows out to the views. Bright dining room ( 25m2) with beamed ceiling and lovely solid oak floor. Modern, fully fitted kitchen with glazed door out to a 25m2 dining terrace with far reaching views. Oak stairs lead up to the very spacious (40m2) air conditioned master suite of double bedroom, study , bathroom and laundry. The house has been designed for the owners to live in, with independent guest accommodation apart. On the ground floor of the house and within the ancient vaulted wine cellars ( now fully renovated of course !) is guest suite 1 (30m2) with vaulted double bedroom, living area with copper cowled fireplace, modern shower room. Still room for a small wine cellar in addition. The house is heated by gas fired central heating plus an efficient heat pump system.

Across the courtyard is the large stone barn offering 160m2 garaging, workshop, storage, plus: guest suite 2 (30m2) with spacious double bedroom with living area and modern en-suite shower room. French windows to lawned garden area. Guest bedroom 3 (30m2), a large double bedroom with wood floor and a sauna. There is a pergola covered dining terrace with views alongside.

Mature lawned gardens surround the house and from its elevated position it looks out over its own land and far away over the peaceful Lot countryside. On the lower garden level is the superb 6m x 12m salt water , heated swimming pool with electric safety cover, ample terracing, shower and pool house. Panoramic views! The property has 29 acres (11.9ha) of land of which 12 acres are pasture suitable for keeping horses and the balance oak woodland. Water reservoir and irrigation system. There is a stable block with 3 loose boxes, a saddle room, electricity and water. A glorious rural location for this attractive, quality home. Peace and quiet assured.

The department of Lot is a land of beautiful landscapes and dramatic gorges, slow moving rivers, beautiful villages such as Puy-l'Eveque and Rocamadour, and the vineyards of Cahors - other highlights included the Upper Dordogne Valley and the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park. Largely unspoiled by the passage of time, the Lot department of France is a delight to discover and explore.

The Lot & Quercy region in the South of France covers three French departments (Lot, Lot et Garonne, Tarn et Garonne) and is what remains of the ancient province of Quercy, to the south-east of the Perigord (Dordogne).

Situated between Bordeaux and Toulouse the area experiences hot dry summers and cold dry winters. The region has a micro climate that is drier and warmer than the regions to the north (Dordogne, Limousin), and is characterised by warm late Autumn months.

The Lot department is proud of its fine, local produce - from the truffles, to confit of duck & goose, to dark Cahor wines and the goat's cheese of Rocamadour - you won't be disappointed.

Three rivers flow through this department, the Dordogne to the north, the Cele in the centre and the Lot to the south. The first two rivers are generally given over to kayaking and canoeing. Boat trips are more popular on the Lot and provide an enjoyable way to see the villages and vineyards that drop down into the river.

Worth visiting are the medieval centres of Cahors & Figeac and the 25,000-year-old prehistoric caves (Grotte de Pech-Merle) near Cabrerets.

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