Village house with garden

Splendid 1846 Bastide Townhouse in the Heart of Beauville

Perfectly poised in the very centre of the thriving bastide village of Beauville – where the bakery, restaurant, village shop, pharmacy and, naturally, Philippe’s bar are all but a baguette’s throw away – sits this rather magnificent stone townhouse. In summer, the lively night markets fill the village square with music, food and wine, placing you right at the heart of the festivities.

Built in 1846 and handsomely rendered, the property has been beautifully restored by its current owners with impeccable taste, a designer’s eye, and a deep respect for its period character.

Step into the welcoming vestibule complete with boot room, utility and that all-important downstairs loo. From here the house opens into a stylish open-plan living space featuring a large open fireplace, exposed beams, original floorboards, handsome stonework and a sleek modern kitchen with integral appliances, induction hob and chic travertine flooring. French windows frame serene views over the rolling Lot-et-Garonne countryside.

The property boasts four delightful bedroom suites, each with its own private, contemporary bathroom finished in travertine, with walk-in showers, exposed stone and a level of tastefulness that would make even the most discerning guest nod approvingly. The bedrooms themselves are irresistibly cosy with exposed beams, timber floors and more charm than you can shake a croissant at. Part double-glazed for comfort.

A staircase leads down to the spacious ground-floor cellar, which offers obvious potential as a garage/workshop/store or to create extra accommodation or even a self-contained apartment, all while retaining those fabulous valley views.

Directly across the lane you’ll find the property’s private lawned garden, complete with an outbuilding/store, a tranquil terrace perfect for evening apéros, and wonderfully established gardens planted with banana trees, bamboo, garveys, an olive tree and more. A vegetable garden and potting shed complete this idyllic picture.

Set in one of the region’s most highly desirable villages, just 15 minutes from Montaigu-de-Quercy with its bustling weekly markets, shops, restaurants and swimming lake, 30 minutes from Agen with its fast TGV link to Paris, and a mere 1 hr 15 from Toulouse airport, this is a home that truly takes some beating — especially when the summer night markets bring the village square to life.