Boutique Chateau Hotel and Cottages -..

Located in the very popular area around Brantome in the Dordogne, this chateau represents the ideal commercial property. Fully renovated with style and taste, the accommodation is highly flexible and is spread over a number of separate dwellings: a five bedroomed chateau, all ensuite, equipped throughout with professional equipment and facilities and including an additional staff bedroom suite; the owners' house with two bedroomed apartment plus self-contained one-bedroomed staff apartment; a three bedroomed gite; and a two bedroomed summer house. All dwellings are contiguous and share the lovely swimming pool and grounds.

Situated on the outskirts of a charming village, amenities and community can be found in one direction, and unspoilt countryside the other. The property represents the ideal investment for those in search of a comfortable home and business combination to give a thoroughly rewarding work/life balance. (reference: R000279)

MAIN CHATEAU 5 guests suites plus staff bedroom, 480 sqms
The main chateau offers 5 guest bedrooms, all of which are ensuite. In addition to these is a staff bedroom suite, again with facilities, plus a self-contained apartment, now in need of renovation, currently used for storage but potentially offering one bedroom, a bathroom and open-plan living room / kitchen.

ENTRANCE HALL 28 sqms
Accessed from the main driveway to the front via stone steps up to the front door, the Entrance Hall provides access to the Bar, the Library, and Dining Room / Salon. It also houses the stairs to First Floor and Lower Ground Floor.

BAR AREA 25 sqms
With north-east and south-east aspects, full bar facilities, door to side terrace, door to washroom and ladies and gents WCs.

LIBRARY 25 sqms
With a south-east aspect, French doors open onto the terrace, fireplace, door to:

SALON 30 sqms
South-east and south-west aspects, French doors to terrace, window to pool elevation, fireplace, double doors to:

DINING ROOM 40 sqms
Windows to south-west and north-west elevations, dumb-waiter directly from kitchen, double doors to Entrance Hall.

LANDING - FIRST FLOOR 32 sqms
With stairs rising from the Upper Ground level, and continuing on the second floor, the Landing offers access to all five bedroom suites. The predominant aspect is north-west over the driveway with an additional window to the west. Carpets run throughout the landing and bedrooms.

BEDROOM 1 25 sqms
With a window to the southeast, door to:

BED 1 ENSUITE 3.5 sqms
With shower, wash hand basin and WC,. Window to SE.

BEDROOM 2 23 sqms
Windows to SE and SW, door to:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 4 sqms
With shower, wash hand basin and WC.

BEDROOM 3 19 sqms
Windows to the SW, NW and NE, dressing room

BED 3 ENSUITE 6 sqms
With bath, wash hand basin and WC.

BEDROOM 4 17 sqms
With a dressing room with NW aspect window, and a NE aspect window in the main bedroom. Door to:

BED 4 ENSUITE 3.5 sqms
With bath, wash hand basin and WC. Window to NE.

BEDROOM 5 8.5 sqms
With window to the south east, a separate lobby and WC, and door to:

BED 5 SHOWER ROOM 3 sqms
With shower and wash hand basin.

MANAGERS SUITE
On the Second floor there is an self-contained Manager's suite comprising bedroom, open plan living room / kitchen, and large bathroom. Disused for a few years, it would need partial renovation to bring it up to a standard.

On the opposite side of the Landing is a

STAFF BEDROOM 22sqms
Renovated, with Bedroom and ensuite shower room.

SWIMMING POOL 12 x 6m.
Located just to the west of the chateau, the pool enjoys sun all day. Surrounded by a terrace and extensive decking, it also has a summer kitchen area

COMMERICAL KITCHEN
Extendeing the full footprint of the chateau, the commerical kitchen is a chef's dream. Fully quipped with stainless steel professional equipment throughout, the 37 sqm kitchen is supplemented by:
SCULLERY 14 sqms - with commercial sinks and wash downs, dishwasher, and ample storage for crockery and cutlery.
PANTRY 24 sqms - with extensive shelving for foodstuffs, space for 4 upright fridges, chest freezer, and a food preparation area;
LAUNDRY 13.5 sqms - with commercial washing machine, dryer, commercial sink and ironing facilities, and shelving for linens for the kitchen and bedrooms;
WINE CELLAR 24 sqms - with so much storage space it also doubles up as general storage. This also has a door the opens to the exterior and is used for staff access and bulk deliveries.
SILVER STORAGE 5 sqms - an ideal room to store more valuable serving equipment and centre pieces.

In a series of rooms that extend under the terrace, there is extensive additional storage. Equipped with water, electricity and waste services this area could be convertd in gym and/or spa facilities. A door leads out onto the lower 'FIrepit' terrace.

OWNER'S HOUSE 2 bedrooms in the main plus staff appt, 410 sqms
The Owner's House is currently split into two separate self-contained dwellings, each with their own access. Occupying the entire first floor, the owner's apartment offers two bedrooms, whilst on the Ground Floor a one-bedroomed apartment is dedicated to full-time staff. A large Salon is shared.

MAIN LIVING AREA
Open plan kitchen with central island housing sink and drainer, and matching wall and base units, inetgrated fridge, cooker etc. Windows front and back, with French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony.

Double doors to:
STUDY With window overlooking the garden to the rear.

Double doors to:

BEDROOM 1
With three large windows to the front and a fourth to the rear, door to:

DRESSING ROOM

and door to:

BED 1 ENSUITE
With large walk-in shower, bath, wash basin, WC and bidet. Window to rear.

SITTING ROOM
Located on the ground floor, the Sitting Room links owners' apartment upstairs to the staff apartment downstairs. With windows running the entire length and French doors to the rear. Cast iron wood-burning stove.

Door to:

GYM - with windows to the rear and an external door to the side.

STAFF APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM
With a westerly aspect, windows and doors opening to the front driveway. Fully equipped kitchen.

Door to:

ENTRANCE HALL
Linking to the large utility room and boiler room to the rear, door to:

STAFF BEDROOM
Two windows and French doors to the front, window to the rear, fully equipped kitchen area, door to:

DRESSING ROOM

Door to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM
With huge walk-in shower, WC, wash basin

SUMMERHOUSE 2 Bedrooms, 110 sqms
Located just to the flank of the chateau and owners' house, the Summerhouse offers a self-contained dwelling with two bedrooms and a fabulous, large covered terrace extending the full length of the front.

SUMMERHOUSE - LIVING ROOM
With main door and two flanking windows to the front, doors to both bedrooms, open plan to:

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Fully equipped kitchen, with utility room to the side, window to the rear.

BEDROOM 1
Windows to the front, ensuite shower room with large shower, WC and wash basin, window to the rear.

BEDROOM 2
Windows to the front, ensuite shower room with large shower, WC and wash basin, window to the rear.

GITE 3 Bedrooms, 270 sqms
What was an entirely separate house accessed from the lane to the side, the back of this very charming townhouse opens onto a garden that backs onto the grounds of the Chateau and is thus contiguous. To the rear is a small south-east facing garden, with open terrace backing backing onto the house plus covered terrace in a converted outbuilding. The charm of this recent renovation is fabulous.

GITE LIVING ROOM
Two windows and front door opening from the lane, large open fireplace, windows and door opening onto the rear garden, stairs to the first floor (bedrooms 2 and 3), door to:

GITE KITCHEN
Fully equipped open plan kitchen, window to the front, stairs to the first floor (bedroom 1), open plan to a dining area.

GITE BEDROOM 1
Wonderful high ceilings with exposed beams, fireplace, window overlooking the rear garden, door to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM
With bath, WC and wash basin.

BEDROOM 2 Window to front
Separate sitting area, door to:
SHOWER ROOM With shower, WC and wash basin.
BEDROOM 3 Situated on the second floor and extending front to back.

LAND 3.13 hectares (7.75 acres)
The land comprises formal garden, herb garden, and grazing meadow.

TGV Access: Angouleme (1hr) offering routes to Paris, Lille, London
Brive International Airport 1hr 15mins