Lovely Fermette with 3 Bedrooms

Superbly situated restored stone Fermette for sale of around 130 m2 living space, with a lovely stone barn outbuilding, water spring, central courtyard, vegetable garden, all set in around 4000 m2 of flat land surrounded by countryside on the banks of the river just outside a small sleepy village near Montignac in the Perigord Noir of the Dordogne.

In the Farmhouse there is a large living room with old stone fireplace with insert wood burner, old stone sink, pise floor, exposed stone walls and exposed beams and doors and windows on both the south and north sides of the house (55 m2), a small fitted kitchen with tiled floor and adjoining laundry area (12m2), and a cosy lounge with original stone fireplace, exposed stone walls, beams and north door to the courtyard (15m2).

Stairs from the living room lead up to the first floor where there are three bedrooms and a landing : a master bedroom with superb view across the countryside to a local chateau (17m2), and two smaller bedrooms (7.5m2, 8m2) and a bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin, bidet and wc (10m2). All the bedrooms have carpeted wood floors and exposed beams.

Opposite the house on the north side is an old stone barn (approx. 95m2 ground area) housing a boiler room for gas-fired central heating, a garage and a workshop and garden tool store. At the west end of the barn are ruins of the old pig sties.

Between the house and the barn is a pretty landscaped courtyard with small summer eating terrace, a mix of grass and gravel paths, flowering shrubs, flower beds and flower pots with unspoilt views over the countryside around and a traditional stone porch for an entrance to the property.

On the west side of the property is a natural source and on the south west side within the stone walls of a ruined building is a well-established and good-sized vegetable garden. The rest of the grounds are a mix of flat grassland open to the countryside and numerous ornamental and fruit trees (apple, walnut, plum) and on the barn there is a dessert-grape vine.

Entrance to the property is via a privately-owned driveway.

A light and beautifully maintained property suitable as either a primary or secondary home in a quiet, private location surrounded by beautiful countryside in walking distance of the river and only a short drive to a pretty market town of Montignac with all amenities.

Facilities: mains water from village source (147 Euros per year), mains electricity, septic tank, Gas-fired central heating (buried tank), fully insulated roof, partial double glazing. ADSL broadband.

Annual taxes: 900 Euros.

5 minutes de Montignac.

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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