CHATEAU ESPERANCE
DORDOGNE, FRANCE
historic family home with valley viewS
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Situated in the heart of the Périgord Noir, famous for its many grand châteaus and medieval towns, Château Espérance stands high on a rocky promontory overlooking the beautiful “Rivière Espérance” (the River Dordogne). From its light-filled rooms and broad terrace around the pool, there are superb vistas of the valley and de Fénélon nearby. Dining al fresco beneath the poolside loggia as the sun sets over the many-hued tapestry of farmland and wooded hills below is truly a memorable experience. Just one of the many memories you’ll make on your Dordogne vacation. Beyond the delightful courtyard, the former chapel provides a multifunctional space. Across the lane is a guest house that provides a bedroom and bathroom for two more people, an ideal hideout for any teenagers in the group. And a few minutes away down the hill from your Dordogne villa is a delightful and popular village with a typical café, bakery, shops, essential services and an excellent weekly market. BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 5 MAX OCCUPANCY: 10
LIVING SPACES
With plenty of living space, Château Espérance truly is your castle-away-from-home. Head to the large open-plan sitting and dining room on the main floor or relax in the salon with TV on the lower floor that opens onto the garden. Enjoy an authentic meal under the covered dining area on the pool terrace or utilize the multifunctional space in the former chapel.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
Château Espérance sleeps up to ten guests, eight in the main house and two in the guest house. Main House - Lower Floor: Bedroom one (imperial king, 79") has a salon with a door to the garden and a bathroom with tub and shower Main House - Main Floor: Bedroom two (king, 71", ceiling fan) has an adjacent bathroom with a hydro-jet shower Main House - Top Floor: Bedroom three (king, 71") has an en suite bathroom with a shower Bedroom four (two queens, 55") has a bathroom with a tub and separate shower Guest House: Bedroom five (king, 71") is upstairs with a bathroom and shower The guest house also has a small breakfast kitchen and sitting area downstairs
OUTDOOR LIVING
To call Château Espérance's outdoor space "stunning" would be an understatement. Take in the serene Dordogne valley while cooling off in the large, heated, salt-system swimming pool (approx.30`x12`). Enjoy lunch in the covered loggia for dining with a BBQ and large terrace with access to large kitchen. There's a beautiful courtyard with a fountain, and the property is surrounded by lovely private lawns for walking, kids playing or croquet.
Satellite TV (42" plasma screen TV in the main living area and TVs in bedrooms 3 and 4) DVD, VCR and CD stereo WiFi internet Two fully-equipped modern kitchens BBQ Bose sound system in chapel Washer/dryer Central heating, ceiling fans and air conditioning in all bedrooms
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Décor combines modern comfort and medieval splendor Lovely terraces and exquisite vistas of ancient landscapes of the Dordogne Valley Excellent proximity to sites; medieval towns and prehistory A rich history: Originally built for the local priest, this 17thcentury presbytery and former chapel now makes an ideal vacation home
NOTABLE FEATURES
location INFORMATION
Five minutes away is the lively village of St. Julien de Lampon, with restaurants, cafés, and a great weekly market. Famed prehistoric sites and museums can be found in Les Eyzies and Montignac, just 45 minutes away. The medieval villages and castles of Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Domme and Castelnaud along the Dordogne are just 10-30 minutes away.
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