Luxury Riverside Chateau near St Emilion

Luxuriously renovated C17th Chateau with Dordogne views in one of SW France’s most prestigious locations, This exceptional property has been refurbished with great care and attention to detail, and offers sumptuous accommodation and well-maintained grounds, The estate of nearly six hectares (14 acres) also includes four self-contained apartments - ideal for guests or staff, A heated swimming pool and terrace area also offer a wonderful spot to unwind and relax in the sun, The principal Chateau has large reception rooms brimming with original architectural attributes, including original stone floors and impressive oak beams. The modern kitchen, with two ovens, also features an open fireplace. The first floor has six large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms - and all with river views. All superbly decorated, this is truly a turnkey property. The top floor has a five bedroom apartment, with four bathrooms, two WCs and a useful office. Set next to a quiet lane, the Chateau is a stone’s throw from the Dordogne river. Included with the estate is 200m of private riverbank, which could be an ideal location to build a jetty for fishing or leisure boating. An additional outbuilding of 377m2 offers scope to increase the level of accommodation or construct a restaurant. The nearest Boulangerie is a short walk, and the historic wine hub of St Emilion - with fantastic restaurants and bars - is just a few kilometres away. This extraordinary Chateau is ideal as a family home, but also represents a great opportunity to run a successful hospitality business. The international airport of Bordeaux is an hour away by car, and Bordeaux centre around 45 minutes. A new high-speed train link to Paris takes two hours, offering excellent international connections. Alternatively, the airport of Bergerac, with UK and other European connections, is less than an hour away.