luxury houses for sale Aquitaine, France (page 120)

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.

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

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 estate in the heart of the Black Périgord, 60 hectares. Discover a unique opportunity in one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages of France', at the crossroads of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Nestled in a green haven of nearly 60 hectares in one piece, 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 nearly 2,000 m² of built area, this turnkey estate offers a triple vocation: Hospitality and Tourism: The heart of the estate, a superbly restored 17th-century manor, offers 8 luxury rooms and suites. It is complemented by 28 gîtes, for a total capacity of about 110 beds. Ideal for attracting a varied clientele, in search of a charming stay, family vacations, or the organization of 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 thriving high-end tourism markets. If you are an investor or a hospitality professional, this estate is an invitation to write the next chapter of its story. Take on the role of 'Lord of these lands' and enhance a heritage of exceptional richness. Do not miss this opportunity!This description has been automatically translated from French.

Nestled in a privileged environment on the Basque coast, this contemporary villa built in 2010 perfectly embodies the balance between modernity, comfort, and elegance.From the very first moments, the quality of the construction is felt. The lines are clean, the volumes generous, and the brightness omnipresent thanks to wide openings facing the outside. The living space, spacious and friendly, hosts a modern American kitchen, fully equipped and furnished, designed as a true sharing space.On the night side, the house offers beautiful spacious bedrooms, providing comfort and intimacy for each person, including an elegant master suite, with its dressing area, designed as a true cocoon.The features are refined, and the finished details reflect a true concern for quality. The villa is equipped with underfloor heating associated with a heat pump, ensuring optimal comfort in any season. Quality materials, current aesthetic choices, and a harmonious ambiance confer to the whole a warm and high-end atmosphere.Outside, the villa opens onto a beautifully landscaped plot, offering an ideal living environment to enjoy the Basque climate. The pool naturally integrates into this environment, inviting relaxation and moments of conviviality with family or friends.Located in Bassussarry, in a sought-after area for its tranquility and proximity to beaches and amenities, this property benefits from a quality location, rare on the Basque coast.A modern, elegant, and perfectly maintained villa, ideal for a primary or secondary residence.Fees are the responsibility of the seller. Energy class C, Climate class A Estimated amount of annual energy expenses for standard use: between €1510.00 and €2100.00 for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

MANSON PROPERTIES presents this remarkable bourgeois residence located in the heart of BOUSCAT.In one of the most sought-after areas of Bouscat, this elegant bourgeois property embodies all the refinement and charm of characterful residences.Developing nearly 468 m² on three levels, the building is situated on an exceptional plot of 1,365 m², enhanced by a wooded park of about 980 m², a true haven of peace in the city center.Behind its character facade, the residence has retained all of its original attributes: fireplaces in every room, antique parquet floors, moldings, rosettes, and beautiful volumes testify to its authenticity and timeless elegance.Completely to be renovated, this property offers a rare opportunity to revive a notable address and create a prestigious family residence that meets contemporary standards while preserving its soul.Its generous spaces and configuration also allow for a quality professional project: head office, prestigious offices, cabinet for liberal professions, or mixed-use activity.A rare address, remarkable architectural heritage, and exceptional potential in the heart of Bouscat.Fees included of 5% VAT to be borne by the buyer. Price excluding fees €1,800,000. Housing with excessive energy consumption: Energy class G, Climate class G Estimated amount of annual energy expenses for standard use: between €11,330.00 and €15,400.00 for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (subscriptions included). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr. This property is offered to you by a commercial agent (Sole proprietorship).Your advisor Manson Properties: Estelle ChapelleaubosCommercial agent (Sole proprietorship) RSAC 877 697 730 RCP MRCSACI202104FR00000000034516A00.Agency MANSON PROPERTIES Bordeaux, Bassin d'Arcachon & Brittany, SAS with a capital of €33,467, registered office: 6 quai Louis XVIII – 33000 BORDEAUX, registered with the RCS Bordeaux under n° 892 572 413, holder of the professional card "Transactions on real estate and business assets" n° CPI33012021000000005 issued by CCI Bordeaux Gironde.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.

An Anglo-Norman villa from the early 20th century, in need of a partial renovation, nestled within Bordeaux’s Caudéran neighbourhood. Built during a period marked by an architectural renaissance in Bordeaux, the Villa Marguerite embodies the refinement of the Anglo-Norman style and stands out thanks to its steep slate roof, extended by wide overhangs and cadenced by ashlar stone dormers and quoins. Located in the middle of the property, the four-storey villa includes: a mezzanine, a ground floor, a first floor as well as a converted attic level, while, a square turret, one of its main characteristics, contains a stone staircase that provides access to the dwelling’s different floors. As for the main façade, facing southwest, it features a meticulous composition combining the precision of ashlar stone with the warmth of red brick, whereas, many windows, in a range of sizes and shapes, cadence the exterior and provide glimpses of the dwelling’ sunny interior.

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 country house to be renovated with two barns and one hectare of grounds, nestled in the Périgord Vert region, near the village of Excideuil. The house was built on a hillside, next to a hamlet that spreads along the hill and over the plateau. At ground level, the property’s rear side is edged with a public track that leads to a craftsman’s barn before running along the river. On the other side of the track, a triangular plot of land offers space and light in front of the entrance, ensuring privacy from the house opposite it. Further up the track is a second barn, surrounded by two gardens. It looks over a raised terrace on one side of the house. Two old lime trees cast shade over this raised terrace, which forms an undisturbed sanctuary as it is largely enclosed by a protective ruin and a high stone wall against which an access staircase has been built from scratch. Several steps further down lies the garden level, made up of a vast terrace that overlooks a sheep meadow. Its sweeping 180-degree view takes in the valley, the river and the village. A stone’s throw away, on the plateau, a plot of orchard land that can be built upon is offered as an option. It covers around 1,300m².

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 restored 18th-century residence with outbuildings, on 11 hectares of land, like a Provence fortified village, near Agen. A limestone track branches off from a country road and leads on for approximately 150 metres, lined on one side by overhanging crags and on the other by alternating dense foliage as well as meadows below. The narrow, one-way lane splits as it reaches the buildings, with one leading to the residence, while the other curves round to rejoin the road further on. The entrance to the property is marked by a first wrought iron gate, while a second, more imposing, 18th-century one welcomes the visitor opposite the house’s enclosed courtyard. The main façade can be seen behind a small wall topped with wrought iron railings. The two-storey residence is made with ashlar and has been rendered with lime on the southern wing. The hipped roof made of Romanesque tiles is underlined by a double or even triple genoise corbel as well as rainwater gutters. The arrangement on each level of an odd number of windows is symmetrical in its positioning: the ground floor is bathed in light through wide, small-paned windows, while the first floor is dotted with half-moon windows. The window frames are underlined in ochre-coloured tones and fitted with grey painted wooden shutters, providing discrete sophistication to the building as a whole. The main section forms an L-shape with the west wing and boasts a sober and elegant façade at the end of the courtyard. On the ground floor, two windows flank the period, solid wood, 18th-century entrance door. The outbuildings can be found to the east. Over the last twenty years, the current occupants have graced the estate with abundant vegetation that has shaped its character. Following a southern French spirit, Provence cypress, olive, pittosporum and other evergreen trees seem to have belonged to the landscape since time immemorial. They combine with ponds, fountains, statues and other garden ornaments as well as stone walls. A swimming pool has been harmoniously incorporated into the garden.

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 medieval dwelling, listed as a Historical Monument, with a swimming pool and tennis court, near an 18-hole golf course and surrounded by 112 hectares, including 7 hectares of Protected Designation of Origin vineyards, near Saint-Emilion. Extending on from the Saint-Emilion plateau, the property is located in the heights of the Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation region, overlooking the Dordogne valley. Set back from the village, it takes advantage of its privileged position, which ensures great privacy as well as views of the valley’s remarkable environment and the surrounding vineyards and meadows. At the end of a village, the property is accessible via a private road bordered by vineyards, which then branches off into two lanes, providing access to the large wine storehouse off to one side, built during the Second French Empire, as well as, on the right, a small tenant farmer’s house, followed by several outbuildings, mostly grouped around an open courtyard, near a swimming pool and a tennis court. As for the property, it extends over more than 112 hectares of land, vineyards and forests, while vast landscaped grounds surround the medieval chateau. The latter’s partial inclusion on the list of historical monuments mentions the protection of the 14th-century dwelling, its four towers, entrance pavilion with its staircase turret, exteriors and rooftops of the other buildings that compose the edifice as well as those for the Second Empire wine storehouses, with the exclusion of the outbuildings to the west. Lastly, the contiguous vineyards guarantee great regularity for the estate’s wine production. Exclusively planted on clay-limestone hills, they benefit from natural drainage and excellent sunlight thanks to their mostly southwest exposure.

An isolated 14th and 17th century castle divided into four homes, in the middle of 34 hectares of land in the Dordogne area, to the northwest of Périgueux. This estate, in the heart of a rural and undulating environment, away from large and medium-sized thoroughfares, is spread out over more than 34 hectares of meadows, organic farmland and woods. The buildings, located in the centre of this land, are surrounded by parkland and boast an inner courtyard, gardens, patios and an approximately 1-hectare orchard. The property benefits from uninterrupted 360° views. It is made up of a main edifice with two wings in an L-shape flanked by an imposing 14th-century round tower where they join, a farm with its various farm buildings near to the passing road and, lastly, set slightly away from the rest, a swimming pool with a view overlooking the surrounding nature. The rubble stone and ashlar façades are mostly rendered, with mainly rectangular doors and windows, some of which have mullions and transoms, while the mainly gabled roofs are made up of half-round or flat tiles. The main entrance to the property is formed by a drive, lined with hundred-year-old trees and a long farm building, that leads to an inner courtyard closed by a gate. A secondary entrance runs alongside a lawned, shaded parking area to the west wing of the castle.

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.