Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte (Bordeaux-Martillac, France) - The Best Wineries of the World
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a Bordeaux wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, ranked among the Premiers Crus for red wine in the Classification of Graves wine of 1953 and 1959. The winery and vineyards are located south of the city of Bordeaux, in the commune of Martillac.
The estate originates in the 17th century with the house of Du Boscq who planted vines on a gravelly plateau named Lafitte. In 1720 it was bought by Georges Smith who added his name to the lieu-dit.
In 1990, Daniel Cathiard fell in love with the property and joined the list of prestigious owners, firmly intending to further enhance Smith Haut Lafitte's tradition of excellence. He combined the most modern winemaking techniques and age-old traditional methods: organic compost, return to small wooden vats, ageing on the lees in barrel, etc.
Famous around the world for its wonderfully elegant red wine and the sophisticated bouquet of its white, Smith Haut Lafitte undoubtedly deserves the special care that is lavished on it.
The winery offers accommodation in the luxury boutique hotel.
Website: thebestwineriesoftheworld.com
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Grâce à sa diversité touristique, la Gironde se joue sur les quatre saisons dans un décor naturel, patrimonial, culturel, fluvial qui permet tous les rythmes de déambulations. Dans ce décor de choix, il est aisé de vous écrire des scenarii où se produiront toutes les scènes de vos vacances.
Alors prenez place dans la distribution, devenez acteur, usez et abusez des représentations qui vont se jouer en Gironde, en Nouvelle-Aquitaine, à Paris et ailleurs dans le monde. Ouvrez vite le synopsis de vos vacances.
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Property For Sale in the France: near to Limoges Languedoc-R
French Property For Sale in Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude 11, France -
FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2807777
+Languedoc-Roussillon
+Aude 11
+near to Limoges
+435000 EUR
+House
+7 bedroom(s)
SUMMER AND THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY WITHOUT THE DISADVANTAGES,
DEAL !!!!! Class D Power Mandate: 1467 Type: House City: Limoges Rooms:
7 Living area: 257 m2 Land: 764 m2 Price FAI: 435 000 Sale House /
Villa Limoges LIMOGES (City of china, its very beautiful train station,
the 2,000 years of history), VERY NICE HOUSE OF CHARACTER IN A QUIET,
TYPE 7 OF LIVING AND 257m2 DE128m2 IN ANNEXES INCLUDES: SHOW - STAY
60m2 WITH FIREPLACE, KITCHEN 26m2, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, 2 toilets,
GYM ROOM, DRESSING ROOM, LOFT, GARAGE, GAS CENTRAL HEATING AND WOOD.
NEAR A LARGE AREA WITH MARKET GALLERY, kindergartens and primary FAC OF
SCIENCE, IUT, 2 BUS LINES, THE PARK WITH POOL WINTER SPORTS
Uploaded: 20-06-2012
French Property For Sale in near to Entre Deux Mers Aquitaine Gironde 33
French Property For Sale in Aquitaine, Gironde 33, France - FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2687563
+Aquitaine
+Gironde 33
+near to Entre Deux Mers
+1166000 EUR
+House
+timber barn
+reaching views
A Beautiful 5 Bedroom Manor House With Extensive Ancillary Guest Accommodation, The Whole Dating Mostly From The 1700's But With Evidence Of Earlier Origins. The Property Is Set In A Minimum Of 15000m2 Of Landscaped Gardens And Pasture, On High Ground And With Far Reaching Views. The Property Is Presented For Sale In Excellent Condition, Having Been The Subject Of An Earlier Sympathetic Restoration That Retained A Wealth Of Period Features. Large Rooms And High Ceilings. The Accommodation Offers Much Flexibility And Might Suit An Extended Family And/or Various Commercial Activities. Floor Plans Available On Request.
Location
This Is One Of The Most Popular Regions With Those Looking To Purchase In The South Of France Due To Its Mild Climate, The Cultural Centre Of Bordeaux And Great Transport Links. Whether You Like The Mountains Or The Coast All Of It Can Be Reached Within A Few Hours. The Area Is Known For Its Wine Production And The Scenery Is Dominated By The Extensive Vineyards Of The Region. This Is A Cosmopolitan Area Of The Country Which Has Not Lost The Essence Of France.
Prestations
Accommodation
Number Of Rooms
Number Of Bedrooms
12
Entrance Hall 18 M2
Dining Room 45 M2
Librairy 45 M2
Office/suite (Ensuite) 100 M2
Dining Room 2 25 M2
Laundry 6 M2
Sitting Room 45 M2
Sitting Room 2 45 M2
Kitchen/breakfast Room/larder 120 M2
Kitchen 2 40 M2
Entrance Hall 2 20 M2
Utility Room / Garage 30 M2
Bedroom 1 En-Suite 45 M2
Bedroom 3 En-Suite 25 M2
Bedroom 5 En-Suite 22 M2
Bedroom 7 En-Suite 12 M2
Bedroom 9 12 M2
Bedroom 11 12 M2
Bathroom 1 4 M2
Shower Room/wc 2 2,5 M2
W.C 2 1 M2
Bedroom 2 En-Suite 40 M2
Bedroom 4 En-Suite 22 M2
Bedroom 6 En-Suite 18 M2
Bedroom 8 12 M2
Bedroom 10 12 M2
Bedroom 12 12 M2
Shower Room/wc 2,5 M2
W.C 2,5 M2
Outside
Land 65000 M2
Gardens Yes
Pool Yes
Pasture Yes
Vines Yes
Terrace Yes
Outbuildings Timber Barn
Parking Places Yes
Construction
Type Of Construction Stone
Orientation South
Drainage Septic Tank X 3
General Condition Very Good
Style Manoir
Floors 2
Heating Oil & Electric
Fireplaces Yes
Taxes
Tax Foncier Tba
Tax Locaux Tba
French Property For Sale in France: Jumilhac-le-Grand, Aquitaine, Dordogne 24. 449,500€.
French Property For Sale in Aquitaine, Dordogne 24, France - FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2734340
+Aquitaine
+Dordogne 24
+near to Jumilhac-le-Grand
+449500 EUR
+House
+a barn
Set in a quiet hamlet is this magnificently restored 250 years old house of 310m2 SH, set on the top of a rise overlooking 2 valleys and with 1 hectare of land. In 2002/2003 the house was lovingly restored under skilled management from the floor to the roof fully respecting the history of the property.
A large beamed living room with stone walls, has a fireplace, satellite TV point, as well as a dining area with another fireplace plus access to a large terrace. A modern fitted kitchen with an 250 years old bread oven (can still be used to bake bread or pizza), a dishwasher and an access to a further small terrace. The ground floor is completed by a luxury bath/shower with hydro-jet massage and WC.
In the first floor you will find 3 bedrooms plus a WC with hand basin. Here you can sleep with open windows, listening to the peace of the night.
In 2007 the owners finished the restoration of the last part of this property a stunning 2nd salon in a barn of more than 100m2 with 2 mezzanines areas on different levels. This gives the potential to create here 2 further bedrooms or living-rooms or whatever you wish. This area also has another WC, an access to the garden.
A beautiful big garden with very old walnut trees, a superb fenced heated pool of 10 x 5 (1.2 - 1.75m depth) with Roman steps and a paved sun terrace.
With flower borders and neighbouring trees to give shade as well as the large terrace, wonderful for al fresco dining, and the second smaller terrace with stone table and benches, perfect for taking the first coffee of the day - this all will allow you a perfect retreat for a tranquil 'away-from-it-all' life, starting from the moment of your arrival.
Other features include an electric gate with videophone, automatic lighting for the outside-lamps, a large private parking and a lovely illuminated heated pool for superb evenings.
The nearest shops, restaurants, and school can be found at St-Yrieix-la-Perche or Jumilhac-le-Grand (both only 7 km). The Perigord with its many lakes and rivers is a region where nautical activities and water sports are very accessible. Limoges with its International airport is just 53 km distant. It's possible to buy more land, if you need at a supplementary price. The only buildings nearby are a small pottery of the neighbour and a barn for hay for their horses.
More photos available.
. Location: Long: 45.260278 Lat: 1.148611
Property For Sale in the France: near to Northern Lot Midi-P
French Property For Sale in Midi-Pyrnes, Lot 46, France - FULL
DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2721874
+Midi-Pyrnes
+Lot 46
+near to Northern Lot
+654000 EUR
+House with gite(s)
+8 bedroom(s)
+18th century
+huge barn
+swimming pool
A stunning 18th Century stone built main house, with a separate large
three bedroom house, 2 self contained ground floor studio apartments, a
huge barn for conversion and swimming pool. Situated in the North Lot
(Dept 46), just 3kms from the Dordogne, this is a fantastic location.
The 18th Century principal house comprising of on the ground floor:
Fitted kitchen,large utility room with plumbing for a sink, washing
machine and American 'fridge/freezer. WC, study / office (could be
separate dining room or ground floor bedroom), huge open plan
dining/living Room 69m2 with a brand new 'Charnwood Country 12' wood
burning fire and inglenook fireplace. French Doors to rear of house. A
kitchen door leads to terrace and swimming pool. First Floor - Large
storage room with window (could be a bedroom), huge Master Bedroom with
en-suite shower room, 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms, family bathroom (shower
room), large open plan landing with access to Tower Room and loft
space. The loft space has potential for conversion to 2 or 3 more
bedrooms (subject to relevant permissions). The Tower Room has
potential for conversion to a stunning bedroom or office. The house has
new double glazed wood framed windows to all main living areas
(excluding loft and tower room at present). It also has a brand new
installed (Nov '09) wood pellet powered central heating and hot water
system. The 2nd property is a 3 bedroom house, comprising of on the
ground floor : Huge open plan living dining room and kitchen with brand
new fitted kitchen. First floor - Three double bedrooms, bathroom with
large walk in shower and double sinks plus a separate WC. Outside the
house is a small grassed terrace area for table and chairs right by the
pool. The house is adjoined to the 'pool house' containing the hot
water cylinders for all three properties, and the swimming pool pump
housing and piping. Studio Apartment 1 - A beautifully finished and
appointed studio complete with fitted kitchen with 'fridge/freezer.
full size electric oven and gas hob. Studio Apartment 2 - A smaller
studio apartment also on the ground floor and similarly beautifully
finished and appointed this also has a fitted kitchen with
refrigerator, full size electric oven and gas hob. These two apartments
are built out of one building and both have their own entrance and
terrace area completed with garden tables. The pool is 9 x 5 (1.4m
deep) with Roman steps at one end. It is a salt water pool, and with a
new pump, filters and cleaning robots fitted in 2008. The Barn -
originally a 'chai' built we understand at the same time as the main
house. This building is huge and has a new roof complete with new beams
and roof tiles. It covers 100m2 over 2 levels however at this time is
just one open storage area. The barn has previously been given planning
permission to convert its use to that of a residential dwelling and
planning permission should be granted again subject to usual rules and
permissions. To one side of the barn is a lovely summer kitchen with
built in chimney for a BBQ area and a tiled seating area under a new
tiled roof. A lawned area is laid beside the summer kitchen. The rest
of the land around the main house is laid to lawn and the whole estate
is surrounded by a 2 metre high hedge giving you privacy and security.
The gated entrance also adds to that effect. The properties are
conveniently located at the edge of the village giving you and your
gite guests the opportunity to stroll to the local bars, pizza
restaurant, supermarket & post office, plus the best boulangerie in the
area, (less than 5 minutes each way). In just 10 minutes you can walk
to the local 'plan d'eau'. A village with just over 400 inhabitants
including French, Dutch, English, Australian, Scottish and American and
a few others! A mini united nations - a truly great place to live. The
popular town of Cahors just 40 minutes drive away, with the multitude
of villages, bastides, markets, chteaux, vineyards, caves & rivers and
so much more is all here on the doorstep. The area is now serviced by
Brive / Vallee de la Dordogne airport, with flights to the UK, which is
likely to result in an increase in local prices, although Bergerac is
the closest airport (45 mins). The 'For Sale' price includes all the
furniture and fittings in the three gites (rental properties) - this
includes very high quality wooden furniture and top quality bedding and
bed linen (Marks & Spencers), plus towels. As well as the garden /
terrace furniture for each property.
Uploaded: 07-06-2012
French Property For Sale in France: Midi-Pyrnes Tarn-et-Garonne 82 259500 EUR House
French Property For Sale in Midi-Pyrnes, Tarn-et-Garonne 82, France - FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
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This French property has the following features
+ REF#2720316
+Midi-Pyrnes
+Tarn-et-Garonne 82
+259500 EUR
+House
+3 bedroom(s)
Country house, 3 bed, swimming pool, walking distance to small beautiful village. 5-10 mins away from Lauzerte, famous for its history. This house has a lot to offer, with nothing to do but move in. Located in a sunny position with beautiful scenery of the countryside. Open plan with french windows that lead off to a large veranda. 3 bedrooms, 2 ensuite. Leading into the house via a covered in porch, giving it a conservatory look. A large pool placed to get the all round sun. Nearby is a pretty little village with it's own post office, 2 restaurants, Mairie & a bar. Moissac also a short drive with everything you could want, attracts the tourists because of it's history, as well as the Tarn river and the Canal de Midi flowing straight through it, and it's own train station. Montauban a great City is 30 minute drive and the city of Agen 45 mins. The Midi-pyrenees is a great place to live and hard to leave. We are central to 4 Airports: Toulouse, Carcassonne, Bordeaux and Bergerac, between 50 to 1 hr 45 mins & only 3 hours drive to Spain.
Uploaded: 16-03-2012
French Property For Sale in Aquitaine Lot-et-Garonne 47
French Property For Sale in Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne 47, France - FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2699127
+Aquitaine
+Lot-et-Garonne 47
+371000 EUR
+House
+1.5 hectares
+high barn
Substantial Stone Maison de Maitre.
Requiring Some Modernisation.
Near Meilhan sur Garonne.
Asking Price: 424,000 Euros
Classic period house
Full of original features
6 bedrooms
Excellent wine cellar
300m2 habitable space
300m2 stone outbuildings
Private country location
Close to Canal du Midi
Guest cottage to renovate
1.5 hectares land
Located near the village of Meilhan sur Garonne, not far from the larger town of Marmande in the Lot et Garonne department of Aquitaine. Bergerac and Bordeaux both with international airports are just under an hour away by car.
Set down a long private lane with no near main roads, the house is surrounded by apple and cherry orchards and vineyards. The house was formerly the principal house of the local agricultural exploitation and was built in the 1800s.
Staying empty for several years, the house now requires some modernisation, however all the original character and features have been retained meaning that the house could easily be restored to it?s former condition.
The Accommodation
Central entrance hall (13.3m x 3.1m) - with original antique terracotta floor tiles and fitted cupboards. There is a beautiful carved stone staircase accessing the first floor with a cast iron balustrade.
Living room (5.6m x 5m) - with original marble fireplace and wooden floor.
Drawing room (5.6m x 5m) - with marble fireplace and wooden floor.
Study (4.9m x 3.3m) - with parquet floor, fireplace and built in storage cupboard.
Dining room (4.9m x 3.2m) with marble fireplace and parquet floor.
Kitchen (5m x 4.5m) with original stone fireplace, tile floor and built in storage cupboards.
Utility room (4.5m x 1.5m) - with tile floor and stone laundry sink.
Bedroom 1 (5m x 4.8m) - with original fireplace, parquet floor and en suite shower room (3m x 2m).
Bathroom (3.3m x 2.7m)
Cellar (35m2) - accessed via a stone staircase from the central hallway, this space has a full height ceiling part of which is stone vaulted, and would be an excellent place to store a substantial wine collection
First Floor
The first floor is accessed by an original stone staircase from the central hallway.
Landing (7.4m x 3.3m) - with original wooden floorboards.
Bedroom 2 (5m x 3m) - with original wooden floorboards.
Bedroom 3 (4.5m x 4.2m) - with original wooden floorboards.
Bedroom 4 (5.3m x 5m) ? with original wooden floorboards.
Bedroom 5 (5.5m x 5.1m) - with wooden floorboards, bidet and hand basin.
Attic room (8m x 5m) - with toilet.
The outbuildings total approximately 300m2 and are in good condition. They include a small labourers apartment and a high barn, which could be converted to further accommodation, if required.
The property is less than 10 minutes drive from the large town of Marmande and an hour from the city of Bordeaux.