Stone house with pool and exceptional gardens near Saint-Emilion

Beautiful stone property for sale in the Gironde countryside, just twenty minutes from the UNESCO village of Saint-Emilion. Exclusive to Maxwell-Baynes Christie's International Real Estate, this property is nestled amongst wonderful gardens giving both peace and privacy. The local village with two restaurants and a boulangerie is just a few minutes away. On entering the property, the beauty of the gardens is instantly apparent. A glorious swimming pool alongside a Japanese garden is the perfect welcome to the front of the house. At ground floor there is a dining room, a large sitting room with feature fireplace and a mezzanine above which could be used for various uses. The kitchen is well presented complete with Gaggenau appliances. Also at ground floor is the large house bathroom, along with a separate utility room and wine cellar. On the first floor there are two large double bedrooms and an open area currently used as an office space. A large, two car garage is a useful space for both cars and garden machinery. Outside, to the front of the property, there is a stunning swimming pool surrounded by manicured gardens and a shaded terrace. A one room pigeonnier sits alongside the pool to add further flexibility to the space. A key feature are the huge, perfectly cared for gardens. Species of plants and trees are too many to list but roses are a particular highlight - the gardens are a must see! The house is located between Saint-Emilion and Castillon La Bataille, fifty minutes from Bordeaux. Two international airports (Bordeaux and Bergerac) are both within an hour. Further details including additional photos can be provided on enquiry