Saint Emilion, Gironde, France

A characterful single-storey stone house set in a peaceful rural location, with heated swimming pool, open views across the surrounding vineyards, mature landscaped gardens.  The property has three ground floor bedrooms, generous living space and refurbished roof. A good range of shops, including a supermarket are all within walking/cycling distance.  It is around 15 minutes from Saint-Émilion.

The house dates from around 1900 and retains plenty of traditional character, including exposed stone and a fireplace.  There is a total 125m2 habitable space, all arranged on one level.  Here's the layout:

Ground floor

Kitchen - 16m²
Fitted kitchen with space for dining table and access to the utility/laundry room.

Laundry Room - 4m²

Sitting Room - 37m²
A generous living space with fireplace and wood-burning stove installed in 2021.

Corridor - 11m²

Bedroom 1 - 12m²

Bedroom 2 - 13m²

Bedroom 3 - 22m²

Shower Room - 6m²

WC - 1m²

Outside

The house is surrounded by 0.8 acre landscaped garden that is fully enclosed by traditional wooden fencing

A terrace provides space for outdoor dining and seating, while the swimming pool, built in 2023, measures 8 x 3.5m and is 1.46m deep. It is heated and bromine-treated.

There is also ample outdoor parking for several vehicles.

Location

The house is situated on the outskirts of Castillon-La-Bataille, a vibrant town on the banks of the Dordogne river, renowned for it's local wine makers' skills.  The town is busy and attractive, with plenty of shops, amenities and restaurants, particularly if you head down to the pretty waterfront area.  There are 4 supermarkets and a good selection of smaller (more interesting) shops.  If you need to top up on local wines, you need look no further than the Maison du Vin in town.  IF you are a rugby fan, there is a great sporting community to get involved with.

The town has a train station with a direct line into the centre of Bordeaux.  Journey time 40mins.
Bordeaux airport is a good international hub and if you wanted to get the TGV, it's a very relaxing 3hr train ride from Paris.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Receptions: 1
Habitable space: 125m2
Plot size: 3,316m2 / 0.8 acres
Taxe foncière: €548 per annum
DPE rating: F
Broadband: Fibre
Heating: Electric radiators & wood-burning stove (installed 2021)
Drainage: Septic tank (non-compliant)
Neighbours:  Discreet
Distance to shops: 2km
Distance to train station: Libourne, 20 mins
Distance to airport: Bergerac, 30 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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