Village house with garden and pool

A truly extraordinary historic home with views that deserve their own postcode

Absolutely stunning and dating back to the 1300s, this remarkable property sits on the edge of the historic and much-loved town of Penne-d’Agenais — a place of cobbled streets, character, charm, and a wonderfully lively atmosphere, with excellent bars and restaurants all within walking distance.

Behind its gated entrance lies a rare combination of ancient character, beautifully curated gardens, and all the comforts of a wonderfully inviting family home. With off-street parking, garaging, and 645m² of terraced gardens, this is a property that reveals its treasures at every turn.

The gardens are a delight: beautifully designed terraces, a charming lily pond, covered dining areas for long summer evenings, a sun terrace, and of course a saltwater swimming pool, all enjoying the most extraordinary views. The kind of views that make you stop mid-conversation and simply say, “wow”.

Inside, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is bursting with period features and historic charm. The possibility of creating a separate annex adds further flexibility, whether for guests, extended family, or perhaps simply somewhere to escape when the house is full.

The sitting room is quite exceptional, with a magnificent vaulted ceiling and a spectacular stone fireplace — a place where a winter evening in front of the fire would be hard to beat. The handmade kitchen combines style and practicality, with French doors opening onto the garden, a beautifully panelled ceiling, and an AGA cooker at its heart. The attention to detail throughout the house is something truly special.

A beautiful entrance hall leads to an ancient staircase, while further features include a paved parking area, vast garage, storage room with vaulted ceiling, and a wine cave complete with ancient stone archway — because every exceptional historic home deserves somewhere suitably atmospheric for its bottles.

A light-filled study enjoys views from every window, with exposed stone walls, terracotta floor tiles, and a beamed ceiling. The walls throughout are wonderfully substantial — the sort of reassuring thickness that modern homes can only dream of.

The bedrooms are comfortable and inviting, the bathrooms stylish and practical, with features such as a beautiful roll-top bath adding to the sense of timeless luxury. With oak double-glazed windows and heat pump heating, the property offers modern efficiency without compromising its historic soul.

Whether you are looking for the perfect “lock up and leave” holiday home, a full-time family residence, or simply somewhere truly unique, this house is exceptionally difficult to beat. It offers that rare blend of magnificent ancient features and comfortable modern living.

With the city of Agen less than half an hour away, offering a fast TGV connection to Paris, and Toulouse airport around one hour forty minutes away, this extraordinary home is as accessible as it is enchanting.

Quite simply, there is very little not to love. Please form an orderly queue.