For sale - Manor house + gite & pool near Bergerac

This grand Manor estate boasts a variety of delightful attributes. It would be ideal for either a family home or holiday property. Sitting on a plot of 2.36 hectares, the property consists of a main house with four bedrooms, a one bed cottage and a large outbuilding. The garden is well maintained with a large orchard of approximately 1 hectare to the rear of the property. There is also a stunning swimming pool, nestled alongside a small Japanese water garden. The electric gates, which also have a videophone, open to a gravel driveway providing plenty of space for parking. The principal house, dating back to 1804 is rendered stone with pretty white shutters. The interior was renovated in the early 1990s, retaining many of the original features and character. The entrance has a large flagstone hallway with an handsome original wooden staircase. To the left of the hallway is a good sized dining room that is perfect for entertaining. The functional and fully fitted kitchen sits behind this. A utility area is next to the kitchen. To the right there is a large sitting room, offering a huge amount of light with a fully functional working open fireplace. Doors lead out to a small terrace, an idyllic spot for an early morning coffee or a cold glass of Rose in the evening! A further living area is to one side, a snug spot for a chance to do some quiet reading. The property has central heating and there is double glazing throughout. The first floor has 3 bedrooms and large office, off a landing with impressive varnished wooden floorboards. The bedrooms enjoy the benefit of having en-suite bathrooms. The bureau has a sitting area in a separate room to one side, that could be easily converted to another en-suite or a games or play room. The staircase leads up to a second floor, which is currently a large open loft, but offers the opportunity to further convert into more rooms for accommodation. The front of the property has a shady lawn area with a terrace with retractable cover – ideal for using as an outside dining area. The one bed property is detached from the main house, perfect for guests, a granny annexe or potentially even a guardians cottage. The large barn is currently used for storage of garden equipment etc., but is another example of potential to increase the accommodation, by converting if desired. The property is enclosed by hedges offering a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. Although the property enjoys the full rural atmosphere, amenities are close by and Bergerac and its airport are less than 20 minutes away. Bordeaux airport is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away.