luxury farmhouse with terrace for sale Saint-Astier, France

A 115-hectare estate with a traditional 18th-century house, outbuildings and a farm, nestled in the River Dordogne valley in France’s Périgord area. The property lies on a discreet hill above a river, set back from major roads. It is located between the towns of Bergerac and Sarlat-la-Canéda, around one kilometre from the River Dordogne. You reach the site from the town of Lalinde, on a tourist trail of regional bastides – small, fortified grid-plan towns that were built in south-west France in the Middle Ages. The estate covers around 115 hectares of meadows and woods. A driveway lined with maples leads up to the traditional country house, which was built in the 18th century and then redesigned in the 19th century. The edifice is listed in a register of similar local country houses – known as chartreuses – in the Périgord area. The collection of buildings extends around the main dwelling and its outbuildings, forming a homogeneous residential whole. The main house is made of dressed stone and coated with rendering. It is elongated in shape, in line with the local architectural tradition of the Périgord area. A basement extends beneath it and the main section is flanked with pavilions with roofs of old tiles. Along the top of the facade there are dormers. This facade is punctuated with greyish-blue louvred shutters. A central entrance door with a wrought-iron grate is set in a fine surround of exposed dressed stone. The front court is gravelled and enclosed on three sides by the house’s main section and wings, which house a summer kitchen and a pantry. This court is dotted with neatly trimmed box shrubs and yews. On the north side, there is a farm with separate entrance routes and installations. A former dovecote is set back. It has been converted into a dwelling.

A 15th-century rural estate in almost 4-hectare grounds, with a swimming pool and 360° views, in the north of the Lot-et-Garonne area. At the summit of a small hill, this former farmhouse made of light-yellow stone, whose origins date back to the 15th century, dominates undulating meadows. The property can be reached through an automatic gate opening onto a winding drive that gradually leads up to the buildings. The estate spreads over 4 uninterrupted hectares. The panormaic 360° view from the hillock takes in the countryside of southwest France. The property is made up of two buildings: the main house, resulting from the transformation of a carefully renovated former barn, and a stone-built guests’ house, in keeping with the local tradition of hospitality. The south-facing buildings boasts long, light yellow stone facades, punctuated by tall, small-paned, windows, allowing light to generously stream in. The hipped roof made of barrel tiles conceals a roof frame with remarkable volumes that can be perceived from outside thanks to the size of the edifice. A covered patio, whose roof is supported by square columns and which stands beneath a ceiling decorated with coloured cement tiles, stretches along the main facade. The frames of the double-glazed windows are painted white and fitted with double-leaf shutters.

In the heart of the Quercy Blanc, just 4.8 km from Montaigu-de-Quercy, 35 km from Agen and 104 km from Toulouse and its international airport, this discreet property reveals an exceptionally rare setting, at the end of a lane winding through an oak forest. Overlooking the valley with breathtaking views, this stone-built estate comprises a main house, guest house, independent studio, swimming pool and extensive outbuildings set within nearly 9.5 hectares of meadows and woodland. A preserved haven, equally suited to peaceful living or a hospitality, artistic or wellness project. Here, calm, nature and authenticity create an inspiring way of life. Hidden from view, the former farmhouse offers a stone main residence of approximately 100 sqm, including an entrance hall, fitted kitchen, living/dining room with fireplace, shower room, separate WC and two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. On the garden level, a workshop/cellar area of approximately 78 sqm, widely open to the outdoors, offers excellent potential for further conversion. Adjoining the kitchen, a superb covered terrace provides the perfect setting for convivial moments surrounded by nature. A fully restored guest house of approximately 65 sqm features a fitted kitchen, living/dining room opening onto a terrace, a master bedroom with shower room and WC, as well as a utility room. An independent studio of approximately 23 sqm completes the property, offering a fully equipped kitchenette, living/sleeping area and shower room with WC, extended by a charming private terrace enjoying lovely countryside views. The estate extends over approximately 95,790 sqm of woodland and pasture. A 9.5 x 4.5 metre swimming pool bordered by travertine terraces and stone walls completes the setting beautifully. Overlooking the hamlet, a covered structure of approximately 100 sqm with water and electricity offers numerous possibilities: artist’s studio, yoga room or meditation space. A connected natural drinking water source, garden shed and additional 16 sqm shelter further enhance this unique property, which conveys the feeling of being alone in the world. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or looking to develop an additional business activity, this human-scale property offers the ideal setting for a genuine lifestyle change. The entire estate is presented in excellent condition. Agency fees included in the sale price represent 5% payable by the buyer. Your advisor at De La Cour Au Jardin: Emmanuel Peralta – +33 6 44 98 79 04. France’s leading network specialising in charming character properties.