This exquisite 16th century farmhouse, which has been featured in magazine and newspaper articles, was beautifully renovated and enlarged in 1994.  It sits on a peaceful nine-hectare (22.5-acre) terrain that include two ponds, a forest, rolling green pastures and a variety of mature trees and foliage. The house is surrounded by manicured gardens and a magnificent terrace that leads to a large, serpentine pool. Located just 45 minutes from Bordeaux, it is the perfect home or second home for the buyer who seeks a private retreat close to a major urban center with a rich cultural tradition.  

Interior features include high ceilings, numerous windows, a beautiful entry gallery, an oversized stone fireplace in the living room, and custom cedar woodwork throughout.

The house has approximately 480 m2 (5,160 sq. ft.) of living space and is divided into two separate and private wings. The commodious master suite is composed of a vast library-office (43 m2, 463 sq. ft.) with built-in bookshelves, an 18 m2 (194 sq. ft.) bedroom, a 16 m2 (172 sq. ft) bath and a spacious dressing room with built-in closets. In addition to the master suite, there are three other bedrooms, two of which also have ensuite baths.

An extra large open-space kitchen and dining room (48 m2, 517 sq. ft.) overlook the terrace and pool. A flower-covered trellised veranda is perfect for summer dining. The kitchen is professionally equipped and has a salamander oven for the gourmet chef. There is also an auxiliary kitchen with a four-burner gas stove and laundry appliances.

The focal point of the living room is the stately oversized stone fireplace, making it the ideal spot for spending cozy winter evenings or entertaining during the holidays. The living and dining rooms (as well as three of the bedrooms) have a southern exposure.

Among the other rooms are a guest lavatory, large office, photo lab, a wine cellar and various storage spaces. The attic can be transformed into additional living space.

 
All mechanical systems have been recently updated. These include an underfloor gas-powered central heating system, a deep well supplemented by a municipal water connection, septic tank, and automatic irrigation system that draws water from a small pond. All windows are double-glazed.

 

Bordeaux has air connections to nine countries, including Canada and five destinations in the United Kingdom, and nonstop TGV service to Paris.

 

Price: 1,100,000 € | Rental potential: Excellent.