Renovated Farmhouse in Rural Gascony
Introduction
We (Georgiana & Harvey) are a retired American couple with a large, single-story, completely restored stone and timber farmhouse. The house is located not too far from Agen but in the neighboring department of the Gers. This is a beautiful and unspoiled area of France.
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The house has central heating, as well as a large wood-burning stove, and is on a beautiful and secluded 2-acre site in the country. There is no commerce within walking distance of the property. Very quiet, especially in the winter. All modern conveniences, good internet, big flat-screen television with many subscriptions and DVDs, good stereo system, and private 5 x10 meter swimming pool (not relevant for winter housesit). All rooms are on the ground floor. The house has about 3,000 square feet of interior living area, as follows: two bedrooms, two full baths, a large great room that also contains the kitchen, two studies, a TV room, a wine cellar, a laundry room. There is also an unheated recreational room that is used as an exercise room, and library (lots of books and CDs). In addition, there is a garage, an unimproved attic, and a covered front porch. Decor is eclectic and warm, and there is a lot of nice, older wooden furniture. The house was constructed in the 1980's using old stone and oak beams from an older, dilapidated farmhouse that had been on the site. House sitters need to provide their own car. The nearest neighbor is 400 meters away. The property is surrounded by working farmland, but there is not much farming activity. The village to which the property is attached is three kilometers away. The nearest supermarket is about 10 kilometers away, and bread and other necessities are available about 5 kilometers away. Autumn weather is pleasant, some days rainy. Spring can be warm and sunny or rainy. Summer can be hot. There can be considerable fog and rain during the winter.
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We have one cat. Boudu is lovable, warm, and affectionate. She is a middle-aged female and has been spayed. She is an indoor/outdoor cat and likes to walk in the garden with human company. We also play with her indoors, and we would like you to keep her amused similarly. (No medication is required.) In warmer months, there would be some pool care. You occupy the house and treat our belongings respectfully. Must be responsible, and must provide own car (non-negotiable). Some knowledge of French would be a plus, but is not a requirement.
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Boudu
10 years
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I had a memorable stay at Harvey and Georgiana's lovely home, where I received a warm and hospitable welcome after a long drive. Boudu is a delightful, affectionate cat and I thoroughly enjoyed her company throughout my sojourn in a lovely part of France. The comfort, books, peace and quiet were very much appreciated. Many thanks.
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I had a lovely week at Harvey and Georgiana's house looking after their adorable and very friendly cat Boudu. The house is spacious and all on one level, with a large garden and sunny terrace, several kilometres from the village and half a kilometre from the nearest neighbours. It is beautifully decorated and very well-equipped. Georgiana and Harvey are an interesting and friendly couple who were kind enough to prepare a vegetarian meal for me which we all shared before they set off on their journey. They provided me with a very comprehensive house manual before I arrived and there was a hard copy available at the house. I highly recommend this sit to future sitters and would be very happy to return myself. Thank you for being great hosts!
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