Chateau Renaissance

Description

Chateau Renaissance comes with its own string of people who have fallen in love with this perfect piece of France, in the Dordogne-Southern Limousin borders.

In the late 19th century a colonel was so enchanted by the beautiful scenery he stationed himself there with his troops for months, before buying farmland as the setting for his future home; a chateau, which he would build completely in Renaissance style. It remained in the colonels' family until the 1930s when it became the elegant summer home of a well-known Parisian family, who along with two further owners, added their own touches of finesse, high quality furnishings and artwork.
Fast-forward to 2006, and the chateau and its three hectares of park and gardens becomes the home and dream-come-true of a charming Dutch couple and their warm hospitality. Although they still own and cherish the original detailed building plans of the colonel, they too have added their own touches in a major restoration and renovation of a very high standard, which preserves the chateau's original character and historical heritage. High detailed ceilings, large restored windows with internal shutters, original stone or wooden fireplaces, parquet floors and wall paneling are some of the features that adorn the beautifully appointed rooms.

Guests will immediately be transported as they enter the grounds through a private gated entrance before driving down the 100-metre tree-lined drive to be greeted by the grandeur of the chateau, set against a hill, blessing it with breathtaking views. Surrounding the chateau are the hills and woods the colonel fell in love with and the mesmerizing tranquility if this beautiful countryside.

The private grounds are equally stunning with terraces, three wells, manicured parkland of seven acres with mature and centennial trees, wonderful views and the perfect setting for enjoying blissful silence and perhaps a bit of star-gazing.

The chateau is located on the outskirts of a village just 20 kilometres from Brive-la-Gaillarde and perfectly positioned for visiting this area packed with beautiful scenery, history and things to do. Within reach are walking trails, Lascaux caves, chateaux, French gardens of the Perigord Noir and villages such as Sarlat, Collonges la Rouge, Perigueux and Arnac-Pompadour.

Chateau Renaissance will continue to enchant all guests as it has all the generations which have fallen in love with this hillside retreat bathed in nature and beauty.

#### Features
Maximum guests and advertised prices are for 12 guests only - a further two children can be accommodated on extra beds on a request basis only, subject to prior agreement (supplement may apply).
Chateau Interior (surface: 535,5 m2)

Basement
- Small kitchen / laundry room (10m2)
- Cellars (ceiling 2.6 m.)
Ground Floor

- Large entrance hall (28m2) with original tiled floor.
- Billiard Room (36m2) with parquet floor, large fireplace and terrace access.
- Large living Room (55m2) with parquet floor, original wooden fireplace, access to terrace and countryside views.
- Dining room (34m2) with original 'fleur de lys' tiled floor, stone fireplace and wooden lower wall paneling. There are french doors leading to a central balcony.
- Fully equipped kitchen (38m2) with large stone fireplace, dining area and wooden door leading out to a garden dining area.
- Guest W.C.
- Coffee corner.
First Floor

- Bedroom 1 with double bed (2x 90 x 210 cm) fireplace and en-suite shower room with rain shower, wash-basin, W.C and hairdryer.
- Bedroom 2 with double bed (2x 90 x 210 cm) and en-suite shower room with rain shower, bath, double hand basins and W.C.
- Bedroom 3 with double bed (180 x 210 cm) fireplace, seating area, en-suite shower room with rain shower, wash-basin, W.C and hairdryer.
- Bedroom 4 with double bed (180 x 210 cm) fireplace, seating area, en-suite shower room with rain shower, bath, double hand basins, W.C and hairdryer.

Second Floor (access through a partially red-carpeted wooden staircase)

- Bedroom 5 with double bed (180 x 210 cm) en-suite shower room with rain shower, bath, double hand basins, W.C and hairdryer.
- Bedroom 6 with single bed (90 x 180 cm).
- Bedroom 7 with single bed (90 x 200 cm).

Outside Grounds
- 3 hectares of well-kept parkland with mature trees.
- Private salt-water swimming pool (size: 5mx10m/depth: 1.5m-1.8m/shape: rectangular), fully automated, with automatic controls for Ph and chlorine values. In the evening, it is covered with an automatic safety shutter.
- Poolside granite terrace (120m2).
- Outdoor lounge area.
- 3 wells.
- Barbecue
- Off road parking.

Facilities

- High-speed Wi-Fi.
- Heating.
- Fireplaces.
- Bar.
- Plasma television with international channels.
- DVD player
- I-pod docking station
- Stereo system with sound boxes.
- Ice-maker.
- Dishwasher.
- Microwave.
- Steam oven.
- Smeg gas cooker with 6 cooking zones and two main ovens.
- Fridge.
- Freezer.
- Breakfast bar.
- Washing machine and dryer.
- Chest freezer.
- French billiard.
- International library.
- Family games.
- Free copy machine.

#### Location
The chateau is located in the Correze department, in the southern part of the Limousin region, in the outskirts of a pretty village just 20 km west of the town of Brive-la-Gaillarde, which borders the Dordogne.

Surrounded by hills and woods, with striking countryside views, the local village (3km) has a grocery store for essential shopping whereas the closest supermarket and bank can be found in Objat (10km).
Public tennis courts and swimming pools are located both in the village and in the towns of Objat and Terrasson Lavilledieu. Golf lovers will be delighted to play some rounds at the excellent golf clubs located in Planchetorte and Coiroux.
Lac du Causse makes for great beach and picnic days out and also offers rowing, canoeing, water skiing and sailing opportunities.
Hiking lovers can choose among a number of walking trails and why don't visit the caves of Lascaux and Gouffre de la Fage or the limestone quarries and museum in Travassac?
There are also 18 scenic routes in this area which combine hiking and gastronomy, not to mention some of the most beautiful gardens of the Perigord Noir. For instance, those of the 17th century Chateau Hautefort which also displays fine tapestries and carpets.

Countless of amazing towns and villages such as St Robert, Sarlat, Collonges la Rouge, Perigueux, Rocamadour and Arnac-Pompadour are all within easy reach too!