DELIGHTFUL FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE NESTLED IN 10 ACRES OF PARKLAND WITH PRIVATE LAKE AND POOL, Dordogne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
€645,000 [convert]

Property Description

Immaculate property located in a beautiful rural setting offering unobstructed panoramic views over the Limousine National Park countryside.

HOUSE

All floors returned to original hardwood condition.

Fully restored original herringbone oak and mahogany lounge floor. 

Property tastefully redecorated within the last 12 months ready to move in. 

Carpets, light fittings and curtains all included in the sale

Oak staircase.

Hand crafted ash units in kitchen and bathroom. 

Wine cellar.

Large family bathroom newly renovated 2023 with new walk in shower. 

Loft fully insulated with traditional Perigordian open oak roof structure.

 External facade and shutters all repainted 2024.

Extra large rear seating/storage are constructed 2024. 

GARDEN

The sellers are committed to organic gardening and grow their entire fresh food supply. There is an established potage (12.5m x 10.5m) and  polytunnel 17.2mx 3.15 m (purchased 2023).

Small orchard comprising apples, pears, figs, walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts cherries, quince, mirabelles, kiwis, raspberries, thornless blackberries, goji berries, blueberries, blackcurrants and strawberries.

Range of mature trees including a magnificent magnolia, specimen oaks, silver birch, beech, ash, poplar, monkey puzzle, spruce and ginkgo tree.

Woodland themed herb garden. 

Three beautiful hand engineered wrought iron arches (constructed 2024) supporting roses, passion flowers and jasmine.

Water well with electrical pump system.

ANIMAL REARING FACILITIES

Two covered animal birthing/nursery pens (constructed 2023). 

Four fully fenced grazing paddocks all with new wooden gates. Suitable size for goats, sheep, pigs or small pony.

Established wild flower meadow providing hay for animal feed and bedding. Could also be fenced and used as an additional paddock for grazing.

Chicken pen 3.25m x 7.4m.

BARN

Stone  built barn (7.85m X 26m) in excellent condition with a beautiful original oak beamed roof and concreted floor ready for further development. Given the other features of this property and land, the barn would make a wonderful wedding venue or health retreat facility. 

STUDIO

Constructed 2024 - purpose designed exercise studio/gym which can also be used as additional family accommodation ( 5.2 x 7.75m). This facility has been used to host local exercise, salsa, art and French classes.

The studio has it own shower room/wc, kitchenette with hand built stable door that leads directly onto the patio which looks out onto magnificent open 180 degrees countryside views. The studio has fitted storage units, fridge, cooker and washing machine. This facility is powered by solar energy and fed by well water. 

WORKSHOP AREA

Dimensions 7.7m xc 5.8 with lighting and electrical sockets

LAKE

Spring fed lake containing mirror and common carp, black bass, perch and trout. The lake is used by the current owners for relaxed fishing, swimming, boating and paddle boarding.

New purpose built lakeside cabin (constructed 2024) with off grid kitchen, lighting and decked relaxation/dining area. This facility has also been used as additional accommodation for the extended family.

Beautifully hand crafted Shepherds hut containing eco wc.

ENTERTAINMENT/ VIEWING/SUNBATHING DECK

Accessible directly from the swimming pool down a series of wooden steps supported by an artisan crafted wrought iron balustrade is a totally private, unusually large, multi purpose deck suitable for entertainment, exercising, sunbathing. Constructed in 2023 from beautiful cedar decking hand engineered from a local sawmill, this large decked area of 22.5m x 4.05 comes complete with electrical sockets and lighting and offers an uninterrupted view across the lake.

This area has been used to host small scale concerts, dancing and social events.

SWIMMING POOL

Aromatic lavender lined walkway leads down to the rectangular swimming pool (10m x 4.5m). Swim whilst enjoying expansive views of the lake and countryside. Chlorinated filtration system.

ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL DINING FACILITIES

The property and grounds have been developed with entertaining and relaxation in mind and offer a number of  dining areas each offering stunning views including a covered patio for up to 14 people and a romantic lakeside decked area. There is no doubt that one of the key virtues of this property are its views.

VEHICULAR ACCESS AND FACILITIES

Access to the property is via a sweeping drive with a pillared entrance bordered by daffodils and spring flowering ornamental cherry trees. Running parallel to the drive is a pond lined with mature attractive ornamental grasses, irises and other aquatic plants.

Dedicated undercover parking for four vehicles 16.15m x 6.5. Additional indoor parking or vehicle storage is available in the barn.

Outdoor parking can easily accommodate thirty or more cars.

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