An 18th-Century Manor Estate in the Dordogne with 100+ Acres and a Chardonnay Vineyard

Bedrooms: 15  Bathrooms: 4 + 3 shower rooms  Interior: 9,192 ft² / 854 m²  Lot: 100.7 acres / 40.76 ha
Amenities: Chardonnay vineyard, caretaker’s house, guest house, swimming pool, tennis court, landscaped grounds, panoramic views

An 18th-century manor surrounded by more than 100 acres of countryside in the Dordogne has come to market for €3,145,000 with Périgord Sotheby’s International Realty.

Built in 1740, the estate occupies an elevated site near Monbazillac, approximately 15 minutes from Bergerac in southwestern France.

Set at the top of a hill, the property has uninterrupted 360-degree views across its vineyards, meadows and wooded land in the historic Périgord region of the Dordogne.

Together, the main house and 2 independent residences provide approximately 9,192 ft² / 854 m² of interior space, with 15 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3 additional shower rooms across the property.

The principal residence accounts for approximately 5,662 ft² / 526 m². Arranged across 3 floors, it was originally part of an agricultural property that remained in use as a farm until around 1930, before being transformed into a private country residence.

Its ground floor is organized around a large entrance hall leading into a sequence of 2 reception rooms and a formal dining room. A kitchen, study, library and service spaces complete this level.

On the floor above, a corridor measuring approximately 66 feet / 20 metres connects 5 generously proportioned bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The upper floor contains additional bedrooms and a shower room, with further space that could be adapted according to the requirements of a future owner.

The house has been restored with an emphasis on retaining its period character while introducing the comforts of a contemporary residence. Generous ceiling heights, classically proportioned rooms and large windows give the interiors a sense of formality without making them feel overly grand.

Beyond the main house, the estate includes an independent caretaker’s residence of approximately 1,981 ft² / 184 m² and a guest house of around 1,550 ft² / 144 m². Positioned separately from the manor, these buildings provide accommodation for guests or staff and could also support a hospitality or events use.

The grounds extend to approximately 100.7 acres / 40.76 hectares, combining open fields, wooded areas and landscaped gardens.

A large swimming pool occupies a panoramic position overlooking the surrounding countryside, with an adjacent lounging area and covered terrace. A private tennis court is set elsewhere within the grounds.

Approximately 12.4 acres / 5 hectares of the estate are planted with Chardonnay vines. Established around 20 years ago on the property’s limestone soils, the vineyard introduces an unusual element to an estate located within one of the Dordogne’s best-known wine landscapes.

Monbazillac is traditionally associated with rich, sweet white wines produced primarily from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes. The estate’s decision to plant Chardonnay represents a different approach, creating a private wine project distinct from the style for which the surrounding appellation is best known.

For several years, wine from the vineyard was reportedly made under the direction of Château Angélus, the celebrated Saint-Émilion estate. The connection places the vineyard within the orbit of one of Bordeaux’s most recognized wine producers, although the vines themselves remain firmly within the Bergerac landscape.

The vineyard forms only part of the wider estate. Unlike a large commercial wine property dominated by production buildings and agricultural infrastructure, this remains principally a private country residence, with the vines integrated into its broader arrangement of gardens, meadows and woodland.

Bergerac lies on the Dordogne River in the western part of the department, surrounded by vineyards, medieval villages and gently undulating farmland. The area forms part of the larger Périgord region, known for its historic manor houses, fortified towns and rural estates.

The nearby village of Monbazillac developed around its vineyards and the Château de Monbazillac, a 16th-century château overlooking the Dordogne valley. Its hillside position and limestone-rich soils have helped establish the area as one of southwestern France’s most recognizable wine districts.

While the Dordogne is often associated internationally with destinations farther east, including Sarlat-la-Canéda and the Vézère Valley, the Bergerac area has a character of its own. Its landscape marks a transition between the vineyards around Bordeaux and the wooded countryside of inland Périgord.

Bergerac provides the nearest shops, restaurants and transport connections, while Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport is approximately 15 minutes from the property. Bordeaux can be reached in around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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