Rocamadour (Lot) - For sale : Superb..

An exceptional Quercy country house, in a small hamlet close to the beautiful town of Rocamadour. The house which dates back to the C15th has been fully renovated with top quality materials within the last 10 years. In addition, part of a barn has been converted to provide a Maison d'Amis or gite for guests. There rests part of the barn and a large hanger to convert if desired.

Comprising of 9 rooms the main house offers a generous 230m2 and comprises of on the ground floor: entrance hall 10m2, leading into a large living room 51.5m2, with picture windows overlooking the gardens and swimming pool to the rear, a practical kitchen 16.2m2, with enough space for a dining table, a wonderful conservatory giving wonderful views towards Rocamadour. There is a 2nd salon 31.5m2 with a fireplace and attractive wood-burner. Adjacent is a master bedroom with toilet & shower room. In addition there is a utility room, cloakroom, & toilet.

1st Floor: Large games room 31m2, (currently housing billiard table), two further bedrooms, one of which has a dressing room, mezzanine, family bathroom (with bath), separate WC, and a study area.

The house has a choice of heating systems, notably gas central heating, solar panels, providing under floor heating for the main area of the ground floor. There is also the wood burner in the 2nd salon. Throughout, there are double glazed aluminium doors & windows, and the rooms are bright and airy.

Detached from the house is a pretty barn which has been converted in part to provide 65m2 more accommodation, with on the ground floor: a living room, small kitchen, shower room, 2 bedrooms & 2 toilets. There is a nice covered porch ideal as a BBQ / summer dining area, with plenty of privacy from the main house. In addition the barn offers a workshop and attached garage for 2 cars.

Outside, the gardens are mature and provide beautiful surroundings and stunning views. The heated pool measures 11 x 5 and has a quality tiled surround. Close to the house, an old water reserve has been transformed into an ornamental pond for goldfish. There is also a wooden cabin /garden shed.

A 2nd barn / hangar offers conversion potential if desired, with a floor area of 76m2. As well as the spectacular views, there is an orchard to enjoy amongst the 1.4 ha of gardens.

Rocamadour is said to be the 2nd most visited attraction outside of Paris, in France. This property is close enough to be an energetic walk to the facilities, but far enough removed that you do not find the traffic to be a nuisance. In fact, you are in a tranquil hamlet amongst vines. There are more shops at 10 km, larger towns at 20 km, and very easy access to the A20 Paris / Toulouse. There is a choice of airports with Brive / Dordogne Valley the closest at 30 minutes, but Limoges or Toulouse are also easily reached by motorway.

A rare opportunity to buy a quality property with character features within the commune of Rocamadour. Rocamadour has attracted visitors for many years because of its setting in a gorge above a tributary of the River Dordogne, and more notably for its historical monuments / sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which for centuries has attracted pilgrims from every country, among them kings, bishops, and noblemen.

Floor plans of the main house are available upon request.

Peter Elias, (Agent Commercial) - RSAC N°48183917300020.
(5% TTC honoraires a la charge de l'acquereur).
Agency fees are included in the advertised price.

Tel. 06 62 28 02 25- Mail: sales@allez-francais.com