Maison de Lussas – One of the most secluded villas in South West France
Vintage Travel is pleased to announce the addition of Maison de Lussas to our portfolio of villas in South West France. This beautifully simple house for six is situated in the most stunning of Dordogne countryside, not far from the old town of Nontron.
Being in the heart of the Perigord Limousin’s regional Natural Park, Nontron is a wonderful place to enjoy forest walks and guided tours of the old town.
One of the first things you notice when arriving at this pretty lakeside house is how much grass surrounds the place. There is an open country feel to it, almost as if it has been built besides some fairway on a luxury golf course. The house overlooks a beautiful lake, which is well stocked with carp and fishing and is encouraged for ‘rod and reel’ fishing ventures. The scene is natural and tranquil. Maison de Lussas is definitely a calming house in the verdant French countryside where memories of high pressure jobs will evaporate as total relaxation takes over.
The house itself is quite an unusual design. The three bedrooms are plain, simple, smart and stylish. With an en-suite master bedroom, a further double bedroom and a twin room, up to six guests can spread out in roomy comfort. All three bedrooms have a light and airy feel about them, a theme which continues throughout the whole house. The house is essentially a bungalow and the bedrooms are situated on what is called the upper ground floor.
Surrounded by glass panels and a solid roof, the light and airy dining room is almost – but not quite – a conservatory. Perhaps a sun room would be an apter description. Whatever label is put on this fine room it is without doubt a great place to dine, with pleasant views of the swimming pool and deep into the green yonder.
The open plan kitchen is equipped with everything you’ll need to indulge is some great cooking in the heart of the Dordogne. This classy kitchen has a stylish colour scheme of stone, greys and the palest magnolias. Adjoining the kitchen is the lounge which has an open fire place for those out of high season visits. Fine ceramic tiles complement this stylish open plan room superbly.
Outside, an incredible mature palm tree besides the house is testament of the favourable climatic conditions that can be expected in this part of France. The pool is a decently sized 10 x 5 metres with a large surrounding sunbathing terrace. Outside dining is a must on those balmy summer nights and there is a terrace dedicated for eating, drinking and merriment under a starry Dordogne summer night sky.
31 kilometres from Maison de Lussas is the village of Saint-Jean-de-Cole, which has been cited as one of the prettiest in all of France, quite an accolade to say the least! A medieval bridge crosses the River Cole with bull-nosed, cut-waters projecting into the water. Ochre walled houses with brown tiled roofs adds to Saint-Jean-de-Cole’s idyllic and charming appeal. Nontron is only six kilometres from the house. Surrounded by trickling streams and vast lush valleys, Nonrton certainly boasts an enviable position in the Dordogne. This fascinating town is bursting with cafés, shops and restaurants and has an incredible history attached.
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