Gourdon, Burgundy, Address available on request

Originally built in the 1930s in order to enjoy the breathtaking view from this hilltop village, this house has been recently restored and enlarged by the creation of an all-weather veranda, which is accessible from the living-room with its contemporary wood-burner. The kitchen is entirely and newly fitted out. On the floor above are a bathroom and two bedrooms, one of which has an upper area which is office and storage space under the eaves. There is a cellar at basement level. The pleasant garden has a stone outbuilding. Not a large property, but a perfect retreat for week-ends and holidays. And the view is not the only bonus : the village itself has a wealth of attractive old buildings and a splendid church.