Dordogne, Aquitaine 24440

Excellent 3 Bed Cottage for Sale in St. Avit Senieur Dordogne France Esales Property ID: es5555143 11 rue de l'Abbatiale Le Bourg St. Avit Senieur Dordogne 24440 Stunning Fully Renovated 3-Bedroom Cottage with Large Garage Location: Saint-Avit-Senieur, Dordogne, Perigord Noir, France A Picture-Perfect Dordogne Character Home Situated in the heart of the historic and peaceful village of Saint-Avit-Senieur, this beautifully restored three-story stone cottage offers the ultimate blend of rustic French charm, modern comfort, and functional space. Facing the village square and located just steps from the village's world-famous UNESCO-listed medieval abbey, this property is a turnkey opportunity ideal for a permanent family home, an idyllic lock-up-and-leave holiday retreat, or a high-demand rental unit. Property Overview & Interior Layout Fully renovated to exceptional standards, the cottage features double glazing throughout, full radiator oil central heating, and connection to mains sewerage. * Ground Floor: Step inside to fully tiled flooring throughout. The welcoming front living room flows seamlessly into an open-plan dining space. Just three steps up sits the separate, fully equipped kitchen. From the kitchen, step directly out onto a charming tiled terrace, shaded in summer by a picturesque ancient grape vine-the perfect spot for al fresco dining. * First Floor: A wooden staircase leads to a small landing with original timber flooring. Here you will find two exceptionally large double bedrooms, alongside a modern, fully equipped shower room complete with toilet and basin. * Second Floor: The top floor features a expansive open space with carpeted flooring. Currently arranged as a third bedroom (housing three single beds) along with a dedicated office area, this versatile room can easily serve as a primary master suite, creative studio, or guest suite. Both the living area and bedrooms are equipped with large ceiling fans for cool summer comfort. A French telephone line services the first floor, and a TV antenna is installed for international television access. Outbuildings, Terrace & Garage Directly across the private tiled courtyard sits an impressive L-shaped garage building. * Outbuilding Facilities: Adjacent to the garage is a covered area housing two 500-liter oil tanks for central heating. The main garage houses the central heating boiler, as well as the main water and electricity supplies. * Versatile Storage & Access: The garage features floored upper storage accessible via an internal spring-loaded, extendable ladder, as well as an upper external door overlooking the rear square. Double doors open to the rear, with two side doors opening onto the courtyard. * Gated Access & Parking: Positioned between the garage and the neighboring restaurant is an open corridor secured by a large, lockable metal gate leading to the Place du Fort, providing extensive public parking directly behind the property. As an extraordinary bonus, the sale includes approximately 3.78 hectares (over 9 acres) of private woodland, located just 5 km east of the village! Village Life & Premier Location Saint-Avit-Senieur is a vibrant village featuring a popular local restaurant, primary school, convenience shop, and post office/mayor's office directly opposite the cottage. Active residents can also make use of the excellent local tennis court. * Beaumont-du-Perigord (5 km): The nearest bastide town offers comprehensive services, including supermarkets, medical facilities, banks, bakeries, traditional butchers, and lively bars. * Bergerac: Just a 30-minute drive, with Bergerac Airport only 25 minutes away for quick international connections. * Regional Travel: Bordeaux is accessible in under 2 hours, and Toulouse in 2.5 hours. From canoeing down the famous Dordogne River to exploring prehistoric caves at Lascaux and enjoying world-class local gastronomy, this property offers the absolute best of southwestern France. ABOUT THE AREA Set in the rollin