Albas, Lot, France

With clever use of space following the architect-led renovation, this characterful stone village house with five bedrooms has an enclosed garden and a large stone barn. Surrounded by vineyards and oak woods the house is 10 mins from local shops and 35 minutes from Cahors.

The property has been well renovated using quality materials and is presented in excellent condition. The house has retained its original character and its layout is a little quirky.  The main living areas are on the first floor, accessed by a beautiful external stone staircase. An open-plan sitting room and kitchen extend up to the ceiling, with a pellet stove and skylight bringing light into the space. A separate dining room and principal bedroom suite complete this level.

The ground floor has two further bedrooms, a shower room, laundry room and a separate sitting room with a bar area. A fifth bedroom is accessed from outside, offering additional flexibility for guests.

Ground floor

Sitting room 22m² with bar, exposed beams and tiled floor  
Laundry room 4m² with sink and gas boiler  
Shower room 4.4m² with shower, washbasin and WC  
Bedroom 13.4m² with fitted wardrobes  
Bedroom 14m²  
Separate bedroom 14.8m², accessed from outside  

First floor

Open-plan sitting room and fitted kitchen 32m², with pellet stove, skylight and access to a small terrace and external stone staircase  
Separate dining room 15.5m²  
Principal bedroom suite 22m²  
En suite bathroom 6.6m²  
Dressing room 3m²  
Separate WC 1.5m²  
Mezzanine 15m², providing space for an additional bedroom  

Outside

The enclosed garden easy easy to maintain and covers 695m², so there is the potential to add a pool if required.  (subject to any necessary permissions.)

The stone barn measures around 100m² and has a new roof and part-concrete floor. A further covered area of approximately 40m² provides useful sheltered space. The barn offers substantial storage and potential for other uses, subject to the relevant permissions.

Location

The property is in the heart of a village in the Lot, surrounded by vineyards, oak woods and the rolling countryside of south-west France. Albas and Prayssac are a short drive away for local amenities, while Cahors is approximately 35 minutes by car.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 168m2
Plot size: 695m2 
Taxe foncière: €tbc
DPE rating: E
Broadband: available
Heating: Pellet stove, gas-fired underfloor heating.  The gas-fired underfloor heating is currently being repaired, so its operational status should be confirmed before purchase.
Drainage: Mains
Neighbours: Close by 
Distance to shops: 10 mins, Prayssac
Distance to the river:  Walking distance
Distance to ferry port:  Caen, 7 hrs
Distance to airport: Toulouse, 1hr 45mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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