4-Bedroom House with Guest Cottage on 2 Hectares in Duras, France

Step off the gravel drive on a September morning and you can hear absolutely nothing except the wind moving through the oaks and the occasional plop of a frog jumping into one of the ponds. No traffic. No neighbors. Just 2.27 hectares of Mayenne countryside wrapping around a stone house that has been standing since 1685. That quiet — real, total quiet — is rarer than people admit, and here it comes standard. This is a four-bedroom, 240 square metre residence in Livet, a rural commune in the Pays-de-la-Loire that most French people from Paris have never heard of, let alone British or Dutch buyers scrolling through listings on a Sunday afternoon. That obscurity is precisely the point. Prices in Mayenne remain well below what you'd pay for comparable stone properties in Brittany or Normandy, and the landscape — rolling farmland, dense forest corridors, hidden valleys — is every bit as compelling. The house itself was built during the reign of Louis XIV, and while the walls are three centuries old and counting, the property is in good condition and ready to move into or rent out immediately. Wood-burning stoves, stone floors, exposed beams overhead: the bones of this place are the kind architects try to recreate and rarely quite manage. The ground floor kitchen runs to nearly 27 square metres and is anchored by a wood-burning stove that connects directly to the heating system — so on a cold February evening, one fire heats the whole downstairs, the smell of woodsmoke threading through the dining room and into the two reception rooms beyond. The dining room itself is almost 20 square metres, big enough for the kind of extended family dinners that French country houses seem to demand. Two separate living rooms give you optio ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in early October, you step out through the veranda doors into cool Dordogne air and the countryside rolls out in front of you — gold, amber, russet — all the way to the tree line. Not another rooftop in sight. No road noise. Just the faint cluck of distant farmland and the particular stillness that this corner of southwest France does better than almost anywhere in Europe. That's the daily reality of owning this five-bedroom Perigourdine house on its 1.2-hectare private plot just outside Bergerac. This is a proper French country house — the kind that has real architectural bones. The thick stone walls, the pitched roof with dormer windows punching through the upper floor, the way the building sits low and confident in its landscape like it's been there for centuries. It has. But inside, a thoughtful renovation carried out in 2017 means you get all of that character without any of the headaches. The plumbing works. The kitchen is genuinely modern. You're not buying a renovation project — you're buying a house that's already done. The ground floor is more generous than most. A 78-square-metre open-plan living space anchors the home — kitchen flowing into a dining area flowing into a sitting room, with a glazed veranda tacked on the end that catches the afternoon light. In the cooler months, that veranda becomes the best room in the house: warm, bright, watching the mist lift off the fields while you drink your second coffee. There are two bedrooms on this level as well, along with a shower room and WC, making the ground floor entirely self-sufficient if you want to host guests or eventually manage your mobility differently. A laundry room keeps the mess out of the main living spaces. Upstairs, three ... click here to read more

Step out onto the terrace on a Saturday morning in Riantec and you'll hear it before you see it — the low hum of fishing boats heading out across the Rade de Lorient, the calls of gulls cutting through salt-sharp air, and somewhere down the street, the mechanical clatter of a boulangerie shutter rolling up. This is not a postcard version of Brittany. It's the real thing. A working coastal town where the rhythm of the tides still shapes daily life, and where a five-bedroom house with this much space and this much potential doesn't stay on the market long. Built in the 1970s in a style typical of solid Breton residential construction, this 147-square-metre house sits in Riantec with a full basement, an attached garage, a proper garden, and a terrace that asks you to sit down and stay a while. The bones are good. The layout is generous. And the renovation opportunity here is exactly what buyers who know this part of Morbihan have been waiting for. The garden level does something rare — it allows genuinely comfortable single-floor living if you want it. An entrance hall opens into a bright living and dining room, there's a functional kitchen, two bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate WC. Come summer, with the terrace doors thrown open and the garden spilling light through the windows, this floor alone becomes a complete holiday retreat. Upstairs, a landing leads to three more bedrooms, two of which come with dressing areas — a detail that matters enormously when you're hosting family for an extended August stay. The second bathroom has both a bath and a separate shower, which anyone who's coordinated a full house of guests will appreciate immediately. The full basement is the kind of space that gets people thinking. ... click here to read more

Step outside on a Saturday morning in late June and the air carries two things simultaneously: the cool, resinous breath of the Camors forest drifting across your garden, and somewhere down the lane, the faint clang of a neighbour closing a gate before heading to the weekly market in Auray. This is life in one of Morbihan's most quietly compelling corners — and this four-bedroom house on a generous 2,800m² plot sits right at the heart of it. The house has been fully renovated and kept in genuinely good condition. Not the kind of "good condition" that means you'll spend your first summer replacing boilers and re-grouting tiles. The previous owners invested properly — in a contemporary aesthetic that feels coherent from room to room, in recent drainage infrastructure, in the kind of upkeep that only comes from people who actually love a home rather than simply occupying it. At 146 square metres of living space across two floors plus a complete basement, there's real room to breathe here. Ground floor life revolves around a fitted kitchen that opens directly into a glazed veranda — the kind of space that makes March genuinely liveable in Brittany. On grey days you're still sitting in light. On sunny ones you slide the door and take your coffee to the covered terrace, where a retractable awning lets you stay outside even when the Atlantic decides to remind you who's boss. The main living room has a fireplace with a wood-burning insert, and on December evenings, with chestnuts from the forest and a bottle of Muscadet sur Lie from a producer near La Chapelle-Hermier, you'll understand why people come to Brittany and never quite leave. A master suite on this level comes with its own shower room — genuinely useful when guests ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Elne moves at its own pace. The market on the Place de la République is already alive by nine — vendors stacking fat Roussillon peaches, wheels of aged sheep's cheese from the Pyrenean foothills, bottles of Banyuls and Maury that catch the light like dark garnets. You walk back up the hill with a baguette tucked under one arm, push open the gate, and drop everything beside the pool. The water is that particular shade of blue you only ever get under a southern French sky. This is what owning a house in Elne actually feels like. Set in one of the most historically layered towns in the Pyrénées-Orientales, this three-bedroom house spans 130 square metres on a 463-square-metre plot — enough garden and terrace space to feel genuinely private without becoming a weekend maintenance project. The property is in good condition and move-in ready, which matters enormously if you're buying from abroad and can't oversee a renovation from another country. The ground floor revolves around a single, generous living space of around 50 square metres. Open-plan kitchens tend to sound better on paper than they live in practice, but this one earns its footprint — the dining and lounge areas flow naturally into each other, and when you throw the doors open in July the distinction between inside and outside more or less disappears. There's also a separate WC on this level and a 22-square-metre garage that international buyers often find more useful than expected: storage for bikes, a surfboard for trips down to the coast, garden furniture through winter. Upstairs, three proper bedrooms — not the shrunken secondary rooms that often get dressed up with that description — sit alongside a dedicated office that works equally wel ... click here to read more

Picture a Sunday morning in high summer: you open the kitchen door and the smell of warm stone hits you first, then cut grass, then something faintly floral drifting in from the garden. The pool is already glinting in the early light. Nobody else is awake yet. This is what 215 square metres of well-built French country life actually feels like, and it's waiting for you in the Charente. Civray sits in the Vienne department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, a part of rural France that still rewards people who choose to slow down. This isn't the Dordogne with its tourist caravans and inflated prices. Civray is real, working, lived-in France — a market town with a proper Saturday market on the Place du Marché, a Wednesday morning brocante that turns up the occasional serious find, and a Romanesque church facade on the Saint-Nicolas that art historians make detours to see. You walk to the boulangerie before 8am and you're back with a still-warm baguette before the household stirs. That's the rhythm here. The house itself is substantial. At 215 square metres of habitable space, it's built to the kind of standard that was common in this part of France in the late twentieth century — solid concrete and stone construction, thick walls that keep things cool through July and August without air conditioning fighting the heat. The layout is practical rather than fussy. On the ground floor, a 46-square-metre open-plan dining and living room is anchored by a fireplace that earns its keep from November through March. French doors push open onto the terrace and, from there, directly to the pool. The kitchen — 18 square metres, fully equipped — sits adjacent, so meals move naturally from prep to table to outdoors. The ground-floor bedr ... click here to read more

On a quiet Sunday morning in Saint-Étienne-de-Maurs, the smell of bread drifting from the boulangerie on Rue du Commerce reaches you before you even open the kitchen window. That's the kind of place this is. A village where people still nod to strangers, where the weekly market on the square sells raw-milk Salers cheese and jarred walnut confiture made two valleys over, and where a 265-square-metre house with an architect-designed extension can still be yours for a price that would barely buy a two-bedroom flat in Lyon. The property itself is a genuinely rare find in the Cantal. The original stone building — solid, unpretentious, the kind that's been weathered into character rather than manufactured with it — has been extended by an architect with a confident eye. The result is a 65-square-metre living area that floods with southern light through oversized glazing, the kind of room where the boundary between inside and the garden terrace quietly dissolves on warm evenings. A suspended mezzanine floats above the dining room below, visible from the kitchen, adding a vertical drama you simply don't expect in a village house at this price point. It's the detail that stops you mid-tour. The layout is thoughtful in ways that matter day-to-day. The fitted kitchen opens directly into the dining room — not through a corridor, not around a corner — so cooking for eight people on a Friday night feels social rather than isolating. The original building retains a master suite with its own shower room and WC on the ground floor, meaning guests or older family members never need to navigate stairs. Three further bedrooms and a well-equipped bathroom with both bathtub and shower occupy the main sleeping wing, while the upper level — c ... click here to read more

Stand on the patio on a still September morning and watch mist lift off the surface of your own one-acre lake. The water lilies have opened. A kingfisher cuts across the far bank. The only sound is the creak of the old oak at the water's edge. This is not a postcard. This is Tuesday. That is the kind of morning that comes with this four-bedroom house on the quiet edge of Dournazac, a compact, self-sufficient little village deep inside the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park. The property sits on just over two hectares — roughly 21,283 square metres — and includes not one but two private spring-fed lakes. That detail alone puts this in a completely different category from almost anything else available in this price range in southwest France. The house itself was built in the mid-1970s to an individually commissioned design, and the quality of its construction is still obvious today. Solid materials. Wide windows that pull in far more light than you'd expect from a house of this era. The rooms feel generous without being cavernous, and the whole place has been kept in good condition — move-in ready while leaving room for a buyer who wants to put their own stamp on the interior. Think of it as a sound, well-maintained canvas rather than a renovation project. Ground floor living revolves around a large lounge with a proper wood-burning stove and a dining area that opens directly onto the patio through French doors. On a warm evening, that threshold between inside and out effectively disappears. You're eating outside, the lake thirty metres in front of you, the sun dropping behind the treeline. A well-equipped modern kitchen sits just off the main living space, practical and ready to use from day one. Two bedrooms and ... click here to read more

Stand at the edge of the private lake on a July morning and the only sounds are a wood pigeon somewhere in the oak canopy and the soft lap of water against the bank. No road noise. No neighbors. Just 14 hectares of meadow, woodland, and sky — and a stone estate that has been quietly watching over all of it for generations. This is Genouillé, a commune in the Vienne department of Poitou-Charentes, and this property is the kind of find that makes serious buyers stop scrolling and pick up the phone. The estate is anchored by a substantial main house — proper stone walls, exposed timber beams that have darkened beautifully over the decades, and reception rooms large enough that a gathering of twenty people still feels unhurried. Four bedrooms, each with its own private shower room, mean that a multigenerational family or a group of close friends can arrive for two weeks in August and never queue for a bathroom. The private in-ground pool sits within the grounds of the main house, giving the primary residence its own self-contained world. Completely separate and fully independent, the gîte adds another four to five bedrooms and a second pool. This is where the property starts to reveal its financial logic. Poitou-Charentes draws steady summer traffic — cyclists riding the Vélodyssée, families heading to the Marais Poitevin, history enthusiasts making their way between Romanesque churches — and good-quality rural gîtes in the Vienne book up fast from June through September. The infrastructure here is already in place. You're not building from scratch; you're stepping into a ready-made hospitality setup with genuine income potential. The third structure on the property is a cottage: sitting room, dining space, one bedroom, b ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in the Charente, you wake up to nothing. No traffic, no sirens — just the faint ticking of cooling stone walls as the sun climbs over the cypress trees lining the garden, and the smell of coffee drifting up from a kitchen that was clearly built for living rather than showing off. This is Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie. Small, unhurried, and quietly extraordinary. This four-bedroom stone farmhouse sits in a village that most people drive past on their way to somewhere louder. That's exactly the point. Set within the rolling Charente countryside of Poitou-Charentes, the property spans 201 square metres of thoughtfully renovated living space arranged around a generous gravel courtyard, with a heated pool, a private tennis court, and the kind of silence you actually have to travel to find. At €375,000, it's the sort of property that makes buyers wonder why they waited so long. Pull up through the wrought-iron electric gate and the first thing you notice is the scale of it. The main house commands the courtyard with the quiet confidence of a building that has stood through several centuries — original stonework, weathered and golden, contrasting with the crisp glazed facade that was added during renovation. Step inside and the 78-square-metre open-plan living space genuinely stops you in your tracks. Soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams, stone walls that stay cool even in August, and a wood-burning stove at the heart of it all. The room flows from lounge to dining area to kitchen without feeling like a floor plan exercise — it feels like someone actually thought about how a family moves through a space. A mezzanine overlooks it all from above, useful as a reading perch, a home office, or a sixth sleeping spo ... click here to read more

Some mornings you wake up to the distant sound of boots on gravel. Pilgrims passing through Bach on the Way of St. James, heading southwest toward Cahors before the long push to Spain. You pour a coffee, step out onto the south-facing terrace, and the Lot countryside does what it always does — sits there quietly, certain of itself, needing nothing from you. That's the rhythm of this place. Unhurried. Real. This is not one house. It's a small private hamlet: three independent dwellings sitting on nearly 9,000 square meters of flat, wooded land just 500 meters from the village center of Bach. At 210 square meters of combined living space, seven bedrooms, and six bathrooms spread across the buildings, the property works equally well as a multi-generational family retreat, a gîte operation, a bed-and-breakfast, or a combination of all three. Very few properties along the Lot offer this kind of structural flexibility at this price point. The heart of everything is the main house. Walk into the living room and you feel the scale immediately — generous ceiling height, thick stone walls that keep things cool through July and August, a fully equipped kitchen designed for actual cooking rather than show. Three bedrooms upstairs each have their own private shower room and toilet, which matters enormously if you're hosting guests who don't know each other well, or family members who do know each other too well. The covered south-facing terrace on the ground floor catches the afternoon light and becomes, without any effort, where everyone ends up after dinner. Then there's the dovecote. Not a decorative one — a real, working piece of Quercy architectural history, built from the pale limestone that defines this corner of France. Th ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in La Faye sounds like this: the distant chime of the church bell in Ruffec carrying across the fields, a coffee going cold on the kitchen windowsill because you got distracted watching a pair of hoopoes pick through the garden. That's the pace of life here, and once you've had a taste of it, it's very hard to go back. This five-bedroom stone house sits just outside the small village of La Faye in the Charente department of Poitou-Charentes — rural southwest France at its most quietly compelling. Five minutes by car puts you in Ruffec, a proper market town with a covered market, a decent boulangerie on the Rue du Marché, and a weekly Wednesday market where local producers bring in their chevre, walnuts, sunflowers, and duck confit in jars. It's not a tourist circuit. Real people live here, shop here, grow things here. That's exactly the point. The house itself is built in the classic Charentais style — solid stone walls that keep rooms cool through July and August without air conditioning, high ceilings that make every space feel unhurried. At 231 square metres across two floors, this isn't a weekend bolt-hole; it's a proper family base for extended stays. The ground floor was designed with genuine practicality in mind: a fitted kitchen with a utility room directly off it, a formal dining room that seats everyone comfortably, and a living room with enough light in the afternoons to make you forget you intended to do anything productive. There's also a master suite on the ground floor with its own private bathroom — a detail that matters enormously when you have teenagers upstairs and grandparents visiting. Head upstairs and you'll find four more bedrooms and a dedicated office. That office isn't an afte ... click here to read more

Saturday morning in Carcassonne starts with the smell of woodsmoke and fresh bread. You push open the south-facing kitchen window, coffee in hand, and the Aude River valley stretches out beyond the garden fence—quiet, golden, unhurried. This is not a weekend fantasy. It's just a regular Saturday when you own this four-bedroom house on the edge of one of France's most storied medieval cities. The house sits in a calm residential pocket close to the banks of the Aude, the kind of neighborhood where neighbors know each other's names and the streets empty out by nine in the evening. Surrounded by 1,353 square meters of enclosed garden, it manages something genuinely rare in this part of Languedoc: countryside air and city convenience at once. The weekly markets on the Place Carnot are a ten-minute drive. The UNESCO-listed Cité de Carcassonne, with its 52 towers and double ring of ramparts, is close enough that you can watch its illuminated silhouette appear from your terrace on a clear summer night. At 157 square meters of living space, the house has been thoughtfully renovated without stripping away its personality. The ground floor flows from an entrance hall—with proper built-in storage, which anyone who's holidayed in undersized French houses will immediately appreciate—through a laundry room and into a south-facing open-plan kitchen and living area. Natural light pours through from mid-morning well into the afternoon. The dining room sits adjacent, separate enough for proper sit-down dinners, connected enough that nobody misses the conversation. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer genuine flexibility: a master suite with its own en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms served by a shared bathroom, and a separate WC. Two ... click here to read more

The first thing you notice on a summer morning here is the silence. Not the absence of sound, but a different kind of sound altogether — wind moving through oak and chestnut, the distant call of a buzzard riding thermals above the Goul valley, the faint creak of old timber in the barn warming up in the sun. From the terrace beside the heated pool, the Aubrac plateau stretches out across the horizon like something from a geological fever dream. Volcanic, ancient, unhurried. This is Cantal — one of the least-populated departments in France — and this particular farm, just ten minutes outside the village of Montsalvy, might be one of the most quietly compelling properties to come onto the market in the region. Six bedrooms across three buildings. A 7m x 3.5m pool warmed by rooftop solar panels. Over eight hectares of woodland, old pasture, a spring, and a hiking path that cuts through your own land. Two fully fitted gîtes already generating — or ready to generate — rental income. This is a functioning small estate, not a project. The renovation work has been done. You're stepping into something operational. The main house centres on a ground-floor open-plan kitchen and dining-living space with a wood burner that earns its keep from October through to April. The layout is practical and honest — no unnecessary flourishes, just solid stone and sensible proportions. Upstairs, two bedrooms. On the lower level, a third bedroom and a bathroom with separate WC. It's the kind of house where you lose track of time reading beside the fire with a glass of Marcillac, the local red wine made from the Fer Servadou grape that almost nobody outside the Aveyron and Cantal border has ever tasted. Worth seeking out. The main gîte is the sho ... click here to read more

Walk out the front gate on a July morning and within ten minutes your feet are on the sand at Saint-Jean-le-Thomas, the Atlantic stretching west toward the Channel Islands, Mont Saint-Michel rising from the tidal flats less than twenty kilometres to the south. That's not a marketing line—that's the literal Tuesday morning reality of living in this five-bedroom house on the Normandy coast of the Manche. Built in the early 1900s and sitting on a generous plot of just under a quarter of an acre, the property carries the solidity you'd expect from that era—thick walls, high ceilings, a real sense of permanence—while the interior has been kept in good condition and is ready to use from day one. At 220 square metres of habitable space across three floors plus a full garden-level basement, there is room here for a large family, a rotating cast of guests, or a combination of both. Five double bedrooms. Two bathrooms. A heated swimming pool. A large garage. A mezzanine with its own shower off the sitting room, which opens up all kinds of possibilities for sleeping arrangements without anyone feeling like they've drawn the short straw. The ground floor sets the tone. The sitting room runs to just over thirty square metres, big enough to hold a crowd on a rainy October afternoon without anyone feeling hemmed in. The mezzanine above adds a quieter perch—somewhere to read while the noise of dinner prep drifts up from the kitchen. That kitchen opens onto an elevated terrace with a built-in BBQ, and from there, external steps descend to the garden below. On a warm evening, that terrace becomes the centre of everything: the smell of something grilling, a glass of Normandy cider on the railing, the light going golden over the garden as ... click here to read more

Picture waking up on a Saturday morning to absolute quiet — no traffic, no sirens, just the soft chorus of birds drifting through the timber-framed terrace doors and the smell of coffee rising from a kitchen that somehow manages to feel both industrial and utterly at home. That's a regular weekend at this former dairy in Firbeix, a small, unhurried village in the northern Dordogne where the pace of life is set by the seasons, not the clock. This is not a typical holiday home in France. Not even close. Over 300 square metres of converted space — once used to house cattle and process milk — has been rethought entirely, from the concrete floors to the soaring ceilings, into one of the most genuinely distinctive live-work properties in Aquitaine. The transformation took patience and a clear creative vision, and the result is something between a Manhattan loft, a Provençal farmhouse, and an artist's compound. Except it's in the Dordogne. And it has a pond. Walk through the electric gates into the private courtyard and you immediately understand that something different is happening here. The building's exterior — honest, solid, with that particular kind of French agricultural permanence — hints at the scale inside without quite preparing you for it. The ground floor alone covers around 130 square metres of open workshop and studio space, flooded with natural light through large glazed openings. Right now it functions as an artist's workspace and gallery. But it could just as easily become a furniture-making atelier, a ceramics studio, an architect's office, a design showroom, or — for those who simply want space — a garage, games room, and workshop rolled into one. The ground floor also holds two double bedrooms, an office, ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in Fayence, the church bell at the top of the old village counts nine slow strokes, and they drift down through the lavender-scented air all the way to your terrace. Coffee in hand, you're looking out over a ripple of forested Provençal hills, the surface of the pool catching the early light. This is not a fantasy. This is a Tuesday in October, or a Thursday in June — this is just what life looks like when you own a converted stone sheepfold in one of the most quietly compelling corners of southern France. Fayence sits in the Var, roughly halfway between the bustle of Cannes and the rocky grandeur of the Gorges du Verdon. It's a perched village — the kind the Var does so well — with cobbled lanes climbing to a 15th-century church, a rotating cast of artisan markets, and restaurants that take their bouillabaisse and daube provençale seriously. The Tuesday and Saturday markets on the Place de la République pull producers from across the region: olives pressed in Draguignan, goat cheese from the farms above Callian, honey from hives in the Maures hills. You're not driving to a supermarket here. You're walking five minutes to fill a basket. That proximity to the village center is one of this property's quiet advantages. It reads as countryside — the greenery around it is dense and genuinely peaceful — but the boulangerie and the pharmacy and the small épicerie are on your doorstep. International buyers often underestimate how much this matters day-to-day when a property is used across long stretches of the year rather than just a single summer fortnight. The sheepfold itself is the real draw. Stone construction of this age and character is increasingly hard to find in good condition in the Var at this ... click here to read more

Picture this: a Sunday morning in late September, the air still warm enough to sit outside, a coffee in hand, the vines on the terrace just beginning to turn amber. From here you can hear absolutely nothing except birdsong and the faint clanking of tractors on neighboring plots. That's Duras. And once you've had a taste of it, the idea of going home starts to feel like a very poor decision. This 190-square-metre farmhouse sits at the heart of a working agricultural landscape in Lot-et-Garonne — one of the least-discovered corners of southwest France, and quietly, one of the most rewarding. The house is solid, full of original character, and in good condition throughout. No gut renovation required, no guesswork. You arrive, you unpack, and life in rural Aquitaine begins. Walk through the front door and the terracotta-tiled entrance hall immediately sets the mood — unhurried, warm, rooted in something real. The farmhouse-style kitchen and dining room is the room the whole house revolves around. An Aga-style wood pellet range cooker anchors one wall. But the feature that stops every visitor in their tracks is the original prune drying oven, still intact, built directly into the fabric of the kitchen. This part of Lot-et-Garonne has been producing Agen prunes — the pruneau d'Agen, with its own protected designation of origin — for centuries. Finding a domestic drying oven in this condition is genuinely rare. It's not decorative. It's a working piece of regional history embedded in your kitchen wall. The living room opens off the kitchen and has a different energy — slower, quieter. A Dovre log-burning stove sits at its center, and on a January evening when the temperature outside drops and the fields are silver with frost ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque region of Lot-et-Garonne, in the delightful town of Duras, France, awaits a truly captivating property that promises an authentic slice of French life. This charming three-bedroom house offers a unique blend of traditional allure and modern comfort, perfect for those looking for a home away from home, or perhaps a new chapter in their lives abroad. As you approach the property, an immediate sense of tranquility greets you, tucked away as it is in a peaceful cul-de-sac yet conveniently close to the bustling town of Duras. The town itself is a hub of activity, offering a delightful fusion of history and contemporary living. From exploring the formidable Château de Duras to wandering through local markets brimming with fresh produce, there are endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich local culture. Moreover, the region is famous for its vineyards, allowing wine enthusiasts a chance to indulge in some of France's finest offerings. Now, imagine stepping inside this delightful abode. The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hall leading to various inviting spaces. A quaint room with a large cupboard introduces you to the home, paving the way to a charming bathroom. The heart of the house undoubtedly lies in the living room, where rustic beams meet the warmth of a wood-burning stove. It's a perfect setting for cozy evenings, enriched by the subtle crackle of logs. The seamless flow from the living room to the terrace and garden creates a harmonious space, ideal for family gatherings or moments of solitude. - Quiet cul-de-sac location - Nearby bustling town amenities - Period features: exposed beams, stonework - Inviting entrance hall - Country-style kitchen - Living room with woo ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, this charming stone house in the quaint town of Duras, France, presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a blend of rustic French charm and modern living. With its authentic architecture, this five-bedroom property embodies the spirit and history of the region, offering a true taste of French countryside life. Situated just a few kilometers from the bustling villages of Duras and Monségur, this home is not only an ideal family residence but also offers great potential as a holiday rental or gîte, subject to the necessary permissions. This could be a great investment opportunity for those looking to dip their toes into the lucrative holiday rental market. Let's dive into the potential of this remarkable home and explore its many features: - Five spacious bedrooms - Six well-appointed bathrooms - Total living area of 384 square meters - Two secure swimming pools - Each flat boasts a private covered outdoor space - No direct neighboring properties for added privacy - A beautiful, wooded garden perfect for outdoor activities - A petanque area that adds a touch of local culture - Ample barn storage space for cars and garden equipment - Charming stone construction that exudes character - Proximity to popular villages and amenities The property radiates an understated elegance, reflecting the traditional French style known for its timeless beauty. Step inside and you'll find generous living spaces flooded with natural light, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for your family and friends. Each of the five bedrooms is designed to offer comfort and serenity, making it an ideal retreat after a day exploring the scenic surroundings. Duras is ... click here to read more

Nestled in the enchanting region of Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, in the charming commune of Duras, this captivating farmhouse offers an idyllic setting for those seeking the perfect blend of rural tranquility and modern comfort. With its stone construction, set beautifully in nearly two hectares of lush land, this home provides privacy in abundance, with no close neighbors to disturb your peace. As you wind your way to the property along a secluded, no-through road, you might find yourself feeling as if you've stepped into your own private paradise. Upon entering this charming abode, you are greeted by a grand entrance that welcomes you into a luxurious kitchen full equipped for all your culinary adventures. The kitchen is a true heart of the home, with patio doors that spill onto a covered terrace – just imagine enjoying morning coffees or evening wines while taking in the breathtaking views of the French countryside. As you explore the downstairs, you’ll find a separate dining room that oozes charm with its feature fireplace, perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. The spacious lounge, complete with a woodburning stove, is just the place to curl up with a book on those cooler evenings. A convenient laundry room and a modern shower room round out the ground floor accommodations, ensuring functionality and convenience. Wander upstairs, and you'll find a large landing area leading to four generous bedrooms, each equipped with reversible heating/air-conditioning, ensuring comfort across all seasons. One of the bedrooms boasts its own en-suite shower room, providing a private retreat. Meanwhile, a family bathroom serves the other bedrooms. An additional room on this floor is currently styled as a dressing ro ... click here to read more

Nestled in the enchanting region of Aquitaine, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne, this three-bedroom house in Duras presents a splendid opportunity for those looking to immerse themselves in French country living while enjoying modern comforts and the potential for further development. Priced at 350,000 Euros, this property offers good value with its additional buildings and ample space, making it ideal for a family or an investor. The main residence, an elegantly restored barn completed in 2018, seamlessly combines rustic charm with contemporary features. The house boasts bespoke aluminium double glazing, air conditioning in the bedrooms for those warmer months, and a cozy wood-burning stove alongside efficient electric radiators for the cooler seasons. The living accommodations include a commodious living room and a fitted kitchen/dining area that invites family gatherings, while a convenient laundry room and a wheelchair-accessible wet room on the ground floor ensure practicality aligns with comfort. The upper floor houses three generously sized double bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, ensuring privacy and ease for all family members or guests. The exterior of the home extends living spaces outdoors with an expansive rear decked terrace, measuring 11m x 10.5m, complete with an integrated swimming pool and solar shower—perfect for relaxing and enjoying the serene views of the surrounding countryside. For those with a vision for enhancements or a desire to undertake a rewarding project, the property includes an additional stone barn and a tobacco barn. The stone barn is already partially converted with planning permissions in place, offering a fantastic opportunity for customization or development into a s ... click here to read more

Immerse yourself in the serene allure of the French countryside with this remarkable five-bedroom manor house, set amidst the scenic landscapes of Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne in Duras, France. This historical stone property, originally a prominent watermill with over 300 years of history, has been elegantly transformed into a spacious family home, thoughtfully renovated to blend its authentically rustic feel with modern luxuries. Upon entering this 421 square meter house, you are greeted by a capacious kitchen and dining area that effortlessly flows out to an inviting terrace overlooking the quaint stream and vibrant woodlands. The property’s ground floor is ingeniously designed with open living areas boasting high ceilings, a unique glass floor viewing window, and a cozy nook with original stone walls and a wood-burner—perfect for those chilly evenings. The home accommodates five well-appointed bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over three levels. The first floor houses a secluded living, or cinema room; an additional bedroom and a shower room add to the functional layout. A secondary staircase leads to a dedicated study area and the primary bedroom suite, notable for its elevated seating area, bespoke dressing room, and a private shower room. The estate extends over 12 acres of breathtakingly landscaped parkland and dense woodland, punctuated by peaceful streams. This sprawling outdoor area includes a well-sized saltwater swimming pool and fully equipped barns, one supporting the home with solar power generation, contributing to sustainable living and providing a financial perk. Living in Duras presents a unique blend of tranquility and accessibility. The nearby towns of Eymet and the historical center of Duras itse ... click here to read more

Nestled amid the scenic vineyards and gentle rolling hills of the Lot-et-Garonne region in Duras, France, this inviting stone house captures the essence of countryside living while offering proximity to the charming town of Duras, just a short drive away. The property boasts a generous plot of about one hectare, providing ample space for gardening, recreation, and enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The house itself spans approximately 219 square meters of living space and is laid out thoughtfully, making it an ideal choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the French country lifestyle. It features five bedrooms, with the first-floor bedrooms each having an ensuite, which could conveniently accommodate family living or even guests. The potential to operate a bed and breakfast business is certainly viable thanks to its considerable size and layout. A distinct character feature of the house is the conservatory (18.45 m²), offering a lovely space for relaxation and enjoying the views, no matter the weather. The ground floor living room (32 m²) with an additional kitchen (14.40 m²) includes a fireplace that not only becomes a focal point but also provides warmth during cooler months, further accentuated by electric radiators and reversible air conditioning. Additionally, a centralized hoovering system, fibre optic for high-speed internet access, and double glazing are present to enhance living comfort. Those with a penchant for remodeling will find the property in good condition, yet with room to imprint one’s personal touch to create a dream home. The ample land around also provides a blank canvas for landscaping or further developments. Property Features: - Large conservatory - Spacious living area with kitche ... click here to read more

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Lot et Garonne, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, this charming four-bedroom house, complemented by a one-bedroom guest cottage requiring renovation, offers an enchanting living experience near the historic town of Duras. An ideal property for those looking to immerse into the serene French countryside, it is perfectly positioned within a 40-minute drive from Bergerac Airport, facilitating convenient travel. The main residence spans 187 m² of comfortable and bright living space. The interior of the home has been thoughtfully renovated to combine modern comforts with traditional charm. The ground floor introduces you to an inviting entrance hall which leads to a cozy lounge of 24.5 m² with a traditional tiled floor, a welcoming fireplace, and doors opening onto a covered terrace—perfect for enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The dining room, expansive at 30 m², features exposed wooden beams and tiled floors, enhancing its rustic allure, with additional access to the covered terrace. A well-organized kitchen of 15.75 m² is fitted with modern appliances and provides access to a small picturesque courtyard, which could be a delightful spot for your morning coffee. The property comfortably accommodates with four generously sized bedrooms. The master bedroom on the ground floor spans 20 m² and is complete with wooden flooring, offering a warm and homely feel. It lies adjacent to a family-sized bathroom and a separate toilet with a hand basin. The upper floor houses two additional bedrooms, including one measuring 30 m² with an ensuite shower room and dressing area, and another 25 m² bedroom with fitted wardrobes and wooden flooring, ensuring ample storage and a personal space for re ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque village within the Lot-et-Garonne department, this 5-bedroom house presents a rich tapestry of historical charm and architectural allure. Located in Duras, a region known for its verdant landscapes and vineyards, this property originally served as a village presbytery, blending historical significance with modern comfort. Spanning over 297 square meters, the house is thoughtfully laid out to accommodate two separate living spaces, each spread across its two levels. This configuration presents a unique opportunity for potential buyers looking to inhabit a larger family home or seeking an investment with rental possibilities. Property Features: - Total living space of 297 m2 - Five bedrooms - Four bathrooms - Two kitchens - Multiple seating areas with distinctive features such as original fireplaces and a wood burner - Original quarry-tiled and wooden floors throughout - Attached stone barn measuring 25 m2 - Oil-fired central heating, granule burner, and double glazing for modern comfort - Individual drainage system - Swimming pool installed in 2007 - A generously sized garden of 1,240 m2, complete with a well Living in Duras is akin to stepping into a pastoral painting, surrounded by rolling hills and fields of sunflowers and vines. The town of Duras itself, a mere short drive from the property, offers ample amenities and exudes a quaint marketplace charm, perfect for those who appreciate a quieter lifestyle, whilst still enjoying access to local conveniences like cafes, restaurants, and shopping. The property, while embodying rustic charm with its beamed ceilings and stonework, could benefit from some renovations to elevate its comfort and aesthetics. This house serves as an ideal canvas f ... click here to read more

Discover the charm of French countryside living with this captivating farmhouse nestled in the serene landscapes of Duras, Aquitaine, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne. Ideal for those looking to embrace a more bucolic lifestyle or seeking an investment to tailor to their taste, this property offers a blend of privacy, space, and rustic appeal. The farmhouse spans an impressive 360m² and cleverly integrates two independent living units, each boasting its own unique character and accommodations. These units are adjoined by a high stone wall, which ensures privacy while maintaining a sense of unit integrity. The primary residence unfolds largely on one level, featuring three cozy bedrooms, a practical study room, and commodious living areas including a kitchen, living room, and utility room. The setup is designed to facilitate a comfortable lifestyle that complements its rural surroundings. The upper level of the main house includes an extra bedroom paired with a shower room and a dressing room, providing a private retreat within the home. Adjacent to the main dwelling is a smaller, yet equally charming house. On the ground floor, it offers a welcoming entrance, living room, kitchen, utility room, bedroom, and a bathroom, ideal for guests or potentially as a rental opportunity. The first floor accommodates two additional bedrooms and a shower room, perfect for family or visitors. For those who dream of revitalizing a space to make it their own, this property stands as a promising canvas. While in good condition, new owners might find exciting opportunities to enhance and personalize the interiors or refresh the façades to elevate this home’s inherent charm and functionality. Property Features: - Total size: 360m² - ... click here to read more

For sale: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking tranquillity and charm of Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, France with this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house. Nestled in a serene hamlet located between the culturally rich towns of Duras and Marmande, this residence presents an intriguing investment opportunity teeming with potential. Beyond the panoramic views of the unspoiled French countryside, this purchase includes three distinct structures. Firstly, a classically designed home, decorated and finished to blend seamlessly with its rustic surroundings while also housing up-to-date amenities for modern comfort. Secondly, a beautifully converted barn, resplendent in a fusion of country charm and contemporary sophistication, completed in 2018. Lastly, another stone barn presenting a project ripe for conversion to further enhance the property's value and versatility. 1. Main house: - 3 spacious double bedrooms - A comfortable living room for family gatherings - A functionally designed kitchen/dining room - A convenient laundry room - A wheelchair-accessible ground-floor wet room and two additional bathrooms on the first floor - Expansive 11 X 10.5-meter decked terrace, perfect for hosting barbecues or simply soaking in the evening sun. 2. Renovated barn: - Abundant use of exposed beams and vaulted ceilings - Custom-made aluminium double glazing - Air conditioning in the bedrooms - Wood-burning stove & electric radiators - Integrated 6 X 4-meter swimming pool and a solar shower incorporated in the sizeable terrace 3. Second barn: - A two-story traditional stone barn - Planning permission granted for conversion into a residential dwelling, offering potential for a custom renovation project Also included is a double-width garag ... click here to read more

Charming Residence in Duras: A Tranquil Retreat amid Vineyards Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Aquitaine, in the serene department of Lot-et-Garonne, this 4-bedroom house in Duras, France, presents an inviting opportunity for those seeking a refuge in the heart of wine country. Boasting 177 sqm of well-appointed living space, this residence combines comfort with practical modernity, all while embracing a sustainable living ethos. House Features - Single-story layout spanning 177 sqm of living area - Expansive 80 sqm open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen - Modern kitchen equipped with a sociable island, perfect for gatherings - Underfloor heating across living spaces, ensuring comfort all year round - 4 well-sized bedrooms, including a large parental suite with private terrace - 2 bathrooms: one with a bath, Italian shower, and separate WC, and another practical shower room with separate WC - Utility room with additional storage, laundry space, and external access - Double electric gate leading to a spacious gravel drive with multiple parking spots - Attached large double garage with automatic doors Outdoor & Additional Amenities - South-facing terrace overlooking an enclosed garden - Refreshing swimming pool with a generous beach area for relaxation - Functional pool-house and a BBQ area, ideal for outdoor entertainment - Potential for converting an existing garden shelter into a studio or small gite, subject to necessary permissions - Installed petanque area for leisure activities Local Area Insight Duras, a commune known for its historic charm and vineyard-studded landscapes, provides an idyllic setting for both relaxation and exploration. The property is ideally situated to enjoy the peaceful cou ... click here to read more

Welcome to Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, Duras, France, a beautiful enclave of peace, charm, and sophistication. A 5-bedroom property situated exactly halfway between the quaint towns of Duras and Eymet is available for purchase. This impeccable habitation, with hint of rustic charm, is set against the serene backdrop of the sprawling vineyards surrounding the area. The property is unique in design as it comprises of a main house, two guest cottages, an ancillary barn, and a former 'piggery', all thoughtfully positioned within 1.5 hectares of blooming gardens. The surrounding landscape gifts the property with awe-inspiring views over the vast vineyards, making it an idyllic retreat. Each building in this establishment retains its original features, combined with the comforts of modern living. The main house unfolds into an welcoming entrance hall and a cloakroom. A stunning, shaker style kitchen equipped with granite worktops, an island, and a separate utility room, blends functionality with elegance. The dining room adds to the warmth with its fireplace, inclusive of a log burning stove. The living room finds its place, just a step up from the dining room. Two bedrooms and a bathroom with a roll top bath are positioned on the ground floor, while the master suite, with a dressing area and en-suite shower room, is upstairs. The guest cottages are designed to ensure comfort and luxury. Both cottages feature central heating, travertine flooring, open plan living areas, a double bedroom, and a travertine wet room. Sold furnished, these cottages are ready for immediate occupation, a potential gîte business. These cottages have a separate driveway to ensure privacy from the main house. The proximity of a bakery adds to the cha ... click here to read more

For those looking to immerse themselves in the quintessential French countryside lifestyle, this charming 4-bedroom house in Duras, a picturesque town in Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, offers an appealing blend of traditional architecture and modern comforts. Previously an old farm, this property features a renovated barn transformed into a capacious and tastefully designed residence covering 206m2 of habitable space. The house sits on a generous 2.2 acres of land, adorned with the serene countryside’s greenery. The main residence stands out with a unique character, boasting original features such as fabulous old stones and large open spaces, accentuated by double glazing which floods the interiors with natural light. The current layout includes four bedrooms, a sizeable lounge/dining area, and two well-appointed bathrooms. A distinctive feature is the beautiful dressing room, adding a touch of elegance and functionality. The fully operational kitchen serves the daily needs, while an additional large kitchen area remains ready for your final touch and customization. Potential buyers will delight in the expansive loft space available for development, divided into two sections (89m2 with two windows and 76m2 currently without windows). Securing the necessary permissions could transform this area into a substantial additional living space. For those with a vision for further expansion or projects, other barns on the property, totaling 900m2, provide ample opportunity for conversion into additional housing units, workshops, or perhaps charming gîtes, subject to planning consents. The property’s location combines privacy with accessibility. Nestled on a quiet country lane, it boasts panoramic views of the surrounding area whi ... click here to read more

Experience the charm and potential of this 7-bedroom farmhouse nestled in the serene countryside of Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, near the quaint town of Duras, France. This property, comprising 360 square meters of living space and set on expansive grounds, offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it an ideal acquisition for those looking to immerse themselves in the rustic beauty of French rural living. The farmhouse is divided into two independent dwellings, each with its own character and possibilities. The main house features comfortable living on one level with three bedrooms—a setup perfect for family living. The interconnected areas include a well-sized kitchen, relaxing living room, and a practical utility room, along with a bathroom and a study that could serve as a home office or additional bedroom as per your needs. A staircase leads to the first floor where an additional bedroom awaits, complete with a shower room and dressing room—ideal for guests or as a private master suite. Adjoining the main house through a high dividing wall is the second dwelling. This house is equally well-equipped, beginning with a cozy entrance that leads into an inviting living room. The ground floor also hosts a kitchen, a second utility room, an additional bathroom, and a bedroom, perfect for guests or teenagers seeking a bit of independence. The first floor of this annex offers two more bedrooms and a shower room, providing ample space for accommodations or creative adaptations like a craft or hobby room. Both houses share access to a substantial garage and a barn, which beckon with potential for various uses, whether as storage space, workshops, or converted into additional living quarters, dep ... click here to read more

Introducing an Authentic French Farmhouse Nestled in the tranquil and picturesque region of Duras in Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, this 5-bedroom farmhouse offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Steeped in the region’s pastoral ambience, this farmhouse is an idyllic retreat for those looking to immerse themselves in France’s bucolic beauty, all while enjoying proximity to the local cultural hubs of Duras and Eymet. Property Features Include: - A traditional stone-built farmhouse consisting of a main house and 2 guest cottages - 4 well-appointed bathrooms - The main house beautifully accommodates a spacious entrance hall, a cloakroom, and a shaker-style kitchen complete with granite worktops and a kitchen island - Separate utility room enhances practicality - Warm dining room featuring a fireplace with a log burning stove, contributing to the home’s cozy atmosphere - Ground floor hosts 2 bedrooms and a classy bathroom with a roll-top bath - Upstairs, a master suite includes a dressing area and an en-suite shower room - Extending hospitality, the 2 guest cottages each are equipped with central heating, travertine flooring, open-plan living areas, a double bedroom, and a travertine wet room - Outbuildings include a sizeable stone barn attached to the main house, double carport, and a detached former piggery presenting potential development opportunities (STPP) Local Area and Lifestyle: Duras, with its deep historical roots and vibrant local culture, provides an enriching living experience. The local climate is typically temperate with warm summers and mild winters, making it an appealing destination year-round. The landscape, characterized by rolling hills, expansive vineyards, and lush vegetation off ... click here to read more

Discover the rustic charm and untapped potential of this tactfully restored six-bedroom stone cottage nestled in the scenic and peaceful countryside of Duras in the region of Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, France. This property, which offers fabulous views stretching over the tranquil, undulating landscapes of the surrounding area, presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to immerse themselves in the serene, pastoral life of southwestern France. Property Features: - Size: Approx. 200 sqm - 6 bedrooms: Featuring 4 upstairs (2 en suite) and 2 on the ground floor. - 6 bathrooms: Conveniently distributed across both floors. - Kitchen: Large, farmhouse style with an island unit and travertine flooring. - Dining area: Adjacent to the kitchen with access to the patio. - Lounge: Includes exposed stonework, original timbers, and a cozy wood stove. - Heating: Heat pump with radiators, supplemented with an air conditioning unit for comfort in any season. The property also includes double glazing throughout. - Additional Living Space: A quaint separate guest house offering excellent potential for family use or rental opportunities, featuring a rustic open-plan living/dining kitchen with a wood stove. - Outbuildings: A well-maintained stone barn with potential for development, ideal for storage or conversion (subject to necessary permissions). Amenities and Surroundings: - Outdoor space: Expansive lawned gardens with shrubs and mature trees. Space is available for adding a swimming pool, enhancing the landscape (subject to permissions). - Local Markets: Nearby towns such as St Foy Le Grande, Duras, and Monsegur offer weekly markets, supermarkets, and specialty shops. - Accessibility: Conveniently located with nearby airports ... click here to read more

Introducing an exquisite 8-bedroom estate situated in southern France, nestled between the charming towns of Duras and Marmande in the Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne region. The residence boasts of original classic French designs harmoniously intertwined with an impressive attached barn conversion, currently serving as an integral part of the family home. This arrangement presents a unique option to segment the estate into two independent properties, thus offering immense investment and income potential. The property spans a generous 575 square meters, comprising of six well-appointed bathrooms and offering flexible living accommodation to suit various requirements. Its traditional charm is further enhanced by the presence of two separate barns. The first, a beautifully renovated dwelling completed in 2018, exudes a rustic yet chic allure with its exposed beams and vaulted ceilings adorning the first floor. Notable features of this conversion include bespoke aluminium double glazing, air conditioning in the bedrooms, as well as a cozy wood-burning stove and electric radiators. The second barn, a two-story stone marvel, is brimming with character. It holds planning permission for transformation into a residential dwelling and the current owners have commenced the transformation process with an unmistakable air of anticipation. Complementing the main house is a generously-proportioned, double-width garage equipped with two remote controlled roll-up doors. The grounds that envelope this property are predominantly covered in a lush green lawn, dotted with thriving fruit trees, shrubs and a productive vegetable garden. These verdant surroundings bask in the majestic beauty of the surrounding French countryside. Amenities: - ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Aquitaine, this delightful four-bedroom house is waiting for its next owner. With a total size of 176 square meters, this home is located in the charming town of Duras, in the scenic Lot-et-Garonne region of France. Known for its rolling vineyards and historical landmarks, Duras offers a unique living experience with its tranquil rural setting yet vibrant community life. The property itself is in good condition, making it an ideal investment for those looking to move in immediately without the hassle of many renovations. The layout is well thought out, accommodating modern living with a touch of rustic French charm. On the ground floor, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms one of which has an ensuite, perfect for guests or family members who prefer single-level living. The ground floor is also home to the spacious lounge/diner area, which flows seamlessly from the kitchen and extends to a generous covered terrace, perfect for entertaining or quiet family dinners. The French love their indoor-outdoor living, and this house captures that essence beautifully. Venturing upstairs, you’ll discover a large family room. The room is versatile enough to serve as an office, hobby room, or an additional bedroom, depending on your needs. As a busy agent, I can say these kinds of spaces are gold when it comes to adding function and value to a home. Outside, the garden beckons those who enjoy a bit of sun and relaxation. The pool area offers a refreshing escape during the warm summer months. France’s weather is known for its diversity, and here in Duras, you can enjoy long sunny days in the summer with mild winters. The pretty outlook from the garden adds nothing less than a peace of mind, a ... click here to read more