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Renovated 6 bedroom house with pool
Accommodation type: Holiday RentalNearby town: Saint Cyprien (Dordogne department)
No of bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: 11
Pool: Private Pool
Preferred currency: EURO
Minimum price: 1250
Maximum price: 2500
Summary
Welcome to your home away from home in France. The house has recently gone through a total renovation with new bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen and new beds and furniture. The grounds and pool have also been upgraded. The house is a typical Périgueux style with high roof and use of local stone. The house sits on acreage near the River Dordogne with lots of fully grown trees giving privacy and a scenic outlook from every window and from the terrace. The house consists of five main bedrooms with one bedroom having an adjoining room that can be made into a sixth bedroom with a cot for a small child.
Property description
Living Dining Very large light filled living area with two sets of double doors that lead to the terrace and three large windows overlooking the grounds and local hills, all of which have shutters. Stark white interiors, with typical ceiling made with huge wooden beams. Huge modular sofa, side tables, antique French cupboard that contains a 42” LG Flat Screen Hi definition Plasma TV, connected to a Sat dish that provides multiple TV channels. A Sony Home Theatre System that is connected can play DVD’s and CD’s and has an iPod connection that enables you to play your own tunes. A huge stone fireplace with large glass fronted eco burner that utilises bio ethanol fuel for fire/heating that cuts out smoke, mess and pollution. A stone wine ‘cave’ shelving system which contains brochures of local attractions, DVD’s, books and magazines and spare candles for the two large antique candle holders. A large solid wood table with ten (10) chairs perfect for entertaining or a family meal. Attractive light Ash wooden flooring throughout.
Kitchen New spacious black and white kitchen with stone tops. With gas/electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, sink, soft close cupboards, shelving, coffee maker, premium glassware, tableware and cutlery for up to twelve people.
Hallway Leading to the bathroom, 3 bedrooms, upper and lower level stairways.
Bathroom Large Terrazzo marble bathroom with large shower with rain shower head and separate shower head, large sink, heated towel rack, large ‘industrial’ type lighting that gives both light and heat.
WC Separate WC with sink with automatic switch off tap
Bedroom 1 Double bed, quality linen, side table, chair and chest of drawers. Sisal carpet. Window with shutters faces rear garden area.
Bedroom 2 Double bed, quality linen, side tables, chair, built in robe with plenty of storage, double doors with shutters leading to the raised terrace overlooking the front garden. Sisal carpet.
Bedroom 3 Bedroom with two single beds, desk, chair with double doors with shutters leading to the raised terrace. Suitable for children. Sisal carpet
Upper Level
Stairway leading to landing.
Master bedroom 4 Large light filled bedroom that has block out blinds on the windows. King bed with premium bedding, side tables, lamps, chest of drawers with a Hi Res Flat Screen Plasma TV and Bleu Ray Player, chair, and fire effect heater (heat mode can be switched off giving a romantic fire/ flame effect within the room) Sisal carpet
En-suite Shower with rain shower head and separate shower head, sink, WC
Bedroom 5 Bedroom with two single beds that can be converted to a King bed. Sisal carpet. Direct access to shared en-suite.
Bedroom 6 Interconnecting room with bedroom 5 with a cot. Sisal carpet.
GROUNDS
Pool 12 x 6 meter in ground pool (April – October) with sun loungers.
Sala A covered Sala near the pool for a covered area to sit and read a book or enjoy a glass of wine with friends.
Terrace Raised outdoor terrace accessed from the living area or stone stairway from the pool area overlooking the grounds and trees. Two large wooden tables (joined) and four benches that seats twelve people comfortably. Large Gas BBQ with grill and plate features.
Garden An acre of gardens with fully grown trees and two bridges.
Driveway Newly upgraded
Parking Covered parking/garaging for three cars and external parking area for four to six cars.
GROUND LEVEL
Internal garages.
Laundry with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron.
Mountain bikes for your use to explore the local area.
Games room with table tennis table, bats, balls.
GYM with full size multi-gym.
Shower room. Separate WC with sink.
Children's Rumpus Room with TV, DVD, games etc - To be installed in 2012
SAUNA - Sauna room - To be installed in 2012.
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Location description
The local area is steeped in history, with many sites and attractions within a short distance from the house. From the UNESCO listed caves containing early man’s cave paintings, Gallo-Roman ruins, fortified medieval towns and villages and over a thousand castles and chateau. Also within driving distance are the famed vineyards of Bordeaux, such as Saint Emillion, and the closer vineyards of the Bergerac region. The area has beautiful cliffs, fields and valleys that run all the way along the Dordogne River.
The area has some of the most beautiful landscapes and buildings that can be found anywhere in the world.
Listed here are just a few local attractions that are some of our favourites. There are many more that can be found be visiting a local tourist office of just Googling the area for local attractions.
RIVER DORDOGNE 900 Meters
The River Dordogne is only 900 meters from the house and is great for fishing, canoeing, cruising or even swimming in the summer months.
SAINT CYPRIEN 2 Klms
Saint Cyprian is only 2 kilometres away with restaurants, bars, shops, and a large supermarket that sells everything from wine and cheeses to meats and seafood, to DVD’s and clothing. The town has a beautiful Augustinian Monastery initially built in 1076 in the centre of the town that is a focal point to the area due to its size and being raised half way up a hill. The town has many medieval winding side streets and is a wonderful base to explore the Dordogne region.
There are two tennis courts that can be hired and there is a great Sunday market that is open on Sunday morning where you can stock up on local provisions.
BERBEGUIERES 1 Klm
Berbegeuires is dominated by a Chateau initially built in 12th century. The village is only 1 kilometre from the house and is an easy walk or bike ride. The village is situated in a dale between to wooded hills and has many hiking trails around the area. There are no cafes, shops or restaurants but the Chateau is beautiful.
SIORAC 6 Klms
Originally a Roman town, a castle was built on top of the roman fort, called Castel Real and this grand building dwarfs all others in the town. The town is only 6 kilometres from the house is situated on the River Dordogne and has a couple of great restaurants and a bar near the river
CHATEAU DES MILANDES 8 Klms
Chateau Des Milandes was built in the 15th Century by the owner of Castle Castelnaud. The chateau was abandoned during the French revolution but was restored by the famous Music Hall star Josephine Baker in the 1030’s.
It is a lovely building that can be visited and houses a museum to Baker and is maintained in the way she furnished it in the 1030’s.
There is a great bird show that should not be missed when visiting the chateau.
BEYNAC – 12 Klms
Beynac is a stunning village situated on the banks of the River Dordogne. It has a castle at the top of a cliff that dominates the whole area. There are winding streets that lead up to the castle which when reached offers excellent views along the Dordogne valley.
There is a great restaurant right on the river and plenty of bars and cafes. Canoes can be hired nearby on the river as well as river cruises on the river boats. The castle can be visited and the film Joan of Arc and Chocolate were filmed in the village and castle.
The village is only 10 Klms from the house on the way to Sarlat and is one of those rare places that stick in your memory. It really is one of the most beautiful and enchanting villages anywhere in the world and almost looks like a set from some Disneyland Movie. Photo opportunities are endless from the river to views from the castle.
There is also an archaeological Park that has a number of reconstructed Neolithic buildings
LES EYZIES 14 Klm
Les Eyzies is situated in the UNESCO Listed Vezere Valley and has many caves with prehistoric drawings and other evidence of early man dating back 40,000 years. This is the area where Cro Magnon Man was discovered and the town has the National Prehistory Museum situated built into a hillside.
There are some lovely cafes and restaurants overlooking the river and the area with its many caves that can be visited is a great place to visit.
LES JARDINS DE MARQUEYSSAC 14 Klm
The gardens and chateau of Marqueyssac are set high on a hill overlooking the Dordogne valley with views covering Baynac, Castelnaud and many other chateau’s in the area.
The gardens are quite remarkable with clipped boxed hedges that weave in and out and lovely walkways on the edge of the surrounding cliffs. There are apparently over 150,000 clipped boxed trees and hedges in the garden that is spread over the entire hilltop.
There is a great cafe and terrace that serves excellent salads and sweet treats where you can sit, eat, drink and be in awe of the view
CASTELNAUD CASTLE 16 Klms
The castle is situated high above the rivers Dordogne and Ceou not far from Baynac. The castle has excellent views around the countryside and to Baynac Castle. It houses a great entertaining museum and huge catapults on its ramparts.
There are some great little cafes near the castle and near the river and local fly fishermen appear to pull and endless supply of fish from the river near the bridge that leads to the castle.
LA ROQUE GAGEAC 17 Klm
La Roque Gageac is one of France's most beautiful villages. It is positioned on the north bank of the Dordogne River, and backed by cliffs.There are restaurants and bars and the village is a lovely place to spend the afternoon having a cool drink by the river.
BELVES 22 Klms
Is a typical Bastide town that sits high on a hill with many medieval houses and has a 15th century covered market hall. The town is famous for being the town of seven bell towers. There is a 14th century castle and town walls and is on the ‘most beautiful villages in France’ list. Many parts of the town date from the 11th and 12th century and some of the fortified town ramparts are still visible.
DOMME 22 Klm
Domme still has some of its fortified walls and main entrances to the town in place. The towers of the main entrance known as the Porte Des Tours were converted to a prison when the Knights Templers in France were arrested on orders of the King in 1307. It is still possible to see engraved graffiti such as crucifixes and other marks carved by the Knights as they were held awaiting trial. This can be visited all year round.
SARLAT ET CANEDA 22 Klms
Simply known as Sarlat, the main town in the local area and one of the most visited in France. Although there are tourists all year, particularly during the summer months where it can be quite packed, the town should not be missed. The old part of the town, dating from both the medieval and renaissance periods has been well restored and is very beautiful. It is a great pleasure to wander around the cobbled streets and see wonderful architecture. The tourist office in town is very helpful and can give you a lot of information on nit just the town but also the local area Sarlat has the highest density of Historic Monuments and Classified Monuments of any town in the whole of France.
Price Details
| Low Season | 7 Jan 2012 | 30 Mar 2012 | 1,250 | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 31 Mar 2012 | 1 Jun 2012 | 2,000 | 1 Week |
| High Season | 2 Jun 2012 | 31 Aug 2012 | 2,500 | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 2012 | 26 Oct 2012 | 2,000 | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 27 Oct 2012 | 21 Dec 2012 | 1,250 | 1 Week |
| High Season | 22 Dec 2012 | 5 Jan 2013 | 2,500 |
Terms and conditions
750 Euro Booking Deposit
500 Euro Bond (Fully refundable)
Full payment due at least 8 weeks prior to arrival
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