Magnificent Medieval Château in the Heart of the Dordogne

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Set within 20 hectares of enchanting grounds in the picturesque Beune River valley, this exceptional, fully restored medieval château represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of profound historical, architectural and archeological significance, seamlessly enhanced with modern comforts.
Approached via a stone courtyard, the château reveals an impressive entrance hall, from which a remarkable stone spiral staircase rises to serve all levels. This level opens onto a sun-drenched south-facing terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining. The ground floor also hosts a grand banqueting hall, distinguished by its monumental fireplace and authentic flagstone flooring, leading through to a wine cellar and utility room. A charming bedroom with adjoining bathroom is discreetly positioned in the tower off the terrace.
The first floor presents the principal reception spaces, including a fully equipped kitchen, a formal dining room, and an elegant main salon, again showcasing period flagstones and an imposing fireplace. A unique walkway leads to a characterful turret bedroom with en-suite bathroom, mirroring the room below.
On the second floor, two generous double bedrooms with bathrooms are complemented by a refined principal suite featuring both bath and shower and featuring a monumental fireplace and exposed beams. A secondary spiral staircase ascends within the tower to two further bedrooms occupying the upper levels, each imbued with historic charm and captivating views.
The third floor additionally offers a spacious games room and a striking octagonal bathroom complete with jacuzzi and shower. From here, a delightful roof terrace overlooks the courtyard and the ‘jardin à la française’ providing a perfect vantage point.
The estate is further enhanced by a three-storey guardian’s house in an adjoining tower, with two bedrooms and a bathroom, offering ideal guest or staff accommodation.
The beautifully landscaped grounds include formal parterre gardens, a 17th-century chapel with a stone ‘pisé’ floor, and a discreet swimming pool (11m x 11m) with surrounding terraces that blends well in to the grounds. Woodland and meadow areas extend across the estate, with terraced pathways descending toward the tranquil Beune valley. A wooden garage completes the ensemble.
What truly distinguishes this exceptional estate is its profound historical and archaeological significance. The site is designated as a Historic Monument, while the dramatic rock faces below are similarly protected due to remarkable prehistoric discoveries uncovered numerous archaeological excavations, many of which are now preserved in national museum collections.
The property is set within a UNESCO-recognised landscape, in the heart of the Beune Valley, itself a protected and listed site. This rare setting is further enriched by its inclusion within designated ZNIEFF and Natura 2000 zones, underscoring the outstanding ecological and cultural value of the surrounding environment

Ideally situated just 20 minutes from Sarlat, and within easy reach of Bergerac, Brive, Bordeaux, and Toulouse airports, the property enjoys proximity to the celebrated villages and cultural treasures of the Dordogne’s renowned Golden Triangle.

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