This elegant convent transports you back in time…….

Lanquais, Dordogne

€ 1 248 000
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BVI80285
450 M²
7.298 M²
8
3
  • Private, almost 2 acre (7298m2), village house
  • Renovated in 2024/2025
  • Large compound, main house 335m2, guest annexe of 115m2
  • Unique features, converted convent

About this Property

Sitting on the edge of a charming village, rich in ancient architecture, you will find this spectacular piece of history. The high vaulted ceilings of the original chapelle, the grand former refectory perfectly renovated and the delightful guesthouse, are just a few of the characteristics in this grand home that will leave you amazed.

The main house offers approximately 335 square meters of living space. On the ground level of the main house, in addition to the chapelle and refectory, currently being used as a “great room” (accommodating kitchen, pantry room, dining room and large living room), you will find a sizeable bedroom and a library, both with walk-outs to the garden, an office or another bedroom, a large bathroom, a second informal kitchen, WC and large laundry room.

The beautiful staircase leads you to a bedroom on the interfloor, with cathedral ceilings and skylight. Continuing to the first floor, which overlooks the stunning central courtyard, there are an additional 3 substantial bedrooms. The first, with its own West facing terrace, shares a newly renovated bathroom with the second bedroom, and the third bedroom, at the end of the long, window-lined hall, has its own sitting area and ensuite bathroom.

The second floor offers you an immense attic and opportunity to create more living space (subject to necessary permissions).

The detached guesthouse provides an extra 115m² of living space and features a modern one-bedroom apartment on the main floor, as well as a bright, first-floor studio with a WC. Each unit has its own private entrance.

The annexes on the property include a pigeonnier with WC, a former wash house, a garage and a workshop.

The gardens of this magnificent manor match the interior, as you enter the impressive wrought iron gates to a flower-lined driveway, you will experience an unparalleled feeling of tranquility and majesty. Also included in your outdoor oasis is a private orchard with cherry, plum, pear, lemon and peach trees, some grape vines and an enclosed vegetable garden.

Antony Bryan

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Aquitaine

Dordogne

Lanquais

Aquitaine

If you want variety, Aquitaine is possibly the place for you. The largest administrative region in France, covering pretty much the whole of the south west corner. It has Atlantic coastal towns and seemingly endless pine forests to the west, the stunning backdrop of the Pyrénées in the south, vineyards (both wine and cognac) in the centre and north, lush pastures and agricultural landscapes in the north east and the most stunning architecture, valleys and villages from the centre towards the east.

BVI80285

8

3

450 M²

7.298 M²

Excellent

No

Main drainage

Radiator, Fuel oil

Energy consumption

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consumption 242 kWh/m².year
emission 60 kg CO2/m².year
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G
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B
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D
E
emission 60 kg CO2/m².year
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Testimonials

    Testimonial by Stuart and Lucy Binns

    As most people know, buying or selling a property is always complicated, especially if the process takes place across two countries.We recently sold our second home in Southwest France during a time when the market was not particularly vibrant. It was a difficult experience as it was a property we were very fond of.The whole process was handled by Judith Whitlow, who took care of the sale and of us with great aplomb.Not only was the process an emotionally demanding one, it was also subject to huge complexities – legal, technical, financial, and procedural.Judith’s fluency in French and English was vital, but her knowledge of all the myriad details, from the workings of fosse septiques to the nuances of tax law (in both countries) made a dangerous administrative minefield much easier to negotiate.In short, she guided us along the entire journey with great professionalism and personal empathy.We couldn’t recommend her, or Beaux Villages, more highly.