Farm House for Sale in Cardaillac, Le Lot, France

Beautiful French Farm Retreat on 50 Acres

The Lot is on of the most beautiful, less populated French department in the South West of France.
It is famous for its gastronomy and healthy living, and became fashionable because former french president Georges Pompidou loved it.

The property –built circa 1780 – is located on the face of a small valley, on 50 hilly acres of beautiful wooded landscape, with 2 smalls streams. It is secluded but not isolated as there are 3 other properties around, one being only for vacation, another one belonging to a friendly family of typically French farmers who worked this land from generation to generation.

The main house has been rehabilited while keeping the original character. It is 2 stories high and has an open style Kitchen with large fireplace that connects to the family room. 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bath and a Laundry room plus an attic that can be converted into a master suite. The 1 bedroom guest house with kitchenette is bright and sunny with a view of the hills. It has a full basement and 2 stories.
The third House with open veranda has 3 levels. There is a barn for firewood
storage.
The woods allowing a natural regeneration have been preserved as well as a small swamp near one of the sreams – so that the herons could come back (and they did).
There is a lot of wild life : wild boars, roe deers, badgers, hares, wild rabbits ; martens, foxes etc… and all sorts of birds.
The nearest village is Cardaillac (4 miles), a medieval historic village with a grocery, garage, bakery, hair dresser, post office, doctor, famous restaurant, and many painters. It is officially listed as one of the most beautiful French village.
The nearest city is medieval Figeac (10 miles).
Nearest Airport is Rodez (62 miles), and Toulouse (100 miles) for International flights.