Agen, Aquitaine 47000

An enchanting country estate in one of southwest Frances most coveted and pictureperfect regions. Situated on an ancient Roman road to Agen, this delightful property owned by local aristocratic lords from the 1700s overlooks plum orchards and distant woodland. The area is ringed with some of Frances most picturesque villages and historic hilltop châteaux, and is close to the waterlily gardens that inspired the painter Monet. The main house offers 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms/3 shower-rooms, with generous reception rooms featuring solid oak parquet flooring, Italian marble worksurfaces, designer wallpaper adorning the walls and doors opening onto terraces that frame the stunning views. At the top of the treelined drive are a 1bedroom pigeonnier and three independent cottages, providing a further six bedrooms in total. Key features - Reversible air conditioning throughout most of the rooms - Heated saltwater swimming pool - Highspeed internet connectivity - Lilypad pond rich with fish and frogs - One well with a natural water source - Winter Garden Room suitable for events (capacity up to 90 people) - Hangar for tractor storage and parking for up to 30 cars The grounds extend to approximately 3.1 hectares (c. 8 acres) of carefully tended topiary, shrubs and mature trees, with ample car parking. Location and access - 30 minutes to Agen and its TGV station for fast links to Bordeaux and Paris - Nearby private jet airfield for private flights For more information, including a full brochure and detailed floor plans, please contact Jane Vernon on (also available on WhatsApp). A live virtual tour can be arranged if you are unable to visit in person.