Property Details

Approached by a gated driveway, the Mas de Goulpa is a large family house set in 17 acres on a 'plateau' above the village of Larnagol.

The house is quite stunning and externally portrays the architecture of the region; internally it has been designed with large open spaces using light oak finishes to create a contemporary style.

On the ground floor:

Large split level salon/dining room with a central fireplace separating the two areas. TV (French) with DVD; radio/CD player.
A superbly-fitted kitchen with all modern conveniences, dishwasher, American fridge/freezer. Separate cloakroom/WC with washing machine and dryer.
Double bedroom (en-suite bathroom/WC) with french-doors opening on the the terrace.

On the first floor

The pricipal double bedroom with an arched window offering a beautiful long view over the countryside; this bedroom has its own fully-fitted bathroom and separate WC adjacent.

Third double bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC.
Fourth bedroom (twin/double) which is in the pigeonnier tower accessed by its own staircase.
Large mezzanine with double sofa bed and a single bed.
Independent shower room/WC.

Two sets of galzed doors open on the the stone-paved covered terrace, where there is a garden table and chairs for out-of-doors dining. An abundance of lavender and shrubs border the terrace with an old olive tree as its centrepiece. Close by, is the impressive 14m x 6m pool, again with stone terrace and pool-side furniture. Also included is a gas barbecue and table tennis. Covered parking area.

Local Area Details

Larnagol is situated in the South East of the department of the Lot, close to its border with the Aveyron. Cajarc and Limogne, both 20 minutes drive, offer regular local markets and a full range of shops and restaurants.

Within 40 minutes drive of Larnagol are the two principal towns of the Lot region, Cahors and Figeac, and just over the border in the department of the Aveyron, Villefranche de Rouergue. Each, with its own distinctive architectural character, these towns offer the full complement of culture and history, markets and music festivals, riverside locations and street-side cafes.

With its long-date history, the area is rich in paces of interest. The magnificently preserved medieval villages of St-Cirq-Lapopie and Rocamadour, the prehistoric cave paintings at Pech-Merle, the superb working museum of agricultural life at Cuzals, and the 13th century Chateau de Cenevieres.

From the West of the region, with its olling wooded hills and small streams, to the drama of the limestone cliff-lined river valleys in the East, the area offers a contrast of landscape. There are riverboats that run from Bouzies through Cahors to Luzech, with allow you to witness the delights of this transition at leisure.

Those who enjoy pleasures of a gastronomic nature will not be disappointed. Many local resturants offer food at reasonable prices. For the more rarefied palate, the regional delicacies of truffles and foie gras. The dark Cahors wine, with this own distinctive flavour, which is produced in the vineyards along the river plain to the West of Cahors, provides the perfect accompaniment to the local cuisine.

Many leisure pursuits are available - walking and horse riding on the many desiganted trails, cycling around the peaceful villages, canoeing on the white water of the River Cele, and you can even water ski at the plan d'eau of Cajarc. For those wishing to take life at a slower pace, there are good bird watching opportunities, trout and freshwater fishing, and artists and photographers will find that they are spoilt for choice of subject matter.

In summary, whether you prefer to tour and explore, or if you simply wish to relax and unwind, this site offers a perfect location to experience true French contry life in the Lot.

Larnagol is approximately 9/10 hours driving time from Calais. Toulouse airport 1h40 driving time and Rodez airport 1h20.

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Neil Buffee
Telephone:	00 33 565302576
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Fax:	00 33 565312973
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