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Our property is part of a very small hamlet near Argentat S/Dordogne with 4 permanent residents, they are all very friendly, welcoming and enjoy having a chat.
The road passing our house only serves 3 or 4 houses and turns into an unmade track leading to a lovely little stream. There are so many wonderful walks and bicycle rides right on our doorstep in all directions. It is a great area for wildlife, ideal for bird watching.

The two of us over the last 16 years have lovingly restored the house. It has been a labour of love to get back to granite walls and oak beams.
In the living room there is a large fireplace with a wood-burning stove. All modernisation has been carried out so as not to detract from the character of this 280-year-old house.

From the kitchen/living room 3 steps lead to a double bedroom with own dressing/child room and en suite shower room and loo.
Upstairs there is a comfortable sitting room with a sofa bed, 3 steps lead to a mezanine double bedroom with en suite bathroom and loo.
The layout of the house allows complete privacy for two couples, or parents & children, it has proved very successful.
The furniture is mostly French and of the region, with plenty of interesting ornaments and decorations as the house has been restored to suit our future retirement. (Only 10 years to go and counting!!) It is very homely.

In the cellar there is a washing machine and tumble dryer, with plenty of room to store your own bikes etc. The courtyard is private with ample car parking, there is a patio with table, chairs and granite BBQ "pour diner à la fraiche!"
Fronting onto the courtyard is our large barn, which is full of old farm equipment.
There is also a very attractive 3-storey building, which was built in 1894 as a bakery, complete with bread oven. It is now fully restored.
The fields in front of the house and to the right of the barn are also ours; our neighbour cuts the grass for hay and keeps it tidy. We guarantee you will enjoy spending some time in our cottage; it is situated in a beautiful area still very unspoilt and full of surprises.