Beautiful 18th Century Renovated Longere Farmhouse with 5 Acres of Grounds

Property Description

This lovely traditional Longère is excellently located in the heart of South West France. The property is located in the commune of Bon Encontre to the north west of Agen. It is only 12 minutes’ drive from the thriving town of Agen, 3 kms from the small town of Pont du Casse.

This character farmhouse dates from the 18th century and boasts much charm & many period features (traditional stone work, exposed beams). The property has been tastefully renovated using high quality materials and retaining the authentic charm of the building.

The property faces east to west and boasts light and spacious living areas and accommodation throughout. The property also has a large 100m2 outbuilding which offers potential to create further accommodation or a gite.

The property is set on 2 ha 36 of enclosed land, offering a mixture of orchard, woodland & meadow and with a permanent natural water source.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hallway, large lounge with a Godin wood burner stove & high cathedral ceiling with mezzanine gallery above, fully equipped kitchen with a wood-burning Aga-style cooker, separate wc, large living room of 50m2 and a large study / games room of 48m2.
There is also a lovely outdoor terrace of 300m2 which offers unobstructed views of the surrounding beautiful countryside. There is also ample space to install a swimming pool if desired.

The first floor comprises a large master suite of 50m2 with an ensuite bathroom and two additional bedrooms one of which has an ensuite shower room. Store room and a separate WC.

Mixed central heating system with a heat pump and the wood burner. The house is fully insulated with natural sheep’s wool insulation. The property has a 7 person micro-station drainage system. The property has a professional alarm system.

The property is excellently situated in SW France, on the border of the old regions Gascony and Guyenne. The Garonne river meanders through the heart of the historic town of Agen and the surrounding countryside and 30 minutes to the north is the Lot river which also offers kayaking and boating.

There is good access to amenities in Agen & Boé. The property is also only 18 minutes drive from historic fortified town of Puymirol which boasts a 2 star gastronomic restaurant and the famous 5 star Aubergade relais et Château.
Close by are a number of popular attractions to keep younger family members and guests amused (Happy Forest High Ropes 10min & Walibi Themepark 25mins).

The property is well served by golf courses and nearest golf course is only 10 minutes away. Whilst a further 3 golf courses are within 30 minutes’ drive of the property.

There is a nearby swimming pool in Pont du Case 10 minutes away as well as two additional swimming pools / aqua parks only 25 minutes away (Aquasud & Aqualand).

The South West is renowned for its cuisine and there are are also two AOC & AOP wine areas nearby, Cotes de Bruhlois to the south east and Cotes de Buzet to the south west beyond Agen.

The property is very energy efficient given its age and size (DPE: B & GES: A).