luxury house with panoramic view for sale Autoire, France

Ref-- 052025-278 Set in a peaceful historic village near Saint-Céré in the Dordogne, this elegant 205 m² manor offers space, privacy, and panoramic countryside views, including two historic châteaux and a nearby golf course. Built in 2009 to a very high specification and of individual design, this turnkey property sits within over 6,000 m² (approx. 1.5 acres) of secluded, gated grounds. The bright open-plan living area combines lounge, dining, and kitchen spaces, featuring stone floors with underfloor climate control, oak beams, and a central fireplace. Large sliding doors open onto a sunlit terrace with garden views. A further reception room (or ground-floor bedroom), bathroom, and walk-in wardrobe complete the ground floor. Upstairs offers two spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a master with jacuzzi bath, plus a light-filled landing ideal as an office. The landscaped gardens provide a tranquil setting with space for solar installation. A double garage, parking for 5–6 vehicles, and direct access to walking trails enhance the appeal. Well connected to motorways and a nearby airport, this is an exceptional permanent home or refined country retreat, with approved plans for a two-storey extension already in place. Information about the risks affecting this property is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.

A medieval manor, redesigned in the 18th century, perched upon a plateau in France’s Quercy province with a sweeping view of the River Dordogne. The manor stands where lanes cross paths, upon the Gramat plateau, where it enjoys a commanding position with views of the entire Dordogne valley. Indeed, the panoramic vista stretches to the Auvergne hills and the Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux. Over time, the hamlet provided the manor with outbuildings, before its population dwindled. Today, the hamlet still includes a little farm, which is in business and produces walnuts. This farm lies beside the property. With its elegant dovecote tower, the property brings together, in a harmonious L-shaped arrangement, a main section and a series of little dwellings, once inhabited by the estate’s 40 vineyard workers and artisan coopers. So a self-sufficient life of labour was enjoyed on the site. The protective enclosure formed by the layout of buildings bears witness to the estate’s small, hard-working community of yesteryear, at once focused on its own world and open to the world around it. The hamlet was already indicated on the Cassini Map – the first detailed map of France – so we know it existed before 1789. Yet arrow slits low down in the walls and the remains of a spiral staircase suggest that a fortification stood here before, doubtless during the Hundred Years’ War. The same family inhabited the manor from 1600 to 1785, as dates engraved here and there tell us. The edifice took on its current form at the start of the 18th century, when there was a drive to make fortresses more comfortable and brighter. Later, in the early 20th century, it was modernised with electricity and upper-middle-class comfort. During the Second World War, the manor, with its hamlet, formed an important site for the French Resistance, for which it served as a prime look-out. The manor was then neglected unjustly. But it was restored at the end of the 20th century and the current owners later created the warm, welcoming atmosphere that it offers today. All around the property, there is a natural backdrop with delightful luxuriance in the summer – this lush decor is the centrepiece of the site, which enjoys absolute privacy, nestled in France’s beautiful Quercy province.

A 17th-century manor house with a panoramic view, outbuildings, a swimming pool and helipad, in a 13-hectare estate, in the Limargue sector. The property is located in a farming hamlet that is very typical of the Limargue sector, in a dominant position on a ‘pech’, the name given locally to a hill. The manor house and its large courtyard to the north used for private parking can be found at the highest part of the estate and can be reached directly through a wrought-iron gate that opens off the country road running through the hamlet. There is another entrance via the south, via a long earthen track that winds through the fields, leading to the barn and hangars spread out through the 13-hectare estate. Opposite the splendidly looking manor house, built in 1608, restructured in 1688 and extended in 1823, there is a large building combining garage space and living space. It lines one side of the courtyard and separates the manor building from the other houses in the hamlet. The manor house and barn underwent extensive renovation work between 2002 and 2007. When work began, the manor house was in a state of near ruin and it took two full years of work to make this edifice alone habitable. The totally uninterrupted view takes in a succession of natural meadows bordered by hedges and woods. A long, 12-metres by 3-metres, salt-filtered, heated, granite swimming pool fitted with a waterfall fountain, counter-current swimming system and a security roller shutter that is fully concealed when open, has been installed to the northwest of the house. Alongside the earthen track that leads down to the vegetable garden, another barn has partially been converted into a fitness room. Further to the south, a helipad and its modern facilities have been smartly blended into the wooded countryside, away from view. On the other side of the valley, a third barn still serves its original agricultural purpose. At its southern tip, the property is enclosed by a naturally cultivated vegetable garden, an orchard and a storage hut. Not far from the vegetable garden, there is a 20-metres by 60-metres dressage area, next to which a hangar for the horses has been erected; there is also another shelter to the north, nearer to the residence. In the shade of a small wood, a natural pond into which a spring on the estate flows also stands on the property.

Located in a preserved natural environment, within a discreet hamlet on the hills of the Lot region, this character property dating from 1831 is set in one of the most sought-after areas of the region, in close proximity to the renowned tourist triangle of Rocamadour, the Gouffre de Padirac, and Gramat. Overlooking the Dordogne Valley, it enjoys an exceptional south-facing position, offering rare and unobstructed panoramic views over a remarkably beautiful natural landscape. This privileged setting provides a unique atmosphere, combining absolute tranquility, privacy, and an outstanding quality of life. The main house, built in the 19th century, stands out for its traditional architecture and its remarkable central tower, a true signature feature of the property. Spread over several levels, it offers generous and light-filled living spaces, harmoniously blending period charm with modern comfort. Original materials have been carefully preserved: exposed stone walls, antique stone floors, traditional “cantou” fireplace, and period fireplaces all contribute to a warm and elegant atmosphere. The reception rooms are bright and dual-aspect, opening widely onto the surrounding landscape, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The south-facing kitchen extends this lifestyle, opening onto a terrace overlooking the natural surroundings. The property offers several bedroom areas spread across the upper floors, each with its own en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, ensuring comfort and privacy. A fully renovated barn completes the property. Renovated approximately ten years ago, it offers an independent living space comprising a living room with fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom facilities. This space offers multiple uses: guest accommodation, family home, or high-end seasonal rental project. On the ground floor, it also benefits from storage and parking space. The property extends over a little more than 5.5 hectares of land, made up of meadows and preserved natural spaces. This rare environment ensures complete peace and privacy, with no disturbances, while offering outstanding open views over the surrounding landscape. A beautifully integrated swimming pool completes the property. Perfectly positioned within its natural surroundings, it offers a relaxation area with breathtaking panoramic views over the valley. A perfect blend of heritage, nature, and elegance, this rare property embodies the art of living in South-West France, in a highly sought-after tourist area, in immediate proximity to Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac. It represents an exceptional family residence, as well as a prime opportunity for a luxury second home or high-end tourism project (gîtes or seasonal rentals)