Aquitaine, Dordogne, St-Cyprien, France

Beautiful and rare stone ensemble, with origins dating back to the 13th century, set in an elevated position in the heart of the Perigord Noir's Golden Triangle, featuring a striking porch, a charming inner courtyard and stunning views over the valley.

Restored in 2008 by a local architect, the 330 m2 property perfectly balances the character of a traditional Perigord farmhouse with clean, contemporary design.

The main residence offers 238 m2 of beautifully arranged living space.

At its heart, a 45 m2 living room with wood-burning insert opens into a 22 m2 dining area and a spacious 44 m2 kitchen, fully equipped and centred around a classic cantou fireplace.

It also includes a luxurious master suite with en suite and dressing room, three further bedrooms, a study or fifth bedroom, two shower rooms, three WCs and two cellars with direct access to the garden and courtyard.

A separate 70 m2 workshop can be made into a guest house over two levels is fully independent and connected to all utilities-perfect for use as a gite (subject to necessary permissions), artist's studio or guest accommodation.

The grounds of just over 1 ha are thoughtfully landscaped and include a truffle orchard planted in 2014, a swimming pool measuring 4.5 x 9 m sits beside a wooden terrace with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

There is also a stone "tower" with traditional lauze roofing, a further stone outbuilding, ample parking, storage area and a dedicated boiler room.

This house is equipped with eco-conscious systems: a 25 kW wood pellet boiler with 4.8-ton silo, 24 m2 of solar panels supporting both a 2,000-litre buffer tank and 500-litre hot water tank, a 50,000-litre rainwater tank, a centralised vacuum system and double-flow ventilation.

REFERENCE: 255434