Spacious 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Velines, Nouvelle Aquitaine
With its origins dating back to 1678, this historical manor house was once the main residence of Duke Nicolas de Cazenave.
Beautifully renovated by a firm of architects, who have managed to retain its lovely period features, yet introducing modern comforts.
With panoramic views in every direction and set in 1.81 acres of flat meadow land surrounded by vineyards, fields and its own manicured private parkland. There is a total of 425m2 habitable living area in a park of 7,017m2, plus 3 superbly finished and entirely independent guest cottages as well as the Manor House. A large secluded 12 x 6m low maintenance heated pool with electric security cover and a well appointed 50m2 pool house with a covered dining area, summer kitchen, storage room and walk-in tiled hot/cold shower. The pool complex is perfect for entertaining friends and family.
The Manor house is equipped to be used either as a primary residence, a second home or as a holiday home business.
Many golf courses (including 2 of the best in France ), friendly tennis clubs, canoeing, horse riding, beautiful walks along the Dordogne River with popular restaurants nearby, are all awaiting to be enjoyed.
The 5 luxurious bath and shower rooms serve 6 large bedrooms with spacious walk in showers, single or twin sinks, natural non-slip travertine stone and heated towel rails. The 4 kitchens boast induction cookers, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, fridge/freezers from various high-end brands as Siemens, De Dietrich, Brandt and Bosch with natural stone floors in all 4 kitchens. Fibre optic internet for fast connections.
Exterior light fittings have been placed throughout the park, to present breathtaking views in the evenings. The fruit trees in the park include cherries, prunes, figs, kiwi, passion fruit, hazelnut, apple, palm trees, pomegranate, walnuts and chestnuts.
Everything is present at this residence to provide the perfect opportunity to wind down, to enjoy the charm of an historic home whilst having all modern comfort at your disposal, 3 minutes from most amenities.
Bordeaux and Bergerac airports are within easy reach with direct flights to many destinations in Europe, Canada and North Africa. The nearest train station is 3 minutes away. It is set in the most idyllic location 50 minutes east of Bordeaux, 30 minutes west of Bergerac, 20 minutes from the world heritage town of St Emilion, 10 minutes from Ste Foy La Grande with its famous Saturday market and 5 minutes from the river Dordogne. Yet it is close to all amenities, shops, doctors, vets, restaurants and pharmacy all within 3 minutes, primary schools 5 minutes and high school 10 minutes.
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