A large stone house to renovate, with garden and views from the ramparts of a pretty bastide village in Lot et Garonne.

Set in a quiet lane in the heart of the village and arranged on 2 floors, this is a complete renovation project which will result in a spacious 3 bedroom home with far reaching views down the valley. Architect plans exist to create the following rooms...

Though at present there are 2 large and empty rooms, one on each floor and each about 70m2. Entrance hall and future kitchen to the right leading to future 37m2 living room with high beamed ceiling. Doorway out to small garden (with pretty flowering tree) leading down to the edge of the ramparts themselves and panoramic views over the countryside below.

Stairway to first floor and future landing, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. High beams, 2 windows out to valley view, and 4 windows in towards the village. This is a major project, but in a superb location, so well worth the effort. Shops on foot include grocers, bakery, cafe, restaurant. Toulouse and 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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