Energy-Efficient Home with Pool in 1-Hectare Parkland

Property Description

On the border of the Dordogne and Lot, between Souillac and Gourdon, this spacious home is set within approximately one hectare of beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed grounds. Peace, greenery and generous outdoor space are combined with a large swimming pool and excellent energy performance (DPE B / GES A). Both Sarlat-la-Canéda and Rocamadour are around a 30-minute drive away.
The grounds have been carefully landscaped, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and varied planting, and gently slope towards a private area of conifer woodland at the rear. Their size and leafy setting provide a wonderful sense of space, peace and privacy. The property is fully enclosed and accessed through an electric gate.
Inside, the house offers generous proportions and a practical layout. The ground floor comprises a living room with inset wood-burning stove, a kitchen, bathroom, separate WC and two bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study.
Overlooking the garden, the heated veranda provides a particularly pleasant additional living space. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light and offer attractive views across the garden and swimming pool. The kitchen adjoins the veranda directly, offering interesting potential to connect the two spaces and create a generous, light-filled kitchen and dining area opening onto the garden.
Upstairs are three bedrooms beneath the sloping roof. This floor also has a separate WC and a small washroom currently fitted with a basin and bidet, which could be reconfigured to create a shower room. An adjoining attic provides further space and additional possibilities.
With a few contemporary decorative touches, the interior could easily be personalised to suit individual tastes, in keeping with the quality and appeal of the property as a whole.
The property also benefits from an extensive basement, comprising a garage of approximately 62 m2, a large workshop with shower, a laundry room, technical room and wine cellar. In addition to the staircase, a lift connects the basement directly to the ground floor particularly convenient for bringing up shopping, luggage or firewood straight from the garage.
The 12 x 6 metre saltwater swimming pool sits beautifully within the landscaped grounds, with plenty of space around it to enjoy long summer days. The liner, pump and filtration system have recently been replaced. A low retractable polycarbonate cover helps keep the pool clean, retains the water temperature and extends the swimming season.
The house also stands out for its excellent energy performance. A recent air-to-water heat pump provides central heating via radiators, while the veranda is equipped with reversible air conditioning. With a DPE B / GES A rating, energy performance is excellent for a property of this size. Estimated annual energy costs are between EUR1,220 and EUR1,720, while the annual property tax (taxe foncière) is also very reasonable at approximately EUR1,200.
A comfortable home in beautiful grounds, offering plenty of space, greenery and tranquillity around both the house and pool. Souillac and Gourdon are within easy reach, while some of the most beautiful destinations in the Dordogne and Lot are only around half an hour away.
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