Bergerac, Aquitaine 24100

Elegant 17th-century chateau in the heart of a historic estate;Nestled within its 4 hectares and just 5 minutes from Bergerac town center.Located just 5 minutes from the town of Bergerac, in the heart of the Dordogne Valley, this exceptional property benefits from proximity to Unesco World Heritage sites and is just 1.5 hours from Bordeaux.The estate is bordered by dry moats crossed by several bridges, adding charm and character. To the property. Two entrance pavilions harmoniously frame the main building and terrace, reinforcing the symmetry of the site. A horseshoe-shaped staircase to the main entrance of the central building and the main entrance - 26m2-Ground Floor-Main entrance and hallway 26mThe kitchen, the heart of the house, this characterful kitchen, 7.9m x 6.1m (48m) with antique tile floors and exposed beams, seduces with its conviviality and functionality, featuring an impressive stone fireplace for cozy evenings.Fully equipped with all modern conveniences, a professional double oven, six hobs, a Smeg Falcon gas cooktop, extractor hood, slate worktop with a built-in sink, a central slate island with overhead heat lamps, and a large wood-burning stove.Back kitchen/pantry, 5m, terracotta tiled floor.A large dining room of 44m, generously sized (7.7 x 5.7m). Its terracotta floor. Bathed in natural light thanks to two French windows, the dining room opens onto a rear terrace. An interior door provides direct access to the living room/games room, creating a beautiful flow between the living spaces.At the front, wide double doors lead to an interior terrace/hallway of 30 m (16.5 x 1.8 m).Scullery/pantry, 5 m, terracotta tiled floor.Rear terrace 31 x 6 - 186 m; 132 m of lawn, 54 m to the south.Bbq area, tiled floor, stone, open fireplace, sink.Main entrance and hallway.Continuing from the large dining room.The 24 m (4.9 x 4.8 m) games room features a wonderful parquet floor and wood-burning stove, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in all seasons. A door leads directly to the rear terrace, extending the living space outdoors. Two other doors provide access to the dining room and the music room.The Music RoomA truly inspirational space, the 27 m (5.0 x 5.4 m) music room offers an ideal setting for music, reading, or creativity.It features a wall of bookshelves along the entire east facade, hardwood flooring, and three doors opening onto the rear terrace.Stairwell with stairs leading to the first floor. Toilet with sink. Tiled floor.Bedroom 1, connecting to a 16 m dressing room, door opening onto the rear terrace. Hardwood flooring.Ensuite bathroom with disabled access, 4.4 x 2.2 - 9.7 m tiled, toilet, bidet, walk-in shower, bathtub, and two sinks.-West Wing --2nd entrance (13m) leading to the kitchen and bedroom 2-Bedroom 2 - 18m with ensuite bathroom-First Floor--Access from the outside via two large stone staircases and also from the insideUpper terrace/hallway, 22m x 2.5m, 55m tiled floor, double doors leading to the exterior staircase.Stairwell to the second floor-The Master Suite Bedroom 3, with its spectacular dimensions of 64m (7.5 x 8.5m). It offers a peaceful and elegant atmosphere.It features an en-suite bathroom measuring 8.8 m (4 x 2.2 m) with a shower, toilet, and bidet, two vanity sinks, and tiled floor.Hallway-Bedrooms 4 and 5 are two large bedrooms connected by an en-suite bathroom.- Bedroom 4, 5.5 x 5.1 m, 28 m, opens onto a shared en-suite bathroom: toilet, bidet, walk-in shower, bathtub, two sinks, 4.6 x 5.1 m, 23.5 m, tiled floor.-Bedroom 5 - 5.4 x 5.1 - 28 m-Bedroom 6, 33 m, with ensuite shower room and Wc - 8.4 m, staircase leading down to the ground floor entrance near the kitchenStaircase to the second level and Bedroom 7Utility room.Second Floor -Large fitted room, exposed beams. Bedroom 7 with shower room - Attic- East Wing -Exterior access, through the courtyard, toEast wing with independent access and arranged on two levels. Ground floor, 5 x 3.6 m, 18 m living roomSpiral stone staircase leading to the first floor and Bedroom 8, 5 x 3.6 m, 18 mEnsuite bathroom, 3.8 x 2.2 m, 8.4 m, toilet, bathtub with shower, and sink.-East Pavillion Adjoining the property is a separate pavilion or caretaker's house, also known as the East Pavilion. Arranged on three levels of approximately 16 m each, it offers:Ground floor: a living roomUpstairs: Bedroom 9, ideal for guests or staffGarden level: a functional kitchen, opening onto a small outdoor area. West Pavillion West Pavilion / Office - Detached building of approximately 32 m - GroundsParkland and lawns of over 4 hectares with magnifient mature treesRound swimming pool: 10 m in diameter, central depth of 3 m, Tiled borders and lawn, terracesPool house, with wc, washbasin, showerBeautiful 1790m2 lake to the north of the property -Barn / stables This magnificent chateau embodies the timeless elegance of classic French architecture. The successor to an ancient medieval stronghold house, it was transformed into a prestigious residence in the 17th century, then sublimated in the 18th century by a campaign of works that gave it its current harmonious lines.Take advantage of all the cultural and gastronomic pleasures on offer in this beautiful region, renowned for its wines and its history, as well as the proximity to the riverside town Bergerac with its many restaurants and boutiques, its airport and train station, links to Bordeaux and then with the fast Lgv train to Paris. This charming town is located in the Dordogne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-west France. Classified as a Town of Art and History since 2013. Contact Rose Caldwell and Joanna Henshaw Issigeac