Aquitaine, Dordogne, La Chapelle-Aubareil, France
€757,895
- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
2,939 sq ft
273 sq m
Key features
- 0-2 km to amenities
- Garden
- Terrace
- Water source
- Ground floor bedroom and bathroom
- Hamlet property
- Panoramic views
- Woodburner(s)
- Private parking
- Electricity on site
Description
A47130TYS24 - Ideally positioned between Sarlat and Montignac-Lascaux, in the heart of the Périgord Noir, this exceptional country estate occupies an elevated position at the far end of a former working farm, with magnificent views across the surrounding valley and forest.
Approached along a charming country track passing one of the property's truffle plantations, the domaine enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and space while remaining within easy reach of two of the Dordogne's most important destinations.
At the heart of the approximately 8.8-hectare estate stands a traditional Périgord-style residence of approximately 273m², distinguished by its characteristic tower.
Extensively renovated, the house was taken largely back to its original walls before being comprehensively rebuilt and modernised, successfully combining old stone, exposed timbers and traditional character with excellent modern comfort.
**INTERIOR – GROUND FLOOR**
Steps lead to a generous vine-covered terrace wrapping around part of the house, from where the main entrance opens directly into a magnificent 84.80m² open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.
This impressive and wonderfully convivial room forms the heart of the house, with a substantial dressed-stone fireplace, exposed stonework and timbers, and a large fitted kitchen centred around an exceptionally long island.
The ground floor also comprises:
- Main living/dining/kitchen – 84.80m²
- Second kitchen/utility room – 11.56m²
- Study/office – approx. 12.60m²
- Bedroom – 11.37m²
- Shower room – 5.50m²
- Hall/corridor – 2.39m²
- Walk-in pantry
The bedroom and shower room occupy a more private section of the ground floor, providing useful accommodation on one level.
**FIRST FLOOR**
A beautifully crafted timber staircase rises through the exposed-stone interior to a generous gallery landing of approximately 21.75m², overlooking the principal living space below.
The first floor provides four further bedrooms, including two suites with their own dressing rooms and bathing facilities, together with a separate family bathroom.
Accommodation includes:
- Bedroom – 21.47m²
- Bedroom – 21.47m²
- Bedroom – 19.31m²
- Bedroom – approx. 17.63m²
- Gallery landing – 21.75m²
- Dressing room – 6.53m²
- Dressing room – 5.49m²
- Shower room – 8.01m²
- Bathroom – 6.83m²
- Tower family bathroom – approx. 11.94m²
One of the principal bedroom suites also opens onto its own balcony, comfortably large enough for a small bistro table and chairs.
The family bathroom is a particularly striking feature of the house, occupying part of the traditional Périgord tower beneath a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. It features a freestanding roll-top bath, large separate shower, twin basins and WC.
**OUTSIDE & OUTBUILDINGS**
The covered terrace wraps around part of the house and is directly accessible from the principal living space, providing a wonderful sheltered area for outdoor dining and entertaining while enjoying views across the grounds, valley and forest.
An attached garage of approximately 36.5m² provides excellent additional storage, workshop and parking space.
The wider farmstead is one of the defining features of the property.
Close to the house stands an impressive former tobacco-drying barn, together with a substantial open agricultural hangar.
Further through the grounds are several additional detached buildings, including traditional stone outbuildings. One of these is particularly substantial and arranged over two storeys.
The buildings are presented according to their existing condition and use, with any future change of use or development subject to the necessary permissions.
**GROUNDS & TRUFFLE PLANTATIONS**
The estate extends to approximately 8.8 hectares, with the majority of the land surrounding the main property together with several additional parcels situated nearby.
Of particular interest are the established truffle plantations, offering an attractive agricultural dimension to the estate.
The property also benefits from excellent existing water resources, including working wells situated close to the main house.
The elevated position of the domaine provides far-reaching views across the surrounding wooded valley, while the combination of open land, mature woodland, truffle plantations and established trees creates a particularly varied and attractive landscape.
**TECHNICAL**
The main residence has undergone a comprehensive renovation and benefits from:
- Excellent energy performance – DPE rating B
- Underfloor heating throughout, including all bedrooms, with individual room thermostats and two independently controlled zones for the ground and first floors.
- Wood-fired central heating and hot-water production
- Heat pump for summer hot-water production
- Timber-framed double glazing throughout
- Shutters to windows and external doors where appropriate
**LOCATION & POTENTIAL**
Currently operated as an established bed and breakfast, the property offers considerably broader appeal as a substantial private country estate, lifestyle property or a property combining residential, hospitality and agricultural interests.
Its position between Sarlat and Montignac-Lascaux, in the heart of the Périgord Noir and within easy reach of the celebrated sites and villages of the Vézère and Dordogne valleys, adds considerably to both its lifestyle and commercial appeal.
Approached along a charming country track passing one of the property's truffle plantations, the domaine enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and space while remaining within easy reach of two of the Dordogne's most important destinations.
At the heart of the approximately 8.8-hectare estate stands a traditional Périgord-style residence of approximately 273m², distinguished by its characteristic tower.
Extensively renovated, the house was taken largely back to its original walls before being comprehensively rebuilt and modernised, successfully combining old stone, exposed timbers and traditional character with excellent modern comfort.
**INTERIOR – GROUND FLOOR**
Steps lead to a generous vine-covered terrace wrapping around part of the house, from where the main entrance opens directly into a magnificent 84.80m² open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.
This impressive and wonderfully convivial room forms the heart of the house, with a substantial dressed-stone fireplace, exposed stonework and timbers, and a large fitted kitchen centred around an exceptionally long island.
The ground floor also comprises:
- Main living/dining/kitchen – 84.80m²
- Second kitchen/utility room – 11.56m²
- Study/office – approx. 12.60m²
- Bedroom – 11.37m²
- Shower room – 5.50m²
- Hall/corridor – 2.39m²
- Walk-in pantry
The bedroom and shower room occupy a more private section of the ground floor, providing useful accommodation on one level.
**FIRST FLOOR**
A beautifully crafted timber staircase rises through the exposed-stone interior to a generous gallery landing of approximately 21.75m², overlooking the principal living space below.
The first floor provides four further bedrooms, including two suites with their own dressing rooms and bathing facilities, together with a separate family bathroom.
Accommodation includes:
- Bedroom – 21.47m²
- Bedroom – 21.47m²
- Bedroom – 19.31m²
- Bedroom – approx. 17.63m²
- Gallery landing – 21.75m²
- Dressing room – 6.53m²
- Dressing room – 5.49m²
- Shower room – 8.01m²
- Bathroom – 6.83m²
- Tower family bathroom – approx. 11.94m²
One of the principal bedroom suites also opens onto its own balcony, comfortably large enough for a small bistro table and chairs.
The family bathroom is a particularly striking feature of the house, occupying part of the traditional Périgord tower beneath a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. It features a freestanding roll-top bath, large separate shower, twin basins and WC.
**OUTSIDE & OUTBUILDINGS**
The covered terrace wraps around part of the house and is directly accessible from the principal living space, providing a wonderful sheltered area for outdoor dining and entertaining while enjoying views across the grounds, valley and forest.
An attached garage of approximately 36.5m² provides excellent additional storage, workshop and parking space.
The wider farmstead is one of the defining features of the property.
Close to the house stands an impressive former tobacco-drying barn, together with a substantial open agricultural hangar.
Further through the grounds are several additional detached buildings, including traditional stone outbuildings. One of these is particularly substantial and arranged over two storeys.
The buildings are presented according to their existing condition and use, with any future change of use or development subject to the necessary permissions.
**GROUNDS & TRUFFLE PLANTATIONS**
The estate extends to approximately 8.8 hectares, with the majority of the land surrounding the main property together with several additional parcels situated nearby.
Of particular interest are the established truffle plantations, offering an attractive agricultural dimension to the estate.
The property also benefits from excellent existing water resources, including working wells situated close to the main house.
The elevated position of the domaine provides far-reaching views across the surrounding wooded valley, while the combination of open land, mature woodland, truffle plantations and established trees creates a particularly varied and attractive landscape.
**TECHNICAL**
The main residence has undergone a comprehensive renovation and benefits from:
- Excellent energy performance – DPE rating B
- Underfloor heating throughout, including all bedrooms, with individual room thermostats and two independently controlled zones for the ground and first floors.
- Wood-fired central heating and hot-water production
- Heat pump for summer hot-water production
- Timber-framed double glazing throughout
- Shutters to windows and external doors where appropriate
**LOCATION & POTENTIAL**
Currently operated as an established bed and breakfast, the property offers considerably broader appeal as a substantial private country estate, lifestyle property or a property combining residential, hospitality and agricultural interests.
Its position between Sarlat and Montignac-Lascaux, in the heart of the Périgord Noir and within easy reach of the celebrated sites and villages of the Vézère and Dordogne valleys, adds considerably to both its lifestyle and commercial appeal.
Brochures
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Distances are straight line measurements- Bergerac(International)35.2 miles
- Limoges(International)59.1 miles
- Bordeaux (Mérignac)(International)94.0 miles
- Toulouse (Blagnac)(International)95.8 miles
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