Bespoke Manor House + Two Cottages Nestled Along the River Isle

Property Description

Summary
Built in 1830 by a wealthy wine merchant from Bordeaux, this meticulously maintained, private stone house boasts refined living surrounded by nature in one of France’s most precious and impressive regions. Gated entrance to property that is set well back from the main road for complete privacy and a driveway lined with dozens of French Plane trees dating back 200+ years. The land and the house have been meticulously preserved with care, but this has been delicately balanced with a realistic eye for modern function and conveniences. With the capacity to sleep up to 20 (leveraging extended sleeping in the living rooms), the floor plan is spacious yet intimate--and the two cottages ensure flexible lodging and cost-control with respect to heating and cooling. Both cottages have private entrances and the property could be purposed as a rental. The architectural and design intricacies, unique and historic charm, luxury finishes, and the integration with the land it sits on make this property a gem of the region.

Location
This exquisite property is located outside of Bordeaux to the northeast in the Dordogne department of France in MOULIN-NEUF, which is close to Saint-Émilion. The location is easily accessible by car, train, and plane (Bordeaux International Airport).

Access
Based on the location, access to a car is highly recommended for day-to-day conveniences.

By AIR: Fly into Bordeaux International Airport (1h15m nonstop from Paris)
By TRAIN: From Bordeaux via TER train (40m)
By CAR: From Bordeaux city center (1h)

Interior
Total developed area is approximately 550 m² / 5,920 sf

Manor (main) house features 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, two (2) reception areas, library, an open concept kitchen, office, and laundry room

Two (2) additional (attached) cottages on property with each at approximately 60-70 m² / 645-753 sf

Extensive upgrades, renovations, and modernizations

Manor (main) house living room features stunning wood-burning stove

American kitchen measuring approximately 60 m² / 645 sf that was added to the property thirty (30) years ago

Gas kitchen

Two (2) Bosch refrigerators

Two (2) Miele ovens and double stovetop

Luxury granite countertops & backsplash

Bosch dishwasher

Fully-upgraded bathrooms with luxury finishes

Newly-installed, high-end furnace and water tank

Select rooms feature original wooden beams, and original parquet and stone flooring

Original crown moldings throughout

Renovated wine cellar with storage capacity at 500+ bottles

Select areas feature 19th century glass and all other areas feature double-paned glass

Two (2) washing machines and two (2) dryers

High ceilings and ample natural light throughout the main house and cottages

Large, secure on-property workshop space

Covered car port

Exterior
Original manor construction dates back to 1830

Gated entrance to property that is set well back from the main road for complete privacy

Private drive lined with dozens of French Plane trees dating back 200+ years

Approximately two (2) hectares / 20,000 m² / 4.94 acres of secured land

Total covered area is approximately 550 m² / 5,920 sf

Landscaped terrace with shade structures within the gardens that overlook the fields and river at the back of the property

Salt water swimming pool (6 x 12 meters / 19.6 f x 39.3 f)

Property boasts its own 3,000 m² / 32,291 sf private island on the River Isle

More than half of the total property is landscaped and maintained with the rest being left wild for ecological reasons

Iron gate and fence lines along select areas of the property

Dedicated well water source used only for water plants

Additional Details
Annual taxes on the property are approximately € 3,200 (based on 2023-2024 actual data).