For sale Castle Bergerac (24100)

Ref.4273 : French property for sale with swimming pool in Dordogne.
Set in the magnificent Périgord countryside, this splendid residence, just outside Bergerac, is waiting for you to enjoy the good life in the Dordogne. Just 5 minutes from the shops and all amenities, this property offers privileged access to a serene and practical lifestyle. Just an hour from Bordeaux, this ideal location also allows you to take advantage of the airport, with regular connections to London in just 10 minutes and Paris in 3 hours by train.

Nestling in pleasant surroundings, this south-facing residence offers breathtaking views and direct access to the majestic River Dordogne. As soon as you arrive, you'll be seduced by the private driveway lined with hundred-year-old cedars, a real treat for the senses.
Set in around 2 hectares of landscaped parkland, complete with spring and stream, this property offers a unique living environment.
You can relax and cool off in the 14x7m swimming pool, equipped with a salt liner, and enjoy the large sun terrace.

Dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, this 420sqm residence exudes charm and authenticity.
On the ground floor: you will discover a vast entrance hall paved with cement tiles, a lounge with parquet flooring and a typical 19th century fireplace, a large kitchen, a dining room with fireplace, a study, a linen room, as well as an orangery with three large windows overlooking the swimming pool and a mezzanine overlooking the entrance hall, a shower room and a toilet.
The reception rooms have 3.50 m high ceilings.
The old wooden joinery gives this home an unrivalled cachet.

First floor: a majestic elm staircase leads to a vast landing that could be used as a study, leading to 4 bedrooms with fireplaces, a bathroom/shower room with toilet and a shower room with toilet.

The second floor comprises a bedroom, a shower room with toilet, 2 dressing rooms, a painting studio and 2 attics that could be used to extend the living area by a further 50sqm.

The basement houses a 30sqm wine cellar.

In the east wing, a guest studio comprising a bedroom, a shower room with toilet, a kitchenette and a private garden area.

The property extends over 4.94 acres (2 hectares) along the Dordogne, with around 150 metres of river. Private access to the banks has been arranged with the agreement of the voies navigables de France.
The entrance to the estate is lined with hundred-year-old cedars along a 200-metre long protected and listed driveway.
Springs cross the property, feeding a small stream and a duck pond.

The garden is adorned with numerous shrubs and large trees.
The springs allow the use of a 12-sector integrated watering system. Around 100 English roses (David Austin Roses) embellish the beds.

The large, south-facing 14 x 7 metre swimming pool blends harmoniously into its surroundings. The liner, paving and filtration system will be completely refurbished in 2019, with a salt electrolysis treatment system planned for the future.
The property is completed by three garages and a workshop. Garage for two vehicles with automatic doors, an attached garage for two John Deere tractors and garden tools.

This exceptional residence offers a prestigious living environment, combining modern comforts with the charm of yesteryear, for a life of tranquillity and elegance in the heart of the Périgord.

Cabinet LE NAIL – Dordogne - Périgord - Lot-et-Garonne : M. Bruno GUÉRIN : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20
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