A Characterful Estate to be Reinvented in the Heart of the Périgord Noir

Property Description

A charming estate ripe for reinvention in the heart of the Périgord Noir - historic manor house, gîte, and substantial outbuildings. Just a few kilometers from Saint-Geniès and approximately 15 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda, in the heart of the highly sought-after Périgord Noir, this authentic stone property is a rare find, boasting character, spacious rooms, and extensive outbuildings. Nestled in a peaceful rural setting, the estate currently spans nearly 2 hectares and offers remarkable potential for those wishing to breathe new life into a traditional Périgord property. The option to acquire an additional 12 hectares of land may also appeal to buyers seeking a larger estate, particularly for an equestrian or agricultural project. Built in the late 18th century, the main house immediately captivates with its traditional architecture: beautiful stone facades, generous proportions, numerous period windows, imposing fireplaces, and, above all, an elegant dovecote topped with lauze stone slabs, an emblematic feature of Périgord architecture. The house offers approximately 275 square meters of living space spread over three levels. Its current layout comprises several independent living areas, but the building's appeal lies precisely in the potential for a complete redesign of this arrangement to restore the spaciousness and character of a true family home. The ground floor currently includes a kitchen, several living rooms, and a bathroom. Removing some partitions would create large reception rooms and further highlight the original proportions, stone walls, and period fireplaces. The first floor currently consists of four rooms, a shower room, and a bathroom, while the second floor offers four more rooms and a bathroom. Here again, the layout lends itself perfectly to a more contemporary redesign, allowing for the creation of several large bedrooms, suites, an office, or a library. Adjacent to the main house is a separate, independent house of approximately 85 square meters, ideal for accommodating family and friends or for developing a seasonal rental business. The ground floor comprises an open-plan kitchen/living room and a bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a bathroom complete the layout. However, one of the property's true strengths lies in the exceptional size of its outbuildings. The estate includes a workshop of approximately 22 sq m, a garage of approximately 32 sq m, and two beautiful stone barns of approximately 74 sq m and 175 sq m. The former also has an upper level, offering significant additional storage or conversion space. In addition, there are several large agricultural buildings representing considerable floor space, including sheds of approximately 290 sq m, 480 sq m, and 330 sq m. These offer a wide range of possibilities: storage, a car collection, craft or agricultural activities, animal housing, or any other project suited to the characteristics and regulations applicable to the buildings. The property sits on 19,268 sqm of land in an open setting overlooking the Périgord Noir countryside. This property is primarily suited to buyers with the vision to create a lasting legacy. The main house requires significant renovation, and its interior layout needs a complete redesign. But this is also what makes the property so appealing: it's not simply a matter of renovating an old house, but of restoring coherence and identity to a true estate. Once restored, the property could become a superb family residence, a spacious holiday home, or serve as the basis for a tourism project with gîtes and bed and breakfast accommodation. The substantial land and outbuildings could also attract buyers seeking an equestrian or agricultural property, subject, of course, to obtaining the necessary permits. Its location is another significant advantage: the property is near Saint-Geniès, a typical village of the Périgord Noir region with shops and a school, and approximately fifteen kilometers from Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of the most iconic and popular tourist towns in the Dordogne. It thus benefits from a preserved rural environment while remaining close to the main attractions of the Dordogne and Vézère valleys. This property is not for those seeking a finished house, but for those wishing to create a unique space. With its architecture, spacious layout, stone-roofed dovecote, detached house, stone barns, and the exceptional size of its outbuildings, this estate possesses all the elements to regain, after restoration, the character and presence of a grand Périgord property. There is also the possibility of acquiring approximately 12 hectares of additional land.