Large Villa with Private Fenced and Heated Pool and Superb Views
Peaceful Location in Plum Orchard Overlooking Dordogne River
Sleeps 16, optional extra room with sofa bed
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Beautiful, large 17th century Presbytery restored in 2001. Marvellous setting with superb views over River Dordogne. 8 en-suite bedrooms, (9th optional). 100m2 4-aspect salon, large luxury kitchen with American fridge, twin dishwashers and ovens, large dining room, snooker room, cinema room, study/library, music room. 50m2 balcony with BBQ. Surround sound cinema, hi-fi, Satellite 32 inch wide-screen TV, Yamaha C3 baby grand piano, snooker, billiards.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £1995 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £2695 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £2995 | - | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £3195 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £3495 | - | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £4495 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £2795 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £2395 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £1995 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £2995 | - |
Notes on prices
SPECIAL OFFER - 15% OFF ALL PRICES BAR 7TH JULY TO 31ST AUGUST, FROM FEB 12TH-18TH.
Changeover day
Peak season Saturday, otherwise negotiable.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 and 5 with double beds. Bedroom 6 with twin beds. Bedroom 7 with double bed. Bedroom 8 with twin beds. Bedroom 9 (aka music room) double sofa bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 bath and wc. Bathroom 2 shower and wc. Bathroom 3 shower and wc. Bathroom 4 bath and wc. Bathroom 5 shower and wc. Bathroom 6 shower and wc. Bathroom 7 bath and wc. Bathroom 8 shower and wc. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | A great kitchen, loads of space, some great antique units - table, apothecary drawer set, double dishwashers, twin electric ovens, microwave, American fridge, table and chairs for 8, washing machine and dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Fabulous 4-aspect 100m2 salon w/Yamaha C3 grand piano, TV/DVD/CD, open chimney in 3 areas, dining room seating 18, billiards room, cinema room w/video-projector, study w/2 sofas, computer desk, wi-fi, music room/9th bedroom 2 sofas inc. bed, CD player. |
| Other: | Original 17th century domed cellar, candlelit, barrels, for wine tastings. Very large balcony on first floor providing superb views from dawn to spectacular sunsets. BBQ, 2 parasols, seating for 18. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Pool, bath towels and all linen provided, maid service and chef optional extra. 2 x 9-seater VW Transporters available with pick-up/delivery service to airport. also our own 2 Canadian canoes (4 seater) and bikes. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
All bedrooms on ground floor, wide staircase to amenities and balcony on first floor.
Outside
Secure pool, 10 x 5m with flat bottom at 1.5m, boules, table-tennis, children's swing and slide, 1 acre garden, parking, 16 sun loungers, parasols, table, chairs, BBQ. Neighbour's tennis court available by arrangement.
Coast/Beach
The Atlantic coast at Arcachon is 90 mins away. There is a good sandy beach with pedalos, bar/restaurant at Lac du Caddy, 15 mins away.
Golf
Chateau Vigiers is 25 minutes away with quality 18 and 9 hole golf courses with luxury hotel.
Special interest holidays
We organise bespoke cooking schools and wine tours to the famous and the secret châteaux.
Travel
Bordeaux Merignac airport is 60 mins away, Bergerac 25 mins -if you fly we have 2 x 9-seater VW transporters for hire, pick-up/drop off possible, cheaper and quicker than rentals. Airlines cover all UK, BA, Flybe, Easyjet, bmibaby, also direct flights from Dublin, Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris. Train TGV arrives from Paris/Lille/London at Libourne, 30 mins away.
Distances
Bordeaux is 70kms, Bergerac 20kms, Ste Foy 4kms, St.Emilion 35kms.
Further details
Canoeing on the Dordogne is a great experience, we have two Canadian canoes (4-seater) for hire . Local supermarkets in Ste Foy, plus famous Saturday market. Lots of good restaurants. St Emilion is amazing, historic and beautiful. Bergerac is 40 mins to east, gateway to the beautiful Dordogne.
Booking notes
Options can be given for a predetermined time. 20% deposit required on booking, balance 10 weeks before arrival. Full information packs emailed on booking. Refundable security deposit of £500 during stay.
Guest comments
The most beautiful place I've ever stayed in. - June Walton, Deputy Editor, Good Housekeeping.
What a fabulous place this is. We voted this the best accommodation we have ever had in France. - Duffy/McCaffery families
Almost incomparable, an excellent place to stay - it's almost too nice since we've been quite happy to stay at the house for long stretches. - N.Skevington.
Just to say what a marvellous two weeks we had at the Presbytere. It really is the most beautiful house we've ever stayed in; and I'm missing the view terribly. - K. Paul
Owner profile
Ian Christians, Special Villas & Orpheus & Bacchus
About the owner
My wife works for Bombardier, the global train co. based in Berlin and I live between Berlin, Bordeaux, and Cambridge - difficult to beat. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years, before that I ran Ellerman Travel & helped found Keycamp Holidays after a brilliant family holiday with our own tent. We own 6 houses near Gensac and Ste. Foy-la-Grande, and I have managed all the restoration projects. My aim is to provide EXPERIENCES, not justholidays, with the best holiday accommodation, - luxury kitchens, all bedrooms en-suite, cinemas, wifi, hi-fi, satellite TV and large securitised pools. I organise the celebrated Orpheus & Bacchus Music & Wine Festival, with concerts in May 21-27(the 4th Hummel Festival), July1-6 (Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra), and Sept 1-6, (Sinfonia d'Amici).
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The Presbytere was a prominent ruin alongside the church where my son was married in 2000. A good friend told me, as we were driving past, "it's for sale." I asked who owns it. "I do." My response "How much." Her response "250,000 FF". My response "Done!" A year later (and a few million francs!) we have a fully restored Presbytere. It has a superb setting, attached (just) to the church, looking down the Dordogne valley. The views are sensational, sunsets - looking horizontally as we are high up - spectacular. The house, with 6 reception rooms, and 8 en-suite bedrooms lacks for nothing. It is amongst the best of holiday properties. The location, close to Ste. Foy, 35kms from magical St.Emilion, between accessible Bordeaux and Bergerac. Perfect.
Unique benefits of the property
The Presbytere is as good as it gets, wonderful 17th century restoration, secluded, heated pool, great views, en-suite bedrooms, 6 reception rooms with cinema and wi-fi - it is ideal for families and groups. The area - full of interest, from Bordeaux, the Medoc, St.Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes, the Dordogne chateaux. The climate - usually excellent, with night-time electric storms to keep the grass green, hot temperatures. A friend who lives 400m away is happy to let my clients use her tennis court - a bottle of good white burgundy in compensation. Options include mini-bus rental, chef, maid service, exceptional wine cellar (burgundies and Bordeaux at great prices), a DVD library for the exceptional big screen (10 DVDs per pack).
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6052
Contact Name:
Ian Christians
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7808727735
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