Two Fully Renovated Character Houses, Laperche, Lot-Et-Garonne

Property Description

Approached via a lavender-lined driveway, with no near neighbours and glorious views, this collection of substantial farm buildings is going to create a lot of interest. It is just 40 minutes from the international airport at Bergerac, on the edge of the Dordogne, close to the Bastide town of Eymet.

La Residence describes this as a “home and income” property, but quite which of the two will be the “home” is up to the new owners, as both houses are simply charming.  All the renovations have been carried out to a very high standard, taking into account the age and character of the buildings.  The vendors have previously been granted permission to convert the outbuildings into additional accommodation.  Those permits could probably be renewed.  The complex might equally be used for equestrian purposes, given the large land area (34554m²).

Everyday shopping could be done in Miramont-de-Guyenne (10 mins drive) or for a wider selection in Eymet (20 mins).  Miramont is a pretty town with an arched central square, there are supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants, as well as a school and doctor. Don’t miss the Monday morning market either.  Eymet is full of old world charm yet the place has a modern buzz about it.  If you miss market day on Monday then head for Eymet on a Thursday morning!

The Original Farmhouse 

This is the property at the end of the lavender drive.  It can be identified by the pigeonnier.  In brief the accommodation comprises a sitting room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen and separate utility.  The dimensions are as follows:

GROUND FLOOR

Basement: 23.7m²
Entrance hall: 15.1m²
Sitting room: 23.7m²
Dining room: 21.4m²
Fitted kitchen: 16.1m²
Utility room: 17.3m²
Bedroom 1: 8.8m²
Bathroom with WC: 5.8m²
Bedroom 2: 12.1m²
Shower room with WC: 5.3m²

Terrace of 38.5m²

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 3: 14m²

SECOND FLOOR

Attic: 14m²

The Converted Barn

This is an exquisitely renovated family home.  Downstairs is the large welcoming entrance hall, an office/snug, a stunning sitting room with a wood-burning stove, open plan fitted kitchen/dining room and a bedroom with ensuite bathroom.  Stairs lead to the galleried landing where there is the master bedroom with ensuite and 2 further bedrooms which share a family bathroom. 

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance hall: 14m²
Study/snug: 31.2m²
Fitted kitchen/dining room: 41.8m²
Sitting room: 57.5m²
Bedroom 1: 22m²
Ensuite shower room with WC: 3m²

FIRST FLOOR

Landing: 7.4m²
Bedroom 2: 15.4m²
Bedroom 3: 14.6m²
Family bathroom with WC: 8.7m²
Master bedroom: 17.8m²
Ensuite bathroom with WC: 8.3m²

Outside is an enormous barn with all the original features including a mezzanine, as well as a tobacco drying barn and a swimming pool of 10m x 5m.  Both the barns are a similar size (about 100m²).  Le séchoir is a traditional feature of the Lot-et-Garonne countryside.  During the last century each farm had its own high wooden structure in which tobacco leaves were hung to dry.

7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Habitable area: 387m²
Land area: 34554m²
No neighbours within sight
10 minutes from local shops
40 minutes from Bergerac airport
Swimming pool
Septic tank
Wood-burning stove and oil heating
Double-glazing
Excellent condition
Energy performance: 295//68
Income potential
Outbuildings for conversion.

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.