Riverside Chateau with pool near Bergerac

This magnificent 769m² chartreuse style chateau dates back to the late 15th century in places. The original grandeur is felt at every turn, whilst also remaining a very comfortable family residence or holiday property. The long, tree lined driveway leads to a rather special arrival experience. Sitting on c3.5ha of land, comprising of a beautiful variety of mature trees and a fruit orchard, it also boasts 200m private river frontage. There are a total of ten spacious bedrooms, five bathrooms and four reception rooms. The high ceilings and tall windows throughout the property, afford a large amount of natural light that lend well to a relaxing atmosphere. The entire ground floor also has a number of large double doors, giving easy access to the gardens and to the pool area. The generous pool is an elegant open area that has a covered, shaded area with a summer barbecue, as well as a lavatory and a storage space. This is overlooked by an impressively large cedar tree, come sunset it's lit up to prolong its splendour; offering the perfect spot for a sociable early evening apéro! The main entrance hall boasts an immaculate stone tiled floor and a grand stone staircase up to a spacious, wooden floored mezzanine. The landing opens into a large sitting room in the tower on one side and a spacious attic on the other, which has been partially converted and would be easily finished into further rooms. The sitting room has a high ceiling and tall windows on three sides, providing light late into the day. Off the sitting room sits the master en-suite bedroom with views of the garden to the rear of the property. From the entrance hall there is a small set of wooden steps leading up to 3 double bedrooms, making the lower part of the tower. Walking from the entrance through an original wooden floored hallway, that epitomises the history and charm of the property, there is a further en-suite bedroom and another expansive sitting room with an open fireplace. The medieval dining room has an open fireplace and many other original features full of character, looking out to the gardens. Wooden stairs lead upstairs to further accommodation; comprising of an en-suite bedroom, a double bedroom leading to a large room for either another double bedroom or children’s sleeping area, as well as a further bathroom. The stone tiled hallway outside the wine cellar, leads through double doors out into the garden. Continuing from the hall is a large but cosy sitting room with a flagstone floor and wood burner, which is next to the fully equipped kitchen. The end of this wing consists of an open plan kitchen and lounge area, with a double bedroom and bathroom accessed on the first floor, currently used as the guardian’s cottage. The property is fortunate to be private and secluded, only a 5 minute drive to the nearest town with its bars, restaurants and shops. Bergerac, with its international airport is conveniently only 20 minutes away.