The
Chateau:
This elegant manor has been beautifully restored and furnished to a luxury
standard. Situated at the end of a long gated driveway and surrounded by 55
acres of woodlands, fields and lakes, the property has wonderful panoramic views
across the rolling countryside. There is also a small guest house, close to the
main house that is decorated in a Scandinavian style and sleeps 2. The swimming
pool is terraced and there is a new full size tennis court. La Sauvetat sur Lede,
the nearest village, is within walking distance and has a boulangerie and
pizzeria. The pretty 1256 bastide village of Monflanquin is 8km and Castlenaud
golf club is five minutes drive. Nearest main town: Villeneuve-sur-Lot - 5
minutes.
The visitor is welcomed into a very high, double storey hall with a stone
staircase with an old oak balustrade. A guest toilet is set at the end of the
hall and steps lead to a cellar. The formal lounge with stone floors, high
ceilings, beams, and large double doors to the evening terrace is approximately
55 m2. A main feature is a massive restored original French fireplace with
mantle over 2m high. The brand new high quality kitchen has a large granite
island unit and built in cupboards on both sides. There are three ovens,
(regular fan, microwave), two Miele fridges with separate freezers, Miele
dishwasher, and a Neff 5 burner gas hob. There is a separate larder area. The
elegant dining room is 35m2. It continues the theme of stone floors and beams
and has its own fireplace and doors to terraces. The sitting room is 50m2. It
has vaulted ceilings with magnificent old beams, two large rounded glass doors
to the outside, and an attractive French stone fireplace. The bedrooms and
private areas are divided into two, providing excellent separation for owners
and guests, or parents and children. Upstairs from the entrance hall are four
bedrooms. The main master bedroom is large and has a spacious bathroom with
large bath, separate shower, and independent toilet room. There are two other
good sized double bedrooms and a smaller but good sized room. A shower room and
toilet serves these bedrooms. Downstairs from the sitting room is a hall to the
laundry room, office/bedroom and a ground floor master bedroom suite with
dressing rooms and an elegant bathroom with a Jacuzzi style bath and spa shower.
Open wooden stairs from the back hall lead to two mezzanine rooms and the
pigeonnier. In all there are 5 toilets, 2 baths, and 4 separate showers.
Guesthouse:
An attractive two level guesthouse provides independent guest accommodation or
can provide good rental income as a “Gite”. The property has a west facing
terrace with lovely views. The guesthouse was restored in 2002 and decorated in
an old Scandinavian style. It now provides a mezzanine bedroom with full
bathroom. The ground floor is open plan with a kitchen area, and a double height
living area with a fireplace. There is also a toilet and shower room. The guest
house has gas central heating and hot water with a large, underground, gas
storage tank.
Outside:
The main house is situated on a hill in 55 acres at the end of a long tree lined
driveway. The guesthouse is well separated from the main house. A large
automated gate to the property has video connections to the main house.
Wonderful panoramic views across picturesque undulating countryside radiate from
all parts of the property which includes two lakes. The property has an 11 x 5
metre pool with large terraces near the main house and a new, full size, all
weather tennis court. There is also a useful 'hangar' and other outbuildings.
The entire property is fenced for horses.
Breakdown:
General: central heating, Jacuzzi, linen provided, telephone, towels provided
Kitchen: 4 ring stove, clothes dryer, dish washer, freezer, fridge, grill, hob,
microwave, oven, washing machine
Living Room: fireplace, tiled stove, living area seating for 14 people
Dining: child's highchair, dining room, seating for 14 people
Bathrooms: 5 bathrooms, 4 WCs
No. of bedrooms: 7 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 14 people
Bedrooms: 2 doubles, 4 twins
Entertainment: CD, satellite or cable, stereo system, TV, video player
Outside: balcony, barbecue, garden, parking, swimming pool, tennis court,
terrace, 8 garden chairs, 6 beach chairs
Suitability: children welcome, long term renters welcome, pets considered,
unsuitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible
Local Activities: cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming,
tennis, walking, Arc en Ciel, Wallaby theme park
