6 Bedroom Character Farmhouse

Peacefully situated working walnut farm comprising large stone farm house (approx. 230m2), large two/three floor barn (112m2), large open fronted barn and various outbuildings around a landscaped courtyard, enormous agricultural building with oak beam structures (600m2) and around 10 hectares of irrigated walnut groves south of Belves in the Dordogne.

The farmhouse is in the process of being restored and consists on the ground floor of a central hallway with stairs leading to the first floor (15m2), an old farmhouse kitchen with fireplace (32m2), a large room which is intended to be a living/dining area (56m2) a bedroom with en-suite bathroom (28m2) and a downstairs loo.

On the first floor to the left is an apartment to be furbished and intended to be a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, dressing room, shower room, wc, and an office leading to the first floor balcony. To the right of the stairs are three bedrooms (17m2, 17m2, 9m2), all with wooden floors and a bathroom (5m2).

Across from the house to the south is a large stone barn with 112m2 of surface area which could be converted to make three floors, in front of which is a smaller outbuilding housing a summer kitchen with fireplace used in the past, and still today, the farm preserves.

Between the buildings is a typical stone archway and across from the house and barn is a long open fronted barn used partly to dry the walnuts and partly as a garage and workshop area.

To the north side of the courtyard is a large square rain water reserve and across the lane from the farm courtyard, concealed by a variety of large mature trees and shrubs is a huge agricultural building (600m2) with curved wooden structures used partly to dry the walnuts and partly to house the large farm machinery.

Around this building on both sides are walnut groves and leading on up a small no through road to the further walnut plantations, all of which are irrigated by local reservoir supplies.

Behind the property is a small walnut grove lined with fruit trees and also containing a strawberry patch and vegetable garden.

Down the lane from the property is a neighbour who bakes his own delicious bread and it is not uncommon for him to bake and deliver a loaf for his neighbours too.

An ideal property for someone looking for an income at home or as a self-sufficient farm in a very peaceful situation.

Facilities: mains water et electricity, septic tank, irrigation, rain water reserve. Oil-fired central heating.

The department of Dordogne has some very nice property and much to offer in terms of location, with houses situated in the many striking villages found amid the rolling hills. Some villages and towns are considered so picturesque that they are categorised as Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the most beautiful villages in France). Walkers will delight in the rolling countryside of Dordogne and there is a wonderful feeling of space here. From your Dordogne property it is easy to find peace and quiet off the beaten track in the hills, woodlands and forests.

The Dordogne River is one of the reasons why this area is a popular choice for visitors. There's nothing better than to hire a canoe and explore it for yourself. Many locations can only be seen from the water and you can make your own enjoyable voyage. On the journey you are sure to uncover lovely beaches, which make ideal locations for swimming, sunbathing and paddling. Why not have a day trip from your Dordogne property? all you will need to do is pack a picnic and away you go.

The Dordogne region of south-west France is one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the country. Visitors to this beautiful region of France discover many chateaux, beautiful medieval towns and villages, unspoiled countryside and prehistoric caves.

In addition to its castles, chateaux, churches, bastides and cave fortresses, the region has preserved from centuries past a number of wonderful villages which still have their market halls, dovecotes, tories (stone huts), churches, abbeys and castles. Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere, Connezac, Saint-Jean-de-Cole, La Roque-Gageac and many others are real jewels of architecture. As for the old quarters of Perigueux or Bergerac, restored and developed into pedestrian areas, they have regained their former charm.

The famous caves of Lascaux have been closed to the public, but a replica of Lascaux II is open to visitors and is a major tourist attraction. Perigueux has important Roman ruins, including an arena which is still visible inside a public park located near the town centre.

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