luxury house for sale Layrac, France

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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

This stunning stone residence nestles in a tranquil Gascon village, far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its striking facade, adorned with traditional Lectoure blue shutters, overlooks the quaint village square. Step inside through the original front door into a spacious entrance hall, where the gleaming hardwood floors bear the gentle marks of time, with hues akin to honeyed gold. Beyond the entrance, you'll find two inviting living spaces – one boasting a cosy fireplace framed by elegant woodwork and shelves filled with books, while the other offers a charming dining area adorned by an intricately detailed ceiling. The heart of the home is the kitchen, and in this home culinary delights are whipped up against a backdrop of picturesque Gascon countryside views. For outdoor enthusiasts, a rustic brick barbecue awaits in the traditional 'souillarde' – a spacious room accessible directly from the street, perfect for dropping off groceries or kicking off muddy boots after a countryside adventure. Head upstairs via the graceful wooden staircase, adorned with delicately wrought handrails, and you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a luxurious bathroom, and a cozy study, ideal for quiet moments of relaxation. The staircase continues upwards to a delightful additional guest bathroom nestled in the converted attic space, offering glimpses of blue skies on sunny days. Meanwhile, the meticulously maintained “upstairs” attic space provides ample storage, ensuring a clutter-free living space “downstairs.” To the rear of the property an enclosed village garden of modest proportions awaits, perfect for enjoying lazy summer afternoons in dappled shade. Sun-worshippers will find a secluded sunny spot on the southerly side of the garden. This timeless home exudes a blend of elegance and simplicity, with its spacious interiors, inviting hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and cozy hearths. It's the perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort.

This is a well-maintained and functional property built in 1960 and subsequently renovated by the present owners. It offers the possibility of a large family home with four bedrooms and ample living space, or alternately two 2-bedroom homes, one on each level. The Ground Floor We enter the house through a wide glass door to the living room area. This is really practical as you can park just outside and bring the shopping straight into the house. Great for rainy cold days in the winter months. On the right there is a light filled bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows. Next, we find the boiler room which houses the heat pump which provides hot water and heat to the whole house. There are two further double bedrooms on this level as well as a shower room and separate WC. There is also a good-sized a kitchen/laundry room as well as ample storage space. A staircase (which could be closed off) leads to the first floor. The Upper Floor We can access this floor either from the ground floor, or by means of an exterior staircase that leads to a wide terrace. A double door that keeps the cold out leads to the heart of this house -the wide sun-filled living room with open plan dining area. Here, the attractive parquet flooring combined with the large South-facing windows, give an air of spaciousness and endless summer. This is enhanced by the terrace, with its electric awning and views over the garden. The ideal place to have breakfast in the summer, or sip a cool drink after the heat of the day! There is a pretty brick fireplace here – it is not currently in use but it is fully serviceable. Behind the living room there is a fully equipped kitchen with views over the garden. The first bedroom on this floor has a private shower and wash basin, as well as attractive views over the garden and fields. The second bedroom is also a double. The family bathroom on this floor has a half-bath, a walk-in shower and double sinks – and a view! A separate WC (also with view) completes this level. The Garden The owners of this property have lovingly improved upon their 3000 m² garden over the years. they have planted numerous trees and flower beds, and the result is charming without being overpowering. There are two wells, one of which provides all the water for the property, and many mature trees. There are extensive lawns to the front and back of the property, and as it is entirely fenced, it is perfect for children to play in. The town hall has confirmed that it would be possible to put a swimming pool in (although planning permission would still be necessary). There is ample parking on the pebbled driveway, but there are also carports for two cars, and a closed garage for one car, or a lot of garden tools and furniture. The double gates are electric, and can be opened from the house. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Overview This immaculate four-bedroom property was built in the late 1982s. The property sits down a quiet rural lane where there are just a handful of houses set far apart from the property. This peaceful location offers surprisingly easy access to both Agen (with its TGV fast train to Paris) and the nearby town of Astaffort - a town put on the map thanks to one if its locals, the much loved musician Francis Cabrel. The beautifully maintained gardens offer all the delights of a rural property, with a multitude of fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and plants. There is a substantial vegetable plot providing year-round produce, and a fenced-in area where there are a cluster of hens and three friendly geese. With spacious terraces extending to the front and to the rear of the property, the pool area sits to the rear of the property. There is an outbuilding for the storage of garden equipment and an underground parking area.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

In the countryside, in a green environment, beautiful property completely renovated, tastefully, bright, approximately 290 m2 of living space, composed on the ground floor of an entrance, living-dining room of 60 m2 with wood stove and fireplace open, opening onto terrace, fitted kitchen of 20 m2, boiler room, W.C., 3 good-sized bedrooms including 1 with private shower room, dressing rooms, bathroom, W.C., Upstairs, landing which serves 2 bedrooms, dressing rooms, 2 small attics (storage), mezzanine (with 2 access points) of 48 m2 which overlooks the living area of the ground floor. The dovecote, with independent access, is made up of a room of 5.36 m2, a small storage room, a bathroom of 4.50 m2 and upstairs a bedroom of 9.41 m2. Beautiful barn, new roof, batten, 144 m2 on the ground, with stove, W.C., workshop and cold room, on the mezzanine floor of 48 m2, structure in good condition. Underfloor heating on the ground floor (geothermal), double-glazed PVC joinery, new PVC shutters, sanitation to standards, well with submerged pump, recovery tank (3000 liters), woodshed. All on a landscaped, enclosed park of 11,724 m2 (orchard, ornamental trees). You will love the location, the proximity to AGEN (25 mins), the beautiful renovation. ideal for a family or secondary residence. A visit is essential. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georiques.gouv.fr

A restored farmhouse and tobacco drying shed in enclosed grounds with grounds and 1 hectare of land which can be built on overlooking the Garonne, near Agen. In the heart of an old, now residential, part of the village where the farmhouse and its outbuildings are located, next to the agglomeration of Agen, a small street runs alongside the property, just a stone's throw from the church square. It is accessed via a gate on the house side and an automatic gate on the outbuilding side. The two buildings are located in the southern part of the property, on either side of grounds with old trees, and bordered by hedges and fencing. The main building is two storeys high with a gable roof with canal tiles, bordered by a double row of genoises. Two single-storey wings flank the building on either side, forming a long complex running the full length of the building from south to north. Built out of brick and stone, this 240 m² residence was renovated in the 2000s and again in 2017, using quality materials that give it a timeless look. Formerly a tobacco drying shed, the outbuilding is now used as a workshop and annex to the main building or as a garage. With a floor surface area of around 80 m², the building is two storeys high and has a fibre cement sheet roof. The facades have numerous windows on the upper floors, and the metal elements give the whole an industrial feel. To the north, a vast 1 hectare square meadow is bordered by concrete barriers. It provides horses with a comfortable grazing area, complemented by a second, non-adjoining plot of land, also 1 hectare in size, situated below the property on the banks of the Garonne. Stalls with a surface area of around 20 m² back onto the former tobacco drying shed, now an outbuilding used for DIY. The dominant part of this plot is set away from other houses in the area. It can be built on, and could be used for all kinds of projects, from leisure activities such as a swimming pool, to personal or professional possibilities.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

A generous 13th century town residence set in extensive grounds of approx 2000 m², in the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne department. At the end of the 18th century, the mansion served as a residence for senior staff members of the chateau, just a few metres away. Built in line with the adjoining houses, it is the first at the entrance to the street. Like the neighbouring houses, it is three storeys high and has a rendered stone facade with dressed stone corner quoins and window surrounds, which are perfectly juxtaposed. The evenly spaced, small-paned windows with wooden frames are protected by solid wooden shutters. The overall architectural style is harmonious and sober. A garden with box hedges sheltered by large trees at the front of the main facade provides a welcome screen of greenery. A semi-private driveway shared with the neighbours separates the garden from the mansion. On the main facade of the residence, a large metal gate provides access to the garage. Continuing on, a massive oak door forms the service entry. The main entrance follows in the form of a carved oak double door with a glazed transom. The gable roof is clad with Roman tiles. To the rear, there is an outbuilding set at right-angles to the main house, protecting it from noise pollution and prying eyes. The dwelling not only forms part of the local history of the 18th century, it is also the birthplace of the artist Raoul Dastrac, a post-impressionist painter from the first half of the 20th century who was born and died in Aiguillon. After his training with Laurens and Dechenaud in Paris, he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon d'Automne from 1922 onwards. A painter of local life, he set up his easel in Cahors and Avignon, in Italy and in the United States. As he was also an art connoisseur, his own canvases and other collections were displayed in his residence during the latter part of his life.

At the gates of Agen, barely 10 minutes, in a green setting, on a dominant point with a 360° panoramic view, this superb completely renovated property including a charming 17th century chartreuse of 215 m2 of living space, facing the rising sun for this beautiful facade of blond stones composed of an entrance, living room of 50 m2 with two fireplaces, one of which is equipped with a Polyflame with heat distributor, equipped kitchen and dining room, utility room/laundry room, 3 good-sized bedrooms including 1 master bedroom with bathroom private bathroom, shower room and office . ~ A little away from the property, you will find an independent stone building made up of 2 guest houses, of approximately 65 and 70 m2 of living space, air-conditioned ( Daikin brand ducted heat pump), with independent access, private terraces, not overlooked, and a 66 m2 room (games, work, artist's studio) flooded with sunlight thanks to the large bay windows with high ceilings. Adjoining this room, an easily convertible annex of 110 m2 (building in excellent condition, cement floor, veneered roof), with kitchen and two toilets. Near the swimming pool, a small independent, air-conditioned house of 29 m2 completes the ensemble. Various annexes, double garage, workshop with rocker, wine cellar, technical room, parking lots, 4 horse boxes with 50 m2 of stalls. The swimming area, facing south, with its large swimming pool of 12 x 5.50, on salt, heated, sunny, ideal for long summer evenings. On a landscaped park of 1.6 ha with century-old trees, 2 wells, This area will suit a family or people who would like to develop a tourist activity. Wonderfully combining tradition and modernity, this residence is an ideal place of conviviality and serenity. Easy access, 2 km from the village with its local shops and schools, AGEN SNCF train station 15 min, future LGV station, near Gers. You will be under the spell of this property exceptional from the first visit. Nice site without nuisance. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georiques.gouv.fr

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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

A fortified watermill with a 12th-century tower, nestled in the River Tolzac valley in France’s Lot-et-Garonne department. From the road, the edifice’s gable end can be seen emerging ever so slightly from the thick vegetation around it. But to properly admire the architecture of this beautiful watermill, its medieval tower and its adjoining annexe, you have to leave the road, drive along a river with a strip of lawn on your other side, then park in a gravelled space. At first glance, you see an intriguing mix of structures made of pointed rubble stone and brick with many windows, beneath roofs of monk-and-nun tiling. The river flows through two stone arches that support the watermill from underneath. Behind, a square tower crowned with a pyramidal roof of flat tiles overlooks the whole complex. Lawns surround the buildings and edge the steep-banked river. At the back, an iron footbridge crosses the stream and leads to a meadow that stretches north-west beyond leafy trees. Further upstream on the grounds, two brooks join to form one, flow in a loop, and turn the water wheel. On the other side, in front of a grove, a swimming pool lies beside the annexe. A few metres from there, a garden shed stands near a vegetable patch. The property covers over 1.2 hectares in total.

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