Luxury real estate for sale Saint-Cirice, France

Lomagne Properties presents this cozy and homely four bed property, conveniently located near all amenities.  Step into the welcoming living/dining area, flowing into a spacious kitchen. An office completes the ground floor. The second level offers a lofty master-suite and the other three and a half bedrooms are on the first floor. Enjoy the ease of a lock-up-and-leave lifestyle, with private parking for your convenience. Lounge on the covered terrace overlooking the garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Whether you seek a permanent residence or a holiday retreat, this home offers the best of both worlds, with excellent connections to Bordeaux and Toulouse. Region: Department Tarn et Garonne (82), International Airport at 60 min. Shops and services within walking distance.  Location:  In a village. On a parallel road with parking space. Neighbours to both sides of the property.  Layout:             Total 184 m2 Ground flooro       Living room/dining room 30m2 wood burner - partially tiled with original Portuguese tileso       Kitchen 26,5m2 - fitted and equippedo       Tv room/office 9,5m2 o       Separate WCFirst flooro       Bedroom 1 12m2 o       Bedroom 2 14,5m2 o       Bathroom 5,3m2 shower, WC, washbasin, bideto       Bedroom 3 18,5m2 access to dressing room or extra bedroom o       Dressing Room 8,6m2 gives access to bathroom (currently in use as fifth bedroom) o       Bathroom 4m2 bath, WC, washbasinSecond flooro       Bedroom 4 37m2 o       Bathroom 5,6m2 bath, WC, washbasino       Dressing 7,5 m2o       Storage under the eaves  Condition:            ·       Maintained roof ·       Electric radiators and reversable air conditioning in all bedrooms·       Wood burner in the lounge·       Some shutters and paneling need replacing otherwise in good condition ·       Connected to the main sewerage·       Mainly single glazing                                                Additional info:        ·       Sheltered parking on the grounds via a separate entrance to the side of the garden ·       Outbuilding/ Workshop of +/- 20m2·       Storage shed·       Covered wooden terrace (needs maintenance) ·       600 m2 of land·       Annual taxe fonciere about ??? euros·       Well·       Sold furnished   Comments: Our properties have been carefully selected for their location, character and charm. A house is sold unfurnished unless mentioned in the description. Agency fees payable by the seller. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website. Non contractual document.LOMAGNE PROPERTIES EIRL Resi Limbeek - Mandataire  Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban -   0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

TARN-ET-GARONNE - DUNES in a quiet environment, beautiful house with 283 m² of living space. It comprises 12 spacious rooms, some with fireplaces, including 4 bedrooms. Quality renovation using only the finest materials. All joinery is made of aluminum. The wooded grounds are fenced with metal fences, the gates are automated, mowing is robotized and the drip irrigation system is integrated. There's also a well. Alarm, heating thanks to a ¨Panasonic heat pump, 9KWc photovoltaic panel power plant. Shops are only 3 kms away: bakery, grocery store, pharmacy, doctor, hairdresser, school... Energy class: B Climate class: A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 1310 euros and 1850 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Located in the heart of a park of more than one hectare with century-old trees with a French garden, 1 hour 15 minutes from TOULOUSE, 40 minutes from Agen and 15 minutes from Valence d'Age, this Venetian architectural style manor (Italy) built at the beginning of the 19th century will charm you from the moment you arrive. This impressive building, completely renovated on its 3 levels, with a generous living space of 730 m², offers a unique blend of period character and modernity. This exceptional property includes from the entrance a beautiful reception, a bright dining room offering a clear view of the outdoor garden, a private lounge, a pantry and a professional kitchen located in the basement. Of a beauty full of grandeur, the stone staircase will lead you to the 11 rooms including 9 suites with living room including one adapted for PMR and 3 bedrooms. They are all equipped with air conditioning and bathroom with WC (except one with bathroom water). Two beautiful balconies will give you the opportunity to relax peacefully and contemplate the breathtaking view of the magnificent garden. A sumptuous swimming pool (12m x 7.5m) with pool house, WC and shower will allow your guests to relax. The vast landscaped, wooded and fenced garden, accessible by an automated gate, offers a serene and private setting. In a picturesque setting of orchards and vineyards, nestled between Lot-et-Garonne and Tarn-et-Garonne, this charming 1.6 hectare property invites you to give it a new lease of life in a new project as a large family home, bedroom charming hotel or wellness center. Private parking, garage, terrace (150m²), gardens... Sold without the business, this property is free of any occupation on the day of the authentic deed. Technical points: - heating: air/water heat pump installed in 2020 - Radiator: with regulation room by room, intermittent by room with minimum temperature - 2 vertical water heaters 600L - VMC Low pressure Hygro A - hotel standards respected - sanitation individual compliant - insulated attic (2001 to 2005) - double wooden glazing - exposed tiles and beams, high ceilings - possibility of building an adjoining room of 300m² for receptions. PROPERTY TAX: €3,353. “Put on your prince and princess outfit” and let your heart guide you. Assured crush ! Fees are the responsibility of the seller. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

Lomagne Properties presents this unique manor house with chateaux features set on the outskirts of a typical Gascony village, enjoying a restaurant and amazing chateau. A blissful courtyard is created by the outbuildings and majestic fencing embrace the front garden. The wealth of original elements, like remarkable staircase, huge fireplaces, period wallart and imposing beams have been well preserved during its renovation, during which nothing was untouched. The manor house offers 3 spacious bedrooms and is completed with an independent 2-bedroom guest cottage in one of the outbuildings. Which offer ample space to create more guest-houses. In the middle of the established parkland garden with mature trees you find a swimming pool with outdoor living facilities. An exceptional property to be seen as soon as possible.Location: Set on 9.200 m2 land on the edge of a quiet little Gascony village, with restaurant and chateau. Access: Tarn et Garonne, 65min. from Toulouse international airport and 9 minutes to first amenities, 45 min to TGV station in Agen. Total approx. 555 m2   Manor (435m2) - Ground floor:o   Entrance hallway (13m2), stone staircaseo   Living /dining (57m2), fireplace with, beams big windowso   Kitchen (26m2) o   Utility room (29m2)o   Library (39m2)o   Room to renovate (33m2) Manor - first floor :o   Master Bedroom (57m2) en-suite bathroom o   Bathroom (26m2), bath, shower, WC, bidet, wash basino   Bedroom 2 (39m2) en-suite bathroomo   Bathroom (11m2) with bath, WC, bidet and wash basino   Office/bedroom/dressing (21m2), also access to bathroomo   Bedroom 3 (22m2) en-suite bathroom (7,4m2) and living (27m2) accessed via separate staircase Guest house (120m2): o   Living (26,7m2)o   Dining area (21,7m2)o   Kitchen (19,8m2)o   Bedroom 1 (19,5m2) ensuite bathroom (4,5m2)o   Bedroom 2 (22,7m2) ensuite bathroom (5,25m2) Condition: Completely renovated about 40 years ago. Very well maintained. Windows mostly single glazing. Septic tank likely non-compliant. Additional info:      ·       9.219 m2 of grounds ·       Swimming pool of 12,5x 6,5m2·       Taxe fonciere, 4400 euro annually·       one well in use for watering garden·       Grange (280m2) ·       Workshop and second grange (370m2)·       Gravelled cellar (58m2)·       Built in approx 1680 Comments: Our properties have been carefully selected for their location, character and charm. A house is sold unfurnished unless mentioned in the description. Agency fees payable by the seller. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website. Non contractual document.LOMAGNE PROPERTIES EIRL Resi Limbeek - Mandataire  Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban -   0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

Escape to your private oasis in the middle of nature! This stunning eco-friendly home is a haven for lovers of open spaces and unique architecture. With its large sliding doors that welcome natural light and greenery, it is perfect for those who love loft spaces and atypical living. Made with quality materials, it is very energy efficient and even uses its own wood for heating. You benefit from spacious living space for family and friends, and the old farmhouse offers income potential. Ideally located close to amenities and with excellent connections to the airport and TGV. Don't miss this new barn conversion - your dream home awaits! Location: On the border of the departments of Tarn et Garonne (82) and Gers (32), international airport 65 mins. Shops and services 10 min.Agen TGV - 40 min.Access: Main house: 258m2 habitable: Main house: 258m2 habitableEntry level - Kitchen/dining room - 51m2 - access to the terrace - Living room - 49 m2 - open to the kitchen/dining room - large sliding doors- Entrance hall - 10.3 m2 - wardrobe- Bedroom 1 - 14 m2- Bedroom 2 - 13.7 m2- Bedroom 3 - 11 m2- Family bathroom - 7.7 m2 - Separate WC Garden level: accessible by a spiral staircase - Bedroom 4 - 11.6 m2 - Bathroom - 6.6 m2 - Wine cellar - 5.4 m2 - Separate WC - Workshop - 20, 7m2- Cellar - 10.5m2- Laundry/boiler room - 10m2Upstairs- Games room in the attic - 36m2- Storage space under the atticGuest house: Total 65m2 habitable- Living room - 22 m2- Kitchen (basic) - many original elements - 19m2- Bedroom (currently separated into two parts) - 20 m2- Shower room - 4m2- Separate WC- Access to the workshop - 33m2Exterior: surrounded by ancient forests and fields for grazing. Balconies making around the house to the east and south. Condition: - Built between 2015 and 2017 - all guarantees are in place. - Only ecological and quality materials were used. - Heating: Mass stove in the living/dining room/kitchen and electric radiators in the bedrooms and bathrooms - wood from our own land. - Water recovery system - Two separate sewage systems: new phytopurification system for the house main and old septic tank for the guest house. Additional information: - Land tax: EUR2,000 per year - 43,363 m2 of land - Pond on the property's grounds - Access to agricultural water Comments: Our properties have been carefully selected for their location, character and charm. A house is sold unfurnished unless mentioned in the description. Agency fees payable by the seller. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website. Non-contractual document. LOMAGNE PROPERTIES EIRL Resi Limbeek - Agent Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban - 0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

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Situated in en an enclosed park of approximately 4,7ha, Prestigious château dating from the 18th/19th centuries, fully renovated with care in 2008, refurbished to welcome conferences/weddings/receptions, (possibility to become 4 stars hotel) offering approximately 1 300m² including 1 200m² of living space divided into 25 main rooms with 3 levels, basement of 200m². Ground floor : - entrance hall (29m²) - sitting room (43m²) - 2 living room/dining rooms (75 and 61m²) - office (26m²) - library (33m²). - professional and fully equipped kitchen with an entrance for deliveries, room for breakfast preparation. - 2 beautiful bedrooms (21 and 28m²) with all comfort (mini bar, safe, WIFI), each with bathroom/shower room and toilets. One of the bedroom is suitable for disabled. - small entrance hall at the west with toilets. - Toilets with washbasins, 2 toilets, one suitable for disabled 1st floor : - 11 lovely bedrooms, all different but with the same amenities as the one situated at the ground floor, and with bathrooms or shower rooms : 15,25 / 19,70 / 22 / 22 / 22 / 23 / 25,60 / 26 / 27 / 28,50 and 40 m² (suite with 2 bathrooms). - Relaxation room (37 m²). 2nd floor : - On the west side : apartment (115m²) comprising : Living room / open kitchen, 3 bedrooms with private bathroom, 2 toilets. - East side to refurbish, possibility to create 3 extra bedrooms (approximately 110m²). Basement (200m²) : - Large storage - 2 wine cellars. - Boiler rooms with 4 VIESSMANN boilers in perfect conditions. OUTBUILDINGS : - Nice caretaker' s accommodation (122m²) with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom , toilets, study (70m²). - Garage for 3 cars and building with shed (104m²). - Workshop/stables with 4 stalls/saddlery/storage building (278m²). - Heated swimming pool and pool house Well. Tennis court. Electric gate. Stunning and charming chateau, situated in outstanding environment, ideal for a family property or to be used as an hotel or for reception events. Sold with furnitures. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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Located on the slopes of Moissac, just an hour from Toulouse, this beautiful residence steeped in history was built in the 19th century and covers 730 sqm on 3 levels. Once you have passed the large automatic gate of the property, you are captivated by the originality and beauty of the place. The magnificent French garden, lovingly maintained, naturally leads us towards this beautiful and large building with Neopalladian-inspired architecture. It was restored by heritage lovers and its original architectural elements have been preserved and maintained with the greatest care. The ground floor is composed of an entrance, a large and wide crossing corridor, which serves on either side, a dining room, a living room and a utility room, as well as two suites, with bathroom bathroom and toilet and adjoining living room. Two bathrooms complete this level. In the middle of this wide and long corridor, the majestic stone staircase, the backbone of this robust residence, invites you to access the upper floors. On the first level, still a wide, bright corridor which serves 4 suites with bathroom and living room, and a bedroom with bathroom and balcony and its breathtaking view of the magnificent French garden and the swimming pool. Same composition on the second floor, around this wide corridor. 4 suites and 2 bedrooms with bathroom. This level reveals the magnificent original framework. It is in the heart of a landscape of orchards and vineyards, straddling the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne, appreciated for the mild climate, that this discreet 1.6 ha property awaits you to write a new chapter in your life and its history, whether private or family or professional. Ideally located: 12 km from the A62 Bordeaux-Toulouse motorway exit, 45 minutes from Toulouse-Blagnac airport, around thirty km from Agen and Montauban, 40 minutes from Cahors and the Lot Valley ENERGY CLASS: B / CLIMATE CLASS: A Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2022: between EUR3,714 and EUR5,024?Information on the risks to which this property is exposed are available on the Géorisks website http://www.georisks.gouv.fr

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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

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.

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.

A renovated 18th-century house with a splendid stable to be restored, on the edge of a village near the town of Agen, south-west France. The house enjoys a commanding position with a sweeping view of the village’s historical heart. It faces mainly south and east. You reach the property from a small road below it via a flight of stone steps beside the house’s terrace. A driveway also leads up to it, so you can arrive by car at the same level as the dwelling. The house was built at the edge of its walled plot. Its grounds cover a little more than one hectare. At a slightly higher level, an old stable lies at a right angle to the house. This old stable faces the sunrises and stands beside a wood of tall trees that extends right behind it. A majestic Lebanese cedar planted in the year 1800 towers over the middle of the garden. And an orchard stretches just beyond it, running alongside a vast, gently sloping meadow. The house was recently renovated entirely to the highest standards. Only the red barrel tiles of its roof could be cleaned up a little to finish the renovation work. The old stable with its remarkable arcade of round arches needs to be renovated. A small shed lies beside the house. Beneath the terrace there is a spacious garage and a wine cellar. A swimming pool could be built on the grounds.

Charming 17th-Century Chateau, meticulously restored with a blend of history and contemporary luxury - a superb family home (current owners run a business from here). This 11 bedroom chateau has been recently renovated to an extremely high standard giving a contemporary feel inside whilst retaining the charm and preserving the history of the building which dates back in part to the 12th Century. 11 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, light and spacious kitchen-dining room, living room with cosy fire place and a large games room. Spa facilities: massage room, jacuzzi, sauna and a 12m x 4m indoor heated swimming pool. Scenic Surroundings: 7 hectares of land, including woodlands and prairies. Lagoon with a beach area. Stream and well add to the picturesque setting. Modern Comforts: Pellet central heating and double glazing. Thermodynamic water heater Outdoor: Stone barn, garage-workshop, stables and paddocks Timeless Appeal: Thoughtfully designed for a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Ideally located you are 5 minutes from LAUZERTE, a bastide with all amenities, 15 minutes from Moissac train station, 20 km from the motorway and 87 km from Toulouse international airport. This timeless chateau comes highly recommended for those seeking a unique and captivating retreat. Price including agency fees : 999.000 € Price excluding agency fees : 951.429 € Buyer commission included: 5 %

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A very well maintained and comfortable three-bedroom duplex, on the edge of a small and       peaceful village. Built in an old completely restored convent, in which there is this beautiful apartment /terraced house, of 170 m2, on two floors. With private garden and terrace, and use of communal garden and swimming pool, this property is great as second home or permanent residence. Only 2 hours to mountains and beaches, and four hours to Barcelona. The perfect base from France. Region: Gers, in the triangle of the villages of Beaumont de Lomagne, Mauvezin and Lectoure. Located an hour's drive to the international Airport of Toulouse and 10 minutes from local amenities.Location: On the edge of a small and quiet village. Surrounded by sloping landscape, with sunflowers and views on the Pyrenees. The terraced house is one of the 6 houses in this beautiful renovated lime stone mansion. Layout: Total 170 m2Ground FloorLiving room / dining/ kitchen 80 m2 very nice mantelpiece with wood burner in living room Kitchen Fitted and equipped Separate toiletFirst floor: Landing 7,2m2 wooden floor - Separate closet for the hot water tank and storageBedroom 1 22m2 wooden floorBathroom 5,3m2 - with shower, WC and washbasin Bedroom 2 17m2 wooden floorBedroom 3 25m2 wooden floor - en suite bathroom Bathroom 2 5,5m2 - with bath, WC and washbasin Condition: In excellent condition. Under floor heating (electric) on the ground floor, electric panels on the first floor. The apartments in the mansion have been constructed in 2009/2011 to very high standards. Double glazing. Wood burner in the living room.    DPE/GES : 130C/4A Additional info:      ·       Shared Swimming pool 5 x 10·       Private Covered Parking Area·       Storage space of 6m2 behind the parking space·       High speed Internet ·       Walls are white lime stone and often 1 meter thick ·       In total 6 apartments in the building; different nationalities·       Annual taxe foncière approx. 1240 euro·       Communal charges (swimming pool cleaning/garden maintenance/communal electrics and insurance etc.) about 200 euro per month ·       Very well maintained ·       Private garden of 67m2 and use off communal garden   Comments: Our properties have been carefully selected for their location, character and charm. A house is sold unfurnished unless mentioned in the description. Agency fees payable by the seller. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website. Non contractual document.LOMAGNE PROPERTIES EIRL Resi Limbeek - Mandataire  Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban -   0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

The property is set in a residential area, a short drive from the market town of Saint Clar; famous for being Gascony’s biggest producer of garlic. This is a town which has burst into life in the last few years, where most villages are losing their shops, Saint Clar has seen the addition of a fabulous library, a tea-room, and an organic vegetable shop to its existing commerces : two well established restaurants, a café and a pharmacie which provides every potion and lotion you could wish for (French pharmacies are always the best!) Shops are dotted around a quintessential French square, with a covered market-place, where in the summer months local festivities, including melon and garlic festivals are held. There is some dancing and a lot of wine. In the other direction, there is Lectoure. The most searched for word on Google in Gascony is the word Lectoure, which remains one of the most vibrant towns in the area. Stunningly beautiful, with a cinema, theatre, a blossoming array of sumptuous antique shops that would make Aladdin’s mouth water, and a number of restaurants and a tea-room specialising in delicious home made chocolates. Finally, for larger shops and supermarkets and one of the most active and visited markets in the Gers, there is Fleurance. The Approach to the Property It is important to understand that this is not an isolated property. Although private it nestles at the heart of a small hamlet with two neighboring homes. To the front of the property the lawns are dotted with cherry trees, and the pigeonnier is well shielded from view by a canopy of leaves. From the rural lane leading to the property the trees have sprouted up to provide a leafy and protective screen, so very little of the tower is visible to passers-by. A driveway winds to the end of the plot where we first catch sight of the pigeon tower - a surprisingly large edifice for anyone familiar with local architecture. A swimming-pool has recently been built to the front of the terrace where a Bouddha in Lotus position contemplates the clear blue waters, an invitation to take a seat under the covered terrace area and contemplate the roof tops above. Inside the Property The main entrance opens directly onto a central reception-room where a small entrance-hall has been partioned off for shoes and coats. There is a newly fitted fireplace at the far end with a pellet burner seated on a terra-cotta plinth with a decorative brick backdrop. A newly fitted staircase ascends to the first floor. In the exposed stone wall to the left, (still on the ground-floor for the moment) we enter the : Kitchen This spacious room comprises both a dining-area and a kitchen area with a door to the terrace and pool and two windows overlooking the garden. With a terra-cotta floor, and exposed stone walls, this room (like all the others in the property) is immaculate. To the far end of the kitchen there is a practical utlity-room for the washing-machine and dryer; a downstairs WC with a wash basin, as well as a walk-in pantry. Downstairs Bedroom A spacious master bedroon is situated on the other side of the central reception-room. This room has sliding doors to the terrace and pool area and a sumptuous bathroom with a claw-footed bath tub, a walk-in shower and WC. The configuration of the ground floor is such that it is possible to live entirely on the lower level, navigating from the kitchen, main reception and poolside bedroom as if in a one-level appartment. That said, lets raise our wings and alight on the first floor: The first floor is accessed via a solid wooden staircase, opening out onto a spacious first-floor sitting room which occupies the same floor space as the kitchen below. The heart of the house being essentially a symmetrically square tower! The first-floor reception room is currently reserved for the owners’ entertainment; as a music and television room. In essence, this room lends itself to anything and provides a private space from guests in the main living-room. A window in the wall (a quirky feature of this property) opens out onto the mezzanine. The staircase continues up to the top of the tower where an impressive bedroom is crowned by a glorious roof-top, the exposed beams criss-crossing above our heads where once feathered friends from years gone by perched up high. This room is the delight of the owners’ grandchildren, jolly paper ballons in jaunty reds and oranges float beneath the beams. When lying in bed one looks up into the painted rafters and expects to see the stars. There is a fairytale appeal to any tower; and the owner assures us this makes a great den and the princesses who visit relish their magical room. One quirky point to mention : whoever painted the beams had a sense of humour. The paint colour is Farrow and Ball’s PIGEON. This roof top bedroom has an ensuite shower-room and separate WC. We complete our tour of the property with a look at the mezzanine and third bedroom, ascending the second wooden staircase in the reception room. The mezzanine provides a cosy nook to watch TV or read, and from here we access the third bedroom. In perfect decorative order and with a small ensuite bathroom this room/mezzanine provide intimate guest quarters. Outbuildings The property has a handy wooden shed in the garden with plenty of space for tools and mower.