Ensemble of three beautifully renovated cottages in superb location

Property summary

The cottages (total 320 m²) are completely renovated, former stone farmhouses and form a part of a 2 ha. domain with a manor house, 5 cottages and attractive facilities as 2 swimmingpools, tennis court and a children's play area.

The ensemble is situated around a court on the outskirts of a small hamlet. The houses have spacious and comfortable living quarters with many original features like open fireplaces, heavily beamed rooms and exposed stonework. All cottages have open fireplaces, electrical heating units and terraces with garden.

The ensemble of houses is set in 1150 m² of ground and offers flexibility in its use and occupancy. The cottages are ideally suited for befriended couples who like to have a second home in the same location. It is also suitable as permanent residence with two extra houses to be let as holiday gîte, B & B or 'maisons d'amis'. Two (A and B) of the three houses can easily be merged into one house (200 m²). For the three houses there is an extra parking space available.

Composition and lay-out houses

HouseA (125 m²)
This beautiful, authentic cottage has been entirely restored in 2000 and offers a lot of light, space and comfort. Downstairs you will find a very spacious, tiled living room with stone fireplace with antique mantel-piece and an open kitchen/dining area. Opposite the bathroom with shower and toilet is a bedroom with a double and single bed with own entrance to the terrace. Upstairs there are two very spacious bedrooms (a double and a twin-bedded) and an extra bathroom with bath and shower and toilet. The house is specially suited for disabled people and can easily be connected with house B. Belonging to this house is a piece of land of 500 m², opposite the terrace.

HouseB (75 m²)
On the ground floor of this cosy cottage you will find a spacious, tiled living room with a fireplace with mantelpiece and a large kitchen annex dining room. Upstairs there is one large double bedroom and another twin bedded bedroom, separated by a bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. This house has a large garden with many plants and a beautiful nut tree.

House C (120 m²)
This characteristic cottage offers a spacious tiled living room with stone fireplace and a large, open kitchen/dining room. On the first floor you will find a romantic double bedroom, two twin-bedded bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, bath and a separate toilet (also renovated in 2000). A large terrace and garden offer great views on the neighbouring landscape.

Quality of construction
All house are in excellent condition and well maintained. Renovations have been executed in the typical Périgourdine style using many original materials. Most of the furniture and equipment have been renewed recently and are included in the purchase price. All house can directly be moved into, no refurbishing or large maintenance is to be foreseen.

Thriving letting practice
Being part of a larger set-up the houses have been let successfully in the summer period during the last years resulting in a considerable income (averaging 14 weeks per house). Also as an investment the cottages are interesting, as their value increased with an average of 10 % annually from 2000-2006.

In principle the present owners are prepared to make an arrangement with the buyers of the ensemble to let the three cottages out for them with the use of the facilities and to take care of the supervision and maintenance thereof.

Situation
The ensemble is situated in a lovely and peaceful valley of the Périgord Vert, only 2,5 km from the town of Mareuil-sur-Belle, halfway between the historic cities of Angoulême and Périgueux. It’s near the pictorial medieval towns of Brantôme and Bourdeilles and the market town of Ribérac. The surroundings offer many activities and places of interest. There are 6 18-holes golf courses within easy reach. Within a 90’ drive there are 3 international airports and within 40’ a TGV-station (Bordeaux–Paris).

Asking price
Included in the purchase price are all furniture and inventory. No agency fees are due.

Contact
Mark & Pluis van Stapele Tel.: 00.33.553.56.57.25 Email: info@dordognecottages.net