manors for sale Secteur Sauvegarde, France

This beautiful traditional stone property dates back to the 17th century and is located 8 minutes from Sarlat in the Dordogne offers 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a total of 418 m2 of living space, many original features, a swimming pool, a large barn and sits in just over 10 hectares of land. The property is located in the 'Golden Triangle' of the Dordogne, and is full of charm and authentic features and offers plenty of space for large families or groups. It sits in a large 10 hectare plot of land in tranquil countryside with views over the valley. The property is entered through the centrally located entrance hall with its 'pisé' (small laid stone) floor. To the right we enter the very large living room (100m2) with stone fireplaces either end, double aspect windows and more pisé flooring. An impressive wooden staircase leads to the first floor and down to the lower floor. To the left of the entrance hall one enters the dining room with a stone fireplace, leaning out to the outdoor dining terrace with a barbecue on one side, and the courtyard on the other side.It also leads in to the fully equipped kitchen. A corridor leads through to a landing area with stairs up to a mezzanine space, and then through to a double bedroom with its ensuite bathroom, dressing room, and a storage area. On the first floor we find five charming bedrooms all with wooden flooring, exposed beams and their ensuite bathrooms. The garden level accessed from the living room offers a large bedroom with stone flooring, a fireplace, an ensuite bathroom, access to the gardens, a billiard/games room or living room for the bedroom suite, a stone floored room with access to the exterior. There is an electric heat pump central heating system. The property has a long tree-lined avenue as its entrance that then leads past the meadows and in to the courtyard with the large heated swimming pool, with plenty of terraces perfect for lounging around on hot summer days. There is a large large barn (200m2) that could be used as a workshop, to house your classic car collection or converted to suit your projects. The land also has a pond and a well. The property has a successful holiday rental history that could be continued, providing a non negligible income. It would also make a great family home with all schools in nearby Sarlat or a family holiday home. The property can be reached from the airports of Bergerac (1h15) Bordeaux (2h20) and Toulouse (2h15, Brive (50mins). There is also a train station in Sarlat with trains to Bergerac and Bordeaux.

Ref.3966 : French stone house for sale in Dordogne In a preserved countryside, without any nuisance, in the golden triangle Sarlat, Montignac, les Eyzies, this charming manor will seduce you by its authenticity. It is built about ten kilometers from Sarlat, a small tourist town steeped in history, with many listed monuments where you will also find all the amenities. The advantage of a peaceful life in the countryside and the proximity of an attractive city! The main building includes a kitchen in the oldest part (tower of the XVth), one then reaches a vast living room/dining room where an imposing chimney was built. A bedroom and a shower room are also located on the first floor. French windows bring a soft light to this major room and allow access to a terrace, to the swimming pool and to the park with its multiple species (lime trees, oaks, cypresses...). A staircase leads to the second floor where there are two large bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. A tiny stone spiral staircase gives access to a room at the top of the tower, a room reserved for Robert Merle. The more than 250sqm of this manor house are completed by 2 other houses (120 and 60 sqm), completely independent and autonomous, currently used as gites. Each one has been renovated with old materials to keep the spirit of the place intact while adding all the necessary elements of comfort. We also find, in continuity of the manor, a second tower with in the lower part a cistern recovering rainwater and at its top accessible by an external stone staircase a small intimate workshop. A little further on, adjoining this part, a room from the 16th century has a magnificent inglenook fireplace, stone corbels on which large beams are supported. On this same wing, a cellar of about fifteen square meters has its place. The opposite wing, in addition to the annexed house, has a covered courtyard with slate roofs, a workshop, a boiler room with storage space and a second cistern integrated into the building. The u-shaped courtyard, which is very protective, is closed off to the south by a covered courtyard, which is also the main entrance to the manor. Below, to the north, the second annex house closes the courtyard. It is like a vast additional room in nature! The total living space is about 500sqm. The 7.16 acres (2.9 hectares) are divided as follows: the part close to the manor constitutes the park with various species such as oaks, cypresses, lime trees, poplars and maples... An orchard with walnut, apple, pear and cherry trees has been created on the eastern part, as well as a vegetable garden. Below, more to the North, we find a meadow with a gentle slope which then gives way to a wooded area with large trees. A swimming pool (5x12m) with chlorine completes the ensemble. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.