Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, Masquières, France

A42317SGU47 - Tucked into gentle countryside in the Lot-et-Garonne, this substantial stone property sits quietly within its own land, surrounded by pasture and woodland and far removed from everyday noise. The setting is open, calm and unspoilt, yet practical too – with shops and services in Montayral around 15 minutes away, easy access to both the Lot and Dordogne valleys, and convenient connections for travel. Bergerac and Toulouse airports are both within comfortable reach, offering a range of international flights, while Agen and Cahors provide rail links for domestic travel, making the property accessible without compromising its peaceful setting.

The main house offers approximately 197 m² (for guidance only) of living space and has clearly been well cared for over the years. Built in local stone, it feels solid and reassuring, with rooms that are generous rather than grand, and welcoming rather than formal. The décor plays a large part in this atmosphere: soft colours, natural materials and thoughtful lighting combine to create a sense of warmth and ease that is felt as soon as you step inside. The property has also undergone a thoughtful renovation, including the installation of triple glazing and redecoration throughout, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency while preserving its character.

Life naturally centres around the large covered terrace (9.75m x 7.3m), positioned directly off the kitchen and forming a true extension of the living space – a sheltered outdoor room for much of the year, ideal for long meals and relaxed evenings overlooking the land.

The ground floor layout is both practical and well-connected. The kitchen (7.5m x 3.4m) sits at the heart of the house, opening towards the terrace, with a larder (1.9m x 1.9m) and storage areas nearby. From here, the flow continues through to a generous dining room (5.10m x 5m), which links across to the main living room (6.2m x 5.2m). A central hallway (4.25m x 2.5m) connects the different parts of the house, with a WC (1.6m x 1.45m) discreetly positioned. To one side, the atelier (6.5m x 4.7m) and cave (5m x 4.7m) form a more functional wing, clearly separated yet easily accessible, creating a natural working area alongside the living space.

Upstairs, the house divides into two distinct yet connected areas. The main sleeping quarters include three bedrooms – a principal bedroom (4.4m x 4.3m), a second bedroom (7.8m x 2.95m), and a third bedroom (4.3m x 2.6m) – along with two shower rooms (3.6m x 2.2m and 3.10m x 2m). A spacious upper-level salon (8.2m at its longest point to the spiral staircase / 5.85m to dressing, x 4.75m) provides an additional living space, with a dressing area and access via the traditional bolet, reinforcing the sense of two complementary wings within the home.

A mezzanine level (5.25m x 4.5m), positioned above part of the first floor, adds further flexibility and overlooks the space below, offering potential as an occasional bedroom, workspace or reading area.

The configuration naturally lends itself to a degree of independence within the house – ideal for guests, extended family or a small hosting project – while still functioning comfortably as a single, cohesive home.

Beyond the house, the outbuildings form a practical and well-organised working yard. These include a converted barn with workshop and five horse boxes, a second barn currently used for storage with a summer kitchen and shower room, a wooden chalet with electricity, and a separate chalet of around 20 m² arranged as two rooms and fully enclosed.

The land extends to just over seven hectares, mostly fenced pasture with some woodland, suitable for horses, livestock or small-scale farming. Close to the house, a salt-water swimming pool (6 × 12 m) sits alongside the garden, vegetable plot and greenhouse, offering a natural transition between working land and leisure space.

Modern systems have been introduced discreetly, including heat-pump heating, wood-burning and pellet stoves, triple glazing, photovoltaic panels (9 kW) and an automatic entrance gate, ensuring year-round comfort without detracting from the character of the property.

Altogether, this is a place that will appeal to those who value space, animals and independence – somewhere to settle into properly, to develop projects if desired, or simply to enjoy the slower rhythm of life that the countryside here naturally provides.