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Set back from the edge of a quiet lane, this old Perigourdine stone property is located in a quiet hamlet with views across the Dordogne valley to the market town of St-Cyprien. The grounds are enclosed by hedges and stone walls and include a garden with lawn and landscaped beds of shrubs and flowering plants, swimming pool and large stone terrace with lounging and outdoor dining furniture.
Inside, the house has been beautifully restored with quality materials, fixtures and appliances. It features original stone fireplaces, exposed stone walls, wood beamed ceilings and ceramic tile and wood parquet floors. Furnishings are both stylish and gracious and include richly colored fabrics, many antique chests, tables and armoires, and fine works of art from engravings and drawings to watercolors and paintings. From the graveled courtyard, entry is into the French country kitchen. This is a spacious room with a massive stone fireplace opposite which is a wood dining table. A long butcher block counter separates the breakfast area from the kitchen with light wood cabinets and all new appliances, including a professional-level gas stove. From here, French doors open to the stone dining terrace and pool. Several steps lead from the kitchen into a formal dining room with antique wood table, open fireplace and original wood floors. French doors open into the living room which also has an open fireplace. Comfortable seating includes an overstuffed yellow sofa and two easy chairs grouped around a coffee table in front of the fireplace. A warm red carpet, antique chest and armoire, occasional tables and lamps accent this inviting room. And amateur musicians will enjoy the upright piano. There are a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The bedrooms are all up a staircase from the dining room and are accessed off a long corridor. They feature wood floors and beamed ceilings and are beautifully decorated with pastel walls, lovely bed covers, curtains, antique chests and tables. Also on this level are two bathrooms, one ensuite. Included in both are exposed stone walls, colorful tilework, separate tubs and showers. There is a third full bathroom with shower by the laundry room on the entry level. A first-class property in the finest Perigourdine tradition in a central location for exploring throughout the region. Note: in low and mid seasons the property may be rented at a reduced rate for up to 6 people using 3 bedrooms. |
