Country house with pool, pottery studio, outbuildings and garage

Location, location, location has rarely been more deserving of the phrase.

Tucked away in a peaceful hilltop hamlet, this utterly charming 19th-century stone country house enjoys truly breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside towards the beautiful Bastide village of Beauville. And quite honestly, the view alone is rather hard to beat.

But back to the house…

All on one level, full of character and beautifully presented throughout, the property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a wonderful covered terrace that is practically made for long lunches, evening apéros and morning coffee accompanied by an entirely unnecessary amount of staring at the view.

Set within 2,292 m² of established, beautifully maintained gardens, the outside space is every bit as special as the house. There is a fabulous 8 x 4m swimming pool, a splendid ornamental pond, mature planting and an assortment of useful and rather delightful outbuildings, including a greenhouse, pottery studio, garage, carport and cave.

Inside, the atmosphere is equally appealing, with plenty of traditional charm alongside the comforts of modern living. The fitted kitchen comes complete with a range cooker and log-burning stove — because however idyllic French country life may be, there is still something wonderfully reassuring about a proper stove.

The whole property is in immaculate condition, retaining an abundance of original character and that elusive sense of a home that has been loved rather than simply styled.

And then there is the location…

Beauville, with its excellent shops, restaurants and lively night markets, is just five minutes away. Agen is around 30 minutes by car, offering a fast TGV connection to Paris, making the journey from country idyll to capital surprisingly straightforward.

A beautiful stone house, exceptional views, wonderful gardens, a swimming pool, charming outbuildings and one of the most splendid settings imaginable.

If this isn’t the French dream, we’re really not sure what is.