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legant houses with honey-coloured stone walls and character features are not exactly


a rarity in the ancient provinces of Périgord and Quercy, but it’s not often you find one as beautifully presented as this. Set in 3.5 hectares of


fields and woodland on Lot-et-Garonne’s border with Dordogne and Lot, this six- bedroom historic farmstead was renovated 10 years ago to a very high specification. So even though it’s a golden oldie, brimming with character and parts that date back centuries, it also has all the modern conveniences of a luxury gîte business. Think stone fireplaces, wooden beams, oak floors and exposed stone meets wooden-framed double glazing,


travertine tiles and eco- friendly energy in the shape of a heat pump, underfloor heating and woodburner. The property comprises a


four-bedroom main house and two-bedroom guest house, which is being sold fully furnished. Currently the main house is laid out with the master bedroom on the ground floor along with a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and bathroom. The living room is on the first floor with a second bedroom and bathroom. From here, stairs lead to two bedrooms and a third bathroom on the floor above. The gîte has an open-plan living space, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the star attractions of this property is the lagoon-like


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property dreams


What could be more enchanting than a golden-hued period property in one of the best-loved parts of France? One that is immaculately presented, says Ruth Wood


pool, designed to harmonise with the natural landscape. It’s close to a covered terrace that’s perfect for alfresco dining. Another treat is the charming


gypsy caravan that sits in the grounds. It’s a perfect gîte retreat with a bedroom, kitchen- diner, shower and hot tub. Beyond the well-established


gardens and well, there is a fenced meadow with a horse shelter, water and electricity. A stone barn provides ample storage and workspace, as well as stables. This is a place where you can soak in glorious views and truly get away from it all – walking, cycling or horse- riding through your own fields and woodland. Yet, you are also just a


few minutes’ drive from lively villages and towns


with bustling markets. Close by is the château village of Sauveterre-la-Lémance, which has a weekly night market in the summer and a Mesolithic prehistory museum. Just up the road is Périgord Noir with its show-stopping bastides such as Villefranche-du-Périgord, Villeréal and Monpazier, plus the famous sites of the River Dordogne with Vézère beyond. Head south and in minutes


you’re on the banks of the Lot, or go east to hike in the wild Grands Causses regional park or visit pretty villages such as St-Cirq-Lapopie. And if you really must leave,


Bergerac international airport is an hour’s drive away. ■


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