Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, Astaffort, France

BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT - IDEAL FOR FAMILY HOLIDAYS AND/OR SMALL B&B CLOSE TO THE COMMODITIES. SOME WORKS REQUIRED

The property is an heaven of peace and tranquility, although close to Astaffort. On the edge of the Gers and only 20 minutes away from Agen and the A62 motorway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, .

The house and land are accessed by a well maintained country track with 360° views over the Gers hills and surrounding rural landscapes.

The old farm house has a wealth of rustic charm and period features (old floor tiles, fireplaces, bread oven, timber flooring and beams). The independent gîte has been refurbished in a contemporaty style. A separate bedroom and courtyard could easily be part of the gîte, has an inspiring atmosphere with original details brought back from India.

The main house is built on the slope of a gentle hill, consequently it has 3 distinct levels to the ground floor.

- At garden level, there is a large covered terrace for alfresco meals in the summer which opens onto the dining room with its period fireplace. Next to it is the charming small equipped kitchen with access to the bread oven. Opposite there is a large room (to be renovated in full) which could become a beautiful bedroom or studio with a small timber balcony and its separate door to the entrance terrace

- The upper part of the main living space has 2 independent entrances to the top part of the garden : a sitting-room with a large fireplace, a lobby/library area, 2 bedrooms, a possible office with an external door leading via steps to the pool outside, a bathroom and a shower room.

- Underneath the building is a large and useful basement for storage. Narrow access to the kitchen from the cellar.

The gîte with one B&B guest bedroom are independent from the main house.

- The gîte has been renovated with a simple contemporary style semi open space : lounge with wood burner, kitchenette and shower room (walk-in shower) downstairs and steel staircase to the bedroom upstairs

- Adjacent to this gîte is a separate chambre d'hôte with its Indian features and furniture enjoy the use of a totally enclosed courtyard and a roof terrace with stunning uninterrupted views. This room could easily be opened to be part of the gîte.

The property is in good condition although some finishing touches are needed to update the interiors

The pool requires a new liner

Heating : oil heating in the main house. Electric rads in the gîte/chambre d'höte

Within the grounds, a small timber structure (formally an artist shed) is surrounded by trees and enjoys the extended views. Well.

Local commodities are 4 kms away. Agen the A62 motorway (Bordeaux/Toulouse) are a 20-minute drive. Lectoure is at 15kms to the South.

Perfectly quiet. No direct neighbours.

Extensive views to the countryside.

The rustic charm of this property is ideal for those looking for a peaceful retreat close to many attractions and cultural sites of interest,

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR REQUEST FOR A VISIT PLEASE CONTACT AGENCE HAMILTON IN LECTOURE ON +33 (0) 5 62 29 59 57