Village house with annexe, garden and garage

Village property with all the extras!

Tucked discreetly behind elegant stone walls and wrought-iron gates in the very heart of thriving Puy-l’Évêque, this magnificent 1870s stone residence is the sort of property that makes passers-by slow down and invent reasons to linger. Just a gentle stroll from the bustling local market, cafés and every conceivable convenience, this is quintessential Lot valley living — where the car may well become entirely redundant, except perhaps for the occasional countryside excursion.

A substantial and character-filled period home, the property comes complete with a charming independent guest house, double garage, extensive off-road parking, workshops, and beautifully established south-facing gardens with enchanting views across the ancient town rooftops. There is even scope to create an additional independent apartment should one wish to embrace either multigenerational living or a lucrative rental venture.

The principal house is gloriously authentic, brimming with the rich patina only time can create. A handsome stone staircase rises to a delightful terrace — the perfect perch for morning coffee, gentle people-watching, or simply watching daily life unfold in the town below.

Inside, the house unfolds with warmth and grandeur in equal measure: a magnificent entrance hall, elegant reception rooms with original fireplaces, ancient flooring, exposed beams and built-in bookcases, all echoing stories from another age. The cosy dining room opens through French doors onto the terrace, while the rustic country kitchen, complete with larder and utility room, feels ready-made for long lunches, good wine and mildly overambitious dinner parties.

The accommodation currently offers three charming bedrooms, alongside a study with private roof terrace, stylish bathrooms featuring a roll-top bath, and an easily convertible attic room offering exciting further potential. Naturally, there is also the indispensable workshop — because every grand French house deserves one.

The separate two-bedroom guest house is equally appealing, with open-plan living space, fitted kitchen, original staircase and a splendid Godin log-burning stove at its heart. An interconnecting door to the main house allows complete flexibility: independent guest accommodation, holiday letting income, or simply somewhere to house family when they announce they are “just popping over for a few days”. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating throughout.

Outside, the mature south-facing gardens include small vegetable plots, established planting and a delightful stone outbuilding with covered terrace overlooking the town — an idyllic setting for summer dining, evening apéritifs, or pretending you have finally retired to write that novel.

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly atmospheric and versatile home in one of the most picturesque and sought-after bastide towns in the Lot department — where life moves gently, lunches are taken seriously, and beauty appears around every corner.