Beautiful 4-Bed Country House, Fources, Lot-Et-Garonne

Property Description

With character features intact, this is a quintessential 4-bed French manor house with 4.8 hectares of woodland, pasture and original limestone outbuildings. Situated deep in the heart of some of France’s most beautiful countryside, yet just 4km from local shops. The property has a lovely feel to it and whilst it is immediately habitable, with some cosmetic work, this property could really be something very special.





Wooden shutters, beams, fireplaces, wooden floors and french windows feature throughout the property.  Built from locally sourced limestone in the traditional country-house style and situated at the end of a long, private drive, the house is the perfect escape from the noise and bustle of the everyday. 





The current owners have fitted a new roof (in 2016) and modern central heating and electrical system.  A new kitchen and first floor bathroom would greatly enhance the property and the outbuildings will probably need some attention at some point.





Ground Floor: 





The front door opens to a large entrance hall with wooden floors and exposed beams. 





The dining room area with wood-burning stove and a separate open fire place  The room has tiled floors, built in cupboard space and stunning wooden beams. 





The kitchen area is a good size and the current fitted units are practical.  The room has direct access to the garden, tiled floors, an old stone sink and large exposed ceiling beams.  There is plenty of space and scope here to fit a kitchen that could really add the wow-factor.





The sitting room is the perfect entertaining space. A light and airy space with views of the garden fitted with wooden floors, stunning marble fireplace, built in cupboards and fitted radiators. 





The ground floor bedroom has wooden floor, beautiful marble fireplace and built in cupboards.





A ground floor bathroom has a bath, shower, Jack & Jill basins and WC





Separate WC





Boiler room





A large 36.5m2 store room completes the ground floor area








First Floor: 





Wooden stairs leading from the ground floor entrance hall leads you to a 29m2 wooden floored landing which leads to the other 3 bedrooms. 





All three bedrooms have wooden floors and fireplaces. In keeping with this style of building, the rooms are spacious with large windows and exposed beams.





Large 37.5m2 attic space with wooden floor. 








Outbuildings: 





The outbuildings are in need of renovation. The caretaker cottage is approximately 100m2 and with renovation (and possibly planning permission) could be converted into additional living or a gite 





The stable block/ semi open barn (450m2) is made from wooden beams and locally sourced limestone. 





There is also an old winery which is approximately 150m2. 








Outside: 





The plot covers 48,000m2 / 11.86 acres of land with mature trees, pasture, gardens and a well.  There is obviously plenty of space and good access to install a pool (subject to planning permission)





Surrounding area: 





Surrounded by rolling farmland and on the edge of Gascony, this area is well known for it’s gastonomic delights.  So much fresh produce is grown locally, there’s no need for air miles here - you can hone your culinary skills with wonderful ingredients bought straight from source.  





The house is situated in a small village yet, despite its' size, it is well equipped with a bakery and restaurant.  The Bastide town of Fourcès with its beautiful central square and selection of cafés and restaurants is 8 minutes away and a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants and amenities are available in Condom, which is a 25min drive away. 





At a glance: 





Bedrooms: 4 





Bathrooms: 1 





Heating: oil fired central heating 





Drainage: septic tank 





Habitable space: 250 m2





Plot size: 4.8 hectares / 11.86acres





Distance to airport: 90mins - Toulouse airport / 100mins Bordeaux and Bergerac airports





Local Shops: Walking/cycling distance to Bakery & restaurant.





Please note:  All locations and sizes 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.