La Maison D’Olmieres

About this property

With far reaching views of the Tarn-et-Garonne countryside, La Maison d’Olmières offers space and character in this delightfully restored home designed for easy living in southwest France, a short drive from Lauzerte, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.

Inside, the house combines charm with comfort. The pretty kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range oven, dishwasher and breakfast table, opening directly to the garden for warm summer days. A separate dining room with original stonework and exposed beams sets the scene for relaxed evening meals, while the TV room with UK channels and Wi-Fi offers a cosy retreat. A delightful living room with a wood burning stove provides ample room and atmosphere throughout the year.

Four ensuite bedrooms ensure flexibility for families and friends. In the main house, a four poster double room and a second double each enjoy private facilities, while a charming en suite children’s room with low beams sits at the top of a spiral staircase . Across the courtyard, a fourth double bedroom with its own bathroom offers welcome independence.

Outside, a shaded dining terrace with barbecue is a wonderful spot for long al-fresco meals, not far from the private heated pool, measuring 10m by 5m with full width steps and a generous sun terrace. Families will love the table tennis for a spot of lively competition.

The house lies midway between Montaigu de Quercy and Lauzerte, both just ten minutes away by car. Here you will find bakeries, supermarkets, café bars and restaurants, while Montcuq’s popular Sunday market is 15km from the door. Larger towns such as Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Agen offer further shops and character whilst Cahors, around an hour away, tempts with its world-famous Malbec vineyards and a celebrated weekly market brimming with regional produce.

Set in the Tarn-et-Garonne countryside, close to the Lot border, La Maison d’Olmières enjoys a superb setting on the edge of a tiny hamlet, framed by far-reaching rural views. This charmingly renovated, detached home sits midway between Montaigu-de-Quercy and Lauzerte, offering easy access to authentic south-west French life.

Just ten minutes away, Lauzerte (11km), officially classified among France’s Plus Beaux Villages, enchants with its medieval arcades, hilltop setting and welcoming café terraces. Here you’ll find a supermarket alongside inviting restaurants and bars. In Montaigu-de-Quercy (8.5km), daily essentials are just as easily sourced from the bakery, grocery store and supermarket. Just a little further, the charming village of Montcuq (15km), known for its lively Sunday market and appealing eateries, makes for a delightful morning out.

For cultural heritage, Moissac (30km) is a rewarding visit. A historic stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, it is famed for its remarkable Romanesque abbey and cloisters. The riverside setting by the Tarn also tempts food lovers, not least at the celebrated ‘Pont de Napoléon’ restaurant.

Meanwhile along the Lot River, stretching from Villeneuve-sur-Lot (39km) to Puy-l’Évêque (30km), you can discover picturesque riverbanks, waterside villages and scenic walking routes.

Further afield, Cahors (39km) invites a memorable day trip with its dramatic Valentré Bridge and renowned Malbec vineyards, as well as a superb weekly market brimming with regional produce. Historic Agen (47km), less than an hour away, offers extensive shopping and amenities, completing the appeal of this enchanting and well-connected countryside retreat.

Accommodation

Maison Interiors

Main Floor (split-level)

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Living room with wood-burning stove
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TV lounge with sofas, TV (UK channels) and Wi-Fi internet
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Dining room with door to terrace
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Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, microwave, gas range oven, fridge freezer, washing machine and breakfast table. Door opens to garden
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WC
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Bedroom 1 with four-poster double bed and ensuite WC, bath/shower and hand basin
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Bedroom 2 with double bed and ensuite WC, shower and twin hand basins

Upstairs (via spiral staircase)

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Bedroom 3 (children's room, ideally for ages 7 - 15) with two single beds and ensuite WC, bath/shower and hand basin (low beams in room and bathroom)

Annexed Bedroom (accessed externally, across the courtyard)

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Bedroom 4 with double bed and ensuite WC, bath/shower and hand basin

Outside Grounds

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Heated swimming pool (10x5m) with full width steps
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Poolside terrace and loungers
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Shaded dining terrace with barbecue
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Table tennis
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Private grounds (1.5 acres), partly sloping with steps and woodland
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Double garage
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Private drive