Village house with garden and balcony

Nineteenth-century charm, a first-floor balcony and a very sleepy lane, all a short stroll from everything

Such a handsome facade. This absolutely charming 19th-century stone townhouse has fabulous stonework and a first-floor balcony overlooking a very sleepy lane. It is just a short walk from the centre of Montaigu-de-Quercy, with its lively restaurants, shops and swimming lake. In fact, everything you could possibly need is within walking distance.

We appreciate that pink is not everyone’s first choice of colour. It’s an easy fix, and paintbrushes are included in the sale.

The House

This is a substantial 3/4 bedroom home, three of the bedrooms with modern en suite bathrooms. It is packed with period features, including original floorboards, exposed stonework, beams and fireplaces, all put together with great taste and style (particularly if you like pink).

Ground floor

• Grand, full-length entranceway
• Rustic country kitchen with glazed doors opening onto the lane
• Full-length sitting room with marble fireplace

First floor

• Original staircase
• Landing with a door opening onto the balcony
• Bedrooms, three with en suite bathrooms

Outside and below

• Fabulous large raised balcony to the rear, with views over the surrounding countryside
• Large basement room with remnants of the old château walls, and access to the village garden. It’s a little unkempt but easily brought back to life.
• Vast loft space, with plenty of room to dream

Location

A great village property, tucked just far enough from the action, with oil-fired central heating to keep things cosy. Agen, with its fast TGV to Paris, is 35 minutes away, and Toulouse airport is around 1 hour 30 minutes. You will be surrounded by beautiful bastide villages and a lively local international community.