Near Sarlat: Amazing 18th. c. property, 2.5 acres private garden, heated pool

URGENT: following an unexepected cancellation by a guest due to an absolute necessity, the property is available from June 26 to July 19, 2024. I am renting out again with a very reduced price compared to the usual rate. However, I blocked arrivals and departures on Saturday and Sunday (lack of cleaning availability) and imposed 6 nights of presence. Contact me if you have a specific request.
Warning : the map is wrong. Impossible to correct unless cancelling the ad and all its history (ratings etc). The property is located in Plavard, 24250 Bouzic (gmaps 153 clos de l'ancien couvent, Bouzic) at the right extremity of the hamlet (no nuisance nor overlook, one quiet british neighbour). Sarlat city center 20 mn by car. Plenty of sites and activities around (brochure on demand). Shops 5 mn by car. See ratings.

Completely renovated property with a majestic entrance courtyard and a barn (closed for the tenants). Tree-lined garden (1ha/2,5 acres) with a 9x4 m heated pool, secured with an electric rolling shutter. 4 bedrooms, 1 second lounge/office room which can be an extra bedroom for 2 children/people, 4 bath or shower rooms, 5 WC. Living room (90sq.m) with high class customized open-plan kitchen in a veranda with a semi-professional equipment. At the cross of all tourist sites of the Périgord Noir region. Sarlat city center only 20 minutes away by car. But many other activities and sights around. A brochure in english about the close neighborhoods can be provided on demand.

The house was fully renovated between 2013 and 2015 and is permanently maintained. It provides complete privacy, combined with a private heated and secured swimming pool (4mx9m), opened from end april to september (other periods on demand with an extra fee) . The garden measures over 1ha (2,5 acres). Dominant view in the area is one of countryside, woods and surrounding hills. The property is located at the extremity of a very quiet hamlet.

4 bedrooms providing 7 sleeping places + 2 extra comfortable sleeping places for children/adults in a secondary lounge room:
2 bedrooms with double beds (160x200)
1 secondary lounge room with 2 single sofa beds (attachable and confortable mattresses), 2x 100x200 cm. As it is a through room, better for children
1 bedroom with 2 single beds (2x 90x200)
1 bedroom with 1 single bed (90X200)
2 BB cot available
4 bath or shower rooms (one with a bathtub, the others with showers), 5 WC

Large living room (90sq.m) with high quality open-plan 15 sqm. kitchen in an entirely gazed veranda.
Contemporary furniture with ancient elements. Great thermal and phonic isolation. Special attention given to lighting: very bright house with open spaces.

Interior description:
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On the ground floor:
* Spacious living room (90sq.m), allowing a harmonious communication between inside and outside. Perfect for a summer stay, as the front side of the house gives access to an equipped private terrace. On the rear side, a small balcony with stairs allows you to descend to the back terrace overlooking the pool and the huge rear garden. Including
- Sitting room, dressed around the monumental chimney (not in use)
- Dining area with an ancient, massive wooden table with a tablecloth, 10 chairs, 2 high chairs for children (age 2-6). and 1 BB highchair.
- High quality open-plan kitchen with garden view from every window, fully equipped with polished concrete kitchen top and a furnished bar. All electro appliances are upscale: big oven, microwave oven, 5 ring vitro-ceramic hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, toaster, capsule + filter coffee machine, kettle, refrigerator/freezer, ... Semi professional equipment.
* Laundry room (in the tower accessible from the dining area) equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer. Drying racks also available in the garden, for a natural drying.
* Separate WC

The night suites are located on the first and garden floor (2 + 3). All of them are accessible from the inside; bedrooms on garden floor are also accessible from the outside. This allows, for example, two families or several generations travelling together to have their own space.

Upstairs night suite (2 bedrooms and 2 en suite shower rooms each with toilets):
* The landing offers a small private sitting space, with a possibility to put a laptop.
* On the left: access to a first room, equipped with a double bed (160 cm x 200), bedside tables, chest of drawers and a wardrobe. It provides of a private shower room in the adjoining tower, containing a balneotherapy shower, a washbasin and a WC.
* The second room on the first floor is situated at the right side of the landing. This one has two single beds (90cmx200 each, not attachable), bedside tables, chest of drawers and a wardrobe. It also provides a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and a WC.

Air-conditioning is available upstairs (useless at ground and garden level, as the walls are 120cm thick).

You will find the second night suite on garden level (2 bedrooms, separated by 1 central room, 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets):
* The central room is a through room and can be either a second private sitting corner equipped with a desk for remote work or a comfortable sleeping place for two people/children (two convertible sofa beds, with very confortable mattresses, 100 cm x 200 each). The central room has direct access via the stairs on ground floor, but it is isolated by a sliding door which is backed up with a curtain. Access to a WC with hand washbasin. Garden views.
* on the left of the central room : a bedroom with 1 single bed, with a private entry on the courtyard. It also provides a private bathroom with a large corner bath, washbasin and toilet. Both bedroom and bathroom dispose of a large garden view. Very beautiful and old oak church door.
* On the right hand side of the central room, you’ll find a double bedroom with a double bed (160 cm x 200), bedside tables, wardrobe corner and chest of drawers. The room has its private entry through a French window, leading to the rear terrace and garden. It also provides a tiled shower room with walk-in shower and washbasin.
* A separate toilet with washbasin completes this floor and is located in between the central room and the double bedroom.

The 3 rooms are separated by a door dubbed with a curtain each (possible to lock the double room). They also have an independent access each (on ground floor or through the exterior). 2 have an access to a private bathroom. The central room has an access to the independant WC with a washbasin for hands.

All the bathrooms have an hair dryer and a heating device.

Wireless internet (good connexion), fixed telephone line (local calls) available. Smart TV (Orange network french + international) with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and sound system located on ground floor.

Central heating available at anytime, plus extra (silent) electric heaters in all bedrooms, in case of a very sudden drop of temperature.

Upstairs is air conditioned. Considering the thickness of the walls, temperature on ground and garden level always stay fresh… even during a period of heavy heat.

Outside description:
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* Majestic walled courtyard in front of the house. This yard to the right includes a small, romantic garden in the shadow of centuries-old trees, equipped with outdoor furniture and a pingpong table.
To the left you will find a beautiful barn (we use it as a warehouse, not accessible to guests). You can park 2 cars in the courtyard (outdoor parking) and 2 more along the entrance wall in a shady alley.
* Terrace to the front of the house, on the entry porch (outdoor furniture)
* Terrace to the rear of the house, overlooking the pool (outdoor furniture)
* Heated private pool (4mx9m), equipped with an electric roller cover (children's safety). Opened from end april to end september. For april or october, it can be opened on demand with a 100 € extra fee. It is situated in the rear garden, about 10m further below the house.
* Slightly inclining garden (1ha/2,5 acres) in the rear, with a magnificent dominant view over the countryside and the surrounding hills.

Garden furniture, tables, chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs, sunbeds and umbrellas at disposal on the different terraces and at the poolside. You can be exposed to either sun or shadow according to your wishes at anytime of the day. Exterior lights and outdoor heating for the evening in automn/winter. Charcoal BBQ (Weber) for 10. Pingpong table, rackets and balls. Football and petanque.

The propriety is located at the extremity of a small hamlet but very quiet and private. Our british neighbour (no overlook) is very nice an fully respect privacy.