Bergerac - Classical French C18th Chartreuse

Classical French Chartreuse dating from 1790 with caretaker's cottage, pool and gite near Bergerac This wonderful property has 12 hectares of garden, parkland and pasture – and is complete with tennis court, swimming pool and 9 hole golf course, This stylish estate is in very good condition – offering luxurious and private accommodation and is just a couple of kilometres from all amenities, The principal manor house has a formal entrance hall, leading to 3 reception rooms. The original fireplaces are still in situ, complemented by tiled floors and large windows offering plenty of light. Further to the right, a warm and inviting kitchen leads to a spacious lounge – again with original fireplace – a cosy spot to spend winter evenings. An underground cellar provides the correct level of temperature and humidity to store wine. An oak staircase leads to 3 large ensuite bright bedrooms, with high ceilings and views over the rear terrace and gardens. A sizeable office offers good working space – or could easily be a further bedroom. Gite: The west 'wing' is set over two floors and has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Renovated to a good standard, this private gite offers excellent accommodation for guests or staff – or could create a useful hospitality income. Alternatively the gite can be joined to the main Chartruse to provide a extensive family home. Caretaker's cottage: With its own separate entrance and garden, the cottage does not intrude upon the main property's privacy. There are two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and separate WC. The grounds: Covering an area of 12 hectares (nearly 30 acres) the estate includes an attractive pool (12m x 5 m) and a tennis court in excellent condition. A small brook runs to a pond which are filled naturally during the winter and spring. A 9 hole golf course completes the picture for outside entertainment. Around 6 hectares are devoted to pasture and woodland, with an outside shelter for a couple of horses. A Pigeonnier tower is an excellent spot for a potting shed and a large barn is great for a classic car collection or stables. The property is a short cycle ride to the centre of a medieval village with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. A couple of local bilingual schools are within 30 minutes – offering the French curriculum and iGCSEs. Bergerac airport is around 15 minutes' away and Bordeaux airport around 1 hour 30 minutes.