Chateau Lagut, Dordogne
Specifications:
Outdoors:
An archway from the lane leads to a gravelled courtyard which is enclosed by the many outbuildings, one of which is a tiny 16th century chapel. A large grass courtyard to the rear of the property is backed by a very large wine-making barn, built in the 18th century and now transformed into an indoor games hall. There is also a superb outdoor tennis court and, behind a long dry stone wall, an elliptical, heated swimming pool (12m x 6m x 1.10m-1.80m) benefits from sun throughout the day. Facilities include:
• Games hall in the old 'cuvier' with badminton, (indoor)
• Volleyball, half-size basketball court & table tennis (indoor)
• Full-size tennis court
• Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing facilities and large freezer
• Garden furniture including sun loungers and BBQ
• Children’s play area with swings and a climbing frame
• Catering and babysitting services available
Chateaux
8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 cloakrooms (sleeps 16)
Ground floor:
• Grand salon (10.5m x 7.5m) which has exposed stone walls, a heavily beamed ceiling, polished wood floor and an imposing open stone fireplace from here a door leads to the second raised terrace, to the rear of the property, where there is teak garden dining furniture and a built-in barbecue.
• Next to the grand salon, the family room is tastefully furnished with comfortable sofas and also has a television, providing additional, less formal living accommodation.
• Cloakroom
• Formal dining room has a large oak dining table and chairs to seat 12 persons, a large open fireplace, polished wood floor and french doors to the rear terrace.
• Second main entrance leads to the spacious farmhouse kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and an oak refectory table with seating for 8 persons.
• Large double bedroom
• Two large twin bedrooms, each with spacious en suite bathrooms
From the dining room a door leads to the upper floor of a self-contained wing within the Château:
• A sitting area, which can be used for put-up beds
• Two adjoining bedrooms, one of which has a large en suite bathroom with bath, shower attachment, twin basins and WC
• A wooden staircase leads to the lower ground floor and hallway with access to the lane.
• Attractively furnished sitting room with flagstone floor, huge open fireplace and television.
• A door from the sitting room leads to a private walled garden with teak garden furniture and a gate to the rear garden.
• The newly fitted kitchen has a breakfast table and chairs.
• Shower room with twin basins. Separate WC.
First floor:
• A staircase next to the kitchen leads to the first floor bedrooms.
• Twin bedroom with two single beds
• Cloakroom
• Bathroom with bath and shower attachment, twin vanity unit, bidet, WC; shower room with basin.
• Another attractive suite of rooms has been created consisting of a large, carpeted twin bedroom with wonderful sloping exposed beams and an open wooden staircase
• Second tower where there are two further single beds; great for children (twin beds can be put together to make large double bed)
Cottage
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (sleeps 4)
Ground floor:
• Main entrance from the lane where there is space for parking
• Large, open plan dining area and comfortable seating around a wood burning stove
• Kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer & microwave
• Bathroom with bath and shower attachment, basin and WC
Salon:
• This large room (10m x 5m) has its own entrance from the lane. Doors at either end inter-connect with the cottage and the guest suite. The original stone fireplace is an imposing feature of this very attractive room which has satellite television, video & stereo
First floor:
• Wooden staircase to landing area
• Double bedroom and bedroom with twin beds which can be put together as a Double bed, both with pitched wooden ceilings
• Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, two basins and WC
Guest suite:
Bed sitting room, kitchen, bathroom + cloakroom (sleeps 2)
• With access from the lane and connecting door to the main salon, this ground floor apartment is ideal for a couple or a single member of staff
• Delightful main room is beautifully furnished and retains the original wooden beams giving a feeling of space, with satellite television and video player.
• Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave and dining area
• Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, twin basins and WC
• Cloakroom
• Central heating









