Dordogne, France - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Dordogne, France, Lee Juggurnauth on 21 September 2023

Dordogne, France, Lee Juggurnauth

Lee Juggurnauth is helping Diane and Nigel find their perfect holiday home in France’s Dordogne region. They’ve dreamt of owning their own place in France for years and now their grown up children have flown the nest, it’s the right time to take finally take the plunge. With a maximum budget of £180,000 and 5impressive properties, can Lee deliver this family’s dream?

About the area

The Dordogne is an area of the Aquitaine Region in the south-west of France. The third largest department in the country, the Dordogne can be split into four colour coded areas: purple for grapes (south-west), black for mushrooms, white for the limestone hills (around Perigueux) and green for its lush forests (north). The Dordogne is well known for its gastronomic specialties, including truffles, walnuts and wine. Around 45% of the Dordogne is forest but a large proportion of the landscape is dominated with vines–around 245,000 acres. The River Dordogne stretches for 300 miles crossing the entire region from the Auverne Mountains to the Gironde Estuary near Bordeaux and is where the region gets it's name from. The weather in the Dordogne region is varied and temperate, the department experiences hot summers and harsh winters. July is the hottest month in Dordogne, with an average temperature of29°C(83°F); however, temperatures can reach 30 to 40°C.Bergerac is served by the Bergerac-Roumanière airport (code EGC), which has internal flights and flights to various UK airports(including Southampton, Bristol, Manchester, East Midlands, Luton, Edinburgh, Exeter, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds-Bradford and London Stansted Airport).

Property 1

5 Bed Townhouse on the Outskirts of Town Centre in Bergerac

The first property, a 5-bed townhouse built in the 1970s, sits on a plot of around 500 square metres and is located about 5 minutes drive from Bergerac town centre. It comes with two double garages and a good-size garden. Inside the property there are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room and a kitchen.

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Valued at £196,624 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three Bed Bungalow on Large Plot of Land in Mareuil

This 3-bed bungalow sits on a plot of around 1400 square metres and is located about a 2-min drive from the nearest village centre (with several restaurants & bars, two boulangeries, a pub, supermarket, pharmacy, butchers, barbers and banks. It comes with a good-size garden and garage. There is also a roof-top terrace. Inside the property there are, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 separate toilet, a kitchen, and a lounge-diner.

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Valued at £161,538 at the time of filming.

Property 3

4 Bed House on 3 Floors in Perigueux Town Centre

This 4-bed house is located in the heart of Perigueux town centre and sits on a plot of around 425 square metres. It comes with a decent-size garden, a balcony and a garage, as well as a summer kitchen/workshop. Inside the property there are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate toilet, open-plan kitchen-lounge-diner, store room, a summer kitchen, and a cellar.

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Valued at £212,906 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Modern 5 Bed House with Large Garden in Cancon

This modern 5-bed house with large garden is situated on the outskirts of the village of Cancon (with supermarket, restaurant, bar and other basic amenities). There is a large balcony and a good-size garden with fruit trees and mature plants and trees. There is also a double garage and off-road parking for up to 8 cars. Inside, the property is currently laid out as two separate apartments (which could easily be converted back into one family home). It comes with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 lounges, 2 dining rooms and a store room.

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Valued at £169,231 at the time of filming.

Property 5

4 Bed Country House on the edge of thriving market town in Monflanquin

The final property, a 4-bed country house on a plot of 2800 square metes, is located less than a 5-min drive from a thriving market town with a great amount of amenities (16 restaurants & bars, supermarket, shops, cinema, etc). It comes with a lovely great-size garden and terrace. It also comes with a garage. Inside the property are 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate toilet, a kitchen, a lounge-diner, a laundry room and a cellar.

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Valued at £210,342 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

15th Century Listed Chateau with Village Views in Lauzun (near Bergerac)

This spectacular 15th century village chateau with pool and manicured gardens is located outside a village near Bergerac. One of its former owners was one of the heroes of the American War of Independence (Armand Louis de Gontaut, the Duc of Lauzun, who fought alongside George Washington). It sits on 10 acres of grounds. Inside the property are 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a drawing room, dining room, kitchen, living room, office and a huge wine cellar.

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Valued at £2,564,102 at the time of filming.