Monsegur, Gironde, France

Appearances can be deceptive and you may be surprised when you step into this distinctly tardis-like stone house to find that it opens out into large, light living areas and 5 bedrooms!  Situated in the countryside just outside the lively bastide town of Monségur, it has 3.5 acres of land and wonderful views across the surrounding countryside. 

'La Maison Rose', as it is known, has plenty of character and a layout that works well for family life, with two generous rooms on the ground floor that could be used as bedrooms, offices or additional living space. The main living room is light and spacious, with views towards the terrace, pool and countryside, while the bespoke kitchen has been fitted with custom cabinetry.

There is a total 226m2.  Here's the current arrangement:

Ground floor

Living Room - 40m²
A spacious, light-filled room combining living and dining areas, with views towards the rear terrace, pool and countryside.

Kitchen - 13m²
Bespoke fitted kitchen with custom cabinetry and quality finishes.

Ground floor bedroom 1 - 20m²

Ground floor bedroom 2 - 20m²
Both rooms could also be used as offices, a snug or TV room, depending on requirements.

Shower Room - 9m²
Modern shower room with integrated laundry area.

WC - 1m²

Corridor - 11m²

First floor

Landing - 20m²
A large space currently used as a playroom.

Bedroom 3 - 23m²

Bedroom 4 - 20m²

Bedroom 5 with Dressing Room - 38m²
A particularly generous bedroom with a large dressing room.

Shower Room - 11m²

Basement

Garage - 28m²

Cellar/Workshop - 80m²
The basement extends beneath the full footprint of the house, providing substantial workshop and storage space.

Attached Storage - 22m²
Additional storage at garden level.

Outside

The property sits in approximately 14,290m² / 3.5 acres of mature gardens and land, with a large elevated terrace to the rear overlooking the pool and surrounding countryside.

The heated 4 x 5m chlorine pool was installed in 2019 and has a decked pontoon area alongside it. There is also a well, pond, outdoor parking and plenty of space around the house.

The land is currently unfenced, giving the property a spacious rural feel, despite being so close to Monségur.

Location

It's a 5-10 min bike ride / 25 min walk into the centre of Monségur, a lively Bastide town where there is a good range of amenities.  The under cover market square is the hub of the village.  There is a a small market on Tuesdays and a larger one on Fridays.  The supermarket on the edge of town is just over 1km.

The River Dropt runs by to the north of the village and there are some lovely picnic spots and walks along its' banks.  Duras is just 10 mins away, renowned for its' castles and wines, this is definitely a great town to have nearby.  

Other towns and villages in the area that are well worth exploring might be Duras, Sauveterre, Libourne, Marmande, Miramont, Eymet and Saint-Foy-La-Grande.  Bergerac is about 45 mins away and Bordeaux airport approx 60 mins. 

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 226m2
Plot size: 14,290m2 / 3.5 acres 
Taxe foncière: €973m2
DPE rating: D
Broadband: Fibre
Heating: Gas and electric heating
Drainage: Septic tank (installed 2019)
Neighbours:  Discreet & not overlooking
Distance to shops: 1km
Distance to airport: Bergerac, 45 mins

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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