Villa Belvedere. Views, Walk to restaurants. Near Bordeaux, Bergerac SW France

Villa Belvedere is a detached contemporary home with a private pool and air conditioning, located in the historic town of Duras with a selection of restaurants and shops all within easy walking distance.

Important note:
Due to the raised terrace area in the garden, Villa Belvedere is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Villa Belvedere, situated on the outskirts of Duras just a 3-minute walk to the best boulangerie in town which sells lovely fresh croissants for breakfast or French patisserie for elevenses; and 5 minutes walk to the ancient town centre which is dominated by the magnificent Chateau and has a selection of restaurants, shops and café bars as well as a weekly Monday morning market which runs all year. In July and August, there is a  popular weekly night market on a Thursday which has a great atmosphere with entertainment and street food.

A wonderful location to explore the famous wine regions of Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion.

Villa Belvedere’s location on the edge of Duras means that cafes, bars and restaurants can be enjoyed with no need to drive. The town location can also mean some traffic noise at times, so may not be ideal if you are seeking absolute quiet and rural isolation. Yet the views from the property down the Dropt valley are spectacular so you have the best of both worlds.

The ancient Bastide town of Monsegur (Gironde) is 10km away and also has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants and a weekly Friday morning market and night market on Wednesdays in July & August. There is also a community-run cinema which shows films in French and English.

A Carrefour supermarket and petrol station are located on the other side of Duras (1 mile) or Monsegur (6 miles).

The house

Set over two levels. Enter from the driveway to the upper floor, stairs leading down to the ground floor, the living areas and the garden.
Air conditioning is on the ground floor which comprises bedroom 1 and the open-plan living area.

Kitchen and living areas (Ground floor)

The contemporary open-plan kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, cafetiere, oven and induction hob. The breakfast table and chairs have views over the pool and garden through double-opening doors.

Laundry room with washing machine. Separate wc ideal from the garden and the pool.

The living space is open-plan and air-conditioned. It has two seating areas, a TV area (50-inch TV with UK Freesat and French terrestrial) plus a dining area which seats up to 8 people. Patio doors open onto the alfresco dining terrace with wonderful far-reaching views of the valley below. There are electric shutters and an electric sun awning on the living room windows. Please note, whilst there is a wood-burning fire this is not for guest use. Unlimited super-fast broadband with average download speeds exceeding 200 Mbps. There is also a good 4G mobile reception.

Bedrooms and shower rooms

3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.

Bedroom 1: Ground floor. Super-king size bed (180cm wide 200cm long). Walk-in wardrobe, full-length mirror and space for suitcases. Air conditioning, insect screen on the window and electric shutters. En-suite walk-in shower room, washbasin and separate wc.

Bedroom 2: Upper floor. King-size bed (150cm wide x 200cm long). Chest of drawers and bedside tables. Large built-in wardrobe on the landing opposite this room. Electric fan. Insect screen on the window and electric shutters.

Bedroom 3: Upper floor. Two single beds (90cm wide x 200cm long). Chest of drawers and bedside table. Built-in wardrobe. Electric fan. Large ceiling window with electric shutters. Sliding windows with views over pool, garden and rooftops. Insect screen.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a shower room with a washbasin and a wc, located next to these bedrooms.
There is a separate wc next to the kitchen which is also conveniently located for the swimming pool and garden.

Garden and Exterior

The kitchen and living room doors open onto the patio overlooking the good-sized garden and private pool with wonderful views. There is a charcoal BBQ, exterior table and chairs under a pergola for shade.

On the other side of the pool, there is a storeroom and a garage with parking for one car. There is also off-street parking for a second car in a carport at the front of the house. There is table tennis and table football in a room opposite the house and by the pool.

Private swimming pool

The private chlorine swimming pool is 8m x 4m and 1.4m deep and has an alarm. The corner steps into the pool measure 12cm, 35cm, 60cm, 80cm and 110cm. All measurements are approximate. There are 6 sun loungers and 3 parasols.

Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours

Private catering at the house or maybe a picnic in the vineyard can be arranged. English and French spoken. www.lovingaquitaine.com

Cycle hire

Cycle hire and electric cycles are available to hire in the area. Cycle hire information page.

What to do in the area and beyond

There are many towns, villages and castles to explore on your doorstep. The local towns and villages host weekly markets as well as summer night markets and various festivals throughout the year. More information on what’s on locally is in the “Local Area” tab above.

Travel

Airports

• Bergerac 40km
• Bordeaux 96km
• Toulouse 196km

Train

• Bergerac 48km
• Bordeaux station (TGV) 73km
• Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 41km
• Gare de La Réole (Bordeaux) 25km

Car

• Calais 578 miles
• Le Havre 430 miles

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