14th Century Historic Manor House, Bergerac, Dordogne

Property Description

This remarkable 14th-century manor house is steeped in history and surrounded by its own parkland, paddocks, fields and the stunning views beyond. Just under 3km from a vibrant village, the property has a five-bedroom main house, and one-bedroom guest cottage, stables for three horses, and a riding school. The heated 16m x 6m swimming pool is surrounded by terraces and a summer kitchen and dining area – a true haven for long summer days.

The manor itself has such great character, a truly magical home with grand open fireplaces, rugged beams, and exposed stone walls. It’s a place with soul, history, a great atmosphere….. and all the modern create comforts to make it a very comfortable home!

The general condition of the house and roof is very good and the house has been beautifully and sympathetically renovated and maintained.  The accommodation is arranged across three floors with a total 442m2 habitable space.  Here’s the layout:

Main house

Ground floor

Entrance : 8m2
Dining room : 27m2
Kitchen : 39m2
Sitting room : 39m2
Library : 15m2
Toilet
Second entrance : 10m2
Utility room: 7m2
Laundry room : 11m2

First floor

Bedroom with en suite bathroom : 29m2
Bedroom with en suite bathroom : 43m2
Bedroom : 14m2
Bathroom : 6m2
Bedroom : 26m2
Landing : 4m2

Second floor

Bedroom with Sitting room and Bathroom : 52m2

Guest house

Bedroom : 14m2
Sitting room - Kitchen : 25m2
Study : 33m2

Outside

An automatic gate and private driveway lead down to the house through the grounds that cover 5.4 acres gardens, paddocks, fields and parkland which are largely fenced.  The gardens are a real feature of the property and the heated pool, adjoining terraces and summer kitchen are the perfect place to make the most of the summer months.  The equine facilities include paddocks, stables for 3 horses and a riding school.  

Location:

With commanding views across the countryside, the house has no near neighbours and is not overlooked, yet is just 3km from Saussignac, a pretty little village with a restaurant.  The Dordogne river is just 5km away and there are plenty of lovely riverside towns to explore including Saint-Foy-La-Grande, and Bergerac, which is only 20 mins away and provides excellent access to the airport and railway line straight into the heart of Bordeaux.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 442m2
Plot size: 21,936m2 
Taxe foncière: € TBC
DPE rating: D
Broadband: Fibre
Heating: Oil fired central heating & electric hot water
Drainage: Septic tank (compliant)
Neighbours:  Distant
Distance to shops: 3km
Distance to train station: 4.5km
Distance to airport: Bergerac 20 mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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