Enchanting Country Estate with Cottages

Enchanting historic country estate offering six-bedroom principal accommodation, three independent cottages and a pigeonnier providing a further 6 beds. Set in 3.1 ha of grounds with a heated saltwater pool, event barn for 90 guests, pond, extensive parking and magnificent countryside views. It combines private living with outstanding hospitality potential.

Set in one of the most beautiful and sought-after areas of south-west France, this exceptional estate occupies a peaceful position overlooking plum orchards and distant woodland. The property stands along the route of an ancient Roman road leading towards Agen, in a landscape renowned for its rolling countryside, picturesque villages and historic hilltop châteaux.

The surrounding area offers an exceptional quality of life, with celebrated markets, restaurants, vineyards and cultural attractions close at hand. The famous water-lily gardens that inspired Claude Monet are also within the wider region, adding to the area's considerable artistic and historical appeal.

Agen is approximately 30 minutes away, providing a full range of shops, services and restaurants together with a TGV station offering fast connections towards Bordeaux and Paris. A nearby private airfield provides an additional option for private aviation.

Reached via an impressive tree-lined driveway, this enchanting country estate occupies an elevated and particularly attractive position, with far-reaching views across the surrounding orchards and woodland.

The property has a distinguished history, having been associated with local aristocratic families since the 15th century. Today, it combines the atmosphere and character of a historic country residence with the facilities required for comfortable modern living and a highly versatile hospitality project.

The principal house provides six bedrooms and six bathrooms, together with generous reception accommodation designed to take full advantage of the property's exceptional setting. Light-filled rooms open directly onto terraces, creating an effortless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape.

The terraces provide wonderful spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the elevated position ensures that the countryside views remain a defining feature of the house.

At the top of the beautifully established approach is a charming pigeonnier, converted to provide an independent one-bedroom residence. Three further independent cottages provide an additional six bedrooms in total, creating considerable flexibility for visiting family and friends or for developing a successful holiday accommodation business, subject to the necessary permissions.

The independent accommodation is particularly well arranged for allowing guests to enjoy privacy while remaining within the same exceptional estate

For more information, including a full brochure and detailed floor plans, please contact us at Sifex. A live virtual tour can be arranged if you are unable to visit in person.

The grounds extend to approximately 3.1 hectares, or around 8 acres, and have been carefully landscaped to create a wonderfully private and established setting.

Mature trees, topiary, ornamental shrubs and sweeping areas of lawn surround the various buildings, while the extensive planting provides both beauty and privacy throughout the seasons.

A superb heated saltwater swimming pool provides a focal point for summer living and entertaining. Nearby, a tranquil lily-pad pond, naturally rich in fish and frogs, adds a particularly atmospheric element to the gardens and contributes to the property's sense of being immersed in nature.

The estate also benefits from a natural water source through a well, providing an additional practical asset.

Event and Hospitality Potential
One of the property's most notable features is its substantial winter garden, which provides an exceptional year-round entertaining space with capacity for up to approximately 90 guests. Its scale and setting make it particularly well suited to private celebrations, weddings, corporate gatherings and other events, subject to the necessary permissions and regulations.

A large hangar provides secure storage for tractors and other equipment, while extensive parking can accommodate up to 30 cars, making the estate unusually well equipped for larger gatherings.

All of the residences benefit from reversible air conditioning, while high-speed internet connectivity provides the infrastructure required for modern family life or professional hospitality use.

A Highly Versatile Estate

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully positioned historic country estate offering an unusual combination of private family accommodation, independent guest properties and genuine event potential.

Its historic origins, attractive architecture, mature gardens, swimming pool, extensive parking and magnificent views create a property with considerable lifestyle appeal, while the cottages and substantial winter garden offer scope for a successful hospitality or events business, subject to the appropriate permissions.

With Agen and its TGV connections approximately 30 minutes away, yet surrounded by some of south-west France's most picturesque countryside, the estate offers an exceptional balance of privacy, accessibility and commercial potential.