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REDUCED in price - Spacious 18th century manor house (340 m2), newly refurbished villa (85m2) and restored pigeonnier (75m2), bread oven, a covered heated pool (8m x 4m), an outside pool (7.12 m diameter) all set in around 7500 m2 of landscaped grounds on the edge of one of the prettiest villages in the Perigord Noir of the Dordogne just west of Sarlat.

The main house where the owners live comprises an entrance (16m2), a large living room (30m2), dining room (28m2) with exposed stone walls and floor to ceiling French windows to the large 200 m2 terrace , a large fitted kitchen (25m2), a bedroom (14m2), bathroom with wc (11m2) and a large corridor with floor to ceiling French windows to the front terrace (15m2).

Stairs from the entrance lead to the first floor where there is a large central landing (30m2) off which are 5 large bedrooms (24m2, 24m2, 22m2, 18m2, 16m2) a bathroom (6m2) and separate wc.

Stairs from the entrance lead down to the lower ground floor where there are a boiler room with laundry (28m2), a wine cellar (10m2), a workshop (8m2) and a very large office area (60m2) which has its own separate entrance and private parking.

Across from the manor house is the 18 century pigeonnier restored to provide a holiday rental unit with its own private enclosed terrace (75m2) leading to the outdoor pool and private gardens.

There are three floors with a kitchen (17m2) and living room (20m2) on the upper ground floor, a bedroom with wash basin and wc en-suite on the first floor (12m2), and two bedrooms (12m2, 10m2), a shower room (5m2) and separate wc on the lower ground floor.

Down from the older part of the property is a more recently built and extended centrally-heated villa dating from 1930 with large 140m2 terrace providing a second rental unit of living area (20m2), a kitchen (10m2), 3 bedrooms (20m2, 16m2, 9m2), two bathrooms and a separate wc, surrounded by landscaped gardens and access direct to the covered and heated pool permitting all-year-round swimming.

The property is set in around 7500 m2 of landscaped grounds with automatic irrigation, among which are a number of walks, a small wood, a picnic area, children's play area, an orchard, wells, a rare natural piece of countryside so close to the town and in walking distance of all amenities.

There is also a three-car parking area, a bread oven, and part of the grounds has been designated building land.

A fine property with lots of light and character, original features and views of the valley and town in the heart of one of the most popular tourist areas of the Dordogne... only five minutes from the river beaches, and with an excellent rental record.

Facilities: mains water et electricity, 2 septic tanks, oil-fired central heating, new wiring and plumbing, water softener, heated pool, automatic irrigated gardens. Broadband (ADSL).

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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