Les Pignons, a charming 18th century house in Aquitaine
A very large 18th century property providing approximately 730 square metres of accommodation, located on the edge of a small hamlet in the beautiful country side of the Aquitaine. Les Pignons is surrounded by vines and with all amenities close by. Duras is 20 minutes away, Monsegur 10 minutes and La Reole 15 minutes. The international airports of Bergerac and Bordeaux are 60 minutes away.
The property has been restored retaining the character of the original exposed beams and stone walls, but now also includes electric entry gates, air conditioning, under floor heating, double glazing throughout, a large capacity wood burning insert, oil fired central heating and a water treatment facility.
This large and comfortable family home situated on a quiet lane, and nestled within over 14 acres of fully fenced land — of which approximately 8 acres is currently laid to lawn — has a stocked carp fishing lake with its own 14 square metre fishing cabin, tiled salt plunge pool with solar shower [8mx4m], large pool terrace, covered summer terrace with fitted kitchen, bar and cloakroom and fitted electric sun blinds. There is a private well — with its own water treatment facility — which supplies the property. Town water is also connected.
Inside the property you will find four large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, boiler/boot room, a large kitchen, ground floor cloakroom and a cellier/laundry room. Also the impressive salon of 145 square metres, with its exposed stonework, beams and a feature fireplace.
Outbuildings include a large sechoir [tobacco drying barn] recently converted to provide an open plan ‘loft’ style apartment of 105 square metres with a gymnasium and double sauna and, on the ground floor, a garage and workshop of the same dimensions, in addition stables, tack room and a covered ménage. There is a large storage area above the stables, a forge and wood store.
This property, sympathetically renovated, is a large and comfortable family home enjoying both original and modern features.
Les Pignons is for sale privately with a guide price of Euros 879,500.