With wonderful countryside views, this exquisite French home is in the ideal location, just ten minutes from the Dordogne river.
This four bedroom property is full of character, with its sparkling swimming pool giving you everything you could wish for in this captivating region.
Despite recent renovation, this villa maintains its traditional features such as the wood beamed ceilings and thick stone walls, with plenty of space to relax across the property in its light living room and large tranquil gardens.
The Corian worktops in the kitchen make this a chef’s delight, perfect for cooking up a feast to enjoy in the candlelit dining room.
Newly renovated bathrooms are adjoined to each of the four pretty bedrooms, giving guests plenty of space.
Near to both the Vezere and Dordogne rivers, this property is situated in a great location with ideal access to many pretty medieval villages and vibrant local markets.
You will love exploring all this region has to offer, with its fine wines and truffles, and its opportunities to go canoeing across the river as you take in the stunning views of the unspoilt countryside.
Saint-Alvere is just five minutes drive away, where you can discover the restaurants and supermarket.
Villa Interior
The Dordogne is known as the valley of 1000 chateaux with endless pretty medieval villages, fine wines, truffles, local markets and spectacular valleys and rivers. Both the Vézère and the Dordogne rivers offer great kayaking, canoeing and unparalleled views of the countryside.
The nearest facilities are in the pretty village of Sainte-Alvère (4km) where you will find a small supermarket, shops and restaurant. Nearby Le Bugue (7km) is a charming market town on the Vézère riverside with narrow winding streets to explore and beautiful buildings to admire. Visit on a Tuesday to experience the bustling market day, then hire canoes on the river or enjoy lunch in one of the many lovely restaurants. The pretty Dordogne village of Tremolat is also within a short drive and another enchanting place to visit.
The Dordogne and Vézère rivers host a wealth of beautiful villages and towns, many of them classed as France’s Plus Beaux Villages such as glorious Monpazier, a bastide town dating back to the 13th century. To the north you have the sophisticated small city of Périgueux, famous for its amazing black truffles and to the east should visit Sarlat with its maze of medieval narrow streets, lovely squares and amazing restaurants. Not forgetting beautiful Bergerac to the west with its medieval architecture, narrow streets of boutiques and great restaurants as well as the unmissable Maisons de Vins.
Other magical day trips include the Lascaux caves, just outside Montignac and beautiful Limeuil, where the Vézère meets the Dordogne and you can paddle by the river beach or enjoy some fine views from Parc Limeuil after wandering through the delightful village. In addition, head to La Roque Gageac, Château de Beynac or Castelnaud-la-Chapelle for a remarkable day out in the Dordogne.
The whole region is a true haven for nature and sport lovers alike offering a wide array of outdoor activities, from horse-back riding, to tennis, mountain-biking, golfing and watersports, not to mention the number of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area. Children will love the nearby waterparks, visiting the Aquarium du Perigord Noir, exploring prehistoric caves and historic castles or even a magnificent hot air balloon ride across the stunning region. The more adventurous may enjoy go-karting just south of Périgueux or tree-top activities in the forests near Sarlat.