Village house to renovate

A Fabulous Period Stone House in the Heart of Auvillar

Tucked away in the very heart of the thriving historic village of Auvillar, this wonderfully characterful 18th-century stone and brick house — with potentially even earlier elements — is a rare opportunity to create something genuinely special.

Set in a central yet wonderfully peaceful position, close to the magnificent historic church, the house sits right in the middle of village life. Auvillar is far from being a place that shuts up shop in November: it enjoys a lively, year-round community, with a delightful mix of local residents and an increasingly international population. Cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday essentials are all within easy walking distance — which is fortunate, as you may find yourself spending rather a lot of time admiring your handiwork.

The house itself offers approximately 166m² of accommodation and is currently, quite honestly, a shell. The good news? The expensive bit has already been taken care of. A brand-new roof has recently been installed at considerable expense, leaving the new owner with the rather more enjoyable task of deciding what goes underneath it.

There is an abundance of period character waiting to be brought back to life, including a fabulous original stone staircase, handsome brick arches and plenty of old stonework. Rather than trying to undo decades of someone else’s decorating decisions, you have the rare luxury of starting again and finishing the house entirely to your own taste and requirements.

Outside, there is a charming walled private garden of approximately 103m², accessed through an attractive iron gateway — a surprisingly private little oasis considering how central the property is.

This is very much a project, but an unusually appealing one: the structure, location, character and new roof are all in place; the rest is yours to create.

For anyone looking for a substantial period house in one of the most attractive small towns in the area, with genuine architectural character, a private garden and the convenience of village life on the doorstep, this takes some beating.

In short: a fabulous old house, a brand-new roof, a brilliant location and just enough work left to make it your own. What’s not to like?