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This character property dates back to the 15th century, although there have been significant upgrades since then! A turn-key B&B business, this property would work equally as well as a wonderful family home. Surrounded by vineyards, rolling countryside and just a 10min drive from the Dordogne river. The property comprises a main house and adjoining guest house.

Fully renovated, it combines period features with modern comfort and offers flexible accommodation that could suit a large family, multi-generational living or a hospitality business, subject to the necessary permissions. There are 6 bedrooms in total, 5 of which are en-suite.

There is a total 400m2 habitable space, arranged over two floors.

Ground floor:

Entrance hall - 19m2
Sitting room - 38m2
Grand sitting room - 64m2
Dining room - 22m2
Kitchen - 10m2
Study - 20m2
Ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC - 26m2
Bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC - 26m2
Suite/apartment - 42m2
Bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC - 36m2
Independent bedroom with bathroom - 23m2

First floor:

Mezzanine - 43m2
Bedroom - 13m2
Shower room with WC - 12m2
Dressing room - 14m2

Outside:

4,264m2 grounds
Heated 7m x 4m chlorine swimming pool
Summer kitchen
Wooden terrace and covered terrace
100m2 attached barn/garage
Petanque court
Vegetable garden
Treehouse
Historic well with irrigation pump
6m2 wine cellar
Large parking area
Open countryside views

Additional features:

Stone construction dating from the 15th, 18th and 19th centuries
Former coaching inn/post house
Wooden double-glazed windows
Pellet stove with supplementary electric heating
Separate electric hot water heaters for each bathroom
Fibre broadband available
Roof fully renovated in 2025
Individual septic system (upgrade required to current standards)
Potential to create guest accommodation, holiday cottages (gites) or a bed and breakfast, subject to the necessary permissions

Location:

?The property is situated in the commune of Ruch, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers wine region, a short drive south of the Dordogne river. Everyday amenities are an enjoyable 2km bike ride or walk into Ruch while the town of Castillon-la-Bataille is just a short drive away and offers supermarkets, schools, medical services and a railway station. Saint-Émilion is also within easy reach, and both Bergerac Dordogne Perigord Airport and Bordeaux-Merignac Airport can be reached in under an hour.

The property is situated in the commune of Ruch, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers wine region, a short drive south of the Dordogne river. Everyday amenities are an enjoyable 2km bike ride or walk into Ruch while the town of Castillon-la-Bataille is just a short drive away and offers supermarkets, schools, medical services and a railway station. Saint-Émilion is also within easy reach, and both Bergerac Dordogne Perigord Airport and Bordeaux-Merignac Airport can be reached in under an hour.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 400m2
Plot size: 4,264m2 / 1 acre
Taxe fonciere: €1,915 per annum
DPE rating: D
Broadband: fibre
Heating: Pellet stove with supplementary electric heating
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours: Discreet
Distance to shops: 2km
Distance to train station: Castillon - 15mins
Distance to airport: Bergerac and Bordeux, both a 1hr drive

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr



15th Century character property
Main house and guest accommodation
6 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms in total
An established rental business
Surrounded by vineyards
Beautiful garden & swimming pool
Quiet location
10 mins from Dordogne river
2km from shops and restaurant
15 mins from Castillon train station