SITUATED only minutes from the 13th century bastide town of Eymet in the Dordogne, Le Pigeonnier is a magical hillside tower and adjoining converted stables that oozes character throughout.
It sits in six private acres of land comprising about two acres of mature gardens and four acres of prairie.
The gardens are teeming with fruit and nut trees, colourful flower beds and rambling shubbery.
Le Pigeonnier has a special, unique ambience about it, an oasis of peace and tranquility.
Guests of the four legged variety are also welcome.
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LONG term lets like this one in the Dordogne are rare. Once you've sampled the peace and tranquility of the property and discovered the many things to see and do in the area, you'll never want to leave.
It is perfectly placed to enjoy the many chateaux, prehistoric sites and medievel fortress towns of the Dordogne.
Le Pigeonnier is a converted stone tower and stables with two bedrooms in the tower, a lounge (4m x4m), kitchen (5m x 4m) and shower room (2.5m x 1m). There is also a private vine covered terrace outside.
The building faces south with extraordinary views over the Dropt valley.
It can be rented either furnished or unfurnished.
The entrance of the property is into a good sized lounge with large, open fireplace and woodburner.
All the interior walls are lime washed and there are exposed oak beams throughout.
The lounge leads into a bright and spacious, fully equipped kitchen with corner breakfast area.
Both the lounge and kitchen floors are tiled with terracotta.
Off the kitchen a door leads to the outside terrace facing south. Ideal for al fresco dining and lounging in the winter or summer sun. It's the perfect suntrap!
A wooden staircase from the kitchen leads up into the tower to a landing, off of which is a shower room with shower, toilet and wash hand basin.
Opposite is the first bedroom (2.5 x 4m).
The stairs continues to the top of the tower and the spacious master bedroom (4m x4m) with windows looking north and south.
A large barn beside Le Pigeonnier of over 200 sq. mtrs. provides ample storage space and parking for several cars.
Utilities are paid for by the tenant over and above the rental.
Rent is paid month in advance.
Terrestrial French TV and Sky free to air channels (British) are available and included.
An ideal home from home for a couple or small family