Romantic 1706 Winery
Gascogne,
France The 2007 restoration of this beautiful winery has preserved the main
original details, keeping the romantic character of the estate which is centuries old. The house is stone construction with
260 sqm. of living space, situated on 7400 sqm. of land, surrounded by farm fields and forest. This property is in the
Midi-Pyrénées region, in the village of Larroque-Engalin near La Romieu. The first floor entrance leads to a drawing room, bedroom, kitchen/dining room with a fireplace
and through folding doors to a covered terrace where a barbeque and pizza oven is located. The original winery space has been
converted to a back kitchen area with dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. The former ‘pigeon tower' has been rebuilt
as a bathroom with an antique cast iron bath-tub, washstand, bidet, shower and toilet. All floor areas are insolated and most
are tiled with earthenware flagstone tiles. There is also a daylight artist studio, central heating and partial floor radiant
heat. A former stable has been rebuilt to accommodate 2 bedrooms, bathroom with a shower, washstand and toilet. The renovation of the winery estate included a new underground foundation and a new roof with
10 year guaranties. Also a new sewage disposal system with new septic tank and drains were installed. A 12 x 4.5 meter swimming
pool was added in 2005 with a wooden terrace surrounding the pool to enjoy a broad view of the countryside. A satellite antenna
is in place and internet connection available. Entrance to the property
is through a iron gate and down a lane of Lombardy poplars. There are oak trees centuries old plus linden, palms, cypress
and pines, as well as fruit trees of apricot, apple, pear and cherry. A vegetable garden, small greenhouse, a vineyard, a
stone chicken house, an 80 square meter barn with water and electricity, 2 open barns, and a 6 meter water well are also part
of the extensive outdoor attractions. The woods on the north side are the hiding-place for deer and birds of prey, as well
as walking area with official trails. Beside the private swimming pool there is an artificial lake for swimming at the beginning
of the drive. The vineyard has a great view over the fields of sunflowers, maize (corn) and the village of Larroque-Engalin
with it's beautiful castle and octagonal tower. The region Gascony, called
the French Tuscany, is one of the most authentic regions of France. The winters are mild, springtime starts early and summers
are pleasant. The village of Larroque-Engalin is pre-medieval and is 4 kilometers from La Romieu, which is mentioned
on the world heritage list of the UNESCO. In this charming village you will find the post-office, bakery, a small supermarket
and a restaurant. Lectoure a village with spa facilities, banks, building supply, grocery stores, a hotel, garages,
medical services, a small hospital and other shops. Agen at 30 km has the big hospitals and supermarkets. Seviac is an important
Roman site with many wine châteaux to visit. Marciac has a famous international jazz festival annually.
Golf courses are in Fleurance. International airports are located in Toulouse, Pau and Bordeaux. National airports are located
in Agen and Bergerac. It is a 6.5 hour drive to Paris, a 1.5 hour drive to Toulouse and a 2 hour drive to Bordeaux. € 520.000 (EUR) The price
includes general farm equipment, wine antiques, washing machine and kitchen appliances. ***IMPORTANT NOTE TO BUYER*** This property is offered for sale directly by
the owner; therefore, the buyer DOES NOT pay or incur any agent fees or commissions.
(In France it is often the buyer who pays the real estate agents commission. This is usually the rule, except within
the Paris region where the seller pays the agents commission. Furthermore, agent's fees are not fixed so differences may exist
depending on the region in France. Buyer's commissions/fees may be charged at rates anywhere between 4% and 15%, although
7% is more common.)
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