Main Description
A home/business in the countryside with plenty of land but in the heart of a village with all you need to survive - and more!
Beautiful stone built farmhouse dwellings in the Dordogne with two dependencies/gites set in 11,000m2 of garden in a scenic French village offering authentic local character, full amenities and easy access from 2 airports and the train.
If you want the rural lifestyle, the wood burning stoves, the countryside on your doorstep but at the same time easy access to shops, schools, doctors, restaurants.. then this is the place to be !
Want a dream home in the French countryside?
This property offers you potential for a stunning family home or holiday residence with separate accommodation for a "gite" business or for family and friends all within the same grounds. Rural but with all necessary amenities within walking distance as well as the chance to go swimming in the region's lakes, canoeing on the rivers, horse riding and much more all in the renowned Dordogne area of France.
The village has a recently renovated 13 century Abbey. Set on the edge of the village, population 550, within easy walking distance of the schools (ages 3 to 9), post office, pharmacy, bar with restaurant, bakers, grocers and hairdressers. There is a village Doctor and chemist. The village also boasts two tennis courts, one covered, a table tennis club and a small bowling alley and pool hall opened a couple of years ago which has already hosted Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie! The property is situated in a sought after area near the market town of Piegut, 30 mins from Angouleme, 50 mins from Limoges. You can step back in time here... if you leave your doors unlocked you may come back to find the post lady has left your parcel on the kitchen table !!!
The property consists of three separate stone houses two semi-detached in a large garden of almost 3 acres leading down to a stream, the houses are all habitable and have had many recent improvements. There is a beautiful tree lined drive down to the houses. The houses are gas central heated and two of the houses are set up for wood burning stoves and the properties are on main drains and gas which is quite rare in this area ! The main house has undergone considerable work in the last few years and is currently a family home. There is plenty of space in the garden for a good sized pool and other outhouses.
If you want a rural lifestyle but need the added convenience of international travel you are within easy reach of two airports Angouleme 30 mins and Limoges 50 mins and the TGV high speed train from Angouleme takes just over 2 hours to Paris. Many people in the area speak English but it's an ideal time to learn French if you come to live here!
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To contact us for any further information or for an informal discussion about anything presented on this site please email us at contact24@f2s.com or call us on 00 33 5 53 60 30 98.