Character Stone Cottage Located in a Quiet, Rural, Hamlet

Property Description

Summary
Located in a small, rural, hamlet of six properties approached by a long lane with vines on either side, this pretty stone-built single-storey property has a surprising lot to offer. It comprises a very large, well-lit, kitchen, dining and lounge area with two south-facing French windows and two large windows, making it a bright, warm and sunny room, even on clear winter days. The French windows lead onto a large, south-facing, patio surrounded by panel fencing and a hedge - which, in turn, leads to a stoned seating area in front of the master bedroom and further onto the parking area and garden. The whole is enclosed with gates to the parking and a small gate from the road and onto the patio. Although close to the neighbour on the left, it is not overlooked. Perfect for country living or a lock-up and leave holiday home.

Location
The hamlet, approached via a small lane with vines on either side, has just six properties and is a dead-end - no passing traffic other than neighbours. The other residents are a mixture of French and English - so friendly we have a hamlet WhatsApp group. The village of Montazeau boasts the best restaurant in the area - but little else. The nearby village of St Meard de Gurcon, just 5 minutes by car, has everything you need - a shop, boulangerie, pharmacy, garage, another very good restaurant and a doctor's surgery complete with district nurses. The nearest large supermarket is Intermarche in Port Sainte Foy and is 16 minutes away. The big Leclerc in Pineuilh is 18 minutes away. Sainte Foy la Grande is the closest large town, 16 minutes away, with all services, shops, bars and restaurants.

Access
Bergerac airport is 40 minutes away - Bordeaux airport is 75 minutes away. The local train station which will take you to Bordeaux is only 15 minutes away. The main stations at Bordeaux or Libourne are 60 minutes or 45 minutes. The closest ferry port to UK is Caen, with Brittany Ferries, and can be reached in 6 hours. Calais and the Eurotunnel is 8.5 hours away. The Atlantic coast is 2.5 hours to the west. Spain is 4 hours south.

Interior
The property benefits from gas-fired central heating (propane, tank in the ground). The water is heated by electricity. The gas hob uses a 13 kg butane bottle.
Kitchen/diner/lounge - 39 sq m
Inner lounge, with woodburning stove - 25 sq m
Balcony up 3 steps - 6 sq m
Master bedroom - 20 sq m - full range of fitted wardrobes and fitted dressing table
Bedroom 2 - 13 sq m - fitted wardrobe
Bedroom 3 - 9 sq m - fitted wardrobe
Bathroom, next to main bedroom -8 sq m
Shower room - 3.5 sq m
Separate toilet - 1.5 sq m
Utility room - 4.5 sq m

Exterior
Front patio - 46 sq m approx
Stoned area in front of bedroom - 20 sq m
Garden and parking - 182 sq m approx
Small metal garden shed
No pool but room to install one

Additional Details
The windows have just been changed and are now all double glazed. In addition, each bedroom has one window with a pull-down fitted mosquito screen.
There is a fosse septique.