Nérac, Aquitaine, Address available on request

At the end of a 600 m path, with 5 hectares of organic meadows and woods, in a peaceful setting immersed in nature, this former farmhouse has been completely restored using ecological and natural materials to provide excellent thermal insulation and comfortable living all year round. The straw earth walls are rendered with lime on the outside and earth on the inside. The interior partitions are timber-framed with soundproofing (wadding and hemp). The roofs were insulated with wood wool. All of this has resulted in an excellent B and A classification for the Dpe. The house is also insulated during the hot summer months. A wood-fired central heating system from the property, with hot water produced by solar panels, provides cost-effective heating.

The house offers 350m2 of living space and comprises an entrance hall with toilet- A magnificent and remarkable living room of 100m2 with numerous bay windows comprising: a fitted kitchen, a dining room and a double lounge. A laundry room - a cellar - a boiler room - 2 large rooms - 1 glazed workshop of 26m2.

First floor: chestnut parquet flooring - corridor leading to 1 study, 4 good bedrooms - 2 bathrooms with w.c. - Outside covered terrace.
5Has of partly fenced organic grassland with 2 small sheep pens for the animals, woods with many ancient oaks, 1 well and 1 pond. Large recent wooden hangar of 100m2 - 10 minutes from all amenities.

Selling price = 550000. Agency fees payable by the Seller- Patrick Gaillard, Estate Agent, Agence Les Pierres d'Oc since 1963.