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Substantial Period Stone-Built House in Heart of Beautiful Bastide Town
Monpazier. € 254,000.00 (Approx. $335,109))
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Key features
♦ 4 bedrooms (4 double bedrooms)
♦ Bathrooms: 3
Location:
South West France >
Aquitaine >
Dordogne
Closest town/village: Monpazier (Dordogne) (Central)
Closest airport: Bergerac Airport (20.9 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
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Property description
The house is situated close to the central square of Monpazier. A Bastide famous for it’s classic grid system of streets created in 1284 by King Edward 1 on 53 hectares of land granted by the Compte de Biron. Monpazier today stands within the same 53 hectares and is the smallest commune in France. Entering the town through one of the three remaining gateways of four in the stone walls, all roads lead to the magnificent market square. The Halle & the arcades around the square are a highlight. Its medieval buildings seem almost unchanged since the town was built.
Monpazier sits on a rise southeast of Bergerac airport, (40 mins drive). The town in an area of rolling wooded countryside, with many fine walks, popular with locals and visiters alike.
North east is the beautiful Dordogne valley dotted with attractive médiéval villages, towns, gardens and chateaux.
The région in which Monpazier rests is known as ‘Perigord Paurple’, where history and wineyards create a wonderful ambiance, both historically and socially.
Today, in Monpazier, you will find lots of very good restaurants of different prices, and interesting shops selling local produce, wines, pottery, jewellery, antiques, linen & clothes.
Day to day requirements are served by three bakers, two butchers, two small supermarkets, a bank, a pharmacy, a medical centre & a post office, amongst other shops. Market day is Thursday morning.
From May to September there is a great number of organised events, including a Flower Fete, antique fairs, a médiéval fete, (2 days in mid July) etc. There is an Art festival in July & August, and the hosting of concerts as part of the Bergerac Music Festival.
Location
Monpazier
Accommodation
The house is the standard proportions used by the Bastides builders, 8 metres wide by 20 metres deep.
It has electric heating throughout. With wood burning stoves in the two principal rooms.
Ground Floor
- The sitting/dining room has stone walls, wooden beams, feature fireplace with a wood burner. It incorporates a porch leading to rear arched entrance (original) from the carreyou. A covered patio with accordian doors, which give a pleasant ambiance to the room for summer dining. (6.3m x 6.5m incl. porch).
- Kitchen & covered court - Renovated in 2005 with tiled worktops over oak faced cupboards, Belfast sink, cream wall cupboards, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave. (2.5m x 6.3m)
- Utility room leads to:
- Shower room and general purpose walkin storage room. Fridge/freezer, washing m/c. (2.6m x 4m excl. shower & general purpose rooms)
The ground floor is tiled throughout.
- Cellar. Suitable at present for general & wine storage. (5.5m x 8m)
First Floor
- 2 bedrooms facing street, double glazed. - (3.6m x 5m)(3.6m x 4m)
- Dressing room (1.6m x 2.5m)
- Bathroom - Bath with shower attachment. Dryer. (3.2m x 3.3m)
- Study Broadband line. (2.7m x 3.9m)
- 2nd Sitting room/or alternatively a large bedroom - Wooden beams, feature fireplace, wood burner. Walls clad. There are three feature stone recesses. (6.3m x 6.4m)
All 1st floor rooms are carpeted incl. hallway except bathroom, which is tiled.
2nd Floor
(Attic) Front part of attic renovated in 2007.
- 2 bedrooms, with beams & double glazed windows & built in wardropes. (3.5m x 4.5m) Rooms & hall carpeted.
- Shower room (3m x 2.9m) Vynal flooring.
Rear attic unrenovated. Permit granted for 1 bedroom with dormer window and roof terrace over court (6.5m x 6.3m head height, incl. court) (+3.8m into eaves)
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.
Property location
To arrange a viewing or for more information, contact:
To contact seller directly
Robert Baisley
Tel: + 33 (0)5 53 23 76 27
Please mention French Connections.
