Spacious 5-Bed Family Home with Pool & Valley Views

Perched above the beautiful Lot Valley, this spacious 5-bedroom home offers around 287 m² of flexible living space, a swimming pool, and breathtaking panoramic views over Puy-l’Évêque. Designed with versatility in mind, it can easily be arranged as two independent apartments – perfect for multi-generational living or a home with rental potential.

Set in peaceful surroundings yet only minutes from shops, restaurants, and vineyards, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of the southwest French lifestyle – space, charm, and views to fall in love with.

This attractive stone-and-render property offers around 287 m² of living space across two levels (approximately 170 m² on the ground floor including the garage and workshop, and 117 m² on the first floor, excluding the balcony). Set in an elevated position with sweeping views over the Lot Valley, the house combines space, light, and charm in a peaceful residential setting with a private swimming pool and established gardens.

Ground Floor – approx. 170 m² (including garage and workshop)
The ground floor provides extensive accommodation with great flexibility – ideal for creating a self-contained apartment for family use, guest accommodation, or seasonal rental income.

Kitchen (5.0m x 4.10m) – spacious and well-fitted with rustic cabinetry and tiled worktops.

Dining Room (5.65m x 5.40m) – a generous room opening onto the terrace and pool area, perfect for entertaining.

Study (3.5m x 3.0m) – ideal for home working or conversion into a bedroom.

Entrance Hall (4.15m x 2.5m) – central access point connecting the main rooms.

Bedroom 5 (3.5m x 3.2m) and Dressing Room (3.5m x 3.2m) – versatile spaces that could be reconfigured as an independent suite.

Boiler/Laundry Room (3.6m x 2.75m) – practical utility area with outside access.

Garage (5.9m x 3.6m) and Workshop (7.2m x 3.6m) – excellent storage and workspace, with potential for further conversion if desired.

First Floor – approx. 117 m² (excluding balcony)
The upper level offers comfortable family living with access to the balcony and panoramic views over Puy-l’Évêque and the surrounding countryside.

Living Room (8.5m x 3.8m) – light and spacious, opening through French doors onto the balcony.

Second Kitchen (3.7m x 3.5m less shower room) – currently fitted, offering scope for an independent upper-floor apartment.

Four Bedrooms (between 3.15m and 4.15m) – bright, comfortable rooms with garden or valley views.

The layout naturally lends itself to multi-generational living or division into two separate apartments, each with private entrances and outdoor areas – an attractive option for extended family, a home-plus-rental combination, or long-stay visitors.

Outside
The gardens are mature and private, featuring a sunny pool terrace, shaded seating areas, and a covered balcony from which to enjoy the sweeping views of the Lot Valley and the medieval rooftops of Puy-l’Évêque below.

Location – Puy-l’Évêque and the Lot Valley

The property is situated just above the historic riverside town of Puy-l’Évêque, one of the most picturesque villages in the Lot Valley. Perched on a hillside overlooking the River Lot, the town offers a lively year-round community with restaurants, cafés, local shops, weekly markets, schools, and essential services.

The area is renowned for its Malbec vineyards, rolling countryside, and outdoor lifestyle – from cycling and kayaking along the river to exploring nearby villages such as Prayssac, Duravel, and Albas, each with their own charm and amenities.

Access and Transport

Despite its tranquil setting, the property is well connected.

Bergerac Airport – approx. 1 hr 15 mins (with regular UK and European flights)

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport – approx. 1 hr 45 mins

Brive Airport – approx. 1 hr 45 mins

Cahors train station – around 45 minutes, with direct links to Toulouse and Paris

This makes the location ideal for both permanent living and a second home with strong rental appeal to the holiday market.
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