Monpazier, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France

An exceptional townhouse of over 350m² overlooking two streets in Monpazier; the main building leads to the ornamental garden and its studio via the most charming of 'carreyrous' - a narrow alleyway running through the property, offering a view of the neighbouring bridge.
The townhouse has a discreet entrance next to a shop on the ground floor of the building, which, for a small share of the ownership, creates a co-ownership arrangement.
The door and its door knocker open onto a corridor clad in stone and panelling; a hall leads to a toilet, an open-plan kitchen and its dining area, which transports you to Italy the moment you look up towards the skylight. Once past the kitchen, you discover the large living and dining room, with its magnificent fireplace and insert, its stonework and its alcoves. An arched doorway at the rear opens onto the Carreyrou and provides access to the garden. On the first floor, the landing is a mezzanine opening onto the skylight-lit library; on one side, it leads to two bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe and a shower room with toilet, and on the other side to a second living room. The staircase leads to the second floor in the insulated attic, featuring a large, light-filled attic office, followed by two further bedrooms and a shower room. Downstairs is a tiled cellar, temperature-controlled and ideal for storing wine and preserves prepared in the spacious and elegant summer kitchen, with its exceptional granite worktop.
This kitchen, at the far end of the ornamental garden, is situated beneath the studio's terrace; superb rusted-metal workshop-style windows flood the room with light. The spacious garage behind the kitchen opens onto the back street. The path through the ornamental garden leading to the studio is covered by a steel arbour crafted by a metalwork artist, as are the stairs, the terrace and the pocket doors of the property. It comprises a bedroom with a sauna, a toilet, a cupboard and a shower room. This exceptional, intimate property, featuring double glazing and beautiful stonework, is situated in the very heart of the superb bastide town of Monpazier, with all amenities within walking distance. A real gem in the Périgord. Video available on request!