Wonderful Opportunity to Acquire an Exquisite Dordogne Estate Comprising of a Magical French Chateau and Guest House, Ne…

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Wonderful Opportunity to Acquire an Exquisite Dordogne Estate Comprising of a Magical French Chateau and Guest House, Nestling in 28 Hectares of Beautiful Gardens, Expansive Pool, Woodland and Lake, …

Wonderful opportunity to acquire an exquisite Dordogne Estate comprising of a magical French Chateau and guest house, nestling in 28 hectares of beautiful gardens, expansive pool, woodland and lake, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its private location near Sarlat la Caneda.

This superb property is completely hidden away, offering privacy, tranquility and security. The lake has two waterfalls, a wooden bridge and pavilion (perfect for use as a treatment or yoga room).

Entrance to the property is through impressive elaborately designed electric wrought iron gates. The chateau was built using the local limestone with a rare 'Thackstone' roof, a roofing method used 'in times gone-by' from thick slabs of limestone found in the local quarries of the Perigord and used for churches, fine Manor houses and Chateaux.

It consists of 2 wings, the oldest part dates back to the 17th century and the more recent wing was constructed in the early 21st century. It has 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, several spacious reception rooms, a beautiful dining room, and an events or conference room.

There is a superb cinema, a bar, a fitness room with a Jacuzzi and changing rooms and a large terrace overlooking the adjacent valley.

In addition, the charming Pigeonnier has been renovated and provides a further bedroom and shower room.

The swimming pool is located in a raised position, looking down towards the Chateau and offering stunning views across the valley. It is a 12m x 6m fully tiled mosaic pool, with a hardwood terrace and a covered pavilion for shade. Set slightly further back towards the trees is a superb wooden summer house which is fully equipped with a kitchen, shower, WC and dining facilities.

There is a large barn for storage and a garage with space for three cars and a 'borie' (a small round stone building with the previously mentioned 'Thackstone' roof).

Furthermore, a substantial caretaker's house is set sufficiently away from the main Chateau, which offers excellent three bedroom accommodation of a high standard. Beneath the caretakers house there are four additional garages.

The property is luxuriously finished, furnished and equipped and has been successfully rented in the past. It offers substantial scope for a property with excellent revenue as an events centre or wedding venue. It is however also an exceptional and unique property for someone wanting a large family home with a lot of entertaining space, the utmost privacy and seclusion in the heart of this beautiful part of the Dordogne.

Location: A 5 minute drive to a lively market town with all amenities and a 15 minute drive from the outstanding and historical town of Sarlat. Just under an hour from Bergerac and approximately 2 hours from Bordeaux and Toulouse.