Property for sale in the Dordogne

Space, Character, Style 'The Chateau', as it has been known for generations to local residents,and which was once owned in the early 19th century by Marshall Bugeaud, a celebrated hero of France who served in the army of the Emperor Napoleon 1st, offers you gracious living within the tranquillity of a small village, yet it is situated within a 5 minute drive to Excideuil a thriving town offering everything you could need in the way of shopping and entertainment.

The area is rich in apple orchards, walnut groves, foie gras and truffles.

'The Chateau' is well situated with easy access to all main road and rail routes, the airports at Limoges and Bergerac, which are used by Ryanair and Flybe.com. and the International airport at Bordeaux used by British Airways and BMIbaby. Companies frequently offers free, or virtually free, flights from the UK. You will only be required to pay airport taxes. If you are still working and want to make a gradual transition to full time living in France, frequent weekend and short holiday visits are a practical, low cost reality.

Whilst all the main restoration work has been completed and the house is fully habitable, there is still scope to stamp your individual style on the property The property as a whole also provides the possibility of shared ownership and can easily be divided into self-contained living areas for several families. 'The Chateau', gives you the opportunity to enjoy a house with a fascinating past and a vibrant and pulsating future; a house with a huge presence steeped in history. All this is available to you.

Interior viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the many quality features and proportions of this most interesting property.

The main house consists of three sections roughly in the shape of a U. In one wing the main living area comprises:

Kitchen: 17ft x 12ft,(18 sq.m) recently refitted with a tiled floor, radiator and wood burner steps down to a utility area, stairs up to two double bedrooms 13ft x 9ft 6in and 12ft x 11ft.

Rear lobby, with access to bath and shower room, enclosed courtyard, and access to Sitting Room: 26ft x 16ft (36 sq.m.) with exposed stone walls, tiled floor, large chimney piece and a 14ft high wooden ceiling with exposed beams, well insulated to retain the heat provided by three radiators.

Master bedroom 25ft x 16 ft (36 sq.m.) with ceiling height 11ft 6in. Exposed stones around the windows. Further bedrooms can be converted (from the attic) as required.

In the 'link' section of the U There are three rooms on the ground, first and second floors each approx 21ft x 18ft 6in (34 sq.m) Further bedrooms as required The other wing of the U has steps up to Garage/studio/workshop, 30ft x 20ft (45 sq.m.) There is an entrance from this area into the self-contained apartment, which also has access from the garden. Studio above, 30 ft x 20 ft ( 45 sq.m.) which also has access to the apartment. The apartment contains a well-fitted kitchen, dining area and comfortable sitting area,(42 sq.m.) Two bedrooms, shower room and separate W.C.

The outside area is mainly laid to gravel for enclosed parking, together with a paved terrace, and several fruit trees. There is sufficient space to install a small swimming pool or plunge pool in a delightfully sheltered area. The outside area has been designed for easy maintenance.

The main house is heated with oil fired central heating, and the apartment with electric panel heaters. There are separate Septic tanks for the main house and the apartment.

Most of the contents are available subject to negotiation.

The property provides large areas of adaptable space which, apart from the main residence, can be used as: Chambres d'hotes, An artist's studio, Workshops, A generous play area, Offices ,A summer school

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