14th Chateau fort with 7 ha land and pool for sale near Brantome. Dordogne

This imposing 14th century chateau is tucked away in the rolling Dordogne countryside.

The family home has been lovingly restored over 25 years to an excellent standard by local experts and Monument Historique craftsmen with the greatest attention to detail.

The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and impressive with many of the original features authentically restored. The windows have all been replaced and some re-created in the same style with hand cut stone but upgraded with double glazing.

There is a cathedral sized barn as well as a series of outbuildings ripe for conversion giving a business opportunity, or it can remain as a luxury family home as it is today.

Large gated entrance and security system The buildings sit in 6.8 hectares of unspoilt countryside making the property ideal for equestrian use.

Entrance hall 38m2 with chequered tiled floor and walnut staircase to the first floor
Kitchen 63m2 with flagstone floor which has underfloor heating. There is a fitted, made to measure kitchen with 4 door electric Aga.
Salon 58m2 dual aspect with stone floor, exposed beams and open fireplace. Spectacular views to the rear.
Playroom 36m2 This room opens directly to the outdoors with a series of doors which can be removed to give a feeling of being outdoors whilst still being under cover. There is a flagstone floor and a lovely balcony with open views. For the winter there is an open fireplace and underfloor heating
Bedroom 1 50m2 with fine polished stone floor, exposed beams and fireplace. Ensuite bathroom with roll top bath, basin and w.c. Both rooms having underfloor heating.
Separate WC and wash hand basin
Bedroom 2 49m2 with terracotta tiled floor and dual aspect
Bathroom 10m2 with Roll top bath, shower basin and toilet.
Laundry Room. Tiled floor, very large built in laundry cupboard and additional shower, basin and wc

First Floor – (All rooms have wooden floors, exposed beams and fireplaces)

Library 35m2
Bedroom 3 60m2
Bedroom 4 49m2
Bathroom 8m2 with shower, 2 basins and toilet.

Bedroom 5 48m2 fireplace with log burner and original oak floor
Bedroom 6 50m2
Bathroom 8m2 with bath, basin and separate toilet.
Separate WC and wash hand basin.

Second Floor

Bedroom 7 60m2 with a window leading out to the ramparts
Room 112m2 Lovely open room with fireplace to be finished. Can be a games room or additional bedroom.
There are additional rooms in the tower which can also be transformed to create additional bedrooms and bathrooms. They are 56m2, 50m2 , 8m2 and 8m2 (already plumbed for a bathroom)

Cellars
Running the entire length of the chateau are a series of magnificent vaulted cellars; perfect for wine storage, rustic candlelit banquets or perhaps a recording studio.

Outbuildings
The outbuildings form in a U shape around the front courtyard and could easily be transformed in to accommodation such as a gites or workshops. There are 2 large barns of approximately 200m2 each plus smaller barns of 23m2, 18m2 and 50m2.

Swimming pool: 11m x 5m "hopper" pool and diving board with underwater lighting. The salt/chlorine filtration system and changing room are housed in one of the old buildings There is a large grassed terrace for sun loungers.

There is a gated entrance and security system.
The windows have all been replaced and expertly recreated in the same style but double glazed.
The property sits in 6.8 hectares of unspoilt countryside and would be ideal for equestrian use.

Location
Situated in the heart of the national park of Perigord Vert less than 10 minutes from Brantome, one of the most beautiful towns in the area. There is a weekly market, plus a great selelction of restaurants and shops.
TGV connection at Pergueux 33km and Angouleme 55km
Airports: Limoges 80km, Bergerac 86km and Bordeaux 157km.

Taxe fonciere €3120