House in Saint-Germain-des-Prés , Dordogne , Aquitaine

The house has recently undergone huge improvements to make it very sustainable utilising renewable energy. The heating system is operated through a heat source pump, with separate controls for the ground floor apartment and the first floor accommodation. Hot water is produced via a new energy saving tank using photovoltaic panels. Solar panels also produce electricity for the house using the MyLight System, with excess energy being resold. There is double glazing throughout , and high levels of insulation in the walls, ceiling, roof and basement.

Surrounding the house is nearly one hectare of flat land, partly constructible, ideal for a swimming pool or some animals.

Double electric gates open onto a large gravelled parking area to the front of the house. Stairs lead up to a large balcony, which has a sun blind, and the main entrance.

Accommodation comprises:

FIRST FLOOR

Entrance hall (8m²), stairs to basement. Built-in cupboard.

Kitchen (15m²), a good range of fitted units, with hob, oven, extractor, microwave, and dishwasher. Access to the balcony. Electric roller blind.

Lounge / dining room (18m²), wooden floor, opening to kitchen.

Bedroom 1 (11m²), built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 (8m²), wooden floor.

Bedroom 3 (8m²).

Bathroom (5m²), bath, over-bath shower, washbasin. Access via hallway or bedroom 1.

Separate WC.

BASEMENT

Converted into a one-bedroom apartment, requiring some finishing. It has central heating, through the heat pump, independent to the accommodation on the first floor, insulation throughout and double glazing.

Lounge (28m²)

Kitchen / dining room (20m²), a range of units.

Bedroom (18m²) and en-suite shower room (4m²) with shower, washbasin and WC.

EXTERIOR

The garden extends to the rear and side of the house and is laid to lawn with numerous mature trees and shrubs, including many fruit trees such as walnut, apple, cherry, plums, apricot and six truffle oak trees. There is an additional gateway at the rear of the garden. Part of the land forms a separate paddock. BBQ area. Plenty of room for a pool!

There are two sheds providing covered parking and workshop and storage areas.

LOCAL AREA

St Germain des Près is a pretty village just a couple of kilometres away, where you’ll find the local baker. From the house there are numerous walks and pathways around the area, including into St Germain des Près.

Excideuil, at 7km, is a lively village with all amenities that you need on a daily basis - shops and supermarkets, doctors, post office, pharmacies, restaurants and bars, schools, and a great weekly market. Beautiful walks along the river Loue, and of course the château which offers cinema evenings in the summer and various events and exhibitions throughout the year.

The market town of Thiviers is also 7km, and there you have several supermarkets as well as a wide range of shops and commerces, several good restaurants, a train station and an excellent weekly market.

The nearby villages of Tourtoirac and Hautefort also have places of interest The Chateau in Hautefort is a major tourist attraction and the château in Tourtoirac has an annual music festival and the village also has an annual art competition. Perigueux, the capital of the Dordogne, is just 32km away.

There are plenty of activities nearby too - golfing at Essendieras (12km), hot air ballooning, kayaking, cycling and beautiful walking paths and tourist destinations such as Sarlat, Montignac and Lascaux are within easy reach.

Limoges airport at 72km, Brive 78km, Bordeaux 175km, and Bergerac 82km.