For Sale: Spacious 4-Bedroom Home with Unique Outbuilding in Scenic Gournay-en-Bray Countryside Quiet Retreat

Early on a Tuesday morning in late September, the village of Soulignac is still quiet. Mist sits low across the Monbazillac vineyards just below the ridge line, and through the east-facing kitchen window, the light comes in long and golden. The coffee is on. The pool is still. And there's nowhere you need to be. That's the pace of life this six-bedroom house in the heart of Périgord offers. It's a substantial family property — roomy, grounded, and genuinely well kept — sitting on nearly 3,000 square metres of land in one of Southwest France's most sought-after pockets, minutes from Bergerac and the rolling appellations of Monbazillac wine country. The house was originally built in 1975 and extended in 1997, and it shows the kind of evolution that happens when a family actually lives in a place and adapts it thoughtfully. The bones are solid. The interior condition is excellent. At 133 square metres of listed living space, with a total footprint of 208 square metres, there's room here for extended family gatherings, long summers with friends rotating in and out, or a future chambres d'hôtes project — the six bedrooms make that last possibility genuinely viable without a major renovation effort. The 32-square-metre living room anchors the ground floor, centred on a fireplace insert that takes the edge off cool autumn evenings when you're not quite ready to leave after the August rush. The kitchen is fully fitted and independent — a proper working kitchen, not a galley squeezed into a corner — and there's a dedicated office, utility room, and laundry-boiler room that make this work as a real residence rather than just a holiday bolt-hole. Two shower rooms, two bathrooms, three WCs. An attic and a cellar. It's a house tha ... click here to read more

Saturday morning in Issigeac. You push open the tall wooden shutters and the air hits you — warm, faintly earthy, carrying the smell of bread baking somewhere down the lane. The weekly market is already humming three minutes away in the medieval bastide, where local farmers spread out their walnuts, foie gras, and strawberries on trestle tables under stone arcades that have stood since the 13th century. This is your kitchen view. This is your Saturday. Set on the quiet edge of one of the Dordogne's most characterful bastide villages, this single-level house of 210 square metres sits on just over a hectare of private land — roughly 11,439 square metres of lawn, mature trees, and absolute silence. No neighbours visible. No road noise. Just you, a sun-warmed pool, and the rolling Périgord hills in every direction. The layout is genuinely clever. A 67-square-metre living room is the kind of space that earns its size — high enough to feel airy, wide enough to seat a crowd, and oriented to pull the garden right into the room through large glazed openings. It flows directly into a kitchen and dining area of 45 square metres, which is not a galley afterthought but a real room where you can cook a cassoulet and have four people around the island at the same time. The two bedrooms and two bathrooms — one full bathroom, one shower room — are arranged to give guests genuine privacy. There is also an independent studio on the property, which is the kind of bonus that makes all the difference: a teenager's retreat, a home office, or a self-contained space for the friends who always stay a week longer than planned. The 55-square-metre garage adjoins a barn, which sits at the edge of the plot near the village boundary. It is practica ... click here to read more

Saturday morning in Nans-les-Pins starts with the smell of warm bread drifting from the boulangerie on Rue de la Mairie, the distant thwack of a golf shot from the fairway beyond the treeline, and a coffee on your own sun-soaked terrace while the Massif de la Sainte-Baume glows gold above the village. This is not a postcard. This is Tuesday. This is your ordinary life, if you own this three-bedroom house at Le Jardin du Golf. Set on a generous 859 m² plot within one of Provence's most quietly coveted residential estates, this detached two-storey home gives you 130 m² of well-maintained living space and a wraparound garden that earns its keep across every season. The lavender hums with bees in July. By October, the oaks are copper and the air has that dry, resinous edge that Provence does better than anywhere in Europe. You don't need to be here full-time to feel like you belong here — but you'll want to be. The layout is genuinely practical, which matters more than most listings admit. Downstairs, the main living area is broad and light-filled, with large doors that fold open onto the garden so the inside and outside stop feeling like separate decisions. The kitchen sits directly off the living room — no awkward corridor, no shouting through walls when dinner's almost ready. Critically for anyone hosting older relatives or guests who'd rather skip the stairs, there's a full bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. That's a flexibility that most houses this size don't offer, and it extends the usability of the property across generations. Upstairs, two further bedrooms share a landing bathroom and both get good morning light. One works naturally as the main bedroom, the other as a guest room or home office — the kind ... click here to read more

Sunday morning. You're standing on the covered terrace with a coffee, watching mist lift off the Corrèze hills, the silence broken only by birdsong and the distant toll of bells from the village church. The southeast-facing garden is already catching the early sun. This is not a fantasy—it's a Tuesday in July at Route de Bernoux, and it happens to be yours. Chauffour-sur-Vell sits in one of France's least-discovered corners, and that's exactly the point. The Corrèze département doesn't chase tourists. It doesn't need to. The rolling green hills, the walnut orchards, the limestone villages with their rust-red rooftops—this is the France that most people only read about in novels. And this four-bedroom detached house, set on just over 4,100 square metres of garden, drops you right into the middle of it. The house itself is solid. Double cavity walls, double glazing, an insulated roof—the bones are there, and the condition is genuinely good. You're not walking into a renovation project that quietly reveals a decade of surprises. At 161 square metres of living space spread across three levels, there's room to breathe, room to host, and room to carve out your own daily rhythms without bumping into anyone else. Walk in through the entrance hall and you land in the main living room, anchored by an open fireplace. Come November, when the Corrèze rains roll in and the chestnut trees strip bare, that fireplace isn't decorative—it's the reason everyone ends up on that sofa. The adjoining kitchen handles the everyday: meal prep, morning coffee, the chaos of a family breakfast. One bedroom and a bathroom sit on this floor too, which matters if you ever want to host guests or family members who'd rather avoid stairs. Upstairs, two ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Ouroux-sur-Saône has a particular quality to it. The wood-burning stove is already ticking with warmth, the smell of coffee drifts through a 48-square-meter living room that once watched over harvests two centuries ago, and through the French doors at the back of the house, the garden is doing that golden early-autumn thing that Burgundy does better than almost anywhere in France. This is not a renovation project. This is a farmhouse that has already been loved back to life — and now it's waiting for the next chapter. Built in the 1800s and sitting on a plot of over eight hectares, this four-bedroom property near the Saône-et-Loire heartland gives you something increasingly rare: genuine scale, genuine character, and genuine countryside — all within fifteen kilometers of Chalon-sur-Saône, where the Saturday market on the Place Saint-Vincent has been running for centuries and the restaurants along the Saône do things with Bresse chicken and local Époisses that will recalibrate your standards permanently. Step inside and the ground floor sets the tone immediately. The entrance hall opens into that vast living room with its wood-burning stove and direct garden access — the kind of room that earns its square footage on a wet November afternoon when you're opening a Givry rouge and watching the last light fall across the fields. The kitchen, famously converted from a bread oven, still has that deep-walled, slightly theatrical atmosphere that makes cooking feel like an event rather than a chore. There's a separate sitting room too, its French doors opening onto both the rear garden and the front terrace, so the morning sun follows you from one side to the other depending on the season. A 25-square-meter gro ... click here to read more

Stand on the kitchen terrace on a Tuesday morning and you can already smell the bread from the boulangerie two streets down in Cerdon. The hills of the Ain department roll away in front of you — forested ridges, limestone cliffs, the faint shimmer of the Rhône valley glinting somewhere between the trees. This isn't a postcard. It's Tuesday. This is just what it looks like from your terrace. Set in the hills above the small town of Cerdon in the Ain department of Rhône-Alpes, this seven-bedroom stone house sits on 2,408 square metres of land and spreads across 288 square metres of living space. At 359,000 euros, that works out to considerably less per square metre than comparable properties in the Dordogne or Provence — and the lifestyle on offer here is arguably richer. The Ain has a way of flying under the radar, which suits its residents just fine. The house itself is built in the sturdy local style — thick stone walls that keep rooms cool in July and hold heat through the sharp November nights. Step inside and the layout reveals a property that has been genuinely thought through for real life, not just for a sales brochure. The ground floor holds the main living quarters: a 26-square-metre sitting room, a generous dining room just over 20 square metres, a fitted kitchen with direct access to the terrace, a bedroom, a dressing room, and a shower room. The entrance hall alone runs to nearly 29 square metres, which sets the tone — this is not a house where you're squeezing past each other. Upstairs, six more bedrooms fan out across the landing, ranging from a cosy 10 square metres to a proper 19.5-square-metre room that could easily become a guest suite with its own character. There's a second shower room and a separa ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Cheilly-les-Maranges moves at its own pace. The kitchen window is open, coffee is on, and through the covered terrace door you can already smell the damp earth rising off the vines on the hillside not 200 meters away. This is Burgundy — not the postcard version, the real one — and this 1800s stone house sits right in the middle of it. Built when Napoleon III was still rearranging Europe, this four-bedroom home on a generous 1,508 square meter enclosed plot has grown into its age gracefully. The bones are solid, the proportions are generous, and the condition throughout is genuinely good — no gutting required, no years of project-managing contractors from abroad. You arrive, you unpack, and you start living. That's rarer than it sounds at this price point in the Côte de Beaune. The ground floor opens into a 30-square-meter living room with the kind of ceiling height that makes you instinctively exhale. The equipped kitchen — 10.6 square meters, compact but well-organized — connects directly to the covered terrace. That terrace is going to become your default dining room from April through October. Lunch under the overhang when it rains, dinner outside when the evenings stretch golden and warm. The 15-square-meter office sits off the main hall, making this a genuinely workable remote working base, not just a holiday fantasy. Fast rural internet has come a long way in Saône-et-Loire. Upstairs, the four bedrooms range from 13 to 18 square meters — real rooms, not glorified cupboards. One comes with its own en-suite shower room. The additional full bathroom and two separate WCs mean four adults sharing the house can actually manage mornings without negotiation. The garage and outbuildings out back give yo ... click here to read more

Step out of the front door on a Tuesday morning and within twenty minutes you're wandering through Bergerac's old quarter, coffee in hand, past honey-stone façades and half-timbered houses that line the Place du Docteur Cayla. Then you drive back through rolling woodland, turn down a lane into a hamlet of old stone properties, and the world goes completely quiet. That contrast — town life and deep countryside, thirty seconds apart — is what makes this 16th-century farmhouse one of the more unusual finds in the Dordogne right now. The property sits on 29 acres of private woodland. Not a garden. Woodland. You're not buying a patch of grass with some trees at the edge — you're buying the trees themselves, a proper sweep of Périgord forest that wraps around the house on all sides and gives the kind of silence most people have to drive four hours to find. The hamlet it belongs to is made entirely of stone — no modern infill, no holiday parc next door — and the farmhouse reads as the centrepiece of it: renovated carefully, retaining the character of the original 16th-century construction while being entirely liveable today. Inside, 217 square metres unfolds across three reception rooms, each anchored by either an open fireplace or a wood-burning stove. In November, when the Dordogne mist sits low over the valley and the forest outside turns amber and rust, those fireplaces earn their place. The ground floor has a separate kitchen — properly separate, not open-plan — and a full bedroom suite with its own bathroom, which works brilliantly if you have elderly guests or want to avoid stairs entirely. Upstairs, two large bedrooms and a study spread across the upper floor, served by two shower rooms. It's a layout that suits famil ... click here to read more

Stand on the terrace on a July evening and you'll understand immediately why the French have always built their finest houses on hills. The Aude valley spreads out below in bands of gold and green — sunflower fields giving way to vineyards, then the jagged silhouette of the Pyrenees catching the last of the light. A glass of Blanquette de Limoux in hand, the bubbles still sharp and cold, the smell of lavender drifting up from the garden. This is not a fantasy sequence from a travel magazine. This is Tuesday. This four-bedroom villa sits at one of the highest residential addresses above Limoux, in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region, and the position alone justifies serious attention. But the house itself earns that attention right back. Three levels of generous, well-proportioned living space — around 186 square metres in total — have been laid out with real intelligence. The heart of the home is a single open-plan space that runs to over 60 square metres, pulling together the sitting room, dining area and kitchen into one fluid room without sacrificing any sense of definition between them. Large glazed doors open directly onto the views. On a clear morning, with coffee on the go and those panoramas unfolding through the glass, it's hard to think of a better argument for a second home in France. A bedroom and bathroom sit on the same main level, which matters more than it sounds — it means the house works for guests who don't want to navigate stairs, or for those weeks when you simply want everything within reach. The first floor adds further bedrooms and a second bathroom, giving the layout real flexibility for families or groups. Below, the lower ground floor is the kind of practical bonus that experienced property ... click here to read more

Stand on the upper landing on a clear October morning and the Pyrenees are right there — not a distant suggestion, but a full wall of snow-dusted peaks running the entire width of the horizon. That view alone stops people mid-sentence. Add a hectare of land, a pool, a barn with real potential, and a five-minute walk to one of the friendliest village squares in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, and you start to understand why properties like this one in Laàs don't sit on the market for long. Laàs itself is quietly special. It sits in the heart of Béarn, a region that most people outside France haven't quite discovered yet — which is exactly the point. The village has a genuine rhythm to it. On Sunday mornings, the smell of coffee and warm bread drifts out from the boulangerie before eight o'clock. The château de Laàs, a 17th-century manor house with formal French gardens, stands just up the road and opens to visitors through the warmer months. The restaurant near the village centre — and yes, there's one worth going to, not just one that exists — draws locals from across the valley for long Friday lunches that tip over into the early evening without anyone checking their watch. The house itself is spread across 190 square metres and laid out in a way that actually works for family living. Downstairs, the kitchen connects through to a dining room which opens into the living room — the kind of fluid ground floor arrangement that means nobody's stuck in the kitchen alone while everyone else is gathered around the fire. There's also a separate snug, the sort of small room that ends up becoming everyone's favourite: the right size for a book and a glass of Jurançon wine on a winter evening when the mountains turn purple at dusk. Up ... click here to read more

Sunday mornings here start with the smell of coffee drifting through stone walls that have been standing since the 1700s. The kitchen window frames a view of rolling southwest French countryside—no rooftops, no roads, just the slow green hills of Lot-et-Garonne doing what they've done for centuries. By the time you've wandered outside with your cup, the light is already doing something extraordinary to the old barn wall beside the pool. This is Engayrac. Most people have never heard of it, and the people who live here like it that way. The farmhouse itself is one of those rare places where a serious restoration has been done without scrubbing out the soul. Exposed stone walls, original beamed ceilings, travertine floors, an old staircase that creaks just enough to remind you it's real—it's all still there. So is the stone fireplace, the wainscoting, the sense that this house has stories going back well before anyone alive today. But the plumbing works. The heating works. The energy performance rating sits at C, which for an 18th-century stone structure in rural France is not something you get without real investment. A new heat pump heating system and a recently installed septic tank mean the infrastructure is sorted—genuinely sorted, not "we'll deal with it next summer" sorted. Four bedrooms spread across three floors give the house a natural rhythm. Ground floor for cooking, eating, living. First floor for quieter things—a spacious sitting room, an office that actually earns the name, two bathrooms with clean contemporary finishes that don't clash with the old bones of the place. Then the top floor, which is the kind of surprise that makes you stop mid-sentence when you first see it: a cargo-net lounge strung beneat ... click here to read more

On a clear morning in Boussan, the Pyrenees appear close enough to touch. You open the tall French doors off the living room, coffee in hand, and the only sounds are a wood pigeon somewhere in the oak forest and the faint clang of a cowbell drifting up from the pasture below. Two other houses exist in this hamlet. That's it. The quiet here isn't the absence of something — it's the thing itself, full and rare. This 1850 manor house sits on 17 hectares of mixed woodland and open pasture in the rolling Haute-Garonne countryside, about five kilometres from the medieval hilltop village of Aurignac. The property includes a separate one-bedroom gîte, two stone barns, and a 10x5m swimming pool. At 271 square metres of living space across the main house alone, this is the kind of place that stops feeling like a property and starts feeling like a small world of its own. The manor was built with the proportions that 19th-century landowners understood intuitively — high ceilings, thick stone walls, rooms that breathe. Inside, marble fireplaces anchor the principal reception rooms, ornate plasterwork frames the ceilings, and exposed timber beams run the length of the upper floors. These aren't cosmetic details slapped on for effect; they're structural to the character of the house. The restoration has been handled with genuine care — a new roof, a fully renovated kitchen, a fresh pool lining — significant investment that means the next owner walks into something that works, not something that needs saving. The kitchen is the gravitational centre of the house. Fully equipped, country in scale, and open in spirit, it connects naturally to the main living and dining room. That room has French doors on the garden side and a wood-burni ... click here to read more

On a still July evening, the only sounds you'll hear from the sun room terrace are the cicadas starting up in the oaks, the faint clink of glasses drifting from the village café a few hundred metres down the lane, and the occasional splash from the pool where someone couldn't resist one last swim before dinner. That's the rhythm of life at this 169 m² single-storey house on the edge of Saint-Maurin, one of the most quietly compelling villages in the Lot-et-Garonne — and a property that genuinely earns the word "immaculate" without you having to take anyone's word for it. Built in 1989 and then thoroughly reimagined by its current owners over the years since, the house sits on 6,875 m² of private grounds just a short walk from the medieval heart of Saint-Maurin. The village itself is the kind of place that still makes you stop walking and stare — a 12th-century abbey, honey-coloured stone arcades, a weekly market that the locals actually use, not one staged for tourists. Summer brings the famous night markets, where the square fills with tables, local Gascony producers set out their charcuterie and Armagnac, and at some point someone wheels out a projector for the open-air cinema. You can walk to all of it in five minutes, then come home to complete silence. Step inside and the architecture does something clever: it keeps things open without feeling exposed. A wide entrance hall with a feature arch sets a quiet tone of quality that the rest of the house follows through on. The living room is generous and very well lit, with three sets of French doors that fold the indoors out into the garden. A handsome brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove anchors the room in winter, while underfloor heating — the sort of detail th ... click here to read more

On a still summer evening in Lot-et-Garonne, the swallows dip low over a glassy 10x5m swimming pool, the scent of warm stone rises from the courtyard, and somewhere beyond the vine-draped pergola, the rolling hills of Aquitaine dissolve into a haze of gold. This is what you came to France for. Not a postcard version of it — the real thing. This 4-bedroom, 196 sqm stone barn conversion sits about three kilometers outside Tournon-d'Agenais, one of the most characterful bastide towns in the Lot-et-Garonne. The original structure dates to the 18th century, but it was reimagined two decades ago by its architect-owner with the kind of precision that most renovation projects only dream of achieving. The result is a home that honors its agricultural past while functioning brilliantly as a modern residence — and it shows in every detail. You arrive through a gated entrance that opens onto an ornamental pond and a courtyard that already tells you something about how this place was put together. It's composed. Considered. The gardens are established and deeply planted, not the kind of thing you throw together in a season, and the views across the surrounding countryside are the sort that make you stop mid-sentence. Step inside and the scale of the main living space takes a moment to absorb. Full-height beamed ceilings — properly high, the way only old barns can deliver — span the open-plan ground floor where the fitted kitchen, living, and dining areas flow together. The kitchen itself uses the original animal feeders as a clever spatial divider, a small architectural flourish that's both functional and quietly witty. Tiled floors underfoot, underfloor heating for the cooler months, a stone fireplace for the evenings when the te ... click here to read more

On a still Tuesday morning in July, you open the ancient shutters of your top-floor bedroom and the Tarn-et-Garonne countryside rolls out in every direction — sunflower fields, oak-lined lanes, and a sky so wide and blue it takes a moment to convince yourself it's real. The church bells from the village drift up the hill. You don't need to be anywhere until lunch. That's the whole point. This 17th-century stone presbytery in the quiet hamlet of Roquecor is one of those properties that stops you mid-scroll. And rightly so. Built with the authority and permanence that the Catholic Church demanded of its residences in this part of France, it has aged into something extraordinary — all vaulted ceilings, original stone sinks, wide-plank floorboards, and a fireplace so substantial it practically has its own postcode. The priests who once lived here would barely recognise the interiors now: the present owners have brought the kind of quiet, confident taste that lets the architecture do the talking, with muted colours, carefully chosen furniture, and not a single unnecessary gesture. You enter up a grand exterior stone staircase — the kind of entrance that makes guests stop and reach for their phones before they've even crossed the threshold. Inside, the layout unfolds across three floors. The ground level delivers a sitting room anchored by a monumental stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove (the winters here are mild, but November evenings around that fire are something else), a snug that earns its name, and a country kitchen with original tiled floors, a fitted range, and a stone sink so characterful it would be the centrepiece of a lesser house. Below the kitchen, a vaulted stone cellar doubles as a wine store an ... click here to read more

Stand on the terrace and the Lot River is right there, maybe a hundred metres below, curving through limestone gorges that turn amber in the late afternoon sun. The church bell above tolls the hour. A swallow cuts past at eye level. It takes about thirty seconds to understand why this house hasn't been easy to give up. Saint-Cirq-Lapopie has been voted France's favourite village more than once, and the title doesn't feel like marketing. The medieval streets of pale stone, the 15th-century church perched at the top of it all, the painters who've been coming here since the Surrealists — André Breton lived and worked up the road — there's a reason this village on the Lot Valley's cliff edge has drawn people for centuries. And within that village, few houses sit where this one does: directly below the church, on the lip of a sheer 100-metre drop, with a private garden that runs right to the edge. The wrought-iron gate is easy to miss from the lane. That's rather the point. Once through it, the world shifts. Mature wisteria covers a pergola where a summer kitchen and dining table sit in dappled shade — this is where long lunches happen, the kind that drift into evening without anyone noticing. The gardens wrap around the property and along the cliff, a genuinely rare thing here; outdoor space of this size and privacy simply doesn't come up in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Seating areas tuck into different corners depending on the time of day and the angle of the light, and every one of them faces something worth looking at. The house itself is old stone and brick, honest about its age in the best possible way. Terracotta floors, exposed ceiling beams, a wood-burning stove that makes the living room feel like exactly the right place ... click here to read more

On a still morning in Corneilla-del-Vercol, the air already carries warmth before nine o'clock. You slide open the wide glass doors from the living room, step out onto the sun-warmed terrace, and the pool catches the light in that particular way it only does in the Roussillon — deep blue, almost unnaturally vivid against the ochre and terracotta of the surrounding landscape. The Pyrenees are visible to the southwest. The Med is twenty minutes by car. This is the South of France that people actually live in, not the postcard version sold to tourists. Corneilla-del-Vercol sits in the Pyrénées-Orientales, tucked between Perpignan and the coast, in a part of France that locals call the Pays Catalan. It's a genuinely Catalan corner of France — bilingual road signs, sardane dancing in village squares on summer evenings, and a food culture that pulls as much from Barcelona as it does from Paris. The Saturday market in Perpignan's Place de la République sells goat cheese from the Conflent valley, anchovies from Collioure packed in salt the old way, and the blood-orange jurancons that grow practically in your backyard. You get to Perpignan's city centre in under fifteen minutes. The TGV station there connects you to Paris in under five hours, or Barcelona in ninety minutes — which matters enormously if you're buying this as a second home and flying in from London, Amsterdam, or Brussels. The villa itself sits entirely on one level, which sounds like a minor detail until you actually live in it. No stairs. Every room flows directly outward. Three bedrooms, each fitted with oversized windows that push open to let in the evening garrigue breeze — that dry, wild-herb scent that drifts down from the scrubland above the plain. One be ... click here to read more

Step outside on a Tuesday morning and the cobblestones of the Grand Rue are already humming — a potter carrying clay, a boulangerie door swinging open releasing a warm rush of butter and crust, a cat stretched across a sun-warmed stone step that's been there since the 13th century. This is the daily texture of life in Cordes-sur-Ciel, one of the most quietly extraordinary medieval hilltop villages in southwest France, and this fully renovated three-bedroom house with a self-contained gîte puts you right in the middle of it. The house sits just off the Grand Rue on the village's south-facing flank, which means light — generous, consistent, south-facing light — floods through every room from morning through late afternoon. That matters in a village where some properties are tucked into the hillside and live in perpetual shade. Not this one. The kitchen-diner downstairs looks directly onto the garden, and there's something quietly satisfying about cooking a Sunday lunch with the window open while the bells of the Église Saint-Michel drift across the rooftops. The renovation here was done properly. New roof, new plumbing, new electrics, double-glazed windows throughout, updated bathrooms — not a cosmetic refresh but a complete structural overhaul. The result is a house that carries all the character of its medieval context — thick stone walls, the particular acoustic stillness that old buildings have — while functioning with entirely modern reliability. The wood-burning stove in the living room isn't decorative nostalgia; on a January evening when the Tarn valley mist rolls in below the village, you'll want exactly that kind of warmth. Upstairs, two large bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom. The layout is generous fo ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque setting of Normandy, in the tranquil community of Gournay-en-Bray, this charming 4-bedroom house offers both comfort and potential, making it an ideal home for those looking to immerse themselves in the serene French countryside. This property not only affords a peaceful rural lifestyle but is also conveniently located just 1 hour 45 minutes from the vibrant city of Paris, bridging serene country living with easy access to urban amenities. The main house spans approximately 118m2, featuring a beautifully appointed kitchen that is fully fitted with modern appliances, ready for you to cook up delightful meals. It includes a spacious bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and stylish wall-hung toilet. The heart of this home is the large living room, boasting an open fireplace with poly flame system - a perfect setting for cozy evenings. The house is adorned with a superb oak staircase with wrought iron railing that leads to the second floor, where you'll find a bright and airy mezzanine currently set up as an office space. This floor includes a luxurious bathroom with a spa bath and a second large bedroom complete with a substantial dressing room. Real solid oak parquet flooring throughout adds a touch of elegance and comfort. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a smaller house ingeniously arranged to maximize living space, offering various accommodation possibilities. A second multifunctional outbuilding provides additional space, which can be tailored to meet your needs, be it a workshop, studio, or storage area. Property Features: - Total size of the main house: 118m2 - Additional buildings offering flexible accommodation or utility space - Fully fitted and equipped kit ... click here to read more

Picture yourself living in a charming corner of Normandy, in the heart of Seine-Maritime, in the lovely town of Gournay-en-Bray. This property is not just any house; it’s a wonderful opportunity to own a real piece of French countryside. With a price tag of 435,000 euros, this property is good value for money, especially considering the lifestyle it offers. This delightful property boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and a cozy bathroom. The main house spans about 118 square meters, providing ample space for a family to live comfortably. As you step into the house, you're greeted by a beautiful fully-fitted kitchen. It's one of those kitchens where you can picture yourself cooking big family meals and entertaining guests. The large living room features an open fireplace, perfect for those cooler evenings. It also has a poly flame system, adding to the charm and warmth of the space. The first floor is accessible via a magnificent oak staircase adorned with a wrought iron railing, which adds an elegant touch. Upstairs, the mezzanine is currently used as a bright office space, perfect for remote work or studying. The second bedroom on this floor is spacious, around 25 square meters, and includes a large dressing room. The entire floor is adorned with real solid oak parquet flooring, giving it a classic French touch. Outdoors, this property is just as intriguing. The plot of land is fully enclosed and wooded, providing privacy and a sense of tranquility that is hard to find. There’s also a second smaller house, which has been cleverly furnished to offer varied accommodation possibilities. Whether you’re thinking of a guest house, rental unit, or even an artist’s studio, this small house has a lot of potentials. Additionally, there ... click here to read more

Tucked away in the serene countryside of Normandy, Seine-Maritime, in the quaint town of Gournay-en-Bray, stands an exquisite 4-bedroom house that exudes charm and functionality in equal measure. This delightful real estate complex comprises two houses and an intriguingly unique outbuilding, each radiating warmth and character. This property is perfect for those with a penchant for rural elegance and a taste for modern convenience. The main house, spanning approximately 118 square meters, welcomes you with open arms. Step into a beautiful kitchen that comes fully fitted and equipped, ideal for both casual breakfasts and elaborate dinner parties. It’s a space where meals are a joy to prepare, with plenty of room to move around. Connected to this culinary hub is a bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a wall-hung WC, designed for both practicality and style. As you wander into the spacious living room, you are greeted by an open fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings during cooler months. Its poly flame system adds a touch of sophistication and provides an ambient glow, making it an inviting heart of the home. Ascend to the first floor via a stunning oak staircase adorned with a wrought iron railing, combining craftsmanship with aesthetic appeal. The upstairs area reveals a delightful mezzanine that currently serves as a bright and inspiring office space, ideal for working from home or simply daydreaming while gazing out at the scenic views. A corridor leads you to the first bedroom, a peaceful retreat complete with a second large bathroom featuring a spa bath, a towel dryer, vanity unit, and an additional wall-mounted toilet. The second bedroom, about 25 square meters, offers ample space and a vast dressing area, tail ... click here to read more

Welcome to the charming and picturesque town of Gournay-en-Bray in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy, France. Here, nestled in the lush, serene, and wonderfully tranquil countryside, you will find a delightful property that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of French rural life. As a devoted and busy real estate agent with a penchant for showcasing captivating properties, I am thrilled to present this unique real estate complex that wonderfully bridges tradition and modernity, all waiting for you to call it home. Gournay-en-Bray, a town rich in history and culture, is a treasure chest of opportunities and experiences. With its cobbled streets, classic French cafes, and local markets bursting with fresh produce and artisanal goods, this area will captivate any visitor or resident. Life in Normandy is often described as peaceful, with a climate that offers crisp, refreshing winters and pleasantly warm summers, making it idyllic for walks along the rolling countryside or leisurely afternoons savoring the local cheese and cider. This property benefits from its exceptional location merely 1 hour and 45 minutes from the bustling heartbeat of Paris. Yet, it feels worlds apart when you are surrounded by green pastures and a gentle pace of life. Despite being a quiet locale, it is conveniently situated near major roadways connecting to Rouen and Beauvais, so city escapades or jetting off to other parts of Europe from Beauvais Airport is a simple endeavour. The property itself oozes charm and character, comprising two distinct homes and an additional fabulous outbuilding to let your imagination roam free. This large estate captures a perfect blend, offering a variety of accommodation possibilities, ideal for families, frien ... click here to read more

Welcome to this charming late 19th-century farmhouse located in the picturesque setting of Normandy, Eure, just a stone's throw from the historic town of Gisors and merely 85km from the bustling city of Paris. This property, offering a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern convenience, stands as a perfect choice for families or those looking to immerse themselves in the tranquil French countryside. Set on a flat 669m² plot, the farmhouse spans approximately 114m², complemented by a delightful 20m² outbuilding. The heated 5x2m swimming pool is a central feature, providing an idyllic relaxation spot for warm summer days. As you enter this inviting home, you are greeted by a spacious 40m² living room and dining area complete with a cozy fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings. The ground floor also houses a well-equipped kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom with a separate WC, ensuring functional living spaces conducive to family life. Ascending to the first floor, you'll find a landing room that leads to another bedroom offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, and a master suite featuring a bedroom and a bathroom with a WC. The charm of exposed beams and rustic elements is prevalent throughout, enhancing the farmhouse's character. Additionally, the property includes an attached 20m² guest house, ideal for hosting friends or potential use as a rental. Practical outbuildings such as two cellars, a woodshed, and a lean-to add to the property’s appeal, offering ample storage solutions and space for hobbies or crafts. The Local Area Gisors, a town rich with medieval history, is only 10km away. The area is renowned for its cultural heritage, including the famous Château de Gisors and various other h ... click here to read more

Charming 4-Bedroom Farmhouse in Gisors, Normandy This delightful property situated in the serene landscapes of Normandy, a mere 85km from Paris, offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern necessities. Rooted in the historical richness of Eure, Gisors, the farmhouse spans approximately 134m² and stands proudly on a 669m² flat piece of land complete with a heated swimming pool and outbuildings, presenting an ideal project for those wanting to curate their own rural enclave in France. Property Features: - Size: 134m² main building plus 20m² attached guest house - Bedrooms: Total of 4 inviting bedrooms with ample sunlight - Bathrooms: 2 conveniently placed bathrooms - Kitchen: Functional kitchen space waiting for a personal touch - Living Spaces: Spacious 40m² living-dining area with a fireplace, perfect for both cozy nights in and entertaining guests - Land: 669m² of flat, usable land - Additional Structures: Outbuilding of 20m², two cellars for extra storage, a woodshed, and a lean-to Amenities: - Heated swimming pool (5X2) - Fireplace in the main living area for that quintessential farmhouse feel - Breathtaking views from the upper floors - Attached 20m² guest house offering privacy and convenience for visitors or potential rental opportunities Living in Gisors, Normandy: Gisors is a captivating blend of history and culture, with its famous medieval castle and vibrant town center offering a slice of French history just a stroll away. The locality is wrapped in lush greenery, making it ideal for those who cherish nature and tranquil living. Being a short drive from Paris, it combines the peace of country living with the convenience of city amenities. For overseas buyers, Gisors serves as a picturesque gateway ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of Normandy's lush countryside, this expansive 9-bedroom house in Saint-Germain-sur-Eaulne offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a tranquil second home or a vibrant holiday retreat. With its generous living space and enchanting garden, this property is a canvas for creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the sweet scent of blooming flowers in your private 2800 m² garden. This is not just a house; it's a sanctuary where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the French countryside. A Home Designed for Comfort and Versatility The ground floor welcomes you with a spacious living room, perfect for hosting lively gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings by the fireplace. The adjoining dining area is ideal for family meals, while the separate kitchen, complete with a practical back kitchen, caters to all your culinary needs. Three bedrooms on the ground floor offer convenience and accessibility, making it easy to accommodate family members of all ages. Ample storage solutions and direct access to the garden enhance the functionality of this level. Venture upstairs to discover six additional bedrooms, each offering a world of possibilities. Whether you envision a large family home, a series of guest rooms, or a creative workspace, this property adapts to your lifestyle. A Garden Lover's Paradise Step outside into your own private Eden. The mature trees provide shade and privacy, while the well-maintained garden invites you to explore its many delights. A double garage and two annexes offer ample storage or the potential for future projects. For those with a green thu ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of Normandy's lush countryside, this expansive 9-bedroom house in Saint-Germain-sur-Eaulne offers a unique opportunity to own a slice of French paradise. With its generous 270 m² of living space and a sprawling 2800 m² garden, this property is the perfect retreat for those seeking a second home or a vacation getaway in France. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the sweet scent of blooming flowers. This home is more than just a property; it's a lifestyle. Located in the serene region of Seine-Maritime, it provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being conveniently accessible from major transport links. ### A Home Designed for Comfort and Versatility Ground Floor: - A spacious living room with a lounge and dining area, perfect for hosting family gatherings or intimate dinners. - A separate, fully-equipped kitchen with an adjoining back kitchen for added convenience. - Three well-appointed bedrooms on the ground floor, ideal for easy living or accommodating guests. - Ample storage space and direct access to the garden, making indoor-outdoor living a breeze. Upper Floor: - Six additional bedrooms, offering endless possibilities for use as guest rooms, home offices, or creative spaces. - Two modern bathrooms designed for comfort and functionality. - A cozy dressing room, adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. ### Embrace the Outdoors The property's exterior is a haven for nature lovers and those with a green thumb. The mature trees and landscaped garden provide a picturesque setting for relaxation and recreation. - A double garage ensures ample parking and storage space. - Two annexes offer potential for development, whether as worksh ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of Normandy's picturesque Seine-Maritime region, this expansive 9-bedroom house in Saint-Germain-sur-Eaulne offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a second home or vacation retreat in France. With its generous living space and lush, wooded garden, this property is a haven for relaxation and family gatherings. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft chirping of birds in your very own slice of French countryside. This home, with its 270 square meters of living space, is designed to accommodate large families or groups of friends, making it the perfect setting for creating cherished memories. A Home Designed for Comfort and Entertainment The ground floor welcomes you with a spacious living room that seamlessly blends a cozy lounge area with a dining space, ideal for hosting dinners or simply enjoying a quiet evening by the fireplace. The separate kitchen, complete with a practical back kitchen, is perfect for preparing delicious meals with fresh, local ingredients. Three bedrooms on the ground floor offer convenient living arrangements, whether for family members or guests. Ample storage solutions and direct access to the garden enhance the functionality of this level. Endless Possibilities Upstairs Venture upstairs to discover six additional bedrooms, each offering its own unique charm and potential. Whether you envision a home office, guest rooms, or a creative studio, the possibilities are endless. Two well-appointed bathrooms and a comfortable dressing room complete this level, ensuring that every need is met. A Garden Oasis Step outside into a sprawling 2800 square meter garden, a true sanctuary for nature lovers. Mature trees provide shade and privacy, while th ... click here to read more

A Tranquil Escape in the Heart of Normandy Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft chirping of birds in the serene countryside of Saint-Germain-sur-Eaulne. This expansive 9-bedroom house, nestled in the lush landscapes of Normandy, offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, making it the perfect vacation home or second residence for those seeking a peaceful retreat. A Home That Tells a Story As you step into this spacious 270 m² home, you're greeted by a warm and inviting living room, where sunlight dances through large windows, casting playful shadows on the wooden floors. The lounge and dining area, with its cozy fireplace, becomes the heart of the home—a place where family and friends gather to share stories and laughter over hearty meals. The separate kitchen, complete with a practical back kitchen, is a culinary enthusiast's dream. Imagine preparing fresh, local produce from the nearby markets, filling the air with the aroma of traditional French cuisine. The ground floor also features three bedrooms, offering convenient, single-level living for family members or guests. A Haven for Nature Lovers Venture outside, and you'll find yourself in a sprawling 2800 m² garden, a true paradise for nature lovers. Mature trees provide shade and privacy, while the ready-to-use vegetable garden and greenhouse invite you to cultivate your own organic produce. A chicken pen adds a touch of rural charm, offering fresh eggs for your morning breakfast. Endless Possibilities Upstairs The upper floor reveals six additional bedrooms, each with its own character and potential. Whether you envision a home office, guest rooms, or a creative studio, these spaces offer endless possibilities to tail ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of Normandy's lush countryside, this expansive 9-bedroom house in Saint-Germain-sur-Eaulne offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a second home that combines tranquility with the charm of rural France. With its generous living space and a sprawling garden, this property is perfect for families, retirees, or anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the sweet scent of blooming flowers in your own private paradise. This house, set on a 2800 m² plot, is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle. The region of Seine-Maritime is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, making it an ideal location for a holiday home or a permanent retreat. ### Key Features: - Spacious Living Area: 270 m² of living space, offering ample room for relaxation and entertainment. - Bedrooms Galore: Nine bedrooms provide flexibility for large families, guests, or even a home office. - Bathrooms: Two well-appointed bathrooms ensure comfort and convenience. - Lush Garden: A beautifully landscaped garden with mature trees, perfect for outdoor activities and gardening enthusiasts. - Double Garage: Secure parking and storage space for vehicles and equipment. - Annexes: Two additional structures offer potential for workshops, studios, or extra storage. - Self-Sufficiency: A chicken pen, vegetable garden, and greenhouse cater to those interested in sustainable living. - Peaceful Location: Situated in a serene environment, ideal for unwinding and enjoying nature. - Accessibility: Easy access to local amenities, transport links, and the cultural attractions of Normandy. ### The Local Experience: Living in Saint-Germain-sur-Ea ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Fourges starts quietly. A wood stove ticks as it warms up, the smell of coffee mixing with something faintly earthy drifting in from the garden — damp grass, river water, the particular cool greenness that only the Epte valley seems to produce. From the kitchen window, you can see the old mill wheel at the edge of the village, still and mossy in the early light. This is the pace of life that the Norman countryside does better than almost anywhere else in France, and this two-bedroom house on a thousand square metres of land puts you right at the centre of it. Fourges sits in the heart of the Vexin Normand, a natural regional park that most Parisians have never discovered — which is precisely the point. The village itself is famous locally for its 12th-century watermill on the Epte, a river that famously marked the medieval boundary between Normandy and the Île-de-France. Monet painted these fields. The light here has a quality that artists have been chasing for centuries, soft and diffuse in summer, dramatic and low in autumn, and frankly extraordinary on winter afternoons when the frost sits on the meadows and the river runs dark green. You will notice it every single day. The house is single-storey, a practical layout that makes it genuinely easy to manage as a second home or holiday property in France. The entrance opens into a living space anchored by a wood-burning stove — the real thing, not decorative — which handles the bulk of heating through the colder months without fuss. The kitchen is fitted and equipped, ready to use from day one, which matters when you're arriving on a Friday evening and want to eat well without a supermarket run. One generous bedroom and a bathroom complete the main fl ... click here to read more

On Sunday mornings in Fourges, the only thing you hear is the river. The Epte moves quietly past the old mill at the edge of the village, and if the kitchen window is open, you catch the faint smell of damp grass and whatever someone nearby is baking. This is a village that hasn't tried to reinvent itself. It's just still here — stone walls, a mill that's been grinding for centuries, a pace of life that feels almost unreasonably good. This two-bedroom house sits in that village, in good condition, single-storey, with a generous 1,000 square metre garden running down to the voie verte — a dedicated greenway trail that cuts through the Vexin-sur-Epte countryside. Step straight out of the back gate and you're on a route that takes you through meadows and orchards, past apple trees whose fruit ends up in the local calvados, all the way toward Gisors or down toward the Seine valley. You don't need a car to feel like you're deep in rural Normandy. The landscape just arrives at your doorstep. Inside, the layout is all on one level — no stairs, no fuss. The entrance leads into a living space with a wood-burning stove that makes the room feel entirely different in November than it does in July. In winter it crackles, the walls hold the heat, and the whole house takes on that particular quality of a place that's actually lived in rather than merely visited. The fitted kitchen is practical and fully equipped. There's a large master bedroom, a proper bathroom, a separate WC, and a second smaller room that works equally well as a guest bedroom or a home office for those who work remotely and want to do it somewhere with better views than their city apartment. Under the eaves, a third sleeping space with storage gives you genuine fl ... click here to read more

Welcome to this charming Norman property tucked away in the idyllic village of Les Andelys, in the scenic region of Normandy, France. This expansive home, with a generous 250 square meter footprint, is situated on a sprawling 5027 square meter park. It truly is a heart-stealing home cocooned within the lush green beauty of the French countryside. The house features seven spacious bedrooms, each exuding its own unique and inviting charm. The property's good condition reflects its consistent care and attention throughout the years. Upon entering the ground floor, you will find a comfortable entrance hall that leads into a well-equipped kitchen with a practical back kitchen — perfect for those who love cooking and entertaining. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious 51 square meter living and dining room, complete with a cozy fireplace that adds an inviting ambiance during the cooler months. The ground floor also offers two en-suite bedrooms, each having its private bathroom and toilet. An accessible laundry room and another guest toilet are also available on this level for ultimate convenience. Venturing on to the first floor, you'll find a generously sized landing room that leads to an additional two bedrooms, each with spacious, through-style designs and a shared bathroom and toilet. The first floor also comes with a second wing that is home to three more bedrooms, each optimally designed with its own bathroom, shower room, and a private toilet. Outdoor amenities include: - Well-maintained heated swimming pool - Double garage - Private cellar and boiler room - An additional fully convertible chalet space Les Andelys, located just 10km away, has much to offer in terms of history, scenery, and activities. The pictur ... click here to read more

On a quiet Sunday morning in La Roche-Guyon, you open the east-facing garden doors and the silhouette of the medieval keep fills the frame. Coffee in hand, the Seine winds silver in the middle distance, and the only sound is the crunch of gravel as a cyclist rolls past on the riverside path below. That view — that exact view — comes with this house. La Roche-Guyon is one of those places that Parisians whisper about and then keep to themselves. Classified among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, this compact riverside village sits where the Seine makes a wide, dramatic loop through chalk cliffs at the northern edge of the Vexin Normand natural park. It's only 70 kilometres from central Paris — less than an hour on a clear drive up the A13 and D913 — yet it feels like a different century. The Tour de France has passed through its single main street. Monet came here to paint. The Rochefoucauld family built their cliff-face château directly into the limestone bluff above town, and on summer evenings the floodlit castle walls turn the colour of warm honey. This 135-square-metre house sits right in the village centre, on 457 square metres of land, and it comes with something you simply cannot manufacture: three genuine troglodyte caves carved into the chalk cliff at the rear of the property. One functions as a proper wine cellar, cool and naturally humidity-controlled year-round — the chalk walls maintain a near-constant temperature that any serious wine collector will appreciate immediately. A second has been set up as a private party space, large enough for a long table and a crowd of friends on a summer evening. The third doubles as a garage, big enough for a car and everything else a second home accumulates over the year ... click here to read more

On a clear morning in Vienne-en-Arthies, you open the French doors off the living room and the Vexin countryside rolls out in front of you — soft hills, open sky, not a rooftop in sight. Coffee in hand, the only sound is birdsong and the distant rhythm of a tractor somewhere beyond the tree line. This is rural Île-de-France at its most honest, and it's just 70 kilometres from Paris. Vienne-en-Arthies sits in the Parc Naturel Régional du Vexin Français, a protected landscape of limestone plateaus, wheat fields, and stone villages that feels like it belongs to another century. Five minutes down the road is Vétheuil, the riverside village that captivated Claude Monet before he ever reached Giverny — and you can see exactly why when you walk the Seine bank at dusk. The light here does something extraordinary in the late afternoon, the kind of golden slant that makes even a grain silo look like a painting. The house itself sits on around 1,500 square metres of land, and at 104 square metres of living space it strikes that rare balance — enough room for family and friends without becoming a maintenance burden. The ground floor revolves around a 29-square-metre living and dining area with an open-plan kitchen at one end and a fireplace with an insert at the other. In January, when the Vexin frosts bite, that insert earns its keep. Come July, the glazed doors fold back and the terrace becomes the de facto dining room, the garden stretching away toward open countryside. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms sit under partially mansard rooflines — the sloped ceilings give them a tucked-in quality that guests tend to love. The garden level adds real versatility: a third room currently configured as an additional bedroom, with an adjo ... click here to read more

Stand at the kitchen window on a still October morning and the Seine is right there — silver-grey and unhurried, sliding past your private riverbank without a sound. No road between you and the water. Just your garden, the soft thud of a fallen apple from the old tree, and a heron working the shallows. This is Chantemesle, a hamlet so quiet that even locals in nearby Vétheuil will raise an eyebrow when you mention you live there. And that is precisely the point. Set on the Haute-Île between Vétheuil and La Roche-Guyon, this four-bedroom house with an independent studio and private Seine frontage sits in one of the most quietly remarkable stretches of the Vexin Normand — a region that somehow manages to be both genuinely rural and less than 70 kilometres from central Paris. Monet painted the cliffs at Vétheuil obsessively between 1878 and 1881, and once you see the light here in late afternoon, bouncing off the river and catching the limestone bluffs, you stop wondering why. The house itself reads like a proper family home that has been lived in and loved. Ground floor: a sitting room anchored by a working fireplace — the kind you actually use from November through March — a separate dining room, a fitted kitchen, and a WC. On the first floor, three bedrooms and a master suite with its own dressing room and bathroom, plus a second shower room. Four bedrooms and a bathroom configuration that works equally well for a couple wanting room to spread out as it does for a multi-generational family pulling in from Paris for the long weekend. 158 square metres in total. Not oversized. Just right. The independent studio is the feature that makes this property genuinely interesting for buyers thinking beyond personal use. Fully s ... click here to read more

Stand in the east-facing garden on a clear morning and you'll understand why Monet kept coming back to this stretch of the Seine valley. The medieval keep of La Roche-Guyon rises above the treeline, close enough that you can watch the light shift across its old stones from your own lawn. That view — that specific, unhurried view — is part of what you're buying here. The rest is a 135-square-metre stone house in Vétheuil, a village small enough that the baker knows your order by your third visit. This is not a weekend retreat you'll spend fixing. The house is in good condition, well maintained, and ready to move into or rent out from day one. The bones are serious: thick stone walls that keep rooms cool through July and August without air conditioning, original woodwork that no renovation has managed to sand away, and a gas condensing boiler installed to handle proper French winters. The character is already here. You won't need to manufacture it. On the ground floor, the layout does something increasingly rare in houses of this age — it actually works. A generous double living space runs the width of the house, with the dining room opening onto a west-facing terrace through full-height doors, and the sitting room on the east side giving onto the garden and that castle silhouette beyond. There's a fireplace in the sitting room, the kind you actually light in October, not the kind that's been sealed over and turned into a shelf. The kitchen is fully equipped and positioned so that whoever's cooking isn't exiled from the conversation happening ten feet away. Upstairs, three proper bedrooms — not two bedrooms and a room the listing optimistically calls a bedroom. There's also a study with its own terrace, a second smaller ... click here to read more