Beautiful Period Restored Farmhouse with Private Pool Near Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne

​Tranquil well-equipped property with private, beautiful floodlit pool near Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne. The property has retained much of it's charm and original features such as oak beams, fireplaces; and has an extensive sun terrace.

Guests have exclusive use of the house and over 2.5 acres of grounds which are surrounded by open fields. There are no owners living nearby, and although very private, with a 100 yard driveway, the property is not isolated. The house has been very well restored by French artisans and is equipped to a very high standard. The high ceilings and rooms of generous proportions give the house an airy feel.

Outside there is a 30' floodlit swimming pool with Roman steps which is exclusively used by our holidaymakers. A barbecue, garden furniture, sun loungers, and a few outdoor games including boules are provided. Large areas of the garden are mown regularly by our caretaker and the rest is left to encourage the wildflowers and grasses.

English caretakers. Owners' second home.

Accommodation:

* Fully equipped kitchen - with dish washer, washing machine, microwave oven, 5 burner hob and large catering size oven. The room has a table seating six people and features a beautiful stone fireplace (not working). The kitchen opens onto the covered veranda and the inner door leads into the spacious salon.

* The salon is tastefully furnished with antique furniture, sofas, satellite TV, Wifi, video, books, games, a large dining table and chairs and includes a wood-burning stove for chilly evenings.

* There are two double bedrooms, one with king-size bed, the other with two single beds. Both bedrooms have cooling/warming ceiling fans (switched according to season). Bathroom and separate modern shower room with second lavatory.

All the rooms except the bathroom and shower room open on to an extensive sun terrace with covered veranda and sun canopies.

Miramont which has a beautiful large lake with sandy beach, canoeing, wind surfing, fishing and tennis is 10 minutes away. There is a second lovely lake just above Duras at St. Sernin. Miramont also has a lively market on Mondays which is well worth a visit. Marmande, 15 minutes in the other direction, is the large local town with a very interesting market on Saturdays and several large supermarkets. The old part of the town including the Roman church by the ramparts is worth a visit, as are the various restaurants in this area.  More local eating out can be enjoyed at our village Seyches, just five minutes' drive away, at Le Vieux Porche, a popular venue for locals and tourists and excellent value for money.

FLYING LESSONS - Looking for something a bit different? How about a flying lesson or 2?

Lessons are available locally - at the nearby Marmande flying club. Prices are half than at most UK centres, and if you are already learning flying, time can be added to your record.