Fully Renovated Country Home, Saint-Priest-Les-Fougeres, Dordogne

Property Description

This 4 bed country home is in immaculate condition, having been fully renovated by the current owners, who are architects. The property has over 10 acres of parkland, a beautiful lake, swimming pool, large stone barn and a separate studio. The setting is peaceful and private with lovely views across the Limousine National Park. There’s a bakery 2km away and there are two popular market towns within easy reach.





The property would be perfect for those looking to connect with nature, embrace a slower pace of life and potentially generate an income from the use of the outbuildings, lake etc. The current owners have always thought the property would make an excellent wedding venue but it would also be well suited to running art/yoga retreats, permaculture courses etc.





Although fully renovated, the main house retains a traditional feel and has lots of original features. The oak staircase to the first floor has been restored, as have the original hard-wood floors.





There’s a generous 300m2 of floor space and the layout is as follows:





MAIN HOUSE:





Ground floor:





Ground floor entrance hallway (6m2)


Cloak area (4.2m2)


Kitchen/dining area with hand crafted ash units (23.2m2)


Utility room and WC (7m2)


Boiler Room (4.94m2) - containing oil and wood fired boiler.


Living room (36.3m2) with fully restored original herringbone oak and mahogany floor


Wine cellar (33.9m2)





First floor:





Upper Hallway (7.2m2)


Master Bedroom (17.4m2)


Guest Bedroom (14.7m2)


Guest Bedroom (14m2) with ensuite bathroom (2.36m2)


Guest Bedroom (14.1m2)


Walk in wardrobe (3.03m2)


Family bathroom renovated 2023 with new walk in shower (9.36m2)


Loft (93m2) fully insulated with traditional oak roof structure.





OUTSIDE:





The plot measures approximately 10 acres and this consists of landscaped gardens, parking area, paddocks, wild-flower meadow, vegetable plots, herb garden, swimming pool, lake, terrace and several outbuildings.





Barn (205m2):


Huge stone built barn (7.85m X 26m). The barn is in excellent condition with its original beautiful oak beamed roof and concreted floor and (subject to the necessary permissions), could be further developed. 





The current owners are keen gardeners and grow most of their fresh food supply. There is an established vegetable plot as well as a new polytunnel. There’s an orchard with apples, pears, figs, walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts cherries, quince, mirabelles, kiwis, raspberries, blackberries, goji berries, blueberries, blackcurrants and strawberries. There’s a wide range of mature trees including magnolia, specimen oaks, silver birch, beech, ash, poplar, monkey puzzle, spruce and ginkgo. 





The property is on mains water but enjoys the benefit of a private well from which water is extracted using a pump system.





Paddocks: 


There are 4 fully fenced grazing paddocks, as well as two covered animal pens and a chicken pen. There's also an established wild flower meadow that provides winter hay for animal feed and bedding. The total size of the paddocks and meadow is approximately 3 acres. 





Studio (40m2): 


The studio was built in 2024 and would make an excellent art/yoga studio, gym or office. It has its own shower, WC, kitchenette and hand-built stable door that leads directly onto the patio that looks out onto open countryside views. The studio has fitted storage units, fridge, cooker and washing machine. This facility is powered by solar energy and fed by well water but can also be run on mains electric. 





Workshop (44m2): 


With lighting and electrical sockets.





Lake:


The spring fed lake contains carp, black bass, perch and trout. The lake is used by the current owners for occasional swimming but when the grandkids visit it becomes a fishing, boating, paddle boarding and frog-hunting paradise!





There’s a new lakeside cabin (built in 2023) with its own deck that overlooks the lake. There’s also a beautifully hand-crafted shepherds hut which could be fitted with a WC and shower. 





Lakeside deck: 


The deck is easily accessible from the swimming pool, down a series of newly constructed wooden steps. The deck is lined with lavendar and rose and is a magical 


place to sit, read, picnic, sunbathe etc. 





Swimming pool: 


A lavender lined walkway leads down to the rectangular swimming pool (10m x 4.5m) with chlorinated filtration system, winter cover and geo-bubble solar cover for summer use. The views from the pool are spectacular. 





Courtyard/driveway:


Access to the property is via a sweeping drive with a pillared entrance bordered by daffodils and spring flowering ornamental cherry trees. There’s undercover parking for five vehicles and plenty of additional parking in the barn.The large courtyard approach to the house was re-gravelled 2023.





LOCATION:





The property is in an idyllic location, 2km from the village of St Priest les Fougeres, where there’s a bakery and coffee shop. The popular market towns of St Yrieix La Perche and Thiviers are within easy reach. Thiviers has an excellent weekly produce market and St Yrieix has some lovely shops and restaurants. The nearby towns/villages of Nontron, Brantome, Pompadour and St Jean de Cole are all within easy and are definitely worth a visit. 





The Limousin National Park is on the doorstep and has some beautiful woodlands, forests, lakes and streams, all of which are best explored either on foot, bike or horseback. 





There is a railway station in La Coquille (4 km) which goes to Limoges where one can pick up a train to Paris and Lille. The train station at Perigueux also has good links to Bordeaux, Bergerac and Paris. The closest airport is at Limoges which is 45km away. 





At a glance:


Bedrooms: 4 (not including the lakeside accommodation)


Bathrooms: 3


Receptions: 2


Habitable space: 300m2


Plot size: 10acres (approx) 


DPE rating: D


Taxe fonciere: 1020 Euros per annum 


Broadband: Yes


Heating: Dual fuel central heating boiler (wood and oil) 


Distance to shops: 10mins 


Distance to train station:4km


Distance to airport: 45km 





Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes 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. 





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