Dordogne House with Lake and Swimming pool for Sale

Approached via a sweeping drive and situated in a wonderful private position on the top of a hill, this 200 year old Maison de Maitre has been lovingly restored to a very high standard.

Offering stunning views over the surrounding fields and forests of the Perigord – Limousin National Park, this property comes with its own swimming pool and private lake.

ENTRANCE / GROUND FLOOR

Double opening front door leads into a large fully tiled hallway, with radiator. Leading off from the hallway is the lounge; kitchen; passageway to the cellar and the oak staircase.

Lounge

A large room, 41.58 square metres in total, with a central fireplace with a woodburner.
Double aspect windows looking onto the front and back gardens.
Two central heating radiators; plenty of lighting and power points with a satellite tv point.

Kitchen / Diner

Door leads into the large bespoke kitchen / diner, 24.16 square metres in size, with plenty of storage space.
Gas hob; electric oven; fridge freezer; dishwasher have all been “built in “ but are easily removed if necessary.
Plenty of ceiling lighting and power points together with a central heating radiator. Double aspect views onto the front and back garden. Tiled floor.

Door from the kitchen leads into a passageway, off of which is the utility room, with washing machine and tumble dryer built in.
There is also a sink and a downstairs toilet. All floors fully tiled.

Opposite the utility room is the boiler room, where the hot water tank and the boiler itself can be found.
The boiler is dual fuel meaning that you can use either wood or oil to provide the heating, which in the winter provides the hot water as well.
At the end of the passageway is a door leading out to the conservatory, which itself leads into,the back garden.

Passageway

Ideal for storing coats and wine this has a large storage cupboard, and a door leading to the large cellar, which has lighting provided.

Entrance Hall

An oak staircase leads to the first floor landing which is wooden floored. Off the landing are:-

Bedroom 1

This is a double bedroom, 17.1 square metres in size with a central heating radiator. The bedroom window overlooks the back garden.
Chestnut wooden floor

Bedroom 2

Again a double bedroom, 15.23 squares metres, overlooking the front garden. Central heating radiator in the window bay. Carpeted

Bedroom 3

A double bedroom, 15.75 square metres in size, with a central heating radiator overlooking the front garden.
Chestnut wooden floor. Off this room is the ensuite shower room with shower; sink and toilet which has been fully tiled.

Bedroom 4

A double room again, 16.03 square metres in size, with a central heating radiator overlooking the back garden.
It is carpeted and currently used as a study with phone and internet access.

Luxury Family Bathroom

A large room, 10.79 square metres, with enamelled bath, shower unit and sink.
Plenty of cupboard space provided and again has a central heating radiator.
Overlooks the front garden. Carpeted.

Dressing room / walk in wardrobe

Plenty of space for clothes and shoes etc. Lights and carpets.Could be converted to provide bedroom with an en-suite.

Attic

A door leads from the landing to the attic which is huge, being the width and depth of the house.
Many original beams, all in very good condition, and if needed this space would make a wonderful conversion providing additional rooms.

THE GROUNDS

Grounds in total approaching 8.5 acres which are planted with mature trees and shrubs.The plot is easily maintained.
Totally private, offering wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Lawned area surrounds the house on three sides with mature trees, shrubs and bushes and tall laurel hedging.
Strawberry, raspberry and blackberry plants in a side garden.

Fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, cherry, nectarine, kiwi and fig) plus walnut and chestnut trees. A large vegetable plot. A well.
Wide fully paved terrace with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and lake, with vines growing on an adjacent arbor.

The swimming pool is 10 x 5 metres in size with a shallow and deep end, featuring Roman end steps into the pool.
As with all of this property, the swimming pool is totally private offering wonderful panoramic views over the valley below.

The lake is approximately one and a half acres in size, and is stocked with mirror, common and crucian carp, together with roach and perch.
There is a path around the lake giving really good access. The lake is totally private and is contained within the grounds of the house which
is a major benefit as you don’t have to travel to visit your water feature.
Substantial gravel driveway, with undercover parking for six cars, with a wood storage area and outside lighting.

This small barn is 80 sq metres in size, has electricity and could easily be converted into a small house or gite.

The  main Barn is 264 square metres in size with a concrete floor and very good roof. Many original, substantial, old beams span the roof area.Water, lighting and power is provided. Currently used for storage but if a potential purchaser wished, then this could be converted into a stunning house; houses or gites.

Wildlife pond with lillies, rushes and reeds, attracting frogs, newts moorhens plus having a resident fish population.

There is a very large patio overlooking the pool. lake and the valley below. Sit and relax whilst enjoying the incredible views. We mean incredible, this is not hype!

The house is surrounded with it’s own land, meaning that the whole property is completely private; not being overlooked by anyone. One large field is left to the wildlife, whilst the other is cut by a local farmer for free, and in return he takes the hay. You could change this arrangement if you so wished.

We also have a well near to our veg plots, which is very convenient for keeping everything watered.

LOCAL AMENITIES

Within a short walk, St Priest Les Fougeres has a boulangerie; a bar; a post office, a school plus a fortnightly market.
Within a five minute drive a large town, La Coquille with Doctor, Dentist, Chemists and Supermarkets, train station, hairdressers and other shops and facilities.We now have a new health centre incorporating English speaking Doctor, Dentist, Physiotherapy etc.
There are numerous Chateaux nearby; many fine restaurants and you can even follow the actual route Richard the Lionheart took during his crusade over 800 years ago.
Cycling, walking, swimming, canoeing and go karting facilities are all nearby.

Nearby Towns and villages:-

5 min from the chateau from Jumilhac Le Grand
15 min from the shops from Thiviers
30 min from the town centre from Brantome
25 min from the chateau from Saint Jean De Cole
2 min from the town centre from Saint Priest Les Fougeres
8 min from the town centre from La Coquille
40 mn from the shops de Perigueux
40 mn from the shops de Limoges
55 mn from the town centre de Beaulieu Sur Dordogne

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Two airports are near by:-

http://www.aeroportlimoges.com/en-EN/ – 40 minutes

http://www.bergerac.aeroport.fr/ – 90 minutes

Summary
Property has fantastic development potential, as these buildings could be converted (subject to planning).
Large barn 264 sq metres.
Small barn 80 sq metres.
Undercover parking area 136 sq metres.

All rooms in the house have full central heating, provided through cast iron radiators.

All room sizes are as accurate as we can measure them

The house has been recently redecorated throughout.

PRICE 395,000 euros

For more information please contact Paul & Linda email:-

turnerl@orange.fr

tel: 0033 5 53 62 11 03 outside France

tel: 05 53 62 11 03 within France