Restored 11-bed(nr.24 bed)18th c. Wine Chateau. 37ha - Lake,Gites.13ha VINEYARD

A stunning wine chateau with vineyard and 37 hectares (92 acres) located on the official wine route, 40 mins. from Bergerac airport and 1 hour to Bordeaux airport.13ha of vines. 1.5 acre lake, commercial pine forest andRental cottages set in lanscaped gardens with histroic connections to 100 years war. The main house - a 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom 'Girondine' wine chateau at the centre of the property with origins to the 16th Century is the largest known of its kind and has been restored sympathetically to a very high standard as a stunning family home, vineyard and holiday destination. .Bordeaux city centre 50 mins. Less than 20 minutes to St Emilion and Pomerol. 2km to large village with all amenities - school, post office, boulanger, shop, restaurant, hotel etc. 2 cottages completed with 3 further cottages planned for conversion - all private with own garden areas. Winery with wine vats for conversion or can be retained as winery. 13.ha A.O.C. VINEYARD - merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, semillon, sauvignon blanc varietals.

PROPERTY BEING SOLD AT A LOSS. Family illness requires reluctant sale. Chateau marque included in the sale!

AN OUTSTANDING BARGAIN! PLEASE COMPARE ASKING PRICE TO SIMILAR SIZE, QUALITY, LOCATION AND INCOME PROVIDING PROPERTIES ON MARKET. NO AGENCY FEES. SUBSTANTIAL INCOME FROM COTTAGES, CHAMBRE D'HOTES, VINEYARD, FISHING ALLOWING FULL TIME LIVING FOR OWNERS and FURTHER REVENUE FROM FUTURE CHALETS, NEW COTTAGES, PLANNING LAND.

THE COMPLETE VINEYARD HARVEST FOR 2009 INCLUDED IN THE SALE FOR SALE AGREEMENT MADE BEFORE 1st JUNE

TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST HERE - SERIOUS BUYERS, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILS.

600m2 actual habital space now and 1100m2 with completion. 11 bedrooms completed (24 bedrooms planned). 4 bedrooms en-suite suitable for chambre d'hote. 7 bedrooms in main house + 2 bed 'gardien'cottage and 2 bed 'la vigne' in other building. Further 4 bed barn in conversion to finish + 3 and 6 bedroom cottages to complete. 37 hectares (92 acres). Chambre d'Hote andcottage bookings for 2009 with excellent revenue. Decorative front gate with stone steps up to house. Landscaped grounds include many shrubs, numerous fruit trees, mature plum and walnut, peach trees etc. and a vegetable and strawberry garden.

2 2-bedroom cottages completed to high standard. 3 further cottages to convert - a 4 bedroom, 3 bedroom and 6 bedroom gite.

10 ha commercial pine forest realising revenue in 2012.

1.5 acre swimming and fishing lake with carp etc.and lake cabin.

CABINS AND CHALETS PLAN DRAWN with paths and spots created.

Possible planning permission for new development on land as is near village.

Historic 1.5ha hill overlooking countryside with outstanding views - former fortress during Hundred Years War with tunnels from period leading to village for investigation surrounded by ancient dry stone wall.

13ha VINEYARD with 150m2 recent hangar - suitable for cars and equipment. 'Chateau' marque included in sale. Bergerac AOC appelation. 10.5ha RED. Remainder WHITE. Excellent 'terroir' on gradual hillside. Similar to COTES DE FRANCS 2km distant. The reds have won awards in past years. YOU CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE YOUR OWN WINE, OR ALLOW LOCAL 'COOP' (2km) TO MAKE WINE OR SELL GRAPES TO 'COOP' OR SIMPLY LEASE VINEYARD.

Further 280m2 house in ruin to renovate.

Excellent local village school. Commuting distance to Bordeaux.

New roof 2002. Traditional re-rendering 2002. New zinc guttering 2002. New electrics throughout 2006. New fitted kitchen with island 2006. New plumbing 2006. New rewiring of electrics 2006. New septic tank and filter (certificate of conformity) 2006. New exposed oak beams where required and new trusses 2006. New solid chestnut flooring on 2nd floor and new bathrooms, pipework and flooring. New hardwood Double Glazed windows and doors throughout 2007. All work completed by local artisans and covered by 10 year guarantee.

Regularly serviced quality German Viessmann boiler with original cast iron radiators. Woodburner and wood supply. Part original terracotta tiling. Oak rounded staircase with cast iron bannisters and walnut hand rail.

Layout:

Main House:

Basement: wine cellar (20 m²)

Garden level: terrace

Ground floor: entry hall (19 m²) - sitting room with fireplace (31 m²) - kitchen with dining area (38 m²) - dining room with fireplace (19 m²) - sitting room with fireplace (25 m²) - big office (16 m²) - dining room (28 m²) - shower room with toilet (6 m²) - hall (8 m²) - toilet with washbasin (3 m²) - sitting room with fireplace (31 m²) - beautiful staircase

First floor: bedroom 1 (34 m²) En-suite bathroom (30m2)- bedroom 2 (13 m²) - bedroom 3 (13 m²) - bedroom 4 (10 m²) - bathroom with shower (11 m²) - landing (12 m²) - hall (5 m²) - cupboard

2nd floor: bedroom 5 with own bathroom (39 m²) - bedroom 6 with own bathroom (22 m²) - bedroom 7 with own bathroom (19 m²) - big landing (19 m²)

Garage. Storage Barn.

150m2 hangar for cars and equipment

'Gardien' (Gite 1 - adjoining main house)

Living/Dining Room (28m2) Bathroom (10m2) Kitchen (15m2) Upstairs - Bedroom 1 (18m2) Bedroom 2 (18m2)

FURTHER OUTBUILDINGS in LOCAL STONE:

'La Vigne' (Gite 2 - NEW ROOF, ELECTRICS, KITCHEN etc.) Kitchen/Dining Room (25m2) Living Room (18m2) Bedroom 1 (13m2) Bedroom 2 (13m2) Wet room with WC (5m2) Sink and cloakroom (3m2)

'La Grange' (Gite 3 TO CONVERT - NEW ROOF COMPLETED)

Kitchen/Dining Room (20m2) Opening to Living Area (24m2) Bedroom 1 (13m2) En-suite bathroom (5m2) Bedroom 2 (10m2) En-suite bathroom (6m2)

Upstairs - Bathroom (9m2) Bedroom 2 (13m2) Bedroom 3(13m2)

PLANNED WITH FULL BARN DOOR HEIGHT DOOR/WINDOW

New oak structure and beams and 1st floor have been prepared. NEW ROOF. Water and electrics in building. TO FINISH.

'La Barague' (Gite 4 TO CONVERT)

Kitchen/Dining Room (24m2) Living Room (30m2) Cloakroom (4m2) Bedroom 1 (11m2) Bedroom 2 (10m2) Bathroom (6m2) Bedroom 3 (13m2)

PLANNED WITH FULL BARN DOOR HEIGHT DOOR/WINDOW.

ELECTRICS, WATER, NEW ROOF AND FLOOR completed.

'Le Chai (Gite 5 TO CONVERT)

6 bed/4 ensuite Gite with plans for conversion.

6 bed (4 en-suite bathrooms) over 250m2 PLANNED