REDUCED in price - A substantial and characterful 18th century residence set in half an acre of gardens on the edge of a historic village, near to Beauville, Lot et Garonne.

Tastefully renovated and offered in move-into condition, this spacious, centrally heated home offers: a bright living room (6.9m x 5.3m) with terracotta tiled floor, open fireplace, beamed ceiling 'a la Francaise', old stone sink and French windows out to the covered terrace of 40m2, with views over the gardens.

A fully fitted kitchen (5.8m x 3.1m) with terracotta tiled floor and beamed ceiling. Charming dining room (5.9m x 4.6m) with monumental open fireplace, terracotta tiled floor, beamed ceiling and French windows out to the terrace. On the same floor are master bedroom 1 (5.3m x 5.0m) a spacious and light room with terracotta tiled floor and access to shower room and WC.

Child's bedroom (4.4m x 2.0m) which has the shower room en-suite. Spacious guest bedroom 3 (5.2m x 3.5m) with views over the countryside and full bathroom alongside. There is a huge attic of some 174m2 which would be suitable for conversion to bedroom suites.

Below the house are the wine cellar, laundry room and large integral garage (overall 70m2).

The lawned garden of 2300m2 is delightful, with mature trees and shrubs.

The large covered dining terrace to the side of the house is well placed to appreciate the gardens. Villages with shops and restaurants are all within a few minutes drive.

Taxe Fonciere is approx. 822 euros a year.

Toulouse and Bergerac airports some 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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