Stunning Property and Pool

Spacious architect-designed stone house for sale (dating from 1985, with a stunning, large swimming pool (10m x 5m), double garage, all set in around 2720 m2 of pretty landscaped grounds just outside a picturesque medieval village between Sarlat and Souilac in the Perigord Noir of the Dordogne.

Lovely quiet location in walking distance of the village.

This stone house has around 230 m2 of usable space on two floors and has been built in the traditional Perigordian style with exposed beams, exposed stone walls and tiled or wooden floors and using traditional materials.

Ground floor:

Entrance to the house is from a raised terrace into the hall which has a beautiful pise floor, wooden stairs to the first floor and a high exposed beam ceiling (9m2).

Off the hallway is a large living room with exposed beams, terracotta tiled floor, and monumental fireplace with Jotul wood burning stove (50 m2). The fireplace was designed around one from the local chateau of Fenelon. A large stone archway from the living room leads to the dining room with French windows to one of the outside terraces with barbecue (37m2).

Also off the hallway is a good-sized fitted kitchen, with exposed beams and tiled floor and a fireplace with wood-burning insert stove which distributes hot air to the first floor (18m2).

A door from the living room leads off to a very large storeroom, which was once a garage, off which there is a downstairs toilet with washbasin (22m2).

First floor:

Large master suite with bedroom (25m2) a large bathroom and separate shower (10m2), a bedroom with exposed beams and wood floor (20m2), and an office/snug (15m2). Also on the same floor are two other double bedrooms (20m2, 14m2) and a family bathroom with both bath and shower (14m2). All the bathrooms are tiled and the bedrooms have wooden floors.

Outside:

On the west side of the property is a double garage, currently mainly used for storage and a games room, and housing the pump room for the salt-filtered pool (10m x 5m).

The pool has roman steps and stone slab surround and is surrounded by a pretty selection of small shrubs, flowering plants and scented lavander.

Up a few steps beyond the pool area and the garage is a large flat grassed area with mature and fruit trees (cherry et apple).

On the west side of the house with access from the dining room is a private dining area with stone slab terrace and barbecue.

To the front of the house is a flat grassed area with a number of mature and ornamental trees, a gravel driveway leading to a large parking area.

A substantial property in prime condition with lots of character, ideal as a large family home or for holiday rentals. The current owners have successfully rented the property out during July and August for the last 8 years.

Local Taxes:

Tax Fonciere is 1619 euros a year. Tax Habitation is approx. 338 euros a year.

Facilities:

Mains water, electricity and drainage, telephone, oil-fired central heating. ADSL broadband.

Features: swimming pool, parking space, garage, garden, terrace, fitted kitchen, fireplace, courtyard.

Surfaces:

Living area: 175 m2 approx.

Surface available: 250 m2

Living room: 50 m2 approx.

Terrace: 30 m2 approx.

Garage: 30 m2 approx.

Features:

Dormer-roofed rooms, Spacious bedrooms, stone construction, garden with mature trees, light and bright, original features, parking, wardrobes, near shops, near schools, quiet area, edge of village, new roof.

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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