An Ancient Fort: A Remarkable Hillside Property In The Bourbon Valley

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Discover a truly exceptional property located  on the south banks of a picturesque Valley, offering stunning views of a medieval chateau. 

This historic stone fortification, built to defend the mother Chateau which once served as a crucial defensive stronghold, would have housed over two hundred archers during the turbulent wars of the 1500s, has now been beautifully renovated into a comfortable family home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

Property Features:

Living Space: The first floor is accessible for those with reduced mobility. It includes a kitchen that opens to a dining room, leading into an expansive, light-filled living room. This level also comprises a principal bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

Charming Period Details: Two working period fireplaces: one in the kitchen and another in the principal bedroom suite featuring a colonial-style Godin stove. A panoramic insert fireplace enhances the living room, dining room, and hallway, while an air-conditioning system ensures comfort throughout.

Upper Living Level: This floor hosts a spacious landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom, providing ample space for family and guests.

Key features include:
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM : powered by a Heat Pump
Air Conditioning throughout the property
EXCEPTIONAL energy performance with an emissions estimate of 4 kg CO2/m² per year (A rating)
Excellent double insulation;
High-speed internet connectivity;
Conforming fosse septique;
Working well with water

Outdoor Amenities:

The tree-lined garden, equipped with a robotic lawnmower, features a 26 m² heated swimming pool and a boules court, ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. The property is surrounded by serene fields and woodlands, offering a tranquil retreat.

Convenient Location:

Just 10 minutes from Agen, the estate has easy access to the TGV railway station for quick journeys to major cities like Bordeaux and Paris. For private air travel, the nearby Agen private jet airport accommodates both business and leisure needs.

GOLF : There are 2 golf courses in close proximity, including the 18 hole golf course Golf du Château d’Allot.

For more information, including a detailed brochure, please contact Jane Vernon at [hidden information] via WhatsApp. If a visit to France isn’t possible, we can arrange a live virtual tour of this extraordinary ancient fort.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/