Aquitaine in the Lot et Garonne

In an elevated position, looking south towards Tonneins and the Valley of the Garonne, is this splendid property, comprising a recently-built (1980) architect-designed  house, the original old farmhouse, a swimming pool, barbecue room and 1.6 hectares of attractively landscaped, enclosed grounds.

Tonneins, a riverside town providing most facilities, with a selection of bars, restaurants, hotels etc. is about 5 minutes' drive, or a bicycle ride.

Futher afield is Marmande - 20 minutes - and the 2 major centres of Toulouse and Bordeaux, which are 75 minutes' drive and 60 minutes' drive, respectively.

The Atlantic coast with its miles of sandy beaches and famous surf is about 90 minutes away.

Accommodation: Principal House - 230m². Former Farmhouse - 180m². Former "porcherie" (pig house), 22m².

Living Area

All the rooms have marble floors and double-glazed sliding doors leading either to the garden or to the swimming pool terrace.

¨     The gravelled drive leads down to a shady front terrace and double entrance doors open into a light and airy split level hall/salon, 39m².

¨     Beyond the salon is the dining room, 20m².

¨     Kitchen, 12m², with indoor barbecue in a brick-built fireplace, good  range of kitchen units and the following equipment:- hob (bottled gas), extractor, double sink, oven, huge floor-to-ceiling storage cupboard and door to basement wine cellar/laundry area.

¨     Basement, 30m², divided into laundry room and impressive wine cellar.

¨     Larder, 4.6m².

¨     Office, 7m².

Bedroom area

¨     Master bedroom, 16m² with fitted wardrobes.

¨     Master bathroom, 16m², with bath, basin, bidet, shower and separate wc.

¨     Bedroom (2), 10.6m².

¨     Bedroom (3), 12m².

¨     Bathroom (2), with shower, basin, bidet and separate wc with basin.

Summer Quarters

¨     This gives total accommodation of 40m² comprising:

¨     Salon with wide, fully glazed sliding doors and tiled floor. With the doors open this room becomes part of the terrace.

¨     Well-fitted kitchen with built-in hob, extractor, double sink and tiled floor.

¨     Shower room with shower, basin and separate wc.

¨     Built-in storage.

¨     Splendid 90m² terrace with electric sunblinds.

¨     Salt-operated swimming pool, 11m x 5m.

Old Farmhouse

¨     This building, 12m x 15m, was the original dwelling. It is about 70m from the new main residence.

¨     Double garage,  7m x 15m, with room for two cars plus workshop.

¨     Attractively arranged apartment, 5m x 15m, comprising:

¨     Entrance hall with terra-cotta tiles and exposed beams.

¨     Salon with terra-cotta floor tiles, exposed beams, fireplace, window and original fitted cupboards.

¨     Bedroom with fireplace, beams, window and fitted cupboard.

¨     Shower room with shower, basin and separate wc.

Outside

¨     Former prune over, 4m x 3m.

¨     Former pig pen, 7m x 3.5m, now converted into a barbecue room with storage, sink and electricity.

¨     Land extending to 1.6hectares, well landscaped and planted with a good range of mature trees: Parasol pines, weeping willows, oaks, poplars, cypress firs, evergreen oaks, plane trees, and bamboo.