Villefranche-De-Lonchat, Dordogne

Property Description

This exceptional, character barn conversion is private, peaceful and beautiful. It has 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 reception rooms and sits in landscaped grounds of just under an acre, surrounded by farmland and woods, with a large pool. It is between St Emillion and Bergerac and has a very good holiday letting history.

This renovated barn conversion is absolutely first class from top to bottom. Accessed by a 70m private drive and backing on to open farmland, this 3/4 bedroom property enjoys privacy and a peaceful environment. It has a beautiful landscaped garden with a 12m x 6m pool and terraces. It is ideally situated between two main tourist destinations, Bergerac and St Emilion. 

The property is secluded but not remote, being only 5 minutes by car to a pretty village with restaurants. It is 45 minutes’ drive to Bergerac Airport, and Bordeaux, with its international airport, shops, restaurants, theatre and museums is just over an hour away.

The accommodation, measuring 192m² of habitable space, consists of:

Sitting Room: 28’ 9'' x 14' 0'' (8.76m x 4.27m)

TV Room: 18' 11'' x 15' 2'' (5.77m x 4.63m)

Kitchen/Dining Room: 18’ 9'' x 18' 4'' (5.72m x 5.59m)

Mezzanine: 13’ 3'' x 9' 9'' (4.05m x 2.96m)

Bedroom 1: 19’ 11'' x 13' 1'' (6.06m x 4.00m)

Bedroom 2: 19’ 3'' x 13' 0'' (5.86m x 3.97m)

Bedroom 3: 14’ 6'' x 10' 4'' (4.41m x 3.14m)

Bathroom: 12’ 6'' x 9' 1'' (3.82m x 2.76m) Bath, WC and hand-basin

Shower Room: 13’ 11'' x 9' 5'' (4.24m x 2.88m) Walk-in shower, WC, hand basin and plumbing for washing machine.

Workshop: 13’ 1'' x 9' 10'' (4.00m x 3.00m)

Swimming Pool: 39’ 4'' x 19' 8'' (12.00m x 6.00m) Roman steps and deep water for diving at far end

Covered Terrace: 29’ 2'' x 10' 8'' (8.90m x 3.25m)

Pool Terrace: 32’ 10'' x 13' 1'' (10.00m x 4.00m) Covered area with built-in BBQ.

Back Terrace: 34’ 5'' x 13' 1'' (10.50m x 4.00m)

2 Pool Cabins

Garden: 3698m2 (0.91 acres) Landscaped by a professional gardener. Irrigation system serving most flower-beds. Mainly lawn and easily maintained.

Gated Drive: 70m in length, lined with Italian pencil cypress trees

Extra Information: The entire ground floor is tiled and has under-floor heating which is oil-fired. There is an electric cylinder for hot water. The entire upper floor and stairs are solid chestnut wood. Fully double-glazed. Septic tank installed in 2003. All furniture is available for sale by separate negotiation. Very good holiday rental history.


Location: Rural
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 3 
Habitable space: 192m² 
Plot size: 3698m² (0.91 acres)
Heating: Oil-fired
Distance to shops: 8 kms
Distance to airport: 44 kms (Bergerac - 46 minutes)
Taxe Foncière: 1499 € per annum

(Location shown on property portals is approximate.)

Please note:  All sizes and locations are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.