Description
Set on the edge of a picturesque stone hamlet in the heart of the Bouriane, where narrow lanes, honey-coloured houses and a small village square have changed little over the years, this charming home captures the timeless appeal of rural south-west France.
From the moment you step through the entrance gate, the atmosphere is unmistakably French, offering peace, privacy and an exceptional quality of life.
Lovingly renovated over recent years, the property combines solid structural improvements with great respect for its original character. Exposed stone walls, timber beams and traditional architectural features create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Some decorative finishes have deliberately been left simple, allowing the future owner to add their own personal touch without the need for major renovation work.
The private courtyard is undoubtedly the heart of the property. Complete with a swimming pool, a summer kitchen and a generous covered terrace, it offers a wonderfully secluded setting where long lunches effortlessly drift into warm summer evenings with family and friends. It is the kind of place where time slows down and everyday life gives way to the simple pleasures of the French countryside.
On the upper floor, the cosy sitting room features a beautiful original stone floor and a traditional fireplace with wood-burning stove set in the original cantou. Adjoining this is a bright open-plan kitchen and dining area with pantry, flooded with natural light and opening onto a terrace enjoying lovely open views over the surrounding countryside.
The house offers four bedrooms. Two bedrooms are located on the upper floor and share a compact bathroom. On the garden level are two further bedrooms, complemented by two separate shower rooms and two independent WCs.
A beautiful vaulted cellar, including a dedicated wine cellar, is a particularly attractive feature and a reminder of the property's long history.
The technical features are equally reassuring. Heating is provided by a heat pump feeding fan coil units throughout the house. The property also benefits from a compliant individual drainage system, perimeter drainage around the house and a well-integrated extension completed in 2007.
The landscaped garden includes a productive vegetable garden, several fruit trees and a 6,000-litre rainwater tank supplying an automatic drip irrigation system.
Although peacefully situated on the edge of an authentic hamlet, everyday amenities are only a few minutes away in the lively village of Catus, where you will find shops, restaurants, a bakery, a weekly market and medical facilities.
The historic town of Cahors, together with Gourdon, Sarlat-la-Canéda and Rocamadour, are all within easy reach, making this an ideal base from which to explore both the Lot and the Dordogne.
Whether you are looking for a permanent home, a holiday retreat or a property with excellent holiday letting potential, this delightful character home offers an opportunity to embrace an authentic French lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of south-west France.
