Fully renovated farmhouse with private pool within large garden
Le Gelibert is a traditional stone farmhouse with adjoining barn set in picturesque countryside 1 km from Allemans (bakery).
Renovated & equipped to a high standard it has a contemporary feel.
Original oak beams, wood floors & stonework complemented by pale terracotta & travertine style floorings. Light & airy open plan dining & living areas in the former barn (freeview TV, DVD, bar standard table football), adjoin fully equipped kitchen. All 4 bathrooms have uniformly high spec (thermostatic showers, heated towel rails, Grohe fittings). 5 lge bedrooms (2 ensuite).
Ground floor:
Living, dining and kitchen areas cover around 80sqM, face south and open via double doors onto large covered terrace. Living area with comfortable leather sofas and log burning stove. Dining area has large oak table seating 10.
Light filled kitchen has east facing floor to ceiling glazed doors. Oven, hob & fridge freezer are stainless steel; kitchen worktops in beech. Large kitchen 'island' with comprehensive range of crockery, grocery storage cupboards, microwave.
From kitchen, door leads to vestibule, Bedroom 1 (twin, with fireplace), utility room & Bathroom 1 (shwr). Stairs to bedroom 5 (unsuitable for young children as open staircase is within the room).
Bedroom 2 (double), accessed via two steps from the living area, has large windows overlooking garden. Bathroom 2 ensuite (bath/shwr over).
Upper floor:
Accessed from open oak staircase - 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Bedroom 3, with views over garden, 2 singles (can be made as 6' double if needed). Bathroom 3 ensuite (large shwr).
Bedroom 4 (master) is very spacious, has 5' double bed and retains interesting original cupboards built into the thick stone walls. Views across fields to floodlit Romanesque church in nearby village of Bertric Buree. Adjoins spacious master bathroom with separate shwr, bath and twin basins.
Outside:
Large covered south-facing dining terrace with built-in BBQ, overlooks grounds and alarmed 10x5m salt system swimming pool with Roman End steps. Over an acre of mainly lawned grounds, ideal for outdoor play. Pool lights for night swimming. Football goal, badminton & hammock.
The 10 minute drive to Riberac descends through fields of sunflowers, maize, groves of walnut trees and orchards to the valley of the Dronne.
Riberac has supermarkets, wide range of shops and excellent Friday market. Range of restaurants within a short drive as well as horse riding, canoeing, tennis and golf. Pretty walks and bike rides along local lanes from the house. Local sightseeing includes the delightful village of Aubeterre, the castle of Bourdeilles and abbey at Brantome. A little further are the vineyards of St Emilion and Pomerol and the towns of Bergerac and Perigueux.
Booking: 30% deposit on booking. Balance and refundable £350 damages deposit payable 8 weeks prior to your visit please.
Please note that the swimming pool will be open for Le Gelibert bookings ma
Le Gelibert Property Features
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Telephone
- Fuel and Power Included
- Cot
- High Chair
- No Smoking
Open Fire/Wood Burner
Bedrooms
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 3 Twin Bedrooms
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Bath
- Ground Floor Shower
Pool
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
- Tumble dryer
Entertainment
- TV - Satellite or Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Table Football
- TV
- Radio
Leisure Equipment
- Sun Loungers
- Patio Furniture
- Barbecue
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
- Enclosed garden / play area
- Outdoor games area
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
Local Water Sports
- Sailing
- Swimming (outdoor pool)
- Canoeing
- Kayaking