A fortified manor with a lake and self-contained house,
between Limoges and Brive-la-Gaillarde, in 7 hectares of meadows and woods
between Limoges and Brive-la-Gaillarde, in 7 hectares of meadows and woods
Uzerche,
CORREZE
limousin
19140
FR
Location
This property is equidistant from Brive and Limoges as well as 30 minutes from the Pompadour national stud farm. It is located on the edges of the former Périgord and Limousin regions, in undulating countryside dotted with small villages here and there. It is part of landscape combining pastureland, sunken tracks and hedgerows. It is not far from the Monédières Mountains and is much appreciated by hikers or people who like to discover little-known natural heritage, such as the nearby wild heaths several kilometres away. Via the motorway, Bordeaux and Toulouse can be reached in 2 hours 45 minutes, while Limoges’ urban area is 35 minutes away. The Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne airport and the railway stations in Brive-la-Gaillarde and Limoges provide connections to Paris and Toulouse.
Description
This fortified manor house, which is bordered by a row of lime trees outside its walls, is made of local stone and displays a sober as well as balanced architecture that is typical of such edifices in this sector. The long, main residence is flanked by a square porch-tower set perpendicularly and topped with a pavilion roof. The building is bathed in light thanks to the many small-paned windows that punctuate the facades. Three brick chimney stacks can be found on the steep sloped Allassac slate roofs. Around the house, the outbuildings and stone walls form a cosy enclosure surrounding a tree-filed garden and vegetable plot. The site is naturally enhanced by the adjoining meadows. Away from the house, there is a small lake over which crosses the country road linking the village’s centre to the property.
The house
The two-storey edifice with an attic is oriented north-south and is topped by a slate roof. It was built in the 16th and 17th centuries, while its foundations are even older. A flight of granite steps leads to the heavy, arched, double-leaf, studded wooden door.
The ground floor
After the entrance hall which plays host to the central staircase, the house is divided into two parts. To the west, there is a lounge followed by a dining room, in which a stone fireplace occupies the main wall like a protective hearth with its massive arch, beneath exposed beams on the ceiling painted dark brown. Following on, in a smaller lounge, the light filters through tall, small-paned windows to glide over the faded stripes on the wall and bring the light-coloured parquet flooring to life. To the east, there is a recently renovated fitted kitchen alongside the house’s technical facilities as well as a bedroom with a washbasin.
The first floor
A winding staircase climbs to a long corridor leading to three large bedrooms as well as two bathrooms, one of which was entirely restored in 2024.
The attic
Like an upturned ship’s hull, the roof frame boasts a series of trusses and a regular succession of load-bearing triangles. In the centre, a distinct longitudinal axis draws the gaze to the far end of the building.
The entrance tower
This out of the ordinary edifice is linked to the main residence by a building containing a scullery on the ground floor and a bathroom on the first floor. On its two floors, there are four bedrooms that were carefully renovated in 2024. They boast Limousin region style chestnut flooring, wood-framed double-glazed windows, lime-rendered walls and gently coloured wood panelling. These rooms could also be used as lounges, studies or offices.
The barn
It is situated to the south, at the limit of the property. A third of its surface is included in the sale, with the other two thirds belonging to the neighbouring plot. The merging of both plots is possible.
The lake and caretaker’s house
A lake, which cannot be seen from the main residence, has recently been restored. A stream located outside the property flows into it. It is crossed by a country road, alongside which there is a small 50-m² house built in the 1980s that is currently rented out.
The grounds and landscape
The 7 hectares of woodland, meadows and gardens are made up of several enclosed areas. The main driveway that runs alongside the garden wall is bordered by a zone that was previously used as a vegetable garden. Two other tracks lead to the lake. One passes through dense undergrowth, while the other takes the route of the original road that has now become a private lane. Tall conifer trees form a natural boundary with the neighbouring farmland but do not impinge on the view of the municipality’s castle tower situated on the hill.
Our opinion
The silhouette of this perfectly proportioned family home, in which every section seems to have found its natural place, stands in a vale lined by meadows and thickets. The architecture is a combination of stone as well as slate and is characteristic of residences that have stood the test of time without forsaking their origins. Almost like a natural extension of the house, as if it emanated from the edifices, the unbroken countryside surrounds the property, which exudes a feeling of balance and of a place that has nothing left to prove, other than its peaceful presence and harmony with the surrounding landscape.
Reference 259662
| Land registry surface area | 7 ha 19 a 82 ca |
| Main building floor area | 400 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 7 |
| Outbuildings floor area | 70 m² |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
