Beautifully Renovated Farmhouse, Riberac, Dordogne

Property Description

Sitting on the hillside with spectacular views, this south-facing renovated farmhouse is one of seven properties that share a swimming pool, tennis court and two acres of lovely managed gardens. The local bakery is an easy bike ride away.





As part of a collection of 18th century buildings on the edge of a pretty hamlet, the farmhouse sits on a 3 acre site that was renovated and developed in 1999. The work was completed to a very high standard and the character and integrity of the site has been fully maintained. The land and facilities are joint-owned by the seven properties and the communal nature of the gardens, swimming pool and tennis court mean the wonderful facilities are there to enjoy, without having to worry about doing all the maintenance!





The property is semi-detached and is the south-facing half of a typical Périgord farmhouse with many original features, such as the wooden beams, stonework and fireplace. Here’s the layout:





Ground floor with tiled floors throughout:





Large sitting room with original fireplace with wood-burning stove and glazed door to terrace





Fully equipped kitchen with open plan dining area





Ground floor double bedroom with storage space, configured with twin beds





Shower room and WC





Storage cupboard with space for utilities





First Floor:





Master bedroom with ensuite shower room. East-facing french windows open onto a wooden balcony





Bedroom 3 - a double bedroom configured with twin beds and storage





Family bathroom





Bedroom 4 - beneath wooden eaves, a double bedroom with wonderful views of the valley below and additional storage





A south-facing patio runs the full length of the farmhouse and there is a BBQ and wisteria-covered pergola outside the kitchen that offers the perfect shady spot for al fresco dining in the summer. At the bottom of the garden is a shed that use used to store the sun loungers and family bicycles. The grounds cover approx 3 acres and include the 14m x 7m swimming pool and all-weather tennis court - both approx 50m from the property.





Chez Portier is in a hamlet of around 15 properties. The nearest shops are c.2.5km away in Vanxains which has a the Mairie, church, post office, hairdresser and bakery. Ribérac is the nearest town, just a 4km drive and is where you’d find all the shops and services you need. A wide range of shops, 3 supermarkets, several restaurants and the famous Friday morning fresh produce market.  The nearest airport is at Bergerac, 50km away and Bordeaux is around a 80km drive.





The area around Chez Portier is ideal for walking, cycling and horse-riding.  Longeveau golf-course is around a 15min drive away and the more challenging course at Périgueux is around a 45min drive.





Location:  Hamlet


Bedrooms: 4


Bathrooms: 3


Receptions: 1


Maintenance charge: 


Swimming pool: 14 x 7m


All-weather tennis court


Management fee: €200 per month


Taxe fonciere: €840 per year


Heating: Wood-burners & electric radiators


Drainage: Septic tank


Internet Speed: Estimated between 8-30mbps


Distance to shops: 2.5km


Distance to airport:  Bergerac, 50km


Distance to TGV: Périgueux, 38km & Angouleme, 50km





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Please note:  All locations and sizes 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.