Village house with garden

An Upmarket Village Gem (with Excellent Lunch Potential)

Dating from the 1840s, this grand stone village house sits proudly in the exquisitely charming and ancient village of Lacour de Visa, in a particularly coveted corner of south-west France. Quite literally within staggering distance of the excellent local auberge (a detail not to be underestimated), the property has been lovingly restored over a number of years by its fastidious owners, who clearly believe that “doing it properly” is the only option.

The result is a beautifully judged blend of period character and discreet modern comfort, achieved at considerable expense. Original features abound, gently complemented by handmade oak double-glazed windows and doors, gas central heating, and a general air of quiet, confident quality.

The ground floor offers a large, cosy, beamed sitting room with original terracotta floor tiles, exposed stonework, and a fine chimney housing a log-burning stove. Double doors open onto a side terrace overlooking the village square and church – a view that improves with every season.

The super-stylish, handmade oak kitchen is a triumph in itself, featuring a gas Rangemaster cooker, a separate solid-fuel stove, beamed ceilings, and exposed stone walls. Also on this level are a downstairs WC and a wet room, because practicality can, in fact, be beautiful.

An ancient staircase leads to the first floor, where you’ll find a second sitting room (ideal for quieter contemplation or louder teenagers), a useful storage room, a marble fireplace, and fabulous original floorboards. The principal bedroom is a delight, complete with ancient floorboards, a multi-fuel burning stove, and its own luxurious en-suite bathroom lined in travertine, with roll-top bath, shower, and wonderful views that make mornings feel unnecessarily cinematic.

The top floor provides two further bedrooms and a bathroom, all beautifully presented with excellent storage throughout.

Outside, a private walled garden offers peace, privacy, and a touch of romance, with passion flower climbing enthusiastically over the walls, a gated entrance, and a wood store for your winter fires.

All of this is set within a charming hilltop village just five minutes’ drive from shops and bakeries, five minutes from Roquecor, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Toulouse, and 35 minutes from Agen with its fast TGV connection to Paris.

A rare opportunity to acquire a house with soul, style, and an exceptionally good lunch option nearby.  Please form an orderly queue!