5-Bed Character Home, Temple-Sur-Lot, Lot-Et-Garonne

Property Description

There’s not many properties that come with a plum-drying shed!  This 5-bed traditional stone house has over 7 acres meadows and a lovely orchard, a studio, tobacco barn and large stone barn.  Set just outside the lively village of Temple-sur-Lot, 25 mins from TGV station in Agen.

The house is full of original character and has a great sense of ‘home’. A covered terrace and stone staircase lead into the entrance hall, with the main living areas arranged around the views and garden. The grounds are a big attraction with this property.  7.4 acres of beautiful, natural grounds, ready for all sorts of projects…. Or just sitting peacefully watching the local wildlife go about its’ day.

There is a total 215m2 habitable space.  Here’s the layout:

Ground floor

Entrance hall 16.4m² with terracotta flooring
Sitting room 25.6m² with pellet stove
Dining kitchen 27m² with terrace access and views
Ground floor Bedroom 1 - 13m² with terracotta flooring
Ground floor Bedroom 2 - 12.4m² with parquet flooring
Laundry room 8m² with access to covered terrace
Bathroom 4m²
Separate WC

First floor

30m² mezzanine
Bedroom 12.6m²
Bedroom 12.6m²
Bedroom 25m² with dressing room and parquet flooring
Bathroom 8.4m² with bath, shower and double basin
Separate WC 1.5m²

Outbuildings

The adjoining outbuildings provide useful additional space, including a 30m² studio in a former plum-drying shed, with a mezzanine. There are also two terraces, one covered, and a 38m² barn with summer kitchen.

A 115m² former tobacco barn provides a garage and storage, with a separate 16.6m² room.

The larger 160m² stone barn has a new roof, a 65m² awning, water and electricity. It could potentially be converted, subject to the necessary permissions.

A cellar houses the heat pump, boiler and pool equipment, as well as a small wine cellar.

Outside

The property extends to 13,670m², with mature gardens, an orchard and a fenced meadow behind the barn. The swimming pool sits slightly below the house and garden, with the main terrace leading directly from the kitchen.

The combination of garden, meadow, orchard and substantial outbuildings gives the property considerable flexibility, whether you want space for family and friends, workshops and hobbies, or simply room to enjoy the countryside.

Location

The property is near Temple-sur-Lot, a lively village with every day amenities and a weekly market.    There are a number of riverside & Woodland walks from the village as well as lots of beautiful picnic spots and a river-based water-sports centre,  

The towns of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Agen are both within easy reach.  Here there are supermarkets, schools, healthcare facilities and rail connections, including TGV services from Agen to Paris. Bergerac and its airport can also be reached in under an hour.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 215m2
Plot size: 13,670m2 / 7.4 acres
Taxe foncière: €1,837 per annum
DPE rating: D
Broadband Yes
Heating: Heat pump, pellet stove and solar panels
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Discreet
Distance to shops: 5 mins
Distance to river:  nearby
Distance to ferry port:  Caen, 7hrs
Distance to airport: Bergerac, 1hr

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   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.

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