Aquitaine, Dordogne, Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

Bright, spacious 5 bedroom elegant house nestling in half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, enjoying panoramic views from its ideal location near all amenities in Sarlat la Caneda.

This superb stone residence includes a self-contained ground-floor apartment with independent garden access. Built with high-quality materials and substantial stone walls, the craftsmanship is exceptional.

Set within 1,858 m2 of beautifully landscaped gardens with mature trees and shrubs, the property enjoys an elevated, south-facing position with panoramic views over the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Caneda and surrounding countryside.

Despite its tranquil setting, it is just a 5 minute walk from the town centre, with shops, restaurants and schools close at hand.

The nearby station offers direct rail links to Bergerac and Bordeaux, both with international airports.

The property benefits from good energy efficiency (D rating), with high-grade insulation, reversible air conditioning via heat pump, and a gas central heating backup. Wooden shutters on all windows enhance comfort year-round.

The ground floor features a grand entrance hall with solid oak front door (a replica of an 18th-century mansion), marble flooring and a striking wrought-iron staircase, a replica of one from an 18th century townhouse in Sarlat, but mainly made of marble.

It includes two bedrooms, a family bathroom, WC, laundry room with garden access, storage room, and a fully self-contained 1 bedroom apartment with a heat pump, open-plan kitchen, living dining room, walk-in wardrobe, WC and bathroom with walk-in shower.

Upstairs, the light-filled living spaces open via large glass doors onto a full-width south-facing terrace with a 15m awning.

The 40 m2 living room boasts parquet flooring and a large fireplace in Perigord stone, with a wood-burning stove fitted into the fireplace. There are two further bedrooms including one en suite, plus a separate bathroom. The fully fitted kitchen connects to the dining room and rear garden.

A large terrace with 22.50 m of wrought-iron balustrade modelled on an 18th-century mansion, extends across the front of the property offering access from the living spaces and providing a fantastic panoramic view.

A 191 m2 insulated attic space with 4.40 m high ceiling, offers excellent potential for conversion, and the roof structure is designed to accommodate two dormer windows on the south side.

The garden also allows space for a pool and includes two stone garden outbuildings both approximately 10m2 and an above-ground pool. There is a large sliding gate at the rear of the garden allowing direct access to the street.

The outdoor lighting covers approximately 30 linear metres and an automatic watering system covering approximately 40 metres, complete the garden space.

An ideal spacious primary residence, beautiful holiday home or investment opportunity, 5 minutes walk from the historic centre of medieval Sarlat la Caneda, one of the Dordogne's most sought-after locations.

Additional information: Fibre optic; mains drainage; reversible air conditioning & gas central heating; individual thermostats; irrigation system; double glazing with inserts, Heat pump with independent thermostat per room and central heating.

Distances: Centre 500 m; Domme 11 km; La Roque-Gageac 8 km; Les Eyzies 20 km; Lascaux caves 25 km; Bergerac airport 72 km

REFERENCE: 258398