Property Details

Summary of Property

Completed in 2009, this environmentally-efficient new-build property in traditional style is situated in a quiet village adjacent to a wonderful newly-restored 12th century chapel. Offering panoramic views across the Lac de Lescourou and a mature pretty half acre wildflower bordered garden, the house is only ten minutes drive north from the popular Dordogne market town of Eymet. Map shows approximate location.

Environmentally Friendly Features

Timber-framed, clad in Douglas Fir, highly insulated to effectively Class A (51kWh/m.sq.yr), solid oak double glazed window units, Fermacel wall linings throughout, twin solar panels heating hot water, heat pump in lounge, underfloor heating in all bathrooms and kitchen, Double-flux forced ventilation throughout incorporating passive heat exchange from exhaust air. Facility to install a wood-burning stove

Dimensions of Rooms (m)

Details of Garden or Outside Space

Garden of 2,400 sq metres laid mainly to lawn with raised veg beds and mature fruit and nut trees. Tiled roof Car port: 6.3 x 3.9

Transport & Local Amenities

Further Information

SITUATION
The property sits on a small elevated promontory in the village of St Sulpice d'Eymet with outstanding and uninterrupted views of the picturesque lake immediately below with its wooded shoreline.

The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling and fishing, and offers numerous opportunities to explore local vineyards and traditional bastide market towns with their world-famous gourmet produce. The International Chateau Vigiers hotel and championship golf course at Monestier is less than twenty minutes drive away. Two International Playing memberships for the golf club can be made available through separate negotiation for acquisition with the property.

The area is well served by two airports. Bergerac airport is only 30 mins drive away and offers regular flights to the Uk Belgium and Holland. Bordeaux Airport can be reached in just over an hour and provides access to numerous intercontinental destinations. Nearby Ste Foy station is linked to Bordeaux and the excellent French high speed Tgv rail network.


DESCRIPTION
Craftsman built, the house takes inspiration from regional tobacco barns with its wood-clad facings, solid oak window frames set in cedar reveals and venetian-style louvred shutters. It provides 168 m2 of living space all on one level. All principal rooms have access to a large terrace with superb uninterrupted views of the lake. The rear elevation includes a car port which can be readily converted into a garage and has direct covered access to the house.

Accessed via a generous entrance hall, the main living space within the property comprises an open plan kitchen diner area of 27 sq m and an adjacent living room of 28 sq m. The fully-fitted tiled kitchen includes all modern appliances and a breakfast island with space for six persons seated. Floors are finished in oak and the living area has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

There are four large double bedrooms, two of which have modern elegant en-suite bathrooms, and there is a further family bathroom.

All rooms have extra-wide doors to provide access for a wheel chair if necessary

The grounds extend to 2050 m2 (approx ½ acre) and have been newly laid to lawn with a number of mature Fruit and nut trees, shrubs and wild flower borders at the boundaries.

Approvals have been obtained for construction of an additional guest house/gite and an in-ground infinity pool. A Jacuzzi can be readily inserted into the large terrace.

This is a house that you can move straight into and be comfortable from day 1. With its high-value insulation, heat pump and underfloor heating its temperature is always stable and controllable, spring summer and winter, and operates with optimum efficiency to minimise running costs. Solar panels further reduce bills and provide ample hot water throughout the year. One can readily fit a wood-burning stove to the existing chimney and with the existing gas cooking there would be ample additional security should power cuts ever strike!


SPECIFICATION
External double glazed oak doors and windows

High performance seven layer insulated external walls and roof

Central ventilation system with heat recovery

Installed living room chimney for wood burning stove

Underfloor heating to tiled kitchen and bathrooms

Roof-mounted solar panels for water heating

Satellite / terrestrial Tv, radio, telephone and high-speed Adsl broadband connection to all rooms


SUMMARY
This is a modern, spacious, and light house built to an exceptionally high standard to provide comfort, economy of living, and ease of maintenance and upkeep. It is within easy reach of all main services and transport.

No Agency Fees. Possibility of Bank Loan with appropriate guarantees

LAYOUT
Ground floor: kitchen with dining area - dining room - 2 bedrooms with own bathrooms - double bedroom - office - sitting room opening onto the terrace - bathroom with tub


OUTSIDE
Tiled roof Car Port, readily enclosed to provide a Garage and storage space


VARIOUS
2 solar panels, heat pump (30 m²), electric heating (100 m²), broadband (168 m²), in a quiet area, satellite dish, prominent views, spacious entry, potential for rental accommodation, entry hall, lovely views, landscaped garden, lake, lake fishing, washing machine plus dryer, Fully fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven ,microwave, dish-washer, breakfast bar, parquet floors, quiet area, additional freezer, 3 x shower and bathrooms, Timber decking: 43 sq metres, of which 17 sq metres covered, Land 2050 sq m, Pemissions granted for further residence of 85 sq metres plus in-ground pool.


* Heating - Electric underfloor in all bathrooms and kitchen, heat pump in lounge, house pre wired for panel radiators if required

** Annual Costs of utilities etc - 1900 euros
Taxe d’habitation; 1080 euros
Taxe Fonciere 1404 euros

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Details last updated: 2017-05-05 17:20:04

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