• Excellent rural position within small community.
• 3 bedrooms
• Stone property with courtyard
• Attached barns ideal for conversion
• Old tobacco drying barn (16m x 7m)
• Central heating
• Apple, plum, cherry, pear, fig, walnut and hazelnut trees in garden.
• Views of vineyards – over an acre of land
• 9m x 6m 'figure of 8' swimming pool.

Situated on the edge of one of the many vineyards in this area in a small village with easy access to all amenities. The bustling bastide/market town of Ste. Foy la Grande is just 5 minutes away by car where you will find schools, shops, restaurants, doctors and all manner of retail outlets. Bergerac International Airport which offers low cost flights from most parts of the UK is just 20 minutes away and Bordeaux with its wine, culture and International Airport is reachable within an hours drive.  

This old farmhouse is in very good condition throughout and is ready to live in. The adjoining barns (7m x 5m and 15m x 7m) could easily be utilized if desired. In fact, planning permission has been given to convert the large barn and architects drawings have also been drafted and are available to view. There is a large courtyard area at the front of the house formed on two sides by the main house and the large barn with mature trees and shrubs on the opposite side to the barn providing shade and cover as the sun sweeps across. The garden is well kept and has a huge variety of fruit trees with a backdrop of the local vines marching across the plains into the distance. The pool and pool area is situated next to the old tobacco drying barn. Trees provide welcome shade for poolside sunbathers lounging on the ample sized terracing.

The Accommodation

• Lounge  (5.15m x 4.17m)   Tiled floor, double French doors to front courtyard, beams, 3-fold glazed doors to study, papered walls.


• Study  (4.78m x 1.79m)   Tiled floor, beams, papered walls, door to front courtyard


• Kitchen/Breakfast room  (3.80m x 3.74m)   Tiled floor, farmhouse fitted kitchen, tiled splashbacks,  2 sets of windows providing lots of light.


• Hallway  (3.73m x 2.33m)  Tiled floor, beams, door to rear garden


• W.C.  (1.70m x 0.91m)   Tiled floor, beams


• Bedroom 1  (5.34m x 2.81m)   Exposed ancient stone sink and wall, beams, fitted wardrobes, Double French doors to courtyard


• Bedroom 2  (3.30m x 2.78m)  Tiled floor, fitted wardrobe


• Bedroom 3  (5.25m 2.83m)   Exposed stone, beams, fitted wardrobe


• Bathroom  (2.80m x 2.34m)   Tiled floor, 2/3 tiled walls, bath, shower, bidet, sink

Outbuildings

• Tobacco drying barn or 'sechoire'  (16.11m x 7.00m)  Traditionally these buildings are clad with wooden planking with lots of gaps to allow the air to pass through to enable the tobacco leaves to dry out. But don’t be fooled, these are very sturdy and solid structures with sound roofs that can be made into 2 storey gîtes or permanent dwellings. Currently this is being used for storage and has a loose stone chip floor to provide a solid base.


• Barn 1  (7.09m x 5.25m) This is attached to the house effectively making the house longer. The central hallway in the house could be extended into the barn without disrupting the current layout. At present the boiler and oil storage tank are in this barn plus the original wine cuve (tank)  Entrance currently is through exterior double doors from the rear garden.


• Barn 2  (15.00m x 6.68m)  This huge barn is also attached to the house but runs at right angles to it helping to form the front courtyard.  There is an arched double barn door entrance from the courtyard, inside the original cow byres are still in place.  The roof was replaced in 1999.


• Open Barn  (7.20m x 4.55m)  This is located at the end of the large barn giving cover for cars or possibly outdoor eating.  The roof would need some attention.


• Animal pen  (5.25m x 5.04m)  Tucked away in the corner of the courtyard area, the building needs some attention but it could be utilized for a number of things like storage, kids play area or even for its original purpose...of keeping animals warm and sheltered!

Miscellaneaous

Swimming Pool (8m x 4m) tiled pool L shaped pool with chlorine filtration system

Both houses are air conditioned and have electric heating. The drainage is by septic tank. There are three wells on the property which could be utilised to water the garden. The house is very habitable but is in need of some renovation and decoration. The attic could be converted into more bedrooms and a bathroom to provide further living space.