A classic French home

In the heart of the Périgord Blanc region, this wonderful home sits overlooking the authentic French village of Vergt. Built during the 18th century for a local dignitary, its spacious proportions and many original features evoke the grand manner of the past, while its designer décor gives the elegant interior a light and contemporary feel.

Generous living spaces include a grand entrance hall and large reception rooms, along with a billiard room, a large study/office, a media room, and a snug with a bar. The bright white kitchen with its designer table and chairs will make the simplest meal memorable, and dining in the delightful belvedere with its views over the village is an experience not to be missed. Upstairs, elegantly muted tones prevail in the luxuriously comfortable bedrooms and immaculate, brand-new bathrooms.

Outside, gardens, meadows and orchards grace the grounds, and just a few minutes’ walk takes you into a busy and popular village where you’ll find everything you might need. The village, which dates back some thousand years, is the strawberry capital of France and celebrates with a strawberry festival every May.

Surrounded by gorgeously lush countryside and with dozens of fascinating places to visit, as well as easy access to the autoroute, this superb home is a great place to sample life as the French live it -- in great comfort and style.

Beds & Baths

Sleeps up to 10 people. Second floor: Bedroom 1 (king), bathroom with twin sinks, tub, walk-in shower, dressing room, boudoir; Bedroom 2 (large queen) and Bedroom 3 (queen) share a bathroom with sink and tub with shower above. Third floor: Bedroom 4 (queen) and Bedroom 5 (queen) share a bathroom with sink and large shower. Additional bathroom on first floor with sink and walk-in shower.

Living Space

Large, open-plan sitting and dining room with terrace access, billiard room, sitting room with bar, media room.

Outdoors

Sweeping tree-lined drive to the house, spacious gardens and 5 acres of orchards. Large terrace with beautiful views over the village and rolling hills beyond, covered belvedere for alfresco dining, barbecue, rear courtyard adjacent to kitchen with bistro table and chairs. Heated swimming pool (35’x 16’) with terrace and night lighting, pool alarm. Table tennis available.

Household Amenities

High speed Internet (Wi-fi), 2 satellite flat screen TVs (in living room and media room), DVD player, 2 CD players, iPod dock, X-box console and game. Fully-equipped, streamlined kitchen with ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave, 2 fridge/freezers, dishwasher, coffee maker, washing machine; fans, central heating.

Notable Features

Designer décor combined with beautiful old-world charm. Stunning entrance hall with central spiral staircase. Lovely terrace and views from every window. Easy access to medieval towns, chateaux vineyards and renowned prehistoric sites.

Nearby Diversions

Perigueux for shops, restaurants, markets, ancient cathedral (15min); Bergerac for antiques and fine vineyards (30min); Sarlat, must-see historic town (50min); Brive, busy provincial town with all services (60min); Bordeaux for boutique shopping and culture, international airport (1hr30min); Arcachon, beautiful beach with sand dunes (1hr30min). A10 autoroute 10 minutes, Paris 4hrs by direct train to Brive.

Outdoor Activities

Varied routes for walking and cycling, tennis, golf, horseback riding, boat trips, fishing, etc. Chateau Les Merles, golf course and restaurant/bistro (30min), lake (10 min) with fishing, swimming and sandy beach.

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