REDUCED in price - A characterful and isolated stone farmhouse with barn, peacefully set in 12 acres at the end of a long country lane, near the Bastide Village of Beauville, in the glorious Lot et Garonne department.

An interesting building, dating from medieval times (mullioned window, arrow slits etc) and offering surprisingly spacious, rustic accommodation with central heating.

Entrance via arched doorway to a large, beamed country kitchen (6.8m x 5.8m) with old terracotta tiled floor, monumental stone fireplace with wood-burning stove.

Steps up to a spacious living room (7.0m x 5.2m) with wooden floor, beamed ceiling and far reaching views to the countryside.

Stairs up to bedroom 1 (4.0m x 5.8m) with wooden floor and sloping ceiling. two further small bedrooms of 3m x 3m and 3.3m x 2.5m. with views.

Below the living room is an ancient wine cellar.

There is a wood structure extension to the side of the house which houses the modern tiled bathroom, and a large studio room (8.9m x 5.2m) . This room has several French windows, is bright and could well be converted to the master bedroom which the property currently lacks.

The attached stone barn (70m2) has been partly converted and would be easy to finish to create an independent guest cottage (subject to planning).

The property looks out to an acre or two of grassland leading to a wooded hill, and is further surrounded by its 12 acres, mostly oak woodland.

A delightful and quiet setting.

Beauville with shops and restaurant just 10 mins. 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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