Lauzun, Lot-Et-Garonne

Property Description

Sitting in over 3.5 acres of grounds this fully renovated character farmhouse with many period features is in a peaceful countryside location with no near neighbours but handy for shopping, golf and an international airport. The house has 3 permanent bedrooms, an occasional fourth and 2 bathrooms. Situated in a peaceful rural location with magnificent views of the majestic Lot-et-Garonne rolling countryside, the location of this property is absolutely fabulous – a rural idyll with no near neighbours, yet close to a village with amenities. The best of both worlds! Lovingly restored and brimming with character features, this property has 3 bedrooms, including a Master bedroom with super en suite bathroom, an additional family bathroom, a lovely, light kitchen opening on to a spectacular living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, original beams and exposed stone walls, as well as a conservatory, an office and a utility room. A stunning covered terrace offers an extension to the living space for the warmer months of the year. Outside, the property is surrounded by 3.6 acres of lovely, mature gardens, fully enclosed and mainly lawn, punctuated with mature shrubs, fully stocked flower beds, trees and hedges. There is a long driveway with parking for several cars. In addition there are two enormous barns offering conversion potential and excellent storage and parking as they stand! Located just half an hour from Bergerac Airport, 10 minutes from a town with a fabulous, typically-French, weekly market and all amenities and the same distance from a welcoming golf course with social events galore.The living accommodation in this converted farmhouse is all on the ground-floor. There is loft on the first floor, which could be converted, if required.Kitchen: 17' 5'' x 18' 8'' (5.3m x 5.7m) A large, airy room at the heart of this home, opening onto the conservatory, Lounge-Diner & rear corridor. There are a range of base-level fitted units with a central island unit and room for a large, range-style cooker, plumbing for a dishwasher, room for a large fridge-freezer, dresser and sofa! A lovely large, original fireplace sits on one wall. Please note the white goods and cooker are available by separate negotiation.Living/Dining Room: 32’ 2'' x 17' 5'' (9.8m x 5.3m) A sumptuous, characterful main living space with a lounge end and a dining end. Double glazed doors open onto both the covered terrace at the Lounge end of the room and the front patio close to the Dining area and Kitchen. With part exposed stone walls, a cathedral ceiling open to the original roof beams and a lovely warming log-burner (13KW) at the heart of the room, this is a room you will want to spend lots of time in.Conservatory: 17’ 9'' x 11' 2'' (5.4m x 3.4m) A useful, additional reception room with a lovely outlook over the front garden.Bedroom 4/Study: 11’ 6'' x 9' 2'' (3.5m x 2.8m) Accessed via the conservatory, this is a good office space or could be an occasional bedroom.Utility Room: 16’ 5'' x 7' 7'' (5m x 2.3m) Sink, work surface. Plumbing for washing machine, room for cloakroom & boots. Central heating boiler. External door leading to garden.Storeroom: 12’ 6'' x 7' 7'' (3.8m x 2.3m) Room for lots of shelving. Hot water tank. Well water tank, water softener. Ceiling hatch with access loft space.Hall: 12’ 6'' x 8' 10'' (3.8m x 2.7m) A grand hall with double-height ceiling, exposed stone wall and a made-to-measure built-in cupboard .It opens onto the decked terrace outside and the corridor to the Master bedroom & ensuite & guest cloakroom in one direction and onto a corridor to the Utility Room in the other direction.Guest Cloakroom: 7’ 3'' x 3' 11'' (2.2m x 1.2m) WC & wash hand basin.Rear Corridor: 16’ 5'' x 4' 3'' (5m x 1.3m) Leading from the hall to the Master bedroom, bathroom and separate W.C.Bedroom 1: 14' 9'' x 11' 6'' (4.5m x 3.5m) A lovely dual-aspect Master bedroom overlooking the garden, with ensuite bathroom. Built-in wardrobe, tiled floor.En Suite Bathroom: 9’ 10'' x 7' 10'' (3m x 2.4m) Lowered bath. Shower cubicle. W.C. Handbasin. Electric towel radiator.Bedroom 2: 14’ 1'' x 8' 10'' (4.3m x 2.7m) Double bedroom situated next to Bedroom 3, with a laundry cupboard separating the rooms on the corridor. Wood panelling on walls.Bedroom 3: 14’ 1'' x 8' 2'' (4.3m x 2.5m) Window onto conservatory. Single bedroom with radiator. Adjacent to Bedroom 2, so could be knocked through to create one large bedroom.Shower room: 9’ 10'' x 4' 3'' (3m x 1.3m) Shower. W.C. Hand basin. Heated towel radiator. Located close to bedrooms 1 & 2.Corridor: 18’ 8'' x 4' 11'' (5.7m x 1.5m) Leading from the Kitchen to Bedrooms 1 & 2.ExteriorThe outside of this property is just as lovely as the inside. The landscaped grounds are laid mostly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs throughout. The generous plot is fully enclosed so ideal for pets or children. In addition, there is a chicken run and two large vered terrace: 33’ 2'' x 25' 11'' (10.1m x 7.9m) Sink with hot and cold water. Tiled floor in part. A wonderful spot to dine alfreso or indeed to entertain friends and family!OutbuildingsThere is a large (266m2) traditional stone barn in very good condition with lighting and power. situated close to the parking area, on one side of the property. This offers fantastic storage and garaging opportunities and houses the oil tank (2500l). On the other side of the house sits a former Tobacco barn (91m2), brick-built with lighting and power. Both barns offer conversion potential, subject to local planning consent.MiscellaneousDouble-glazing almost everywhere. Oil-fired central heating with a mix of radiators and under-floor heating. The underfloor heating is found in the Living/Dining room, Master bedroom and en suite bathroom, rear corridor & entrance hallway. 13KW Log burning stove in Living room. SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water and private well supply. Private drainage.Location: RuralBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Receptions: 3Habitable space: 190m² Plot size: 14,890m² (3.68 acres)Heating: Oil-firedDistance to shops: 10 minutesDistance to airport: 26 kms (Beregerac - 28 minutes)Taxe Foncière: 726 € per annum(Location shown on property portals is approximate.)Please note:  All sizes and locations are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.