Monflanquin, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France

Unique opportunity to own a local architectural gem, clearly designed with visions of grandeur, this charming town house has all the elements of a grand château without the draughty corridors and ruinous upkeep.

Situated in the historical town of Monflanquin, a short walk to the town centre with its excellent restaurants and shops. Dating from the late 19th century and built to exacting standards with the most splendid slate, fish scale roof, retaining a wealth of period features with panelled ceilings, marble fireplace, herringbone wooden floor and cast-iron radiators.

Comprising a grand entranceway with tiled floors, cosy sitting room with log burning stove, modern fitted kitchen with gas range cooker, large dining room with panelling and fireplace. Three bedrooms, two with access to a large roof terrace for your morning coffee with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and a stylish modern bathroom with a roll top bath.

Large basement room, currently used as storage and workshop but easily converted to provide more accommodation if required, single garage with roof terrace.

All set behind stone gate posts with the original cast iron gates, and the most splendid gardens which have clearly taken a leaf out of Versailles itself!  With the most beautiful ancient yew wood topiary and rustic stone pond, various fruit trees and substantial outbuilding used as a garden store, its own water source and fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.