Property Description
This is the perfect opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle change. This exceptional home-and-income property is in a beautiful setting and is ideally situated for the major tourist attractions of Saint Emilion and Bergerac. On over 3 acres with a large pool, it consists of a house and existing B&B business and 2 separate letting properties - 12 bedrooms in all!
This is an ideal property where you can take over an existing gîte and B&B activity in this region which is known worldwide for its wine and tourist industry. These houses are located on the outskirts of a village with many facilities such as supermarket, post office, schools, gendarmerie , medical practice, pharmacy, hairdresser, veterinarian, railway station (Sarlat / Bordeaux line) ... .between Bordeaux (65km) and Bergerac (35km).
The first property is an elegant Chartreuse Perigordine stone house with a massive 750 m² of habitable space, renovated with taste in the "country chic" style which has 4 guest rooms (including 2 family suites), all equipped with shower rooms and able to accommodate 12 people and owner’s accommodation of 250m2 with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second property is a charming cottage, completely renovated, with 4 bedrooms for 8 people.
All of this is in a beautifully wooded and fully enclosed park of over 3 acres. A large, heated infinity swimming pool with magnificent views of the surrounding vineyards and a huge natural stone terrace complete the attractions of this beautiful estate.
A third house (85m2) is available for long-term rental and can be easily converted into a further holiday rental property, a large outbuilding of 250m2 and 5 garages can also be easily converted to develop a commercial activity, subject to Planning consent.
The houses benefit from gas-fired central heating, mains drainage and an alarmsystem. The main house is accessed by two electric gates with access code and it also has a lift. Now operating as a B & B, this property also has potential for development as a care-home business considering the existence of the lift which serves all floors of the main house.
The property’s web site recognised by the main search engines, and there is the benefit of glowing testimonials generated by visitors from all over the world. The property enjoys a rating of 9.8 on and has many favourable posts on TripAdvisor since the business started in 2013.
The location of the property allows it to function all of the year, if desired. The region is frequented mainly by a British clientele and is near the airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac but also has a clientele with a wine. There is also a good amount of business generated by the numerous weddings organised in neighbouring châteaux.
The train station is 800 m away, within walking distance, with daily services between Bordeaux and Sarlat with TGV connections for Paris and beyond. There are many quality restaurants in the immediate vicinity, in this region rich in historical heritage and vineyards.
Location: Town
Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 9
Receptions: 4
Habitable space: 900m²
Plot size: 13,500m² (3.34 acres)
Heating: Gas-fired central heating
Distance to shops: Walking distance
Distance to airport: 36 kms (Bergerac - 36 minutes)
Taxe Foncière: 4200 € per annum
(Location shown on property portals is approximate.)
Please note: All sizes and locations 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.