Tayrac, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France

Fabulous gîte business located in the heart of the Lot et Garonne, in the most idyllic setting with views over the surrounding countryside and the local church.  Having been run for a number of years as a successful gîte business with great earning potential, this property is equally suited to provide guest accommodation for family and friends.

Set off a very quiet country lane a five minutes' drive to the local shop in five hectares of grounds with woodland and a wildflower meadow.

The property dates from 1810 with some earlier elements, comprises the principle two bedroom stone house, with large raised covered terrace, comfortable sitting room with log burning stove and a 14th century stone arched doorway, looted (not by the current owners) from the historic abbey in Saint Maurin!  Kitchen with the original terracotta floor tiles, beamed ceiling, fitted units and a gas range cooker. Charming hallway with the original bread oven, and another decked terrace with a fishpond.  The main house is double glazed throughout with gas central heating.

First, three-bedroom gîte with covered terrace, large open plan living space with a fabulous, beamed cathedral ceiling, exposed stonework, log burning stove and fitted kitchen.

Second, two-bedroom gîte with cosy interiors, beamed ceilings, huge stone staircase, tiled floors, log burning stove and fitted kitchen with a private terrace.

Third, three-bedroom gîte overlooking the pool with private terrace, fabulous, beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, fitted kitchen and open garage.

Swimming pool and second spa pool with a large, tiled terrace, games room, various outbuildings, and workshops all set in the most charming grounds with a raised vegetable garden.

If you're looking to escape the rat race and run a lifestyle business, it does not get much better than this!

The Area

Located in a quiet, peaceful, country location a short drive two villages with shop, school, farm produce etc.  An easy 20-minute drive to Agen and just over an hour to Toulouse and 1.5 to Bordeaux.