Riverside Living in the Heart of the Bastide – Elegant Town Mansion – Sainte Foy la Grande

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When I push open the gate, I always feel the same sensation: time slows down here. In the heart of the bastide town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, this substantial stone residence overlooks the Dordogne with a sense of calm, as if it has been watching over the river for generations. Light moves freely through the house, the garden unfolds, and you immediately sense that this is not simply a place to live – it is a story.

From the moment you enter, the volumes speak for themselves. The house reveals itself naturally, room after room, never feeling confined. The sitting rooms invite you to linger, the dining room calls for long meals shared together, and the kitchens are designed for entertaining. It is easy to picture family gatherings, laughter by the fireplace, and summer evenings stretching on outdoors, with the river as a backdrop.

Upstairs, the atmosphere shifts. Calm takes over. Each bedroom offers its own sense of privacy, some with en-suite shower rooms, others conceived as true suites. Above, the spacious attic allows the house to keep evolving – an artist’s studio, a wellness space, additional bedrooms – here, ideas have room to grow.

Outside, the enclosed garden of approximately 2,000 m² feels like a retreat. Right in the town centre, yet entirely sheltered from it. There is a swimming pool, shaded corners, and ever-present views of the Dordogne. Slightly set apart, beneath a plant-covered pergola, a fire pit naturally becomes the gathering place for evenings that drift on, quiet conversations, and simple moments that stay with you.

There is also a quality I particularly appreciate: this house knows how to welcome. Three independent studios and a separate gîte allow family and friends to stay in complete autonomy, or make it possible to envisage a refined guest activity, all without encroaching on private life. Everything is already in place, with discretion and elegance.

This is a house meant to be lived in, shared, and passed on. It is simply waiting for those who will write the next chapter of its story.

Key features:

Open views over the Dordogne, in the heart of the bastide

Independent guest accommodation ready for use

Generous volumes, private garden, swimming pool and historic charm

A singular property, for a life just as distinctive.

Annie PEZAT
Sales Agent – MAXWELL-BAYNES CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
Specialist for Eastern Gironde & Western Dordogne
(+33) 06 38 13 44 47