5 Bed House for sale
Brouchaud, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France
Full Description
This architect-designed villa, built in 2006 in a typical southern French style, is in perfect condition and ready to move into. Set on 4 hectares of land, it offers breathtaking views over the hills of the Dordogne, in a pleasant, international setting. The towns of Périgueux and Brive are 30 and 45 minutes’ drive away respectively, whilst the supermarket in Thenon is just 10 kilometres away.LayoutAccess to the house is via a veranda with large sliding glass doors. In the entrance hall, with its high ceiling, you will find a guest toilet and the sleek staircase leading to the first floor. This open-plan space, combined with the spacious, light-filled living room, creates a large, unique area offering views of the patio and its heated swimming pool.
The modern kitchen is fully equipped with built-in appliances.
Also on the ground floor are a spacious bedroom and two shower rooms, the latter having direct access to the covered walkway running along the entire south-facing façade of the property. Furthermore, the house includes an additional room that can be converted into an office, a leisure room or a guest bedroom, depending on your needs. A spacious two-car garage is attached to the house.
A more recent extension (2018), with its own entrance and featuring the so-called ‘en pied de mulet’ architectural style, adjoins the main house. This ‘pigeon loft’ is laid out as follows: on the ground floor, a living room opening onto a shower room with a walk-in shower and WC, with travertine flooring throughout; on the mezzanine level, the sleeping area… An ideal extension for teenagers, visiting friends, etc., and currently used as a guest room…The strengtsThe house is fully fitted with double glazing, PVC window frames and electric roller shutters. For optimum comfort, a Godin wood-burning stove and a recent, smart-connected electric heating system (with dual heating elements) have been installed.
The property is fitted with solar panels and a borehole with a booster pump capable of supplying water to the whole house, making it partially self-sufficient.
An added bonus: the fully equipped outdoor summer kitchen with a pizza oven, barbecue and sauna. An ideal spot for balmy evenings!The gardenOn the patio, the 8 x 4-metre heated saltwater swimming pool complements the property, alongside the outdoor spa for moments of relaxation.
A large pond with goldfish collects the house’s rainwater, whilst the wooden deck provides a relaxing spot. For those in the know, there is also a pétanque court.
Spanning over 4.2 hectares in a single block, the property can accommodate horses (or other animals…) in a paddock/stable setup with an automatic heated water trough, an agricultural tunnel and a fodder shed.
This unique and luxurious residence, enjoying a prime location, is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet, space, comfort and privacy, set amidst the magnificent landscapes of the Dordogne.
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