This wonderful property has been finished to a first class standard and offer comfortable country living in the Dordogne.

With an independent ground floor studio, this home offers flexible accommodation for family or guests.

All amenities are nearby, including a private bi-lingual school.

Originally built in around 1850, the estate has been lovingly restored with taste and style.

Period features include stone floors, beams and attractive fireplace - with the added convenience of climate control and electric heating.

The ground floor

The principal entrance leads to a stunning open-plan kitchen/diner with vaulted ceiling and doors to the rear terrace. The kitchen units are of the highest quality and the open fireplace with woodburner adds to the homely feel.

To the right is an independent apartment, with bedroom, bathroom and conservatory kitchen/lounge. It has its own dedicated entrance, offering privacy from the main residence.

The the left is a snug lounge, which leads to the master suite. This bedroom has its own fireplace and ensuite bathroom. There is also a workshop area, which could be transformed into a further bedroom, or adjoining nursery to the main bedroom.

The First floor

A staircase leads to a mezzanine level which has an office and a dedicated tv/cinema room. This leads to two further bedrooms. The bedrooms share a shower-room with twin sinks.

The grounds extend to 1.7 hectares (4 acres) and are set mostly to lawn with a small orchard. There is an exceptional salt-water pool (16m x 4 m) with cleaning system surrounded by a terrace. A summer kitchen provides an ideal space for outside entertaining.

A further leisure area is provided by a games room/bar, with a garage underneath.

There is an excellent vineyard within walking distance, which offers tastings and tours, and villages nearby with bars and restaurants.

An excellent bilingual collège, offering iGCSEs alongside the French curriculum, is within a 10 minute drive.