For Sale

A delightful country cottage fully restored in the traditional Perigourdine style with two fully equipped independently appointed maison d’amis (guest houses) set in woodland tranquillity. Suitable as family/guest apartments, for holiday rental or studios they have functioned very successfully as holiday cottages are fully equipped and in excellent condition.

Set in its own exquisite chestnut and hazelnut woodland with fruit trees and swimming pool this delightfully situated spacious property is set in 4.5 acres of totally secluded yet readily accessible Dordogne countryside. It is very conveniently located outside the village of Journiac, just 5 minutes drive from the main Perigueux – Le Bugue road and 15 minutes from the delightful market town of Le Bugue on the River Vezere.

The cottage which is single storey is therefore very easily managed. It comprises five large well appointed rooms - 2 spacious bedrooms, large living room, kitchen/diner and large conservatory all on one level.
Set on a large raised south facing terrace the cottage also enjoys splendid uninterrupted views over its own private landscape and pool. The terrace also affords the benefits of delightful al-fresco dining with panoramic views and intimacy. To the rear the conservatory looks out onto shaded woodland and chestnut trees. In the roof space there is plenty of accessible loft storage.

A utility room and separate workshop-storeroom set in the basement below the terrace afford abundant cool storage space. There is a separate wood store.
There is a gravelled driveway with plenty of parking space and a separate garage for garden tractor and equipment is included. A sale furnished is an option.

Both maisons d’amis ( guest houses) are fully equipped with two double bedrooms with ensuite showers and w.c, kitchen /diners and living rooms. They are both set in their own spaces with their own private terraces.
One maison d’amis is a carefully restored 200 year old barn set on two levels linked by spiral staircase to a loft bedroom with ensuite. Its terrace has lovely unspoilt views. The other is recently converted and refurbished and is delightfully situated beside the chestnut woods in its own space with terrace.

The property is just 15 minutes drive from the busy market town of Le Bugue on the Vezere river. It enjoys all the benefits of this exciting region which are to hand.
The famed traditional delights of the Perigord Noir- black truffles, cepes, foie-gras
and duck abound in local stores and restaurants. Prehistoric caves at Les Eyzies and easy drives to Sarlat and Bergerac Airport (45 minutes) makes this superbly appointed property a unique opportunity to enjoy to the full the delights of this superb region and traditional French life-style. Within easy reach of golf courses and stables for horse-riding there is also canoeing, fishing and water sports to be found on the nearby Dordogne river overlooked by ancient Castles and Chateaux.

Very popular with residential and visiting English speakers.