Domaine de Bonnefond is located in a very peaceful location in the heart of Le Périgord Vert set in an estate of 52 hectares of undulating woodland and meadows. This impressive house, with a long documented history dating back to the 12th century, was once a sanctuary for monks and stone pillars still remain of cloisters which led to the chapel.

Entrance on the ground floor into a hallway. There is a spacious living room which has been comfortably furnished and has a huge open fireplace, a heavily beamed ceiling and French doors which lead to the rear garden. There is a CD player as well as satellite television and a video. Also off the hallway is a separate formal dining room with a large refectory style oak dining table with ample seating for 12 people. There is a large fireplace and a beamed ceiling. Doors lead to the side of the house. The kitchen is well-equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer. There is a separate cloakroom off the hallway.

An impressive stone staircase, with 43 steps carved from a single block of white stone, leads up to the first and second floors. On the first floor, there is an extremely large Master double bedroom with king size bed, large fitted wardrobes and sitting area. It has a beautiful polished wood block floor and beamed ceiling and fireplace. There is a full bathroom en suite with a separate shower cubicle. There is a second spacious double bedroom, also with king size bed on this level. It too has a polished wood block floor, beamed ceiling and open fireplace. There is a bathroom en suite with a separate shower cubicle.

On the second floor, there are two suites of rooms. Each of which comprises a sitting or games area and two large, well-furnished twin bedrooms. Each suite has its own full bathroom.

There is a lovely cobbled walled courtyard in front of the house with a barbecue area. Behind this, set amongst gardens, is the heated swimming pool, measuring 12 x 6 m, with Roman steps and lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Across a lane, outside the main gates, a charming avenue of oak trees leads to a tranquil lake, the perfect setting for fishing, with a rowing boat for guests’ use.