Renovated Priory Oozing in Character - Dordogne

Property Description

7 bedroom Priory, all ensuite 663 sqms habitable space
Generous reception rooms, equally stunning
Incredible character combined with modern comfort
Authenticity, history & original features
Ideal home or B&B-type business
South-facing terraces, gardens and parking area
Edge of hamlet setting - views, but walkable to epicerie & restaurant
Bergerac International Airport 55 mins
Bordeaux International Airport 2hrs 30mins
Toulouse International Airport 2hrs 30mins

This is one of the best renovations that I have seen in retaining the original character of a property and yet providing all of the modern conveniences and comforts. Set on the outskirts of a small hamlet that never-the-less boasts an epicerie (& depot de pain) and restaurant, the property is set up high and commands wonderful views a long way into the distance over beautiful rolling countryside. The two principal elevations have very different feels - allowing you one way for village atmosphere and amenities, and the other for a more private, country flavour from the south-facing terraces. Internally, all seven bedrooms have ensuites and in fact two have suites that include sitting room (one even has a kitchenette). The bedrooms are complemented by equally charming and numerous reception rooms - and a kitchen/breakfast room to die for.
Whether main residence, holiday home or commercial venture (such as holiday rental or B&B), this is one property well worth a visit.

South Facade and Garden 
The south facade of the chateau runs from the car parking area along its entire length. Half of it is in sun all day long - the terraces are protected by trees to give some very welcome shade.

Dining Terrace 
Accessed off the Dinning Room.

Sitting Out Terrace 
With a door from the Living Room, this terrace is well shaded. One of the property's three wells can be found in the corner - ideal for watering the garden.

Front Courtyard 
Impressive wrought iron gates set between grand stone pillars open from the cobbled street into the front courtyard, where a cobbled path leads up to the font door. The rest of the courtyard is gravelled with box hedges and shrubs adding colour and interest. The second well is to be found here.

Entrance Hall 
Entered through magnificent solid oak doors, with window to front, original stone staircase to first floor with a small separate WC under, original stone flag stones to floor, ceiling with exposed beams, door to Study,
double door to CLOAKROOM leading to Side Hallway,
glazed door to:


Study 5.37m (17'7") x 3.74m (12'3")
Conveniently accessed off the main Entrance Hall, and with a window to the rear, and an interconnecting door to the Living Room.

Living Room 5.83m (19'2") x 5.31m (17'5")
Window to rear, inglenook fireplace with stone surround, tiled floor, ceiling with exposed beams, French door to terrace, wonderful original stone evier and stone oven, stone arch to:

Dining Room 6.66m (21'10") x 5.31m (17'5")
French door to garden, window with stained glass to the Back Passage, tiled floor, ceiling with exposed beams, opening to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 
Equipped with a Range Cooker, space for American fridge-freezer and wine fridge, central island, large breakfast area, sink etc.(Photo to follow)

Drawing Room 5.83m (19'2") x 5.56m (18'3")
With underfloor heating, windows to the Courtyard and the street flanking the North elevation. The third well is in the corner.

Back Passage 
Window to side enclosed terrace, tiled floor, ceiling with exposed beams, open plan to SIDE ENTRANCE, with doors to UTILITY / LAUNDRY ROOM.


First Floor - Landing 5.62m (18'5") x 5.10m (16'9")
Three windows to front, door to Side Landing, double door to Bedroom 4, stairs to first floor (bedroom 5), double door to:

Bedroom 1 6.25m (20'6") x 5.36m (17'7")
Two windows to rear, open fireplace with wooden surround, wonderful original long-drop loo set in recess in wall, fitted carpet, part wood panelling to walls, door to:

Bedroom 1 Ensuite 
Bath with separate hand shower attachment, WC, twin wash hand basins, window to rear, painted floorboards.

Bedroom 2 5.20m (17'1") max x 4.84m (15'11")
Window to rear, open fireplace with stone surround, high ceiling with exposed beams, door to:

Bedroom 2 Bathroom 
Bath with separate hand shower attachment, twin wash hand basins with storage under, and WC, floorboards, ceiling with exposed beams.

Bedroom 3 7.69m (25'3") max x 5.33m (17'6")
Window to rear, open fireplace with wooden surround, floorboards, high ceiling with exposed beams, French double door to side balcony overlooking side garden, walk-in storage cupboard, door to:

Bedroom 3 Bathroom 
With jacuzzi bath with hand shower attachment, elegant twin wash hand basins with storage under and close WC, window to front.

Bedroom 4 4.79m (15'9") x 4.35m (14'3")
One window to side overlooking courtyard, window and door to side enclosed terrace, original floorboards, door to:

Bedroom 4 bathroom 
With panelled bath with separate hand shower attachment, twin wash hand basins with storage under, window to side, tiled floor.

Separate WC
Where the finest of modern conveniences of the 16th Century meet those of the 21st – original long drop set in recess with window to side, or for those with posh bums – a modern WC, with pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, part tiled walls, plumbing for washing machine.


Living Room to Bedroom 4 5.62m (18'5") max x 4.08m (13'5")
Window to front, window to courtyard, fireplace with stone surround, recess for lit-au-coin, floorboards, open plan to:

Kitchenette to Bedroom 4 1.79m (5'10") x 1.71m (5'7")
Space for fridge and cooker, window to front.

Side Landing 
Window to enclosed terrace, stairs to first second floor (bedrooms 6 & 7):

Bedroom 5 5.92m (19'5") x 5.70m (18'8")
Window to rear, floorboards, built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 5 Bathroom 
Bath, twin wash hand basins, window to front.

Dressing Room to Bedroom 5 
Equipped with a floor-to-ceiling array of shelves and clothes rails.

Living Area to Bedroom 5 8.87m (29'1") x 3.96m (13')
Window to the front.

Bedroom 6 9.77m (32'1") x 7.10m (23'3")
Window to rear, window to front, floorboards, sloping ceiling with exposed beams and velux skylight, large walk-in wardrobe, and…

Bedroom 6 Bathroom 
…open plan bath area with double-ended corner bath, and separate WC.

Bedroom 7 8.26m (27'1") max x 5.22m (17'2")
Window to rear, floorboards, sloping ceiling with exposed
beams, walk-in wardrobe, open plan to

Bathroom to Bedroom 7 
With bath, twin wash-hand basins, separate WC, window
to front.

Project 
Located towards the west end of the property (and with an old interconnecting door to Bedroom 3) is an additional room that used to be habitable but is now disused. Beyond it is an old BREAD OVEN with large space above. This entire area could be renovated to provide an additional studio apartment with separate access if so required.

Underneath are located the central heating boiler and fuel tank in a vaulted cellar.