A delightful and characterful home built in stone and natural materials, set in 1/2 acres gardens in a quiet rural location near to the popular touristic town of Lauzerte, Tarn et Garonne.

Voted 'ecological house of the year' when it was built in 2008, this attractive, compact home offers exposed stone walls, solid wood floors, superb rafter ceilings, reversible air con, and is quietly located yet just a few minutes from the popular bastide village of Lauzerte, Tarn et Garonne.

The house is suitable for a couple, but not for a large family.

Access from a small lane. Entrance into the spacious living room with ceiling open to the rafters, wood burning stove, solid wood floor, open and fully fitted kitchen. Patio doors to covered dining terrace with country views.

There is a small laundry room, could possibly make an occasional bedroom.

There is only one bedroom here, with exposed stone walls and view to Lauzerte. Bathroom with claw foot bath and shower.

The 2000m2 gardens surrounds the property, with lawns and many fruit trees. There is a 5m3 water reserve for watering the garden. Plenty of space for a pool. Garage.

Tax Fonciere approx. 374 euros a year.

Just a few minutes from the shops and restaurant at Lauzerte and 1 hour to Toulouse international airport.

The department of Tarn et Garonne in Midi Pyrenees has many assets, a wonderful climate, cultural heritage, an interesting history, unspoilt nature and welcoming local residents.

Tarn et Garonne is composed of 30+ cantons and 190+ towns and villages all dotted around the rural landscape and in the hills that lead up to the Pyrenees mountains, the snow-covered peaks can be seen in the distance when the weather is good. A charming feature of the area are the historical monuments dating back to the Middle Ages: churches, ramparts, castles, abbeys, and bastides.

Set in the heart of the Gascony region, Tarn et Garonne was traditionally a hat-manufacturing area, you can buy them everywhere still and boaters are still made there, particularly in Sept-fonds which is worth a visit.

Climate is warm but pleasant and property prices are less than some neighbouring coastal departments, great 'second home' region due to the barmy summer weather but also a very popular place for retirees.

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