‘Pey au Bruc Nord’ - Elegant Stone Country House
| Region: | Aquitaine | Ref. No: | 576 |
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| Department: | Gironde | Rent per month: | £2000 pm |
| Dept No: | 33 | Long letting period: | Available year round for long lets |
| Location: | Near Montalivet | Min. rental period: | 1 year |
| Situation: | Country | Bedrooms: | 7 see below |
| Property Type: | Farmhouse/Country House | Sleeps: | 16 |
House featured in Alistair Sawday’s “Special Places To Stay - French Holiday Homes” / Aquitaine.
Pey au Bruc Nord
The Salon
Description of Property:
Set in the Médoc between the sea and miles of forests and marshes, this romantic cut stone farmhouse is in a unique position away from the crowds in large secluded grounds. It boasts a superb stone edged swimming pool with a covered dining area, barbeque and outside kitchen. It is only a 10 minute drive from the beautiful surfing beaches of the silver coast and 15 minutes from France’s largest lake at Hourtin.
This very comfortable property has kept its original charm with lots of decorative antique furniture, lovely bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen with a large table seating 16. Full of character with antique fireplaces and stone walls, it is spacious and elegantly decorated with a special charm for children. The house is not over restored (and the style is “shabby-chic”). All rooms have antique French beds and children have Napoleonic lits d’enfant.
Large living room with open log fire. Beamed kitchen/dining room. Three double bedrooms, one with extra single bed with ensuite bathrooms. Twin bedroom with door to garden. Downstairs cloakroom with WC. First floor: Two double bedrooms with additional single child’s bed in each with two bathrooms. Nursery with four single beds and one child’s bed.
Antique terracotta tiles throughout and three other stone fireplaces.
Family bedroom
Superb swimming pool
Outside Amenities: Total serenity and privacy. Large grounds of half a hectare. Elegant stone edged swimming pool with shallow end for children - (9m x 7m, depth 0.7m x 1.5m). Covered eating area facing pool. South facing garden surrounded by private forest. Security with drive and gate with locks. BBQ. Parking.
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Candle lit bath
Pey au Bruc Nord
Activities out of season:
Day trips to Bordeaux, shopping, museums, opera and ballet, great markets. Saturday - Place St. Michel, great food market, Sunday - Antiques and Bric a Brac, Monday - general, clothes and shoes etc (some serious bargains), Sunday until 2 on the Quays very popular foody market with stands serving food and wine. Bordeaux has been voted by Wallpaper magazine as Europe’s Coolest City and it is living up to its reputation ... brilliant futuristic tram service with a park and ride system from seven points outside the city centre. The Utopia cinema at St Pierre shows 4 different films all the time many in English and lots for children which have won awards at different film festivals. American blockbusters and Disney NOT featured. Masses of great restaurants including Rick Stein’s favourite ... Many English and Irish pubs serving food. Festivals throughout the year and international fairs at Europe’s largest exhibition centre. Bordeaux is the best preserved 18th century city in Europe.
Merignac airport is the Médoc side of Bordeaux and can be reached in less than an hour. Have friends to stay.
More than 300 wine châteaux within an hour ranging from Mouton Rothschild and Margaux to some very small châteaux where some interesting bargains can be found around 4 to 5 euros a bottle. Visits all year. Wine courses and tastings.
Learn to ride and manage horses: 2 kms from Pey au Bruc Jerome (English) and Isabel (French) run a dynamic riding school open all year.
Walks: 120 miles of sandy beaches, 14 nature reserves within an hour, marshes, forest walks, hunting for ceps and girolle mushrooms. Unlike other areas of France you are free to walk virtually wherever you please.
Cycling circuits throughout the area.
Local markets every day of the week.
Thalassatherapy spas at Euronat and CHM open from March. Luxurious Caudalie open all year using Vinotherapy techniques.
Fresh air, The Médoc has the largest number of living centenarians in France, healthy living, slow pace of life, peace and tranquility, excellent local food are all reasons for living in the Médoc.
Take the ferry to visit France’s largest zoo at Royan. Spectacular polar bear enclosure and Children’s zoo with baby animals.
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| Heating system: | Electric digitally controlled hi-tech heating with 13 storage radiators / convectors. 2 wood burning stoves, 2 open chimneys and an insert. |
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| Services / Facilities: | Mains water. Septic tank. Electricity. Telephone. Satellite TV. VCR. DVD.
Telephone and internet connection available if required. |
| Kitchen Facilities: |
Conventional oven. Hob. Microwave. Fridge. Freezer. Combined Fridge/Freezer. Dishwasher. Washing Machine.
Toaster. |
| Additional Info: |
Children welcome.
Smokers accepted.
Pets may be allowed by prior agreement.
Cot is available. Garden furniture. Table tennis. Private swimming pool 9m x 7m. Cook and babysitter available. |
Distance to Nearest (in kms):
| Village/Town: | 4 kms | Airport: | Bordeaux 1 hr |
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| Supermarket: | 4 kms | Train Station: | 10 kms |
| Shops: | 4 kms | Bus Station: | 10 kms |
| Market: | 4 kms | Port: | N/A |
Pricing Info: PEY AU BRUC : THE COUNTRY HOUSE.
Surfing, sunshine, silver sands, shimmering seas, seclusion and serenity at shabby chic but stylish Pey au Bruc.
Due to retirement this stunning large country house in half a hectare of lawns is for sale at £500,000 (non negotiable) and is available on a years rental only on a "Try Before You Buy" basis from October at £2,000 a month payable In advance. In the event of a sale the rental will be refunded. Producing over £30,000 p.a. in summer rentals the house can be home or investment or a combination of both.
It makes the perfect escape to the country with its beautiful stone edged pool, proximity to the beach and special coastal microclimate. What a wonderful house to share with friends and family, enjoy long lazy days on the beach and to celebrate special events like birthdays Christmas and Easter round the huge kitchen table seating 16. Enjoy entertaining in style with beautiful objects and antiques, seven bedrooms and five luxurious bathrooms.
Availability: This property is available year round for longer lets.
Available from October 2012 on a years let at £2000 per month. Utilities are extra.
My property is NOT available for weekly summer holiday rentals.
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| Name: | Jane Butler | Languages spoken: | English, some French |
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| Telephone No 1: | +33 (0)5 56 09 32 65 | Time to contact: | Anytime |
| Telephone No 2: | +33 (0)6 77 46 55 71 (mobile) | Time to contact: | Anytime |
| Fax No: | N/A | Website: | http://www.medoc-holidays.com/ |
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