LOT ET GARONNE, DURAS: 440.000 €

A long tree-lined driveway leads you to this delightful five bedroom stone longère dating back to 1750. With beautiful landscaped gardens that boast outstanding 360° views of surrounding countryside ,the warmth and charm felt at this property is apparent. Tranquille and private, yet within a short distance drive to the lovely villages of Duras and Eymet. The property offers over 255m² of living space over two floors. Enter into the property via the dining room and immediately you see the traditional character that has been lovingly maintained. Through to an impressive 80m² lounge that houses a grand piano and library, a large wood burner and tall Georgian style windows, it comes with a ceiling height of over 4 meters. With two double bedrooms on the ground floor and three further double bedrooms on the first floor, the property can cater well for many family members or large groups. It also has the possibility to convert an attached garage into a studio gite given permissions. Also adapting the left wing of the house, you could separate off existing bedroom areas to provide rentable accommodation via a two bedroom gite. The current owners have recently installed a heat pump and photovoltaic solar panels offering more ecological and economical living. A large swimming pool, that is surrounded by a paved terrace overlooks local vineyards and forests.

The property is just a short drive away from the delightful villages of Eymet, Duras and Monsegur. Eymet is a wonderfully busy village, with lots of restaurants, café bars, general stores, boutiques and essential amenities. All of these three villages are along the River Dropt where you can see wonderful wildlife and the odd Kayak go by. Known for its weekly market, Eymet is one of best villages in the area where you will experience excellent culture and social events. Duras is also a popular bastide town, famous for its 13th century chateau, weekly markets and night markets, brocantes, eateries and boutiques. Home to the ancestors of the Monaco monarchy, Duras is steeped in pride and history. From Eymet, such villages as Issigeac, Lauzun and Castillonnes are only a short car journey away. The medieval town of Bergerac with its cobbled streets, The Dordogne River and its International airport are just 30 minutes away. The vibrant city of Bordeaux with its International airport. LGV and TGV Train links is just 70 minutes drive away.