Aquitaine, Dordogne, Brantôme, France

A substantial 17th century stone property, lovingly restored and situated in a small peaceful hamlet of only 3 houses, just 10 minutes drive from the picturesque riverside market town of Brantome and surrounded by the pretty villages and towns of the Perigord Vert.

A driveway leads to this beautiful house situated in manicured gardens on all sides and with pretty countryside views.

It has been lovingly restored to retain all the beautiful pale stonework and original features inside.

Immaculately presented inside with spacious rooms throughout, close attention has been paid to ensure high-quality workmanship carried out by skilled local artisans.

Opposite the main house is a large barn with a partly covered outside eating area. This is used for storage of garden tools and furniture with one side having a large open area and the other side a mezzanine and currently used as a workshop.

Entry into the kitchen via the courtyard, a gorgeous, spacious room with an informal dining area. To one side of the kitchen and up a few steps is the original, grand entrance hall which has the staircase to the first-floor bedrooms and bathrooms. The utility room is located here and is ample for all white goods and a useful practical area to not overcrowd the kitchen with appliances.

The other side of the kitchen leads to a small hallway into a formal dining room and bar area and on the other side into a cosy living room which further leads into a study with a lovely fireplace, all have large French windows and doors to the rear garden.

All the features of a typical French home are in these rooms: exposed stone, wooden beams, fireplaces, wood burning stoves, all beautifully maintained. Despite its spacious size, the rooms feel cosy and stylish.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms (2 of which are very large) and 2 bathrooms full of detail and attractive character features.

Behind the barn is a large lawned garden with mature trees and lovely views of open countryside in peace and tranquility, a decked area provides the perfect spot for evening drinks or a barbecue.

The rear garden behind the house leads to a stunning open-air garden room. Restored from an attached barn on one side of the house, there is partial roofing that allows for a hot tub and a seating/dining area while opposite there is a decked mezzanine area allowing for dining or drinking under the stars.

There is outside lighting and the ground floor would be a great private spot to install a swimming pool.

The property benefits from a number of modern-day conveniences. There is a access to high speed fibre internet, while insulation in the house comprises natural sheeps' wool which is hugely efficient and used extensively throughout the building.

The hot water/heating system is powered by a Rayburn wood burning stove which heats a 750-litre storage tank providing the clean hot water and also powering the central heating radiators.

There are also 3 underground rainwater storage tanks of 20,000 litres each one.

The whole house is double glazed in mostly hardwood with the doors being either Chestnut or Oak.

Dordogne's lively capital city is just a 40-minute drive and has all you will need, with its great shops and restaurants. Angouleme is just a 45 minutes drive with its fast trains (TGV) to Paris. Bergerac and Limoges airport are 90 minutes drive away.

This is a property that is full of character and charm.

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