C 920                Pretty Chartreuse with Magnificent Views over the Dordogne Valley

Situated on the border of the Gironde and the Dordogne, from its high position providing fabulous views over the Dordogne River and valley, this pretty chateau is in the heart of the acclaimed Bordeaux vineyards.  Five minutes from the nearest village, it is situated in a hamlet, surrounded by miles of rolling countryside in one of the most beautiful areas of South-West France. Steeped in history, the nearby area was the scene of the last decisive battle of the 100 Years War.  There are excellent schools and sporting facilities nearby.

Overview

On nearly 7 ha of land, the property consists of:

·       A chateau of the early 1800’s

·       Large chai/barn (potentially convertible)

·       Pigeonnier (pigeon tower)

·       Workshop/barn (used as garage)

All the buildings are grouped around an attractive 300m² courtyard.

Beside the chateau is a garden and orchard, and at the rear, a terrace running the width of the building, which commands magnificent views of the River Dordogne.  In front of the terrace, 6.5 hectares of land slopes down to the river.  There is also a terrace at the front of the house, facing the courtyard.

CHATEAU

With its classic tower, the chateau has retained many of its original features including 3 metre ceilings, spacious rooms, many of which are equipped with their original fireplaces, fine oak-beamed ceilings and parquet floors.

Facilities include oil-fired central heating with caste iron radiators, electricity, town water, telephone, and septic tank (to standard).

Ground Floor

Entrance hall, 5.20m x 2.60m, arched glass-panelled double entry doors, floorboards

Living room, 6.80m x 5.20m, old tiling, exposed beams, red marble fireplace, window, French door onto front terrace, door accessing staircase to cellar

Kitchen, 5.50m x 1.80m, tiled floor, 2 windows overlooking garden, sink, fitted cupboards, extractor hood

Sitting Room, 5.70m x 5.80m, floorboards, fireplace with decorative over-mantle, 2 windows overlooking the river valley, beam, double doors

Reception Room, 5.20m x 4.70m, floorboards, double doors accessing entrance hall, French door accessing terrace, period cupboards, brown marble fireplace, decorative ceiling moulding

Bedroom 1, 5.50m x 4.60m, marble fireplace, French doors accessing 2 terraces, hand basin

Bedroom 2, 4 m x 3.30m, carpet over floorboards, window onto terrace

Corridor, 3 m x 1 m, arched entrance, carpet over floorboards

Bathroom 1, 3.40m x 2.70m, tiled floor, bath, bidet, toilet, hand basin, window

Dressing Room, 3.20m x 2.40m, carpet over floorboards, window 

Music Room (or Bedroom 4), 5.40m x 5.20m, white marble fireplace, double doors, 3 windows

Terrace 1, 18 m x 2.60m, stone wall, view over Dordogne River, access to house and to garden

Terrace 2, 17m x 3m, at the front, paved, edged with garden and lawn

In the Tower

Passageway, 2m x 2m, water tap

Bathroom 2, 2m x 2m, vinyl floor covering, shower, toilet, hand basin, window

Wooden Circular Staircase to first floor, wooden banister, 2 small windows

Bedroom 3, 5.50m x 4.70m, floorboards, hand basin, grey marble fireplace, window, French door onto balcony

Attic

Convertible

Cellar

Runs underneath the whole building, divided into 2 parts, stairs lead to ground floor of main house, contains water softener, oil-fired boiler (4 yrs old), 3,000 litre oil tank

OUTBUILDINGS

Chai, 22m x 6.6m, constructed in stone, divided into 2 equal parts, 2 large double doors, door accessing chateau garden, window openings, potentially convertible subject to appropriate approvals

Pigeonnier

Total land area is almost 7 hectares, which includes: