Situated within a quiet setting on 30 acres of land with a 2 acre lake, which is fed by a spring and allows automatic irrigation of the orchard, gardens, meadows and swimming pool, this superb 5 bedroom house, which is full of character and charm, is located at the end of a lane and has lovely views over Cordes sur Ciel and just 1km from the train station.

The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house itself has been carefully renovated preserving the original stonework, exposed beams and terracotta floor tiles, combined with double glazed windows, central heating and a wood burning stove in the living room, it is a very comfortable property in winter and summer. A separate dining room (also with a wood burning stove) leads to the fully fitted wood kitchen and from here there is access to the terrace overlooking the lake.

Attached to the house is a self-contained annex with a kitchenette, 2 bedrooms and a shower room on the ground floor and the possibility to convert the first floor to create more living space (at least 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom) – subject to necessary permissions.

The barn on the first floor between the house and the annexe could also be converted and could either extend the house, the annexe or create another independent living space. The current owners have already obtained planning permission and have architects drawings to extend the house into this area.

A garage at the side of the property provides storage for equipment and also houses the oil fired boiler.

Lots of possibilities for either a farm income, a holiday income or both. With the water, solar panels and wood heating it could also be possible to live almost autonomously off the land.

This 5 bedroom property benefits, not only from a superb location but also from 2 more wells on the property – what a magnificent advantage to be able to water the lawn and gardens. The land is half meadow and half woodland.

With the accent on ecology the hot water is produced by solar panels. The large salt-water pool has state of the art equipment installed this year and it is located slightly away from the house with beautiful long-reaching views.

Unique property in a peaceful location with no close neighbours.