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“Le Prieure”
Le Coudert,
St. Cybranet, France
THE PROPERTY:
Circa 1500, this wonderful authentic 'Old Priory' and Stables - one of the mainly
15th and 16th Century homes in this historical/medieval village - nestled in the
tranquil Ceou Valley surrounded by Chateaux and Manors. The Priory, a gated residence,
has been updated to enjoy modern conveniences while retaining its original character
and charm. The main floor boasts a grand Reception Hall with huge stone fireplace
and exposed beams. The large Country Kitchen and Dining Room/Living Room again has
exposed beams lovely Bay Window, handsome stone fireplace with heavy Oak Mantel,
and double doors leading to a wonderful, private and recently tiled Terrace.
Two large bedrooms on the main floor each with fireplace and one with double built-in wardrobes, wash-basin and exposed beams. The main bathroom is spacious with bath, separate shower, large linen closet and washing machine.
The Upper Floor, accessed by two stair cases (one each end of the property) has a large Gallery Style T.V. lounge, which overlooks the Kitchen below. Also on the upper level are two spacious bedrooms both with full ensuite bathrooms.
The Lower Level offers a totally self-contained, bright, sunny, and above ground one-bedroom Apartment with separate entrance, separate driveway and its own private outdoor sitting area. Approx 345 sq.ft. (Very much in demand for vacation accommodation). The Lower Level in addition offers excellent storage.
Across the large Courtyard are Stone Stables offering 4 loose horse boxes, plus storage rooms.
Perched high on a knoll this property is about 3 acres including grassland and trees.
Plans have been approved for a swimming pool.
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Main - 1,400'
Up - 900'
Down - 1.400' |
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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Fireplaces: 3
Heating: Hot Water |
LOCATION: South West France. 1.5 hours drive from Bergerac Airport
Perigord - Middle Dordogne: 15th and 16th Century buildings typically with honey-coloured stone walls and steep pitched stone roofs.
Perigord Noir encompasses the central part of the Valley of the River Dordogne.
Distinctive countryside with deep cut valleys enclosed within the 'water smoothed' cliffs
which their rivers have eroded. Red poppies adorn roadsides, fields and gardens,
fields of Maize, dense Oak woods, plantations of Walnut trees (cultivated for their
Oil), flocks of Grey Geese (for foie gras) and pre-historic looking stone huts called
'bories' -
all hallmarks of this Region.
Pre-historic cave paintings, an absolute highlight and remarkable for their great age, exquisite colouring and the skill with which they are drawn. Famous Gardens; River boating; Intimate villages with meandering, cobbled streets, towering Cathedrals, flowing flower baskets, superb restaurants, wonderful wines, colourful markets and friendly locals are just a few of the treasures you will find here.
For more information, please contact Joan at 604.603.1552, toll-free from anywhere in North America at 800.665.1455 or by e-mail at
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