Discover a bespoke 19th century house nestled along the
River Isle in the Bordeaux region of France.

CLOSE TO Saint-Émilion

Built in 1830 by a wealthy wine merchant from Bordeaux, this meticulously maintained, private stone house boasts refined living surrounded by nature in one of France’s most precious and impressive regions.

  • 2 Hectares

  • PRIVATE ISLAND

  • house / villa

  • 550 m² / 5920 sq ft

  • 8 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps UP to 20

  • 5 BathroomS

  • AMERICAN KITCHEN

  • double appliances

  • wine cave

  • Swimming Pool

  • Carport

  • Workshop

€ 1,225,000

The property welcomes you with a private drive lined by dozens of original French Plane trees that date back more than 200 years—only to arrive at the residence, which is a unique gem that has been exceptionally maintained inside and out to ensure both residents and guests create extraordinary memories.

    • Original manor construction dates back to 1830

    • Gated entrance to property that is set well back from the main road for complete privacy

    • Private drive lined with dozens of French Plane trees dating back 200+ years

    • Approximately two (2) hectares / 20,000 m² / 4.94 acres of secured land

    • Total covered area is approximately 550 m² / 5,920 sf

    • Main house roofing is renovated (2022) slate and the rest of the roofing is tile

    • Landscaped terrace with shade structures within the gardens that overlook the fields and river at the back of the property

    • Salt water swimming pool (6 x 12 meters / 19.6 f x 39.3 f)

    • Property boasts its own 3,000 m² / 32,291 sf private island on the River Isle (safe and clean for swimming)

    • More than half of the total property is landscaped and maintained with the rest being left wild for ecological reasons

    • Iron gate and fence lines along select areas of the property

    • Dedicated well with unlimited water supply

    • Total developed area is approximately 550 m² / 5,920 sf

    • Manor (main) house features 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, two (2) reception areas, library, an open concept kitchen, office, and laundry room

    • Two (2) additional (attached) cottages on property with each at approximately 60-70 m² / 645-753 sf

    • Extensive upgrades, renovations, and modernizations

    • Manor (main) house living room features two (2) stunning wood-burning stoves

    • American kitchen measuring approximately 60 m² / 645 sf that was added to the property thirty (30) years ago

    • Gas kitchen

    • Two (2) Bosch refrigerators

    • Two (2) Miele ovens and double stovetop

    • Luxury granite countertops & backsplash

    • Bosch dishwasher

    • Fully-upgraded bathrooms with luxury finishes

    • Newly-installed, high-end furnace (central heat) and water tank

    • Select rooms feature original wooden beams, and original parquet and stone flooring

    • Original crown moldings throughout

    • Renovated wine cellar with storage capacity at 500+ bottles

    • Select areas feature 19th century glass and all other areas feature double-paned glass

    • Two (2) washing machines and two (2) dryers

    • High ceilings throughout the property (Main house and cottages have 10 ft. ceilings; main house 2nd floor has 13 ft. ceilings)

    • Ample natural light throughout the main house and cottages via windows and skylights

    • Large, secure on-property workshop space

    • Covered car port

    • Two separate attic spaces with ample storage

    • Two wall/ceiling climate units for additional heat and A/C (rarely utilized based on local climate)

  • This property has undergone several key upgrades and renovations that have elevated the property’s energy rating for greater efficiency and comfort.

    • Furnace replaced (2022)

    • Upgraded home insulation (2022)

    • Slate roof (main house) repair and renovation (2022)

    • Main house exterior facade maintenance and renovation (2022)

    In addition to the stated renovations, the property is permitted to build upon entrance from the main road on both sides of the entry drive.

  • This exquisite property is located outside of Bordeaux to the northeast in the Dordogne department of France.

    The property is nestled along the Isle River, which has a history dating back to 1820.

    The property is located in a small town that is approximately one hour (by car) from Bordeaux, Périgueux and Bergerac. The picturesque town of Saint-Émilion is just 26 km away, the archaeological site of a Roman villa at Montcaret 17 km and the Jardins de Sardy 18 km.

    MAP OF GENERAL AREA

    Based on the location, access to a car is highly recommended for day-to-day conveniences.

    By AIR: Fly into Bordeaux International Airport (1h15m nonstop from Paris)

    By TRAIN: From Bordeaux via TER train (40m)

    By CAR: From Bordeaux city center (1h)

  • Bordeaux is the capital of the department of Gironde and is world-famous for its wines from these regions. The area has a maritime climate, which causes rather wet and mild winters. The summers are nice and warm with many sunny hours.

    According to the NOAA, the average temperatures (high/low) by month are as follows.

    January:
    10°C / 3°C; 50°F / 37°F

    February:
    12°C / 4°C; 54°F / 37°F

    March:
    15°C / 5°C; 59°F / 41°F

    April:
    18°C / 7°C; 64°F / 45°F

    May:
    21°C / 11°C; 70°F / 52°F

    June:
    25°C / 14°C; 77°F / 57°F

    July:
    27°C / 16°C; 81°F / 61°F

    August:
    27°C / 16°C; 81°F / 61°F

    September:
    24°C / 13°C; 75°F / 55°F

    October:
    19°C / 10°C; 66°F / 50°F

    November:
    14°C / 6°C; 57°F / 43°F

    December:
    11°C / 4°C; 52°F / 40°F

  • Annual taxes on the property are approximately € 3,200 (based on 2023-2024 actual data).

    The property has a current energy rating of a “Class C”, which is defined below and is more efficient than most properties of this age and in this area of France.

    Class C:
    Considered “fairly efficient housing”: from 110 to 180 kWh/m²/year and from 11 to 30 kg CO2/m²/year”

  • By appointment only starting April 1, 2025.

    Please submit. an inquiry and someone will be in touch with you very soon.

MOULIN-NEUF - 24700 FRANCE

 

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there are 6,000 wineries in Bordeaux and the region produces 65 million cases of wine per year, representing approximately 15% of all of the wine produced in France.

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