Puymirol, Aquitaine 47270

An ancient dwelling with 650 m², a bar, theatre, cinema and courtyard, in a medieval fortified town. In the middle of the central square, the massive dwelling with its ground-floor arcades is emblematic of the architecture found in fortified villages in south-western France. Thanks to its symmetrical exterior, highlighted by ochre-colour plaster and ornamental décor clad in red brick, its main façade is both stately and eye-catching. As for the ground floor, cadenced by ashlar stone arches, it bears witness to the building's original commercial vocation, typical of fortified village houses where the dwellings were usually located over the ground-floor shops, while, upstairs, tall arched windows, framed by bricks and topped with sculpted motifs, embellish the whole with an almost Florentine-like appearance. In addition, its dark-colour louvred shutters add a touch of refinement to the whole and bear witness to the care given to the building's architectural details both inside and outside, whereas, thanks to its barrel tile hipped roof, the building blends in harmoniously with the rest of the edifices around the village square. It should also be noted that behind its exterior adorned with southern accents, its interior spaces contain substantial volumes and a number of original elements. With three storeys, the main building includes seven bedrooms, two living rooms, a former theatre, a library and a bar, as well as a patio on the second floor and a courtyard on the ground floor, while it should be noted that it is also possible to purchase a dwelling, of more than 115 m², with a courtyard, which will require a complete renovation.