The manor house was built in the 16th century, with later additions and improvements in the 18th century. Construction is of local limestone The house belonged to the Godailh family until 1971, when it was acquired by the present owners.
It is located on edge of a plateau, from which it commands panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. A number of hilltop chateaus and ancient fortified villages can be seen from the terrace.
Access is by means of a private road, through surrounding woodland. The site is secluded, yet easily within reach of local amenities.
Architectural features include a magnificent stone spiral staircase, mullion windows, a vaulted stone ceiling, and arrow slit windows.
The total living area is 450 sq.m., comprising 3 reception rooms, dining room, modern kitchen, 5 bedrooms, extensive garaging and staff accommodation, wine cellar, Jacuzzi, Grounds of 10 hectares
Swimming pool complex.
Own water supply from 2 wells and spring.
Full oil fired central heating, with 33 radiators.
Mains water supply.
Hot water supplied by a combination of solar and electric heating.

Ground floor
Three large reception rooms, each with it's own stone fireplace, and large windows, providing excellent natural light. ( room 1-45 sq.m./ room 2-30 sq.m./ room 3-30 sq.m.) A dining room of 35 sq.m., also with a fine stone fireplace, and a vaulted stone ceiling. A bedroom of 20 sq.m. with en suite bathroom.
A wine cellar is accessed from the main reception room.
The kitchen of 16 sq.m. lies adjacent to the dining room, with access to the courtyard, storage areas, and the old stable block.
A fifth bedroom is located above the kitchen area, with it's own en suite bathroom (15 sq.m.).

Old stable block
This building forms one side of the courtyard, and provides garaging for 3 cars, as well as a Jacuzzi room, toilets, and store rooms.
Above are 2 large rooms and a store room totaling 120 sq.m., suitable for use as a studio/workshops/bedrooms.

First floor
Three bedrooms, each with it's own en suite bathroom ( bedroom 1-52 sq.m./bedroom 2- 28 sq.m./bedroom 3-10 sq.m.) Large windows with views over the surrounding countryside.

Second floor
Large dormitory bedroom, with bathroom and w.c. (total area 70 sq.m.)
Attic storage area of 50 sq.m.
Solar powered domestic hot water system, with a 3001. capacity storage tank, providing year round hot water.

Staff accomodation
In the tower on 3 floors, comprising kitchen/dining room, living room with stone fireplace, bedroom on the first floor, with bathroom/w.c., and an office on the second floor. Total floor area of 60 sq.m.

Swimming pool complex
A pool 10m x 5m with Roman steps
Chlorine filtration system.
Located in a secluded area close to the house. Surrounded by stone walls. Converted from the former wine production building.

Land
10 hectares (xx acres) of field and woodland, comprising mainly oak trees, with horse rides.
A well, llm deep provides water to the house by means of a wind driven pump. There is a another well and spring 800m from the house.

Local amenities
International airports at Toulouse (1,5 hours), Bordeaux (2 hours), and Bergerac (1 hour). Private aerodrome at Villeneuve sur Lot (10 minutes)
TGV at Agen (30 minutes), with regular trains to Paris (4 hours), Bordeaux (1 hour) and Toulouse (1 hour)
Local shops, post office, school, doctor, vet, etc, (5/10 minutes)
Major shopping centres at Agen (30 minutes) and Villeneuve (20 minutes) Golf at 30 mins.

Contact:
M. Romain Raphaël-Leygues
"La Vayssière" - 47140 Penne d'Agenais
Tel: 0033(0)5 53 41 25 28
romain.raphaelleygues@orange.fr