This attractive and spacious converted barn is set in an acre mature gardens with swimming pool and panoramic, south facing views, near Beauville, Lot et Garonne.

Converted to high standards in recent years, this old stone barn offers modern, loft style accommodation of some 238m2 with efficient underfloor heating (see DPE below), open towards the exterior. Entrance hall with cloakroom and utility room off, leading to a huge living/dining room (60m2) with high ceiling and glazed doors out to the sunny terraces and views.

Through to a very modern, fully fitted kitchen (28m2) with stone floor and full width patio doors to a deck and panoramic views. Up behind the kitchen is the second living room (40m2) with lovely oak floor, high ceiling, woodburning stove and steps up to a roof terrace over the kitchen, with super views.

The master bedroom suite is upstairs with spacious double bedroom (25m2) with modern walk-in shower and patio doors to roof terrace with views. On the ground floor are 3 further double bedrooms and 2 modern shower rooms.

The gardens (3892m2) are well planted and have specimen trees such as cypress and parasol pines. There are 150m2 terraces in front of the house ideal for dining, taking in the views and benefitting from the sun. The 9x3.5m swimming pool is well placed, overlooking the views. Large garden shed. The bastide village of Beauville with restaurant, cafe and shops. Toulouse and Bergerac airports 70 mins.

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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