Villa Fr5148

Description

The classical architecture complements the expansive views from its setting on a low hill.
Past the classical iron gates, an avenue of trees takes you to a traditional French courtyard.
Inside, the three storey chandeliers cast light across the balustrade stairs.
This chateau retains the best of everything of its period, due to its constant care over many years.
Full length French windows light up the delicate features of the interior, such as the angel winged shaped ornate door handles.
The noteworthy kitchen has been designed with chefs in mind, with the architecture of the property that of a high standard, maintaining its historical character and beauty.
Enjoy a wonderful stroll through the stunning grounds where you will fine the inviting swimming pool amidst the lawns, trees and gardens.
Space to relax is all around with the decked sun terrace, surrounded by spectacular views.
Able to sleep up to 16 guests, when hired with the new pavilion, this is the perfect property for large groups.


On the left as you enter through the chateau's front doors is a gracious drawing room, and beyond that a library full of books and a warm and comfortable TV room. French windows beyond give a bucolic view of the beautiful French countryside.
On the right is a dining room with a stunning dining table for 16 with a contemporary chandelier of cascading lights. Next to this is a brand new kitchen with Miele equipment comprising to 2 hobs, 2 ovens, a microwave, a warming oven, 2 dishwashers, a fridge and separate freezer. It comes equipped with all the basics like oil, salt, sugar, tea, coffee, condiments, sauces, herbs, etc.
Beside the kitchen is a breakfast room with a breakfast bar containing coffee machines and all necessary equipment for breakfast. At the end is a huge family/playroom with comfortable sofas, a large table and chairs, large flat screen TV, UK satellite TV, Sky TV, Netflix, hundreds of DVD, board games, and table football. A door from the kitchen leads to a large deck which has two outdoor sofas, dining table and benches and an elegant gas powered designer barbecue. Super-fast Wi-Fi is also available.
From the deck, there is a gorgeous view of the garden with its 18m x 9m swimming pool with diving board set in front of a backdrop of sculptured trees with the woods beyond. The first and second floors of the château contain eight bedrooms (4 with king beds, 2 with two single beds, 1 with a bateau bed with a roll away bed underneath and 1 with a single bed) all furnished with good quality furnishings made of hard woods, marble, leather, silk and wool.
All six bathrooms in the château are en-suite and have been totally renovated with the latest fittings and finishes. Two annex bedrooms (suitable for children) have their own doors to shared en-suite bathrooms and also private entries if required through the back staircase. All the bedrooms on the second floor have dormer windows.
The Pavilion by the gate is a self-contained apartment comprising one king-size bedroom with an en suite, living/dining room and kitchenette downstairs with WC. Wi-Fi connection is also available.

The Château is located in the village of St Geyrac is on the border of Perigord Blanc (known for its beautiful limestone buildings) and Perigord Noir (known for its truffles). The medieval city of Perigueux, the capital of Perigord Blanc, with its magnificent cathedral and Roman ruins is only a 20 minute drive away.
This area of the Dordogne is well known as the gastronomical centre of France with many great restaurants (some with Michelin stars!) and farmer's markets. Many grand chateaux and historical sites are nearby, including the Lascaux caves of prehistoric paintings made 17,000 years ago and the limestone dwellings at Les Eyzies inhabited by the Cro-Magnon man.
Sarlat, the capital of Perigord Noir, is another charming medieval city 30 minutes away and has an unmissable old town consisting of impeccably restored stone buildings and a medieval cathedral. Canoeing along the river and hiking are two of the popular activities in the Dordogne that should also be checked out!
Chateau Fleur is equidistant between Bergerac to the west and Brive-la-Gaillarde to the east (both 45 minutes drive away) where there are direct flights to and from London and Paris. The international airport at Bordeaux, 75 minutes away, has connecting flights to many capitals of the world.
St Geyrac is a quiet commune with a church, a bar and a restaurant. There are no shops there. La Douze, the next village just 7 km away from the chateau has a few restaurants, a good boulangerie/patisserie plus a few shops.
Milhac d’Auberche is a village 4km away with an excellent Michelin “bib gourmande” restaurant (one grade below a Michelin star).
Trelisac (located between St Geyrac and Perigueux) has a shopping park with huge supermarkets and many stores selling homewares, furnitures, clothing etc.