Dordogne Property For SaleDouville

NEWLY RENOVATED (2004/2005) ANCIENT SPACIOUS (approx 130m²) 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE SET IN PLANT PACKED, EASY MAINTENANCE FENCED GARDEN , WITH PARKING FOR TWO CARS, AND HIGH QUALITY NEW WOODLINE ABOVE GROUND POOL AND DECKING. IDEAL FOR THE RENTAL MARKET. GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

MIDWAY BETWEEN BERGERAC AND PERIGUEUX

IN TINY HAMLET OF 5 HOUSES

2 MINS DRIVE FROM A VILLAGE

WITH SCHOOL, BAKERY AND SMALL GENERAL STORE,

BAR/RESTAURANT, POST OFFICE, TENNIS COURTS

SECONDARY SCHOOL AND SUPERMARKET 10 MINS DRIVE IN VERGT

25 MINS BERGERAC AND ITS AIRPORT (low cost flights to UK, Holland, Belgium)

90 MINS BORDEAUX AIRPORT (International flights etc plus low cost flights to European destinations)

NEWLY RENOVATED (2004/2005) ANCIENT SPACIOUS (approx 130m²) 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE SET IN PLANT PACKED, EASY MAINTENANCE FENCED GARDEN WITH WIDE SELECTION OF ROSES, SHRUBS,BAMBOO, HERBACEOUS AND GROUND-COVER PLANTS AND PEBBLE PATHS, WITH PARKING FOR TWO CARS, AND HIGH QUALITY NEW WOODLINE ABOVE GROUND POOL AND DECKING, MATURE HAZELNUT TREES

Accommodation is on three levels and the renovation has been undertaken in a way to maximise the character of the property - with exposed beams, exposed stone walls, large stone and bricou fireplace (with Jötul woodburner), feature old stone sink, ancient wood staircase etc but with the installation of modern comforts such as a high level of insulation, some double glazing, modern efficient back-up electric radiators, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, open-plan kitchen area and access at two levels to outside terraces to maximise the enjoyment of the garden and the view of the pool etc

The total land area is approx 1400m², divided into two areas the Cottage itself stands in approx 700m² with its garden, pool, parking area etc and across the tiny lane (virtually no traffic passes) there is an old orchard of approx 700m² which would make an ideal vegetable garden

The Cottage has been let for several months a year since July 2005 (2009 tariffs are 820 euros per week high season for 4 people maximum) and has forward bookings till October 2009 This is an easy to run, low-maintenance property which would be an ideal second home with income potential or a permanent residence in a beautiful unspoilt area of the south Dordogne

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