Country property with stables

The Quintessential South-West France Dream Farmhouse

Tucked away at the end of its own private drive, with not a neighbour in sight, this utterly charming 1830 stone farmhouse is everything you imagine the French dream to be—then a little more for good measure. Set in just under a hectare of rolling Lot-et-Garonne countryside, with wraparound views, established gardens and stables, it sits in one of the most idyllic pockets of rural France, close to wonderfully lively villages and vineyards all just 30 minutes from Bergerac airport.

The house itself is picture-postcard pretty: classic stone elevations outside, stylish contemporary interiors within, all while retaining an abundance of original features. The generous sitting room boasts full-height beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, tiled floors and a log-burning stove complete with a heat-pump system that warms the rest of the house—very clever, very cosy.

There are two comfortable bedrooms plus a charming mezzanine sleeping area, reached via a sleek modern staircase leading up to the mezzanine and study. The gorgeous country kitchen manages to be both rustic and refined, complete with its original bread oven, gas range cooker, Belfast sink and oak worktops. A stylish modern bathroom completes the main living spaces.

Outside, a wisteria-draped terrace invites long, lazy apéros; there’s a vegetable garden for the aspiring potager; and an outbuilding with kitchen, workshop and storage. Recent upgrades include new double glazing and a fully conforming fosse septique. The gated entrance adds the final flourish.

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