Description
This very handsome chateau is set in vast grounds, covering over a hundred acres, with a fenced, private swimming pool. Located near the village of Ponteraud 500 metres where there is a tennis court and a restaurant / café. Bergerac airport 59km. Calais 803km. Surrounded by beautiful countryside with good access to river canoeing and one of the best outdoor markets in the Dordogne at Riberac 10km.
The first floor has a double bedroom (1 x 140cm wide bed) with en suite bathroom and toilet (also accessible via the corridor). Two further double bedrooms (1 x 140cm wide bed in each) and a triple bedroom (3 x 90cm wide beds). Bathroom with toilet.
The ground floor has an entrance hall with hunting trophies. Double bedroom (1 x 140cm wide bed), shower room and toilet. Spacious, recently fitted kitchen diner. Large formal dining room with fireplace and two sitting rooms, one of which has a fireplace. Games room with French billiards table.
The interior is lovely, with spacious rooms exuding splendour yet homeliness at the same time. The décor and furnishings are refined and elegant yet at the same time practical. An ideal chateau for a family holiday.
The large pool is situated behind the chateau and is fenced for child security. The grounds begin with a one hundred metre plus tree lined alley leading to the gate after which there are splendid formal lawns. Behind the chateau are more lawns around the pool area and to the side runs a small river which is fenced for child security. The guardians live on the grounds in a separate building about 50 metres from the chateau and can often be available for any additional cleaning required.
The local restaurant often cooks and delivers meals for guests staying at the chateau and have even been known to provide for special occasions such as birthdays. Daily bread is also available. This property enjoys a lot of repeat bookings which is a reflection of its quality and value for money.
For further villa details see the Fact File at the bottom right of this page. The map shows the approximate location of the villa.
The prices include
Property made available in good order and fully equipped. Local taxes (unless specified otherwise in the villa description), reasonable consumption of services including water, gas and electricity. Linen and towels provided (not including beach towels). Garden and swimming pool maintenance.
The prices don’t include
Change-over charge €180 payable locally (deducted from local deposit). Refundable cash deposit €600 payable locally. Heating for the house and fire wood. Air conditioning (where applicable) use is payable locally. Additional services (where available) including cleaning, babysitting and cooking.