Midi-Pyrénées, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lauzerte, France

Five bedrooms, a dovecote tower, and no neighbors in sight.
Every now and then, a property pops up that makes you wonder what it might cost. This one is a real gem: the kitchen is still in its packaging.
This is a fabulous rural estate set on 4.2 hectares of idyllic countryside, with no immediate neighbors and nothing of interest to see beyond the rolling valleys of the Tarn-et-Garonne. At the heart of this estate is a five-bedroom stone country house dating from the 18th century, boasting considerable charm and a beautiful interior. It is surrounded by a collection of period outbuildings that are quite simply some of the finest I have seen in a long time. There is a dovecote, an open loft, a stone loft, and several others, as well as a well, should you wish to become completely self-sufficient. Add a 13 x 5 meter swimming pool and a sun terrace, and this house has everything you could possibly need.
It has been meticulously maintained and is presented in excellent condition. The kitchen is not yet fitted, but a few finishing touches remain. This has been factored into the price, and all of this would have already been completed had the owners' circumstances not changed. Their loss presents you with an opportunity: the chance to finish a rather splendid house exactly as you envision it.
Inside, the five elegant bedrooms are complemented by a spacious bathroom and a shower room. The living room is bathed in light thanks to exposed stone walls and a wood-burning stove for the colder months. Double doors lead into the kitchen, which features an open fireplace and a beamed ceiling, and will be the heart of the home as soon as the furniture arrives. Below, the expansive basement rooms offer endless possibilities: a self-contained apartment, a gym, a wine cellar, or all three if you fancy doing it all yourself. The house also benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing.
Outside, the grounds include a fruit orchard and cedar trees, with magnificent views in every direction. If you're looking for a small, private, and peaceful estate that's well-maintained and well-structured, you won't find better.
All of this is within a short drive of Cazes-Mondenard and its excellent facilities, with the historic towns of Lauzerte and Montcuq nearby.