15th century fortified house for sale

15th century fortified house for sale situated conveniently near Duras, Sainte-Foy- La Grande and Bergerac. Outbuildings spanning 330 square meters, swimming pool
and expansive grounds covering 2.5 hectares

Situated near Duras on the border of the Gironde and Dordogne departments and conveniently located, with shops and amenities approximately 8 minutes away
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande- 20 mins
Bergerac- 35 mins
Bordeaux airport 1 hour 20mins

In the Duras area, this captivating property complex comprises a former 15th-century fortified residence and its outbuildings. Upon entering through the entrance pavilion, a courtyard with a well provides a vantage point overlooking the very old stone building, with a wing designated for residential use. The house offers generously proportioned, light-filled spaces, featuring exposed stone beams and ancient terracotta tiles in the living areas. To the rear of the house, a garden with panoramic countryside views overlooks the swimming pool, which boasts an unobstructed terrace.

The main house, offering approximately 440 m2 of living space, is organised as follows:

Ground Floor:
- Entrance hall (13.2 m²)
- Living room (38.7 m²) opening onto the courtyard and garden, with a large bay window and a staircase leading to a mezzanine
- Fitted kitchen (17.9 m²) opening onto the garden
- Hallway (23.2 m²)
- Living room (49.2 m²) opening onto the garden, featuring a stone fireplace
- Bedroom 1 (20.9 m²) opening onto the garden
- Dressing room (18.7 m²)
- Bedroom 2 (24.5 m²) opening onto the garden
- Hallway (13 m²) with a stone spiral staircase
- WC(2.5 m²) with washbasin unit
- Bathroom (14 m²) with WC and a double washbasin unit.

Basement:
-Wine cellar (36.4 m²) with access to the entrance and garden.

1st Floor:
- Landing (14.7 m²)
- Bedroom 3 (25.9 m²)
- Two rooms for conversion (69.4 and 50.6 m²)
- Mezzanine/library/study (25.6 m²)
- Storage room (12.8 m²) under the eaves
- Bathroom (7.3 m²) with WC

The secondary part, offering approximately 56.5 m² of living space, includes:
- Dining room (20 m²)
- Bedroom 4 (18.4 m²) with a stone fireplace
- Kitchen (6.9 m²)
- Bathroom (7.9 m²)
- Shower room and WC (3.3 m²).
This secondary part, directly accessible from the main house, can also function as a separate dwelling with its private access.

Outbuildings and surroundings:

The property incorporates outbuildings covering approximately 330 m2, including:
- Laundry/boiler room (14.5 m²) with an oil-fired boiler
- Canopy for two vehicles

On either side of the entrance pavilion:
- Former wine storehouse (126.7 m²)
- Former stable with a workshop (147.5 m²)
- A possible upper floor at the level of the entrance pavilion, originally a former dovecote (38 m²).
- Swimming pool-11x5 meter chlorine pool with an automatic cover, heated (via a heat pump) with a terrace.
- Swimming pool room (36 m²)
- Storage room with WC (8 m²)

The estate extends over 2 hectares of land with vistas of the surrounding countryside.