2 bedroom gite with planning permission for new house

The LocationThe property is in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Dordogne and placed exactly (47kms) between the capitals Angouleme, Charente, and Périgueux, Dordogne. Nearby are Brantome, Nontron and Riberac, all have markets. Apart from the TGV at Angouleme there are airports at Limoges, Bergerac and Angouleme, all within 1 to 1 ½ hours.

The property in general

There is 3000m² of land which is mainly made up of mature terraces, orchard and vegetable garden. There is a gite (see description below) and the remains of a traditional barn and a small workshop. All facilities are installed, mains water, electricity( 3phase 18kw supply), telephone and ADSL  The property is south facing enjoying totally uninterrupted magnificent views from East to West. A separate private drive lined with Lavender and Rosemary bushes goes to the gite where there is ample car parking. There is a separate entrance and courtyard parking for the barn and workshop.

Gite

South facing built 2002, 60m², and is overlooking the secluded sunken garden: Exterior walls and roof are insulated with Airflex. All window and exterior doors are double glazed and have shutters. Heating is by a 7kw Godin wood burner, electric water heating.

Kitchen /Living room Size 35m² Corner kitchen with gas/electric hob, electric oven, sink, cupboards and fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There are 2 velux roof windows on north facing roof for additional day light. Double doors onto herb island terrace.

Garden

There are 2 mature south facing terraces with magnificent views both with night lighting.

Totally Organic Orchard, vegetable garden and soft fruit area. Irrigation is by a 14000 litre cistern supplied by rain water from Gite roof,. There are power and hose points strategically placed around the property, hose points supplied from the cistern by electric pump.

Terrace 1 a round herb island, edged by mature cypresses, fig bushes and quince tree.

Terrace 2 secluded mature sunken terrace with draught resistant borders

Small workshop stone built 20m² with electric, water and wood burner for heating, insulated roof.

Log shed with power points, lighting, freezer and gas bottle supply to gite.

Security lights around the property

The Barn

Planning permission with architects drawings for a new modern style barn dwelling, 320m² on 2 floors, All facilities are laid on and ready to start building. Architects drawings with building permission included.