Beautifully Renovated Country House, Monsegur, Gironde

Property Description

Originally built in 1869, this stone longère has been fully renovated and is in excellent condition. The property is in a quiet countryside location with no overlooking neighbours. The grounds cover 1.8 acres and feature a swimming pool and large attached barn. Shops and amenities are in nearby Monségur and there is excellent access to the local train station and nearby airports.





The ground floor has a central hallway with a stone staircase leading to the main living spaces. There are two reception rooms, one with an additional study area. The dining room at the rear has a stone fireplace and double doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen has a range cooker and a separate pantry. There is also a shower room on the ground floor.





On the first floor, the main bedroom has an en-suite shower room and dressing room. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. 





There is a total 265m2 habitable space.  Here are the room dimensions:





Ground floor


Entrance hall : 16m2


Sitting room : 30m2


Study : 29m2


Living room / Dining room : 31m2


Kitchen : 16m2


Laundry room : 5m2


Shower room : 6m2





First floor


Landing : 22m2


Master suite with Dressing room and Shower room : 37m2


Bedroom 2: 21m2


Bedroom 3: 12m2


Bathroom : 8m2


Corridor : 4m2


Bedroom 4: 28m2





The house has underfloor heating on the ground floor, electric radiators on the first floor and reversible air conditioning in the main bedroom. The roof has been recently renovated, windows are wood framed and double glazed.  The sanitation system is compliant. Fibre internet is available.





Outside





The grounds cover 7317m2 (1.8 acres).  The landscaped gardens make the most of the countryside views.  The 5x11m swimming pool has a new liner and the adjoining barn covers an area of 94m2.  The terrace area that runs along the back of the house has plenty of space for a large dining table as well as sunny and shady spots for coffee breaks.  There is plenty of parking for a number of vehicles.





Location





Monségur is a pretty bastide village with a thriving community and a range of amenities and independent shops, restaurants and cafés.  The large under cover market square is the hub of the village and there is a small market on Tuesdays and a larger one on Fridays.  The River Dropt runs by to the north of the village and there are some lovely picnic spots and walks along its’ banks.  Duras is just 10 mins away, renowned for its’ castles and wines, this is definitely a great town to have nearby.  La Réole, which has a train station is about 20 mins away.





Other towns and villages in the area that are well worth exploring might be Sauveterre, Libourne, Marmande, Miramont, Eymet and Saint-Foy-La-Grande.  Bergerac is about 45 mins away and Bordeaux airport approx 60 mins.





At a glance:





Bedrooms: 4


Bathrooms: 2


Receptions: 2


Habitable space: 265m2


Plot size: 7317m2 / 1.8 acres 


Taxe foncière: €891 per annum


DPE rating: C


Broadband: Fibre broadband


Heating: Underfloor (ground floor), electric radiators (first floor), reversible air-con master suite


Drainage: Septic tank (compliant)


Roof condition: very good


Neighbours:  Not overlooked


Distance to shops: 10 minutes


Distance to train station: 20 mins


Distance to airport: Bergerac, 45 mins





Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   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.





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