A most Handsome Late 18th Century Manoir

Property Description

A most handsome late 18th century manoir set in over 5 acres with views, guest cottage
and swimming pool, near the bustling market town of Agen, Lot et Garonne. Quietly
located in the countryside, yet just a 10 minute drive into town, and to neighbouring
villages, this fine country home offers the best of both worlds.
Toulouse international airport 75 mins.

Kitchen 2
Shower rooms 2
Bedrooms 8-9
Reception 4
Bathrooms 4
Wine Cellar
Outbuildings
Swimming Pool
Land Area 2.15ha
Habitable Area 470m2
Central Heating
Taxe Fonciere 2190€


The property is approached up a long country lane, and as you enter the drive you
will find the classic Napoleon III façade typically French and beautiful. Ample
parking to the side of the house alongside the guest cottage.
Steps lead up to the double door entrance into the hallway ( 4.2m x 6.1m) with old red
and white terracotta tiles and high ceiling. Double doors to the left lead into the salon
(5.5m x 6.3m) with wooden floors, open fireplace with decorative over mantle, high
decorated plaster ceiling and 3 windows out to the gardens, making it a bright and
airy room. The dining room ( 5.9m x 6.5m) is to the right of the hall and has wooden
floor, decorated open fireplace, old fitted crockery cupboards and two windows to
the front gardens. The country kitchen ( 5.1m x 4.2m) is behind the dining room and
is fully fitted and equipped. Rear hallway with cloakroom. Snug living room ( 5.0m x
3.8m) with terracotta tiled floor, open fireplace and French doors out to shady rear
terrace. Study or library ( 4.6m x 4.4m) with terracotta tiled floor, marble open
fireplace and a range of fitted bookshelves.
Easy stairs up to a spacious landing. The master Bedroom ( 5.9m x 6.6m) is very
spacious, with fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes and two windows out to the garden
and views. Very large bathroom alongside ( 4.9m x 4.2m) with fitted carpet and built-in
cupboards. Bedroom 2 ( 5.0m x 4.2m ) with French windows looking out to the
views, and fitted carpet. Bathroom. Bedroom 3 ( 4.7m x 3.7m) with fitted carpet and
looking out to the woods at the rear. Bedroom 4 (5.0m x 4.3m) with built-in cupboard
and views out over the gardens. A door leads to a guest suite of double bedroom 5
(3.7m x 3.8m) with en-suite bathroom and children’s bedroom 6 or dressing room.
Cool wine cellar under the house.
To the side of the property is a centrally heated stone built Guest Cottage offering a
living room, laundry, and upstairs 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.
Direct access from this floor to the swimming pool.
The heated salt water swimming pool ( 11m x 5m) is set in generous sunny terraces
with a stone pool house with excellent dining area. This area is private and has lovely
country views. The property faces South down a pretty valley and has charming
views. It is surrounded by 2.15ha , over 5 acres, mature gardens and protected by
oak woodland behind. 2 springs in the woods, one of which feeds a fishpond by the
side of the house.
This is a stunning property in an excellent location and well worth coming to view.