Majestic Riverside Chateau, Montaigne Et Gurson Area, Dordogne

Property Description

COMPRISING: Nine bedroom main Chateau 876 sqms
Two-bedroomed cottage 111 sqms, 1 bed apartment 90 sqms
Heated Swimming Pool 12.5 x 8.5m
Summer kitchen
Courtyard
Further renovation potential
Located on the Banks of the Dordogne
Bergerac Intl Airport 30mins
Bordeaux 1hr 5 mins
St Emilion 30 mins

Sitting majestically on the North Bank of the River Dordogne, this stunning chateau is the very essence of style with character. With medieval origins, it has been extended and renovated over the centuries, with much of the loving restoration being carried out by the current owners to an exceptional standard. Set around a courtyard, it now offers a main chateau with nine bedrooms surrounded on three sides by graceful gardens, plus a two-bedroomed Guest Cottage and one bedroom Guardian's apartment. Additionally there are numerous outbuildings, currently used for garaging and storage, many with good attic space, which could be further converted if so desired.

Positioned in the middle of its land, the grounds act as the perfect compliment - from the tree-lined drive through a pair of grand, electric wrought iron gates, to the formal lawn ringed with mature cedars and shrubs. A very private heated swimming pool, with its own kitchen, BBQ area, ablutions and covered dining area, and a tennis court complete the ensemble.

MAIN CHATEAU 9 bedrooms, 876 sq.m
Accessed through an Inner pair of magnificent wrought iron gates enclosing the courtyard, the main chateau was the subject o fextensive renovations in 2011. It now comprises nine bedrooms, all of which have dedicated bathrooms, and four grand reception rooms. To the rear is a graceful garden, home to a number of handsome trees and shrubs including mature cedars, and commanding excellent views over the River Dordogne.

ENTRANCE HALL 5.89m (19'4") x 5.45m (17'11") max
Wooden floor, timber ceiling with exposed beams, open plan to Alcove, double door to Hallway: ALCOVE 4.22m (13'10") x 2.85m (9'4") Open plan to:

LIVING ROOM 5.19m (17') x 4.45m (14'7")
Window to side, fireplace, wooden floor, timber ceiling with exposed beams, part glazed south-facing French door to garden.

HALLWAY 
Window to side, stairs to First Floor, double door to Side Hallway, tiled floor, double door to:

DRAWING ROOM 7.31m (24') x 6.36m (20'10")
Open fireplace, tiled floor, decorative dado rail, cornice style ceiling with ceiling rose, two south-facing double French doors to garden, concealed door to Library.

LIBRARY 7.15m (23'5") x 4.38m (14'4")
Window to side, fireplace, tiled floor, French doors to garden, door to:

STUDY 5.34m (17'6") x 4.34m (14'3")
Window to side, fireplace with marble surround, wooden floor.

SIDE HALLWAY 
Two windows to side, original marble floor, cornice style ceiling, double door to Side Entrance Hallway, double door to:

DINING ROOM 
Two windows to side garden (Church elevation), fireplace, marble tiled floor, fitted cupboards with wonderful boiserie doors, door to: STORE ROOM 4.08m (13'5") x 2.90m (9'6") Window to side, tiled floor.

SIDE ENTRANCE HALLWAY 5.66m (18'7") x 4.53m (14'10")
Window to side, impressive fireplace with stone surround with old spit mechanism to side, tiled floor, cornice style ceiling, part glazed entrance door leading from the Courtyard, door to Kitchen / Breakfast Room, door to: PANTRY 3.99m (13'1") x 2.84m (9'4") Fitted with a number of built-in cupboards, space for Fridge/Freezer, window to side, door to Utility Room

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.66m (18'7") x 5.54m (18'2")
Fitted with a matching range of English hand-made base and eye level units, built-in larder fridge and dishwasher, electric gas oven range, gas hob with extractor hood over, built-in microwave, two windows to side, open fireplace with stone surround, tiled floor, ceiling with recessed spotlights and chandelier (both with dimmers), door to outbuildings.

UTILITY ROOM 4.08m (13'5") x 3.13m (10'3") max
Sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, window to side, door to: SEPARATE WC

BOILER ROOM 4.45m (14'7") x 2.80m (9'2")
Accessed from Side Lobby. Window to side, double door with glazed panel leading to Courtyard. Housing main central heating boiler and dog wash down shower.

SIDE LOBBY Window to side, doors to Rear staircase, Boiler Room and Separate WC: REAR STAIRCASE To eastern end of First Floor Landing SEPARATE WC Window to side.

FIRST FLOOR - LANDING 
Offering access to Bedrooms 1 to 4, stairs to Bedroom 5 and Tower Room, and Door to Loft Space.

MASTER BEDROOM 6.00m (19'8") x 4.56m (15')
Two windows to rear, floorboards, door to Ensuite Bathroom, doors to: DRESSING ROOM 2.75m (9') x 2.44m (8') Floorboards. DRESSING ROOM 2.68m (8'10") x 2.67m (8'9") Floorboards.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 
With roll top bath with ornamental feet, shower and with shower with body jets and glass screen, wash hand basin and bidet, window to rear, fireplace with marble surround, two Storage cupboards.

BEDROOM 2 5.15m (16'11") x 4.44m (14'7")
Window to side, fireplace, fitted wardrobe in recess.

FAMILY BATHROOM 
With bath with separate hand shower attachment, wash hand basin, bidet and close coupled WC, window to side.

BEDROOM 3 7.06m (23'2") x 5.19m (17')
Laminate floor, cornice style ceiling, part glazed double door, glazed double door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM to Bedroom 3 
With bath with independent shower and with glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, floorboards laminate, ceiling with recessed lights.

BEDROOM 4 5.13m (16'10") x 4.36m (14'3")
Window to front courtyard, fireplace with marble surround, parquet floor, door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM to Bedroom 4 
Window to front, fireplace with marble surround, floorboards, ceiling with recessed spotlights.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM 
With tiled shower with shower with body jets, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled floor, ceiling with recessed lights.

BEDROOM 5 13' 8'' x 11' 0'' (4.17m x 3.35m)
Large sliding glazed doors.

Door to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM to Bed 5 10' 7'' x 10' 11'' (3.23m x 3.33m)
Roll top bath, large shower, WC and wash basin

BEDROOM 6 17' 1'' x 20' 6'' (5.21m x 6.25m) max
Bed area plus sitting area. Large sliding patio doors onto roof terrace

ENSUITE BATHROOM to Bed 6 7' 7'' x 9' 5'' (2.32m x 2.87m)
With roll-top bath, shower, WC and wash basin

BEDROOM 7 17' 1'' x 11' 2'' (5.21m x 3.40m)
Sliding patio doors to roof terrace, dressing room. Door to:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM 7 
With shower, WC and wash basin

SECOND FLOOR - BEDROOM 9 5.75m (18'10") x 5.44m (17'10")
Window to front, fireplace with marble surround, floorboards.

Door to:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM to Bed 9 
With large shower, WC and wash basin set in vanity unit

TOWER ROOM 
Currently undeveloped, this room is surrounded on two sides by a projecting gallery (machicolation) offering stunning views over the river and beyond through a variety of openings and arrow slits. The heavy oak roof trusses are exposed above, and a long-drop is set into the thick exterior walls (now thankfully disused!). This could convert to an amazing bedroom if so desired.

GUEST COTTAGE 2 Bedrooms, 111 sqms, located off the Courtyard


GUEST COTTAGE - KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 
Fully equipped Kitchenette including cupboard with washing machine. Log-burning stove.

GUEST COTTAGE - LIVING ROOM 6.30m (20'8") x 5.00m (16'5")
Including Downstairs Shower Room, with shower, WC and wash basin.

Stairs to Bedroom 2.

Door to Conservatory

GUEST COTTAGE - Bedroom 1 
Situated on a Mezzanine floor, with door to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM
With Roll top bath, large shower, WC and wash basin.

GUEST COTTAGE - Bedroom 2 
With space for 3 single beds

GUARDIANS' APARTMENT 90 sqms
Although this part of the house has work to do, the Guardians' Apartment is well-located overlooking the front gate and drive. It has a large open-plan living space, kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom.

GYM 
The Gym is in two halves. Although currently accessed off the courtyard, it could equally be accessed through the kitchen where a doorway exists but has been blocked off.

OUTBUILDINGS 
STORE ROOM 6.47m (21'3") x 5.81m (19'1") Two windows to side. Sink.

WORKSHOP 11.56m (37'11") x 3.48m (11'5") Window to side, double door, open plan to:

GARAGE 11.56m (37'11") x 6.57m (21'7") Double doors to courtyard, window to front, two windows to rear.

STORE ROOM 7.23m (23'9") x 3.10m (10'2")

They would be renovated into habitable space with ease (subject to the usual planning permission).

SWIMMING POOL 41' 0'' x 27' 11'' (12.5m x 8.5m)
Set in an enclosed garden The pool is heated by means of a heat pump.

SUMMERHOUSE (4.40m x 10.30m) - Enclosed on three sides, with the open side towards the pool.

SUMMER KITCHEN 4.11m (13'6") x 4.00m (13'1") Plumbing for dishwasher, space for freezer and fridge/freezer.

BOILER HOUSE 4.10m (13'5") x 4.10m (13'5") With shower & WC

GROUNDS 2.8 hectares
Accessed through electric gates with an intercom entry system, the grounds comprise formal gardens and rough meadow, with plenty of mature trees and shrubs.

CLAY TENNIS COURT 
Discreetly located in a corner of the garden, the tennis court is surrounded by a mid-level fence.