PRICE REDUCTION A delightful C19th chateau and domaine, set in a haven of green countryside which offers the opportunity of a large family home or hospitality project. Located near Bergerac in the Dordogne, France.

In superb condition, the Chateau retains a wealth of period features, including large stone fireplaces, tapestries and original timber flooring.

Principal Chateau - 623m2

Set on four floors, the main residence, built in 1884, has 9 bedroom suites (all with ensuite shower-rooms), which have been renovated to the highest standard.

The ground floor has three large reception rooms, with lounge, dining room and billiard room. The reception hallway features a superb timber staircase, tapestries and fabric-lined walls.

The cellar level provides a semi-professional eat-in kitchen, wine cellar and storage areas.

Grounds - Covering just over 6.4 hectares the grounds are a mixture of lawn, pasture and woodland. There is a superb 11m x 3m pool near the Chateau, with pool house and former orangery.

The nearby town has all amenities, including supermarkets and a doctor's surgery and three schools covering the ages of 3 to 15. International bilingual schools can be found in Bergerac. The local train station is just a few minutes' away, making an easy commute to Bordeaux or Perigueux.

The beaches of Arcachon and Dune de Pyla are within two hours' driving distance, and the ski resorts of the Pyrenees are around four hours' away. The Mediterranean resorts of Narbonne and northern Spain are six hours by car.

A full dossier is available on presentation of proof of funds.

Maxwell-Baynes - Christie's International Real Estate: leading luxury real estate agent for South-West France