Aquitaine, Dordogne, Bergerac, France

Absolutely exceptional 10 bedroom, 17th century French Chateau with cottage and 3 gites, nestling in 33 hectares of glorious gardens with pool and vineyards, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Bergerac.

This magnificent property comprises of a caretaker's cottage, 3 beautifully presented guest annexes, additional annexes to be developed, multiple vineyards and agricultural buildings.

The chateau, set in a dominant elevated position, is beautifully laid out on two levels, with silk-covered walls and sublime hand-painted murals and friezes. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stone stairway leading to the first floor, living room, library, kitchen, dining room and WC.

The first floor comprises a living room and three bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room.

There are also three gites, part of a wing adjoining the main building, two of which have a living room, kitchen, bedroom and en-suite shower room, and a third gite with a similar layout but with 3 bedrooms. These annexes are finished in the same style as the chateau, again with a marked elegance in the choice of materials and decor.

Each gite has a covered terrace, spa and barbecue.

A caretaker's cottage adjoining the west side of the chateau completes the living quarters and comprises a living room/kitchen, a bathroom, a WC, a mezzanine and two bedrooms.

A complex dedicated to relaxation is at ones disposal, with an

11m x 5m heated swimming pool in the centre and annexes including changing rooms, showers, a massage room and a reception room at the sides.

For those who prefer to stroll, the gardens will lead you to the property's fountain, which is located at the crossroads of the paths and can already be seen from the heights of the pool area or the gardens of the chateau and gites. In the background, an olive grove can also be seen among the vines that stretch out on either side of the property.

For the vineyard, agricultural buildings and equipment are included as well as the wine-making cellar, a tasting room and other function rooms, to name but a few.

An exceptional estate that lends itself to a variety of projects, less than 90 minutes from Bordeaux.

REFERENCE: 255350