luxury houses with terrace for sale Aquitaine, France (page 115)

~RARE ON THE SECTOR~In a privileged environment on the edge of PIGNADA/CHIBERTA, come and discover this 178 m² house from the 1970s with significant potential, built on a plot of over 638 m². The house offers multiple renovation projects, all within walking or biking distance of all amenities for a convenient lifestyle.You will appreciate the absolute calm of the address and its location allowing access to the ocean through the forest trails.The ideal property for a family home!Energy class: EAgency reference: 982This description has been automatically translated from French.

The BARNES Pyla-sur-Mer agency presents you this magnificent villa of 153.10 m², located in a quiet area of Pyla-sur-Mer, sheltered from all disturbances. On the edge of a forest, it benefits from a preserved natural environment, in the heart of the Arcachon Bay. Very bright, the house opens onto a crossing living space including a lounge and an open kitchen, furnished and equipped. The whole opens widely to the outside, in a natural continuity with the garden, a 295 m² terrace. The sleeping area includes three bedrooms, one at the entrance, another with a shower room and toilet, as well as a master suite opening onto the pool, with its own bathroom. Separate toilets and numerous storage spaces complete this level. An independent fourth bedroom, overlooking the forest and the pool, has its own shower room and can accommodate different uses: guest room, office, wellness space, or summer lounge. Outside, the landscaped garden combines local species and exotic varieties, in a well-kept arrangement. The heated pool discreetly integrates into this natural ensemble. This turnkey house, quiet, in Pyla-sur-Mer, also represents a great opportunity for a high-end seasonal rental activity on the Arcachon Bay. The fees are the responsibility of the buyer (4.5%).This description has been automatically translated from French.

BARNES Pyla-sur-Mer presents this beautiful turnkey villa, ideally located just a few steps from the Bassin d’Arcachon, in a peaceful and preserved setting. In the heart of Pyla-sur-Mer, this elegant Landaise-style home of approximately 156 m² enjoys a rare location, only a few meters from the beach, in one of the most sought-after areas of the Bassin. A calm environment, sheltered from view, ideal as a primary or secondary residence. The living area, warm and inviting, extends into a bright veranda perfect for enjoying every season. The adjoining kitchen can easily be redesigned to suit your needs and preferences. The night area offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms, providing ample space for family and guests. Built on a flat 910 m² plot, the property features a pleasant, poolable garden and great potential for further development. A vertical extension could also be considered to increase the living space, depending on your project. This villa also represents an excellent opportunity for seasonal rental investment on the Bassin d’Arcachon. Fees are payable by the buyer, at 4.79%.

Main house 125 sqm + new 52 sqm guest house on 400 sqm garden with terraces. Just 450 m from Erromardie beach • Quiet sought-after area.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Croix Blanche district, close to schools, shops and public transport, this 119 sqm stone house (105 sqm of living space) has been tastefully renovated and extended. This charming property, featuring a 30 sqm landscaped terrace, is arranged over three levels connected by a stone staircase. On the garden level, you’ll find a bedroom that can also be used as a TV lounge, a pleasant living area opening onto a small city garden, an independent kitchen and a laundry room. The first floor offers two bedrooms and a shower room, while the top floor is dedicated to a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and a large storage area. Ce bien vous est présenté par l'agence BARNES Bordeaux - Visiter notre site internet www.barnes-bordeaux.com - Téléphone +33-0533093089

Bayonne, Les Arènes, 1938 house of approximately 300 m² on a 500 m² plot suitable for a swimming pool. The house has retained beautiful period features, including high ceilings, fireplaces, and mosaics. It offers elegant reception rooms, 1 study, 7 bedrooms, and 3 shower rooms. A tasteful renovation will restore all its original splendor. Garage.

Villas et Maisons l'Agence is pleased to offer you this exceptional villa in Taussat, an iconic residence located on the front line, facing the basin. A breathtaking panorama! With an unobstructed view of the water, this villa, fully renovated in 2023, combines comfort and modernity. From the entrance, you will be charmed by the bright living space, whose large openings lead directly to the terrace and the basin. The independent kitchen, fully equipped, takes you to a second terrace, by the pool, perfect for moments of conviviality. Well-designed sleeping areas: On the ground floor, a first bedroom with its bathroom and toilet. On the first floor, a magnificent master bedroom opening onto a balcony with an unobstructed view of the basin, accompanied by its bathroom with a toilet. A dependency completes the whole, offering two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and toilets, perfect for accommodating family and friends independently. Outside, a heated pool measuring 6m x 3.5m. Located in a preserved and sought-after setting, this villa is an invitation to well-being, between tranquility and marine horizon. A rare property to discover without delay! Quickly contact our agency in Arès at 05 56 03 78 29 or Valérie MERCHADOU: 06 61 46 47 80 (E.I. commercial agent no. 510 924 673 RSAC BX) Fees included of 5% VAT for the buyer. Price excluding fees 1,095,239 €. Energy class E, Climate class B Estimated average annual energy expenses for standard use, based on 2023 energy prices: between €2010.00 and €2770.00. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr. Your VILLAS & MAISONS L'AGENCE advisor: Valérie MERCHADOU Commercial agent (Individual enterprise) RSAC 510 924 673 RCP 842953333This description has been automatically translated from French.

At the end of a private road winding through the heart of a peaceful forest, this former noble retreat, now a listed manor, discreetly reveals itself. An exceptional property, fully restored while preserving its soul, where silence, natural beauty, and the elegance of the Périgord heritage reign. In a green setting with no overlooked vis-à-vis, this authentic estate with noble charm elegantly combines stone, wood, and the surrounding nature. An invitation to the art of living in complete privacy. From the entrance to the estate, the tone is set: nature envelops the place in a sovereign calm. The property, deliberately secluded, allows itself to be discovered with restraint, to better reveal its charms to those who will appreciate them. The buildings thus form a charming courtyard that is revealed after passing through a porch, ideal for enjoying a green and intimate environment. Between rural authenticity and contemporary comfort, this noble lair is a confidential and rare residence, conducive to meditation as well as to reception, to rest as well as to ambitious projects (welcoming horses, family retreat, gîte, guest rooms, etc.). Description of the Manor: • A spacious, fully equipped kitchen ◦ A large, warm living room with a magnificent fireplace ◦ A dining room with direct access to the terrace and the swimming pool ◦ A spacious bedroom (22 m2) with cupboards. ◦ A marble bathroom ◦ A 15 m² bedroom or office ◦ A 11 m² spare bedroom with independent access ° Independent toilet ° Dressing room space ° Convertible attics Additional spaces around the enclosed courtyard: • Guest house: 30 m² studio with shower room and toilet ◦ Laundry room ° Cellar (42 m²) The main assets: • Main house of character, noble materials, generous volumes ° Large outbuilding composed of garages, workshop and stables (three boxes) ° Possibility of creating a gîte or guest rooms • Magnificent slate roof, emblematic of traditional local architecture • Recent heat pump – optimal thermal comfort and eco-responsible • 5 x 10 m swimming pool with new liner, perfectly integrated into the landscape • Marble bathroom, high-end finishes • Independent 30 m² studio, ideal for guests, rental or liberal profession • Magnificent 42 m² cellar • • Source natural, with 50 m³ reserve • Automatic watering system • 23 hectares of land, alternating meadows, oak forest and ornamental garden • Absolutely calm environment, without nuisance or close neighbors Located a few minutes from the Vézère valley and in the immediate vicinity of Montignac-Lascaux and the jewels of the Périgord Noir, the property benefits from easy access to the cultural and gastronomic highlights of the region, while being protected from the tourist hustle and bustle. In short, a rare, inspiring place, where nature dialogues with stone, where every detail tells a story, and where you immediately feel at home. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Contact me for a discovery. Les honoraires d'agence sont à la charge de l'acquéreur, soit 3,42% TTC du prix hors honoraires. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. Contact your local agent, Laurent THUASNE, FOSSEMAGNE, Optimhome Associate Estate Agent at 06 78 38 05 56 (ref 609556)

Exceptional property in the heart of the Black Périgord and its 60 hectares. Discover a unique opportunity in one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France', at the crossroads of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Nestled in a green oasis of nearly 60 contiguous hectares, this exceptional estate is a true gem, combining an idyllic living environment with a diverse and prosperous economic project. An extraordinary place of life and activity: With built-up area of nearly 2,000 m², this turnkey estate offers a triple purpose: Hospitality and Tourism: The heart of the estate, a splendidly restored 17th-century manor, features 8 luxury bedrooms and suites. It is complemented by 28 lodgings, for a total capacity of around 110 beds. Ideal for attracting a varied clientele seeking a charming stay, family vacations, or organizing events. The estate also offers numerous leisure facilities (swimming pool, sports fields) for a complete and appealing offer. It is a fully operational working tool and a strategic investment, perfectly positioned in the strong markets of high-end tourism. If you are an investor or a hospitality professional, this estate is an invitation to write the next chapter of its history. Take on the role of 'Lord of these lands' and enhance a heritage of exceptional wealth. Do not let this chance pass you by!This description has been automatically translated from French.

iad France - Romain Pichon offers you: Balinese style villa very close to Vieux Boucau, located just 2.5 km from the ocean and 1.5 km from the village of Messanges, providing an oasis of peace on a plot of approximately 2500m2. This sumptuous residence of approximately 400m2 is divided into two parts, each with its own unique charm. The house part features a spacious entrance leading to a large living room flooded with light, with a dining area, a first lounge with fireplace, an exceptional kitchen with its cathedral ceiling, friendly islands, and stunning views of the outdoor pool. The house also includes a second TV lounge, a master suite with dressing room and Italian shower, as well as three additional bedrooms with attached shower rooms. Upstairs, you can enjoy two spacious bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and private terraces offering stunning views of the surroundings. The exterior is a true haven of peace with its large heated pool, 6-person spa, outdoor kitchen, sun loungers, and garden furniture, perfect for relaxing in complete serenity. The second part of the villa, the Loft, offers a beautiful wooden terrace with a private garden, a living room with an American kitchen, three bedrooms, and a shower room with an Italian shower and toilet. This rare quality product offers an excellent rental return and is ideal for use as a guesthouse or bed and breakfast. Do not miss this unique opportunity; a presentation video is available upon request.Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. A valid identification document will be requested during the visit, in accordance with article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation of clearing, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate ad has been drafted under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Romain Pichon, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the Dax RSAC under number 499 334 217, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of the company I@D France SAS.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Just a few minutes from Salies-de-Béarn, in the heart of a preserved natural environment, discover this rare property nestled on more than one hectare of wooded land, a true haven of peace dedicated to well-being, tranquility, and reconnecting with nature. This beautiful character house offers generous volumes and all the necessary comfort for a main, secondary residence, or an event venue project. Currently operated around yoga and wellness retreats, the property can be easily taken over with or without the existing activity. The house has several bedrooms able to accommodate family, friends or groups, as well as spacious living areas flooded with light and open to the surrounding nature. Outside, everything has been designed to fully enjoy the exceptional setting: swimming pool with pool house, outbuilding offering many possibilities, about one hectare park, nature relaxation areas, and a heat pump for optimal comfort all year round. Authentic, inspiring, and soothing, this place is ideal for organizing corporate seminars, workshops, training sessions, or green stays in guest rooms. A unique and charming property, where each space invites you to slow down and enjoy a natural way of living.

Discover this extraordinary Manoir nestled in the heart of the Buzet vineyards, perched high above the picturesque towpaths of the Canal de Garonne. This remarkable estate is not only an inviting family home but also a successful events venue, renowned for hosting unforgettable weddings. With a solid reputation, the property comfortably accommodates up to forty guests and features a stunning reception hall that can host up to 130 seated guests. The main residence serves as a cozy family home, complemented by an attached three-bedroom guest cottage. Within the beautifully landscaped grounds, you’ll find a newly constructed, independent summer pavilion boasting five en-suite bedrooms. This presents a fantastic opportunity for those wishing to continue in the hospitality and rental business, particularly in the enchanting Lot et Garonne region, with its prime proximity to the Canal Lateral. The estate features a traditional Landes house with impressive volume, awaiting renovation and enhancement to unlock its full potential, all set within well-maintained gardens. A footpath leads directly to the Canal, providing easy access to the serene waterside. Enjoy effortless connectivity to the capital of Lot et Garonne, AGEN, complete with convenient access to the TGV railway station for quick journeys to major cities such as Bordeaux and Paris. For those who prefer private air travel, the Agen private jet airport accommodates both business and leisure needs, while international airports in Bordeaux and Toulouse are also within easy reach. For more information, including a comprehensive brochure and detailed floor plans, please contact Jane Vernon at +33 6 43 50 01 21. If you're unable to visit France soon, a live virtual tour can be arranged.

We invite you to discover a charming property surrounded by a vast park of 1.3 hectares 40 minutes from Bordeaux. Located near the Sauve, which houses the famous Abbey of La Sauve Majeure, the hilly landscape recalls the tranquility and elegance of Tuscany. This property consists of a single storey house of about 240m 2, a swimming pool with a pool-house, a garage and a carport. Ce bien vous est présenté par l'agence Grisel Immobilier Bordeaux n'hésitez pas à visiter notre site internet grisel-immobilier.fr ou à nous téléphoner au +33-0556440607

This family-friendly 152 sq. m house constructed in 1926 with a 500 sq. m garden, a balcony and a terrace is for sale. The property is well-situated: schools, the airport, the sea and the beach can be found nearby. This house has three floors, with a lounge, a dining room, one living room, five bedrooms, including one master suite, one bathroom, one shower room, two separate toilets, one study and a kitchen. The house also benefits from an electric gate, double glazing and a fireplace. This house also has a garage and an underground parking space.

1930 Art Deco villa designed by architect Paul Chevenot, offering a rare renovation opportunity just minutes from the lake, beaches and town centre. Approx. 330 sq.m over three levels on a 2,050 sq.m landscaped plot in a quiet, sought-after location. The land is suitable for a swimming pool. Architectural redevelopment project available on request. A unique opportunity to create a bespoke residence in Hossegor

Situated in a calm and green environment in Le Bugue, in the heart of Périgord, this spacious character family home offers a rare and privileged living environment.Built in the purest local tradition, it charms with the authentic appeal of its features: exposed beams, majestic fireplace, generous volumes, and elegant herringbone parquet flooring. The large living room, bathed in light thanks to its wide French doors opening to the outside, creates a warm and friendly atmosphere.The independent kitchen, bright and functional, offers a lovely living space ideal for everyday life as well as for family gatherings.A particularly sought-after asset: all the bedrooms are located on the same level. Three of them have their own private bathroom, ensuring comfort and intimacy — a perfect layout for a large family, a second home, or a tourist hosting project.The spacious entrance hall leads to a staircase accessing convertible attics, offering great potential for extension: master suite, office, playroom, or relaxation area according to your desires.Significant renovation and modernization work will be necessary to reveal the full potential of this character home. A great opportunity for renovation enthusiasts wanting to create a unique living space that blends Périgord authenticity with contemporary comfort.A property full of charm that will appeal to lovers of heritage, nature, and the French art of living.Contact us at 05.53.13.33.33 for more information and to arrange a visit...Agency reference: 41637This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 17th-century charterhouse, its converted outbuildings and small hamlet of dwellings, to be restored, to the north of Périgueux, within the greater Dordogne region. Nestled within verdant countryside, the immense property, with approximately 1.7 entirely enclosed hectares, is surrounded by meadows and woods, which envelop the property within luxuriant vegetation. Accessible via a semi-circular gate, flanked on either side by fencing and supported by four stone pilasters, which opens on to a lane lined with catalpas, multi-century oaks and plane trees, the U-shaped charterhouse is located in the middle of meticulously maintained landscaped grounds planted with a wide variety of trees and shrubs. As for the estate, it also includes several annexe buildings, grouped together like a small hamlet, while the local stone walls, in a palette of white, yellow and pink, help structure the whole by sectioning off the various spaces, buttressing the large patio, demarcating the different entrances and encircling the ponds.

A Belle Epoque villa, with grounds, a swimming pool, outbuildings and a view of the village perched on the hill, at the foot of a royal fortified town in the Lot-et-Garonne area. From the country road and just a few minutes from all essential amenities, a private, 300-metre-long drive forms a lengthy spiral around the property from the north, lined by woods and tall trees, up to the property’s gate, from where the eastern façade of the elegant, late-19th century residence looms into view between the trees and shrubs in the garden. After the entrance gate, the gravelled drive widens before the stoop, allowing visitors to disembark from their vehicles, before continuing to the garages several metres further on. The approximately 350-m² villa stands out thanks to its balanced proportions and immaculate architecture, that of a bourgeois residence, in which the façades are punctuated by regular rows of windows and discrete decorative elements, revealing a carefully thought-out construction. It is made up of a vast kitchen, a lounge, a dining room, six bedrooms and four shower rooms, as well as several service rooms. It pays witness to Belle Epoque period architecture, with its brick and stone, light-coloured rendered walls, inspired by spa town edifices. The large and perfectly aligned windows are fitted with wooden, louvred shutters painted in a warm brown hue that combines well with the decorative details in brick. The gable end is dotted with decorative oculi while the gabled roof is topped by finely crafted ridge cap, giving the building a silhouette that stands out in the Lot-et-Garonne landscape, in the midst of 2.5-hectare grounds boasting tall cedars, oak and ash trees as well as flowering shrubs, in an orderly and harmonious whole. To the south of the house, the stone and wooden outbuildings are made up of a garage, a barn and stables with a riding area. To the west, there is a large patio at the end of which stands a period ornamental balustrade, followed by the swimming pool and view up to the royal fortified village.

A small 16th century private mansion, redesigned in the 18th century, with a walled garden, in the heart of the historic market town of Port-Sainte-Marie, in Lot-et-Garonne. A few areas of the medieval town remain, with their half-timbered houses and mullioned windows. Built along the main road that runs upstream along the Garonne, on the city's ancient ramparts, the town centre is carefully maintained by a variety of urban developments designed to unify the architectural heritage. The house is a small private mansion with three storeys on the street side to the north and four storeys on the courtyard side to the south. Opposite the main entrance, a wide terrace runs the full length of the façade, joined by two original, timber-framed walkways overlooking an enclosed, flower-filled garden. The east gallery has a Moroccan-style lounge set in a small flat, which has three large windows; the west gallery, which is entirely open to the outside, leads to a summer dining room. The garden is closed off by a garage that can be easily accessed from a side street. Finally, two passageways under the house lead to cellars and an underground passageway, which was recently closed up. The front façade, accessible from the main street and in dressed stone, was probably standardised in the 19th century. It is open, with its ten large windows and four small ones full of little panes, or its wooden shutters painted in light green that surround an ancient entrance door, also wooden. On the courtyard side, the rear façade features a large cross window on the first floor and pink brickwork on the east side, while the west side features pointed ashlar throughout. On the ground floor, the façade is rendered white. From the terrace, a stone staircase leads down to the garden, both the terrace and stairs have simple wrought-iron railings. The building is semi-detached on its west side, and opens onto a lane via another door with access to the cellars on the east side. All parts of the house are covered with single or double-sloped interlocking or canal tile roofs.

An authentic 18th-century manor house with 4 hectares of grounds in a village within the Chalosse region, in the south of the Landes department, 45 minutes from the ocean. With its origins harking back to the Renaissance and refurbished many times over the centuries, the property’s current group of buildings dates from the 18th century. Lined with protected multi-century trees, a drive leads to the two-storey manor house, which includes two main buildings placed at right angles to one another. Topped with tile hipped roofs, they are cadenced by Renaissance-style small-paned casement windows and flanked by two square towers.

A house steeped in history, from the 14th, 17th and 18th centuries, with a separate garden and barn, in the heart of a bastide in France’s Landes department. The old square Place Royale is picturesque on all four sides: a 12th-century fort-like church stands on one side and arcades forming galleries line rows of houses, which are mostly half-timbered. The village is full of buildings that date back to periods between the 14th and 18th centuries. Almost all of them have been masterfully restored. They are hidden among the countless alleys that form a grid leading to the square. Today, this historical square is a hub for encounters and conviviality, fostered by the presence of several restaurants and a parking ban here. Nearby, artists’ studios and a range of curiosities line medieval streets. For example, there is a Protestant church built in 1607 that has been turned into an exhibition centre. On the square, the house lies opposite the church. The dwelling is known as the most beautiful house in Labastide-d'Armagnac. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a loft that could be converted. It is nestled on the square’s north-east corner, so it has two entrances beneath its galleries: one leads in from the square Place Royale and the other leads in from a side street. The house faces south-east. It stands on the edge of the square, blending harmoniously into its architectural environment. The dwelling is crowned with a roof of monk-and-nun tiling on which a gabled dormer stands. The facade’s upper section, made of brick and lattice-patterned timber framing, rests upon a thick stone wall and solid beams and joists, which are supported by two stone pillars – part of a former gallery of shops. On the first floor, three segmental-arch windows with crosspieces stand behind wrought-iron guardrails. They are fitted with wooden shutters. At the back, on the north side, there is a small terrace on the first floor. Lastly, in line with the house, there are two small rooms in a section with an entrance from outside: a fitness room with a wine cellar and lavatory and a space with a recent oil boiler and its tank.

A renovated limestone dwelling from the 19th century, its guesthouse and barn on 4.5-hectare grounds, perched up on a hill near Tournon-d’Agenais. In the peaceful valleys and hillsides of the Lot-et-Garonne department, the property includes an architectural ensemble that blends in harmoniously with the countryside, where each building was purposefully designed to complement the surrounding landscape. According to tradition, the farms in this region are located far apart from one another, at one time separated by fields, but this property only has one neighbour, practically invisible due to its placement to the north of the grounds behind a stone wall, while, from the house or the garden, located halfway up a hill, one’s gaze is immediately hypnotised by the unobstructed views of the preserved natural landscape: pastures, a few cows, and, further on, the hills of the Pays de Serre. Around the buildings, a cluster of tall trees provides a verdant counterpoint to the stone buildings’ architecture as well as a shady respite, while the dovecote, set back from the two-storey rectangular main dwelling and built out of local stone, represents an impressive element thanks to its balanced aesthetics. As for the barn, also built out of stone, it completes this bucolic tableau in keeping with the former farm’s overall functional and aesthetic feel. Accessible via two separate entrances, each one indicated by a finely crafted gate, which lead to a gravel drive bordered by expertly landscaped Mediterranean vegetation, the property’s grounds are arranged into gentle terraces, with both sunnier and more wooded areas, as well as views of the surrounding countryside, while, in places, low stone walls crop up here and there, subtle vestiges of its former agricultural past.

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 stately 19th-century neoclassical-style dwelling and its outbuildings, on 2.6-hectare grounds, within walking distance to shops. This eye-catching property is composed of a stately manor house constructed in 1857 according to the standards in place for 19th-century manor houses. Belonging to the same family for more than six generations, from above, the dwelling, located in the middle of the property, blends in harmoniously with its surrounding tree-filled estate of 2.5 hectares, the latter of which is bordered to the north by a road and shielded from view thanks to a ring of multi-century trees. The property is accessible from a gate that opens onto a gravel drive, curving gracefully all the way to the manor’s main façade where it widens to create a formal courtyard, before circumventing the building in order to provide access to the outbuildings. With an orderly exterior cadenced by delicately sculpted vertical rows of windows and ashlar stone quoins, this rectangular three-storey main building, completely symmetrical, was constructed out of local limestone, while its main façade, facing south towards the garden, is organised around a curved double staircase, which leads to a patio safeguarded by a stone balustrade. With a barrel tile hipped roof, adorned with decorative pediments and carved stone chimneys, the main dwelling faces, to the north, a group of outbuildings that includes an ancient open-air barn, independent accommodations in need of a renovation, a chicken coop and a tobacco drying shed. Classically composed and highlighting the manor’s impressive architectural coherence, which has been carefully conserved over the centuries, the property’s verdant grounds contain a stream and a waterfall to the east, an immense meadow encircled by a walking path and a row of trees to the south, while a well bears witness to the property’s original hydraulic autonomy.

A 48-hectare estate with a large house, a pool, a guesthouse and a cluster of buildings to restore, tucked away in woods in France’s Périgord area. From a bird’s-eye view, this property looks like an old map. The most extensive section of its 48 hectares of unbroken land is a forest of oaks and chestnuts. The rest of the estate is made up of natural meadows. A fence designed to protect the homely space from wildlife demarcates a three-hectare plot around the buildings. A private lane lined with vegetation leads to this plot. The traditional design of the main house is typical of the Périgord style. It offers a 220m² floor area, spread out over a garden-level floor, a ground floor and a first floor in the roof space. Its facade of local stone faces south and leads out to a series of stone terraces that follow the slope of the land. The house is crowned with a steeply sloped roof of flat tiles. A square tower with a pyramidal roof recalls grand historical houses. This tower was added to give the house’s first owners a higher status. The ground floor has two lounges and a bedroom. The top floor has a bathroom and two bedrooms with sloping attic ceilings. On the garden-level floor, there is a kitchen with a door that leads straight out to a terrace, a little further down from which a swimming pool lies. A heating oil boiler heats up the house. The windows are single-glazed. A flower-dotted garden, which has been well maintained, extends around the buildings. Further down, there is a swimming pool set in a stone terrace. Its technical installations room is housed inside an old dry-stone hut crowned with a roof of stone tiles. Further up on the plot, there is a stone barn with a floor area of around 100m². It has an upstairs level too. This structure only has three elevations. Its fourth side is open, like a viewpoint that draws your gaze out over the surrounding countryside. Higher up, there is a stone guesthouse with a floor area of around 100m². Its interior has been converted like an open-plan apartment. A fireplace stands against one wall. A garage for two vehicles adjoins the house. Its doors face the private lane. On the east side, in the woods, there is a cluster of five stone buildings, arranged around a well. This cluster of buildings represents the other dimension of the property. The cluster is a former farm complex that needs to be renovated entirely. Until relatively recently, the main house in this cluster was still inhabited. However, the barns and outbuildings here have lacked roofs for a long time.