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Buying property in the Dordogne

aquitaine-france — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:59:00 +0000

Buying Property in the Dordogne

If you’re considering buying property in France you would be well advised to check out what Dordogne property has to offer.

Situated in the Aquitaine region of the hilly south-west of France, the Dordogne is home to famous French wines (including Bergerac), ancient ‘bastide’ towns, mouth-watering cuisine (including the famous Pâté de foie gras), incredible historic monuments and castles (it has 4000 chateaux, 10 per cent of all in France), and a wide variety of cultural attractions

The region takes its name from the river that runs through it, although locally it is known as the Perigord, a name derived from Gaulish word ‘Petrecore’ the collective name of four tribes who used to inhabit this diverse and beautiful region.

These tribes, who once formed part of a resistance against the Romans, give their colourful names to the four parts of the region.

"Périgord Vert" (Green Périgord) a region of lush and verdant valleys with Nontron as its principal town.

"Périgord Blanc" (White Périgord) situated around the capital of Périgueux and named after the white limestone that characterizes this area and gives it its landscape of plateaux, wide valleys and meadows.

"Périgord Pourpre" (Purple Périgord) a wine growing region whose capital is the renowned Bergerac.

"Périgord Noir" (Black Périgord) situated around its capital of Sarlat and named after the Oak and Pine woods that comprise much of the region.

Weather - Despite the lushness of its beautiful landscapes, the region enjoys wonderful weather. Summers tend to be hot with average temperatures ranging between 25 and 35 degrees centigrade, while spring and autumn are only slightly milder with the range between 22 and 28 degrees. Although the region is prone to some rainfall the skies are rarely grey with sunshine averaging over 2000 hours of sunshine per year (that’s 5 ½ hours a day).

Getting There - The best way to travel to the Dordogne is by air and then continuing your journey by car. The region’s principal airport is situated in Bergerac and is served by Ryanair and flybe who also serve nearby Limoges. Bordeaux (British Airways, flybe, bmibaby, Aer Lingus and easyJet ) and Toulouse (British Airways, flybe, bmibaby, easyJet and bmi) are also close.

Property Prices - The Dordogne has traditionally been a popular destination for those people choosing to relocate to France. It has been particularly popular with the Dutch, the Germans, and above all the British, with young families and retirees making up the greater part of the demographic. As a consequently prices have traditionally remained high. However due to the rising popularity of other destinations in France, prices in the Dordogne have recently stabilised, making it an increasingly affordable choice.

The most popular Dordogne properties tend to be those that are located within their own grounds within easy access of local shops. Naturally, however, these tend to be the highest priced properties.

For full details about buying property in France contact Home Hunts sales team on 00 33 970 44 66 43 or look at our website www.home-hunts.com

Charming Dordogne property for sale

aquitaine-france — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:59:00 +0000

BEAUTIFUL 'CHARTREUSE' IN THE CENTRE of ST. CYPRIEN IN 'GOLDEN TRIANGLE' OF DORDOGNE - PERIGORD

Property in Perigord is very much sought after, this beautiful and rare authentic town 'chartreuse' in sandstone stands in the centre of a popular medieval village in the heart of the Dordogne valley.

This dordogne property is in excellent condition throughout, immaculately restored, 300 m2 living space, 5 bedrooms and unique secluded patio courtyard with a further sunken patio with a total of 300m2. All within a minutes walk of shops and conveniences.

Ground floor: 150m2 comprising of entrance hall, living room with fireplace and woodburner, kitchen, pantry, 2 bedrooms including master suite with ensuite bathroom, shower, wc.

1st floor: 3 bedrooms, shower-room, wc. Possibilty to make further bedroom in attic of 50m2.

Basement: 80m2, laundry room, cellar, two garages.

Exterior: Unique large patio courtyard, a third of which is covered, barbecue, as well as a further sunken patio, total 300m2.

Oil central heating and wood burner. New boiler and water softener. Electricity re-done, new parquet floors, new garage doors, and new built-in wardrobes in all bedrooms.

Great property for someone wanting the ambiance of authentic French village life, being in the most popular quartier of a charming classically Dordogne medieval village, with the convenience of all the shops and the highstreet just round the corner, yet having an elegant and spacious property with its own totally private and peaceful courtyard, and easy maintenance, which is rare to find in a village.

Would also suit commercial activity such as B&B or gite. Can have separate entrance for guests.

Chateau for sale in the Dordogne

aquitaine-france — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:07:00 +0000

A charming chateau in the Dordogne for sale with a luxurious yet country home feel, very tastefully renovated with the ultimate combination of classical decor and modern comfort and style. The Dordogne chateau has ten bedrooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms and five reception rooms, with a total of 1000m2 living space. 4 bedroom cottage completely refitted with contemporary interior preserving original features, 2 bathrooms, small chapel, originally part of chateau. One bedroom cottage and part of outbuildings converted in to a contemporary one bedroom apartment. Further 2500m2 of outbuildings and orangerie with great potential for development, if desired. Planning permission granted for a further 10 rooms, as well as an 18 hole golf course.

Quiet secluded location, set in 55 hectares of parkland, woods and meadows with a stream and bordered by a small river.

Would lend itself equally as a luxurious family home as to a four star exclusive hotel. If you are looking to buy a chateau in the dordogne for private use or are wanting to buy a luxury hotel in the dordogne - look no further!

. Home Hunts have a large selection of properties for sale in the South West of France contact us for more details on 0033 970 44 66 43 or email info@home-hunts.com

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Farmhouse for sale in the Dordogne

aquitaine-france — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:54:00 +0000

Beautiful farmhouse property for sale in the Dordogne

This beautiful, stone built farmhouse is available for sale in a sought after part of the Dordogne in South West France. The property has been completely renovated by a renowned architect and must be viewed to appreciate fully.

This full details and photos of this dordogne property are available in the Homehunts website by clicking here - farmhouse for sale Dordogne

A perfect combination of the charm of the old with the comforts and design of the new that is rare to find and works beautifully. No expense has been spared in this renovation which took three years and over 50 of the region's leading artisans to complete that includes oak floors, handcrafted windows and doors, Italian tiles, a designer oak kitchen, exposed beams, a traditional style oak terrace overlooking the forests and the heated pool, a fenced-in landscaped garden, two original fireplaces, four bedrooms, four bathrooms (including two master ensuites, one upstairs with a wet-room of Italian marble and a second downstairs opening on to the pool terrace), dining room, living room, TV room/playroom, laundry room. Also a specially designed computer room and office.

For a great selection of properties and chateaux for sale in the Dordogne visit the Homehunts website and click here for details of property for sale in all of South West France