Aquitaine, Dordogne, Gageac-et-Rouillac, France

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Situated in the commune of Gageac-et-Rouillac, close to both Bergerac and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, this substantial character estate offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of real scale and potential in a beautiful countryside setting.

Set in an elevated position with sweeping views across the Dordogne Valley, the property offers approximately 414 m² of habitable space, comprising 17 rooms including 9 bedrooms, together with a swimming pool, extensive outbuildings and approximately 15 hectares of land.

Approached via a private gravel courtyard, the property immediately impresses with its elegant façade, attractive stone architecture and distinctive turret, creating the feel of an impressive country manor rich in character and architectural interest.

The main house opens into a welcoming entrance hall leading to an office, a comfortable living room with a beautiful stone fireplace, fitted kitchen, pantry and bathroom. From the kitchen, doors open onto a covered terrace with built-in barbecue, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

A large conservatory, accessed from both the kitchen and hallway, is filled with natural light and enjoys magnificent views across the Dordogne Valley. Additional ground-floor accommodation includes two double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities.

Upstairs are further en-suite bedrooms together with spacious attic rooms offering exciting scope for conversion into additional bedrooms or independent accommodation, subject to permissions. A secondary staircase provides access to a further sleeping wing with additional bedrooms and flexible accommodation. A wine cellar beneath the house adds further charm and practicality.

Outside, the property benefits from a heated 4.5 m x 10 m swimming pool, enclosed by stone walls for privacy and surrounded by generous terraces ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

The partially renovated stone annexe, with a footprint of over 100 m², offers excellent potential for guest accommodation or gîte conversion. Additional adjoining space could further extend its living area.

A former 250 m² chai, still housing its original concrete wine vats, provides a fascinating reminder of the estate’s history as a working vineyard. Around the courtyard are further outbuildings including a former tasting room, toilets and garaging, all offering significant development potential.

The property is, however, in need of renovation and completion of works already started. This is not a turnkey home and would best suit a purchaser with vision, creativity and the resources to restore and enhance this remarkable estate.

Further enhancing the estate is a substantial detached stone barn located a short distance from the main house and set within its own parcel of land. Benefiting from independent access and excellent proportions, this building offers significant potential for conversion into additional accommodation, a gîte, workshop or studio, subject to the necessary permissions. Its separate position may also offer future flexibility for independent use or resale.

A rare opportunity to unlock the full potential of a truly characterful Dordogne estate.