luxury house with pool for sale Parcoul-Chenaud, France

Set on its own island, total privacy in the heart of France's wine and food paradise - the Dordogne. Beautifully presented riverside property. A family home in a stunning location, offering 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a 12m x 6m salt pool and a fantastic pool house. Accessed by its own private bridge, the house offers 4 reception rooms on the ground floor and a very large living room overlooking the river on the first floor. It is possible to acquire the furnishings by separate negotiation, which gives you the possibility of moving in straight away.

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A stone's throw from the Château de Puymangou and the famous Double forest in the heart of the Périgord Vert, this architect's house from the mid-1980s awaits us. Shops and services are almost immediately nearby. A landscaped park of more than 7000 M2 is offered to you, different species and flowers disorient us and take us to explore the plot. Hupes and squirrels will be your hosts among others, this bucolic setting is preserved, no opposite in the heart of this fenced enclosure. It's a real oasis next to the city, the blue of the sky and the swimming pool compete with the green of the vegetation. The salt-treated swimming pool refreshes you even though it is heated (the chilly can stay!), the beach surrounding it will ensure your tanned complexion, the calm of the place will guarantee your naps after the eternal family meal. .. Multiple terraces are available around this house ensuring in turn your desires for shade or tanning. As soon as you enter, the height under the ceiling confirms that you are in a unique house. A large bright room with its triple exposure welcomes you, here no doubt we know how to receive. The 'adobe'-style floor adds the touch of originality that one expects to discover and confirms its atypical character. The wood stove that sits in the heart of the living room when winter knocks on your door, will be your best ally. On the cool side, reversible air conditioning is on hand if the sun becomes an annoying guest, you choose as you please! The large bay windows amplify this feeling of space, a recent kitchen open to the dining area and the living room, suggests the preparation of simmered dishes, so awaited by your guests. A functional pantry adjoining the kitchen relieves your need for storage. Indeed three bedrooms with a bathroom and a shower room allow your loved ones to evolve in comfort and simplicity. A mezzanine offering an office area and a sleeping area are also present for additional last-minute guests. This property is lived on one level, ideal and practical for all. Centralized vacuuming, a workshop and laundry area and a comfortable carport complete the endowment of this property. ENERGY CLASS: D / CLIMATE CLASS: B Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on energy prices for the current year: between EUR2,000 and EUR2,770 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed are available on the Georisques website for the areas concerned:: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ideally located near a charming town in the southern Charente region, this splendid 16th-century manor has been meticulously renovated to preserve its authenticity and enchanting charm. Today, this magnificent residence offers approximately 350 square meters of living space and comprises an inviting entrance, two elegant lounges, a spacious dining kitchen, four bedrooms (including a suite with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom), another bathroom, a practical laundry room, and a wine cellar. High-quality authentic elements, such as monumental fireplaces, exposed beams, and terracotta tile floors, bestow a unique character upon this splendid manor. The property also includes 400 square meters of outbuildings and a splendid dovecote, offering numerous possibilities for further development. Everything is arranged around a picturesque inner courtyard adorned with a terrace and a heated swimming pool. The summer kitchen, complete with its bread oven and covered terrace, is the perfect place to entertain friends and family. The manor is ideally nestled in the heart of its extensive 5.45-hectare grounds, ensuring complete privacy without direct neighbors. Breathtaking views of the hilly landscape and the dominating castle just one kilometer away add to the captivating atmosphere. This exceptional property offers a truly ideal location. The town of Chalais, only one minute from the property, boasts numerous advantages. Its railway station with connections to Bordeaux and Angoulême, its shops and restaurants, its castle, and its weekly market are all within walking distance from the property. Conveniently located 45 minutes from Angoulême's TGV station and one hour from the airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac, this property offers both accessibility and tranquility in balanced proportions. A must-see!

Exclusive: Old house with a touch of history, equipped with a large heated swimming pool set in 3000m² of grounds with fruit trees hidden behind the majestic centuries-old lime tree. The property has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, perfect for a large family or guests. You can dine in the authentic dining room or on the covered terrace and relax in the comfortable lounge. The spacious kitchen and study offer practical space for everyday activities. With a cellar and separate garage/workshop, plenty of storage space is available. The large terrace, accessible via the gate, even offers parking for added convenience. Ideally situated beneath the church tower, this property offers a unique ambience.

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In a quiet location surrounded by picturesque countryside, this recently renovated property is set in 4 hectares of meadow. Let's start with the house: on the ground floor there are two bedrooms (one with its own shower), a shower room/wc, a living room with wood burner and sliding patio doors, a large & modern kitchen and dining room opening onto the magnificent covered terrace. Upstairs, the spacious attic awaits the new owners' plans. Outside we find this great hangar with a 21 m² studio in the corner of it. The open barn could be used to store feed for your (large) farm animals. Behind the house is a large rainwater tank and 10 solar panels on the ground, which will keep your wallet satisfied! The happy ending to this beautiful story is the heated swimming pool, right next to the kitchen garden where you can grow lots of vegetables. A dream home for those who dream of comfort and space.

Are you dreaming of a luxurious villa in a corner of paradise? We invite you to move from dream to reality by providing you with this little gem in its beautiful setting. Just 1 hour from Bordeaux and 5 minutes from amenities, this building with a neo-colonial look, designed with perfect contemporary design, opens its doors to you. Decorated with cypresses, arriving via its majestic driveway guides you to the entrance and its imposing wrought iron door, coming from an artisanal ironworks. The rooms bathed in light create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The high-quality materials used in construction add a touch of luxury to every room. The living space with immaculate walls and its view of the swimming pool make it a refined and comfortable place. Your evenings promise you peaceful hours where only the tranquility of the place has the right to be. The high-end kitchen equipment, perfect for concocting everyday dishes as well as more sophisticated dishes. This level offers two luxurious suites with ultimate comfort with panoramic views from the private terraces. The artistic ironwork is also found in the banister of the staircase which leads to a superb office, with a breathtaking view of the expanses of the surrounding countryside. This level benefits from the master room of the house, namely an elegant suite equipped with a large bathroom and its XXL dressing room. In the veranda, your meals surrounded by your guests will take on a whole new dimension; This air-conditioned space will allow you to extend these moments with friends even on sunny days. To refresh yourself, a true oasis of tranquility and refinement is available. The generously sized swimming pool treated with salt, surrounded by palm trees and exotic plants, will be the ideal place to ensure a tanned complexion, naiads and other mermaids are waiting for you... In this enchanting setting, the view of the countryside is both calming and inspiring, inviting you to lose yourself in the natural beauty around you. This home also has a double garage, with storage space for your bikes, golf equipment and much more. ENERGY CLASS: A / CLIMATE CLASS: A Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the current year: between EUR590 and EUR860 Information on risks to which this property is exposed are available on the Georisks website for the areas concerned. www.georisks.gouv.fr

It is in the Périgord Vert countryside, just 1 hour from Bordeaux, that I suggest you come and settle down. This Périgourdin style house will allow you a real family life. Its two kitchens as well as its six bedrooms make it a family-oriented house. The beams and high ceilings of its beautiful living room give it generous volumes. Its multiple openings provide plenty of light. Its majestic open fireplace will enhance your winter evenings. Concerning the floor, he will be able to find favor with the teenagers, in fact, two beautiful bedrooms and a bathroom will allow them 'almost' total independence!! On the terrace of approximately 100m2, your meals promise pleasant moments of sharing. The view of the wooded garden will ensure you daydream and contemplation. The plot is completely fenced and flat. It allows, if a green thumb is your ally, to garden there. During the summer season you can cool off and enjoy the completely secure chlorine-treated swimming pool. Swimming and tanning sessions will be the two winners of the summer. Finally, a guest house of almost 75 m2 with a garage, located on the side of the house, will accommodate family and friends with its three bedrooms, unless you wish to direct a gîte-type rental investment project. All amenities are 5 minutes away by car. A bus stop is nearby. The AIr/EAu CAP makes it possible to obtain a very favorable Dpe. ENERGY CLASS: C / CLIMATE CLASS: A Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established from energy prices for the current year: between 1270 and 1770 euros. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website for the areas concerned: www.georisks.gouv.fr

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Renovated country estate with guest house in west Dordogne This excellent property is located on the outskirts of a popular market town and is just 55 minutes by train from Bordeaux. All amenities are nearby - including schools, doctors and supermarkets, yet the property has a peaceful wooded location. The main house (347m2) - all on ground level - has three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Built in 1911, the property was sympathetically renovated in the mid 1990s. There is spacious lounge, modern kitchen and office. A large reception room, with private access, could be used to create an independent apartment or office. A dining area has access to the rear terrace and pool area. A detached modern house (90m2) in the same grounds offers two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, lounge and adjoining garage. In need of some work, this quaint cottage offers potential for a tourism activity or further guest accommodation. Ideal for those seeking the ease of urban living within a quiet countryside setting. The grounds extend to just over 2 hectares ( 5 acres) and has mature woodland and lawns. Full dossier can be supplied on receipt of proof of funds

Beautiful early 20th century manor house in the NAPOLEON III style, set in 1.7 hectares of wooded parkland, with uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. The manor house has a covered swimming pool, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view over the park. Built over two floors, it has been completely renovated to a high standard, with fireplaces, massive parquet flooring and high ceilings. It has 450 m² of living space with a 30 m² living room, 5 bedrooms, several lounges, a kitchen, a bathroom and a shower room, as well as a separate toilet. On the second floor, there is a spacious 100 m² living room. The exterior is just as impressive. There is an outbuilding of around 50 m² that could be used as a shed or garage. For bakery enthusiasts, it contains a bread oven! A large, fully-covered terrace borders the rear of the building, overlooking the landscaped grounds. This manor house would be perfect for a large family looking for space and enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside. Close to all shops and amenities, 45 minutes from Bordeaux and its transport hub.

This extraordinary 19th century property enjoys glorious views of its sumptuous gardens with century old trees and ornamental ponds. The house has been lovingly restored and great care has been taken to retain all period features such as the original wooden floors, decorative floor tiles, exposed wooden beams, period fireplaces... A majestic sculpted staircase and stained glass window take pride of place in the entrance hall. Outside a generous swimming pool and pool house equipped with a kitchen, the ideal spot to wile away those hot summer days. The beautifully maintained spring fed gardens feature two ornamental ponds and an ancient spring fed wash station. The house is located in a small village with a train station only a 10 minute car journey from COUTRAS. Libourne can be reached in 30 minutes by car and 15 minutes by train. Bordeaux can be reached in 1 hour by car or 40 minutes by train. of which 5.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.

On the edge of a small quiet hamlet, charming ancient house in good order but to modernise, exposed stones, superb chimneys, It comprises a big fully equiped kitchen of 30m² with fireplace and wood stove, a sitting room of 36m² with stunning chimney, utility of 18m², a cellar of 27m², 3 bedrooms from 8 to 9,4m², a shower room, wc. Upstairs landing, 3 bedrooms of 18, 25 and 27m². A barn of 84m², possibility to have upper storey, a garage of 44m², attic of 63m², possible to make a gite, to split the house, 10x5 pool, land of 1700m² easy manageable, possibility to have 4 more acres of meadow with 900m² lake. Rare deal, viewing highly recommended!

This beautiful rustic-modern house is located in the countryside with lovely views. The main house opens into an entrance hall tiled with 'tomettes'. To the left is the kitchen (also dining room) with gas cooker and oven. The door on the right leads to the spacious 70m² living room with wood-burning stove. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, 2 with en-suite shower rooms and toilets. Adjacent to the living room is the summer porch, which provides shade on many a hot summer day. From the covered terrace overlooking your pool, you will feel like you are in an absolute piece of paradise. The barn of 200m² and the bread oven with a canopy of 16m² can be used as desired. The grounds of 4,134m² are fully enclosed with beautiful views over the rolling Charente countryside. A charming house waiting to be discovered (by you?).

Our domain is surrounded by historical, cultural and gastronomic high places of green Périgord, the forest of the Double first; Protecting in the past the local resistance during the Second World War; Then comes Echourgnac, renowned for its famous Trappe (connoisseurs of this age-old cheese could tell you about it at length); Finally Ribérac, a charming town which experienced its hours of glory when Catherine de Medici and the future King Charles IX came. The property extends over a plot of more than 6 hectares, also including a 12-are pond. our building was erected in the middle of the 19th century. No doubt you will appreciate the calm and the bucolic atmosphere of the place. A well is part of the endowment. The main house is full of charm and character, we naturally find the wooden works with its beams, its parquet floor and its frame, the stone brings this mineral and timeless aspect which reassures. The fireplace imposes and supposes in the air-conditioned kitchen, the most greedy moments. Unless the vast living room suggests tables worthy of Gargantua. Two bedrooms including an air-conditioned master suite with its closed fireplace please, each with their convenience are also present. The veranda with its breathtaking view of the vegetation offers a nice light, it also has air conditioning. As for the gîte, it plays its terroir card to the full and impresses us with its majestic cathedral-style entrance. It will be your best companion in summer and ensures your comfort with its air conditioning, it has a comfortable terrace with a view of the magnificent colorful and fragrant garden, but also in winter where the heat from the stove will allow you to enjoy a good cup of tea comfortably seated and reading the best seller of the moment. The existing beds can easily accommodate a large family, all in Pullman comfort. Two guest rooms complete the capacity to be able to take care of your loved ones, family and friends. Adjustments are possible on the other available volumes. The generous 15X7 heated salt-water swimming pool is the ideal place to enjoy summer swimming and pile up the hours of tanning to perfect your tanned complexion. Finally, the regulation-size tennis court reminds you that holidays can be punctuated with a few hours of sport and contribute to your 'body summer'.... The ultimate icing on the cake, a real wine cellar and its tasting room are at your disposal to age your most beautiful nectars and on the occasion of having the lucky few enjoy them in moderation... Whether it is a family second home or the resumption of a gîte and bed and breakfast, this property of character and beautiful services will meet all your expectations. In addition, the care taken with the insulation and the heating method allows real energy savings, real cost control and a more than satisfactory energy classification. ENERGY CLASS: C / CLIMATE CLASS: A Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on energy prices for the current year: EUR2,956 Information on the risks to which this property is presentation are available on the Georisques website for the areas concerned: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Following a long driveway lined with tall trees, we arrive at a wrought iron gate. This gate opens onto a gravelled courtyard, beautifully laid out for relaxation areas. At the end of this courtyard stands a magnificent stone mansion house of approx. 450 m² (4,967 sq ft) and its outbuildings of approx. 260 m² (2,022 sq ft). Built in the 19th century, it offers wonderful features. The numerous openings in each room make the rooms very luminous; the high ceilings give them volume; the solid floor and the wooden beams make them warm. From the entrance, a wide corridor crosses the building from one end to the other, and opens onto a balcony, with a small enclosed garden below. On the right-hand side of the corridor, a room with a marble fireplace has been converted into a study. At the end of the hallway is a bedroom and, in between, a bathroom with toilet. To the left of the corridor is a large room of approx. 60 m², consisting of a living room with fireplace and a dining room. A wooden staircase leads to the first floor where there are 4 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and toilet, a shower room with toilet and a dressing room. Parallel to this room is a room of the same size. It consists of a modern fitted kitchen and a lounge. The walls are of stone and exposed stone. A cupboard with period wooden doors is built into one of the walls. There is also a small staircase leading down to the cellar. To the side of the kitchen, a small corridor leads to the outbuildings. There are two outbuildings, each with its own entrance to the courtyard and separated by a workshop. The first one has two rooms in a row: a large living room with a library, a bedroom and a bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. The second has two rooms in a row: a large bedroom, a living room with fireplace and kitchenette, a shower room with shower and toilet. A garage and a carport are in the extension of these two outbuildings. This property is ideal for large families who like the countryside and peace and quiet. Nestled in the heart of a 1,7ha park with a 12x6 m heated salt water swimming pool, it is an ideal place to develop any kind of activity such as a guest house, gites, B&B... It also has a private island of 3,000 m² on the Isle river, a small sub-tributary of the Dordogne that runs at the end of the park. Located on the edge of the Libournais region, it is approximately equal distance from Bordeaux and Périgueux, close to all shops and amenities.

In the magnificent setting of the Périgord Vert, near Ribérac, we invite you to discover this exceptional estate spanning 6 hectares of gardens, parks, woods and truffle fields. In the heart of this haven of peace, a completely renovated Carthusian monastery offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and authentic charm. This property enjoys a privileged location, between two of France's Most Beautiful Villages: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Brantôme. The Val-de-Dronne region boasts rolling hills, windmills, Romanesque churches and forests. The region's rich architectural heritage, built mainly of white limestone, gives it a special luminosity. The area was also explored by English writer Edward Harrison Barker in the 19th century, who described his journey on foot and by canoe in his book ‘Two Summers in Guyenne’. Local shops are just a 10-minute drive away. Bordeaux and its international airport can be reached in 1 hour 30 minutes and Angoulême TGV station in 50 minutes. Description In a commanding position at the top of a small hill with wonderful views over the neighbouring valley, away from the hustle and bustle yet just a short distance from a market town, the property spans approx. 6 ha (22 acres) of parklands, gardens, woods and truffle plantations, all of which are completely fenced in and protected from curious eyes. Three entrances follow one another along a small road with very little traffic: a direct access to a meadow that serves as a parking area for customers, the main entrance via a courtyard of honour, and a service entrance for caterers and delivery staff. Finally, a gate is located along a communal road that marks the boundary of one of the two truffle fields on the main plot. It leads to a terrace at the back of a gîte and a pool area. The main courtyard is surrounded by a high wall made of local white stone, whitewashed and covered with canal tiles. It comprises five passages, including the main entrance - an electric wrought iron gate supported by two stone pillars topped by a finial in the shape of a compass rose. The driveways lead to all the buildings that form a U-shape with the Charterhouse: a reception room, a lean-to for parking two vehicles, the gîte, a gym with sauna, and a former dwelling house. All the roofs, with two or four slopes, are of canal tiles, as is the mansion house with flat tiles; the walls are of rendered or pointed stone and the bays are predominantly straight. To the south, in the same perspective as the main courtyard, a square, flower-filled, private garden lies behind the Carthusian monastery. It is entirely enclosed by a stone wall and flanked by a dovecote with a peppered roof. From a late-built veranda separating two terraces, a central path gently slopes up to a remarkable sculpted iron gate, raised above the low wall and leading to a set of steps. On either side of the garden is the swimming pool to the west, with its decking area and bar, and to the east a recently planted truffle orchard, a vegetable garden and a mobile home. The main house Built in 1698 on a rectangular, symmetrical plan, it perfectly matches Jean-Marie Bélingard's definition of a Périgord chartreuse: ‘a mansion, built between 1650 and 1850 or so, with a single ground floor, strongly barlong, featuring exterior architectural features and an interior finish that stands out from the ordinary, and demonstrating a certain art of living’. Its main facade features six straight bays with windows and French windows topped by dormer windows with pediments topped with finials. Under a Mansard roof of flat and canal tiles, it has a layout that is typical of this type of architecture, centred on a room where the main entrance opens out and from which two side corridors lead to the other rooms. The facades are covered in light-coloured plaster. During the 20th century, a central extension with numerous windows was created on the garden side to enlarge the main room. Recent renovation works have involved converting the attic space into guest rooms, creating fenestration between the original dormer windows, filling in and insulating the crawl space, installing central heating, fitting new radiators to match the volumes to be heated, repairing and insulating the roof, overhauling the electrical system, creating a drainage system, and replacing the upstairs window frames with new, made-to-measure, double-glazed wooden joinery. To preserve the authenticity of the building, the single-glazed windows on the ground floor were retained. The ground floor There are six French windows leading to the ground floor, three on each side of the building. The main, central entrance welcomes guests directly into the privacy and comfort of the living room. In this room, which measures over 33 m², the floor is paved with stone, as is the veranda that extends it, bathed in light and open onto the terrace and garden. All the trades were involved in the interior renovation, which covered all the rooms and their various elements, apart from the single-glazed windows, which were retained at this level. To the east, a corridor leads to a kitchen with the original floor laid on a ladder. A cooking hob has been installed in the old brick and stone fireplace, and a central island gives structure to the vast room of almost 30 m². An adjoining dining room, measuring over 37 m², communicates with the kitchen, but also has independent access via the corridor and external patio doors. In this way, bed and breakfast guests do not disturb the occupants on the ground floor when they come and go via the staircase to the first floor, the level dedicated to them. On the other side of the living room are the private areas: a study with its wooden bookcase, a vast master bedroom with its remarkably sculpted marble fireplace, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a re-glazed antique bathtub, a bidet and a toilet. A brick wall, uncovered during the works, has been exposed to reveal the architectural history of the building and to give this last room its own identity. The first floor A wooden and wrought iron staircase leads up from the dining room. Entirely dedicated to welcoming guests, it features a landing furnished with a bar and a reading area within a long corridor that leads to the five bedrooms on this level. The walls are insulated, and all the wide strip parquet flooring and skirting boards are in oak. Four bedrooms each have a view over the courtyard of honour and a private shower room with toilet. At the end of the corridor, the fifth bedroom, complete with wardrobe and shower room with bath and toilet, forms a luxury suite with triple views of the courtyard, garden and swimming pool. The exposed beams, parquet flooring and meticulous attention to detail go right down to the shower heads, inlaid in the wooden beams. The function house The first building in the courtyard of honour is a former barn, which was renovated in 2016 to create a single-storey reception room of over 130 m² with a seating capacity of 120. The roof structure and roofing were completely redone and raised by 70 cm, with a rain screen and insulation under the panelling. An anhydrite screed was poured on the floor, enabling heating to be installed under the travertine tiles. Two cast-iron radiators have been installed to make the room even more comfortable. The walls are of rubble stone. On the east gable, guests arriving from the parking area can enter directly through a large wooden bay with small panes. On the opposite side, an iron-gated wine cellar, sanitary facilities and a professional kitchen are located under a mezzanine overlooking the room. The wooden frames are double-glazed, and the building has its own electrical panel. The carport Between the reception building and the gîte, a canopy with a single-pitch tiled roof provides parking for two vehicles. The guest house Also overlooking the courtyard of honour, the guest house underwent major renovation work in 2016. In order to create an upper floor while preserving the original roof structure, it was decided to lower the floor by around 1.4 metres. Here too, an anhydrite screed was poured and underfloor heating installed under travertine tiles that are maintained every three years with a water- and oil-repellent product. All the wooden, double-glazed joinery was made to measure, some of it curved. A large through dining room includes a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen and a wooden staircase with a striking contemporary-style wrought-iron balustrade. Behind a large bay window is a terrace, also dug into the ground, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The ground floor also houses a TV lounge and a bedroom with en suite shower room and toilet. Upstairs, a mezzanine room leads to four bedrooms on either side and two shower rooms with toilets. Part of the building is dedicated to sport and wellness, with high-quality machines, a large television, a shower, an infrared sauna for five people and a technical room. The annex According to the date on the adjacent pillar, it dates from 1851. The building separates the main courtyard from the meadow used as a parking area. Under a hipped canal tile roof, it comprises a ground floor with a living area and an attic lit by windows. The large room, spanning more than 50 m² (538 sq ft), has been left untouched and features a fireplace and two bread ovens; the floor has been covered with a bush-hammered cement screed. A hallway leads to a shed with a dirt floor, as well as a boiler room with a concrete screed. In 2017, a pellet-fired boiler with high-resistance pink plasterboard insulation and a 9-t silo was installed to supply the main house, the gîte and the reception building, with underfloor heating for the latter two. The old oil-fired boiler and its 1,000-litre tank are still connected to the grid, if needed. The dovecote This is an integral part of the garden enclosure at the back of the house. Cylindrical in shape under a flat-tiled, pepper-pot roof, it rises to two levels accessible from the garden and has four flight platforms. A fairly straightforward restoration would enable a floor to be laid and the external straight staircase to be restored to its original purpose. The swimming pool Slightly off-centre in the grounds, with a commanding view over the edge of the woods, the swimming pool was designed to be luxurious, exotic and occasionally festive. Its imposing size of 15 x 6 m, with a Californian-style linear drop of around 0 to 1.9 m, required unusual foundations around 8 m deep with 300 tonnes of backfill and reinforced concrete posts. It features a terrace in Brazilian wood (ipe), a beach of fine sand, a counter-current swimming system, night lighting, a bar with a shaded counter and fridge, a beer pump, a barbecue, palm trees and banana trees. During the season, maintenance of the salt treatment system is covered by contract. The courtyard of honour An avenue of lime trees crosses the courtyard from the gate to the entrance to the main house, separating the flowerbeds, which are laid to lawn. In addition, four sculpted pillars, supported by a coping, support a pyramidal ashlar roof in front of the main house. Together, they form a heritage feature with a patina of age that conceals and shelters a completely modern underground installation: a well, fed by a spring and recovered rainwater, linked to a 10,000-litre underground cistern and connected to eight water outlets for watering the garden. The Garden Covering an area of around 3,000 m2, the garden is tiered and slightly overhanging, with a view of the edge of the woods in the background. It is entirely enclosed by a low stone wall that provides a 180° view. From the ground floor of the house, three French windows lead to a stone-paved terrace where the grassy garden begins. A central pathway planted with flowers and trees provides a pleasant view down to a remarkable old gate, probably the remains of a former entrance. At night, spotlights installed at the foot of the trees create a luminous backdrop that highlights them. The truffle plantations The first harvests from the two truffle plantations are expected in the next few years: one of them, an old one, ‘regenerated’ by planting 70 trees, consists of downy oaks and chestnut trees over 35 years old, spaced 6 m apart; a new one, planted with 70 trees in 2016, is made up of chestnut, hornbeam, downy oak and holm oak. Our opinion Perfectly maintained and meticulously organised, the property appears to be a perfectly balanced combination, whether for a rejuvenating holiday or a festive get-together. When the current owners acquired the estate in 2014, they fell under its spell and saw the architectural potential, quality of life and extraordinary value that the chartreuse promised. From a humble chartreuse with agricultural buildings, they have managed, at the cost of pharaonic works and uncompromising choices, to enhance the noble authenticity of the estate by bringing in the luxury, standards required for a top-of-the-range hospitality business. Today, we're proud to offer you this turnkey property with an eye to the future - a fantastic investment. Land area 6 ha 16 a 20 ca Main building surface area 379 m2 Number of bedrooms 11 Outbuildings 693 m2 of which converted 563 m2