$791 2 bedroom in Other Dordogne Aquitaine

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This authentically restored beautiful vintage house has two double bedroom suites and a spacious living area. With beautiful views of the Dordogne valley, a lovely peaceful local ambiance and only a minutes walk from the lively village centre with all commerces. Located in the heart of the historic section of St Cyprien with its winding lanes and alleys and stunning historic houses, its an ideal base for exploring this magnificent region as well as enjoying the Dordogne river which is only 2 km away.
The house is spacious and light with fluid, interlinked spaces giving a relaxed sense of easy living.

Striking features of the apartment include:

- An impressive and beautifully carved medieval fireplace.
- A Roman arch
- A large stone carved window
- Original and gently worn floor boards on both floors including a section of original hand made boards.
- A circular stone tower staircase rising from the entrance hall to the top of the house.
- Art deco glass ceiling lamp shades
-Original stone floor on ground floor including sections of pis (long, narrow stones fitted together vertically) and impressively large ancient stone slabs one of which is a metre and a half long!

Bedroom 2 has wattle and daube ceilings and walls, well insulated for both sound and heat. The top floor is open plan with the bedroom and adjoining study partially separated by the bathroom and the laundry room to either side of the hall.

Bedroom 1 has whitewashed stone walls, original stone floor and arched window and is lovely and cool in the hot summer months. Bedroom 1 also has an en-suite w.c. situated under the stairs.

This house was designed primarily as a relaxing base for exploring the surrounding area while being immersed in the sounds and the medieval atmosphere of St Cyprien. Somewhere, not only to relax, to connect and to resource, but also to be inspired by the immediate areas of amazing natural and architectural beauty and wide range of interesting things to see and do. The Black Prigord is home to some well-known specialties such as black truffles and foie gras. It also has excellent cuisine with local and fresh products of course the famous wine regions of Bergerac neighbor Bordeaux and Medoc.
Perfect for people who like to frequently eat and buy new local delicacies, pastries, wines, cheeses, fruits and vegetables.
Its proximity to shops, local producers shop, bakeries, cafes, banks, newsagents, supermarkets, train station, restaurants, etc., and the immediately surrounding countryside and nature, also make a home for the simple and easy life. The walk from the apartment to the village center through Place des Oies, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful streets of the village with its elegant historic houses, built in several different styles and techniques. Both locals and second homers in the medieval district of St Cyprien are discreet, relaxed and friendly and almost always have time for a chat or a friendly word. There is very little through traffic and despite its proximity to the centre this quartier of St Cyprien is very atmospheric and yet remarkably peaceful.

In the heart of one of the most beautiful, and still relatively unknown, medieval villages in the Perigord Noir, St Cyprien retains its authentic and down to earth atmosphere thanks to a predominately local population. The holiday rental house is perfectly positioned for exploring all the historical and architectural beauty of St Cyprien as well as the network of small ruelles, narrow alleys and lanes. Treasure hunts and evening torch lit walks around the medieval quartier with guides describing historical background and aspects of the village are frequent in the summer (info in Tourist office).

With many of the best and most amazing touristic sites within easy reach (Sarlat, Les Eyzies, Beynac, Domme, Roque-Gageac, Le Bugue etc.), and the Dordogne river with its beautiful, uncrowded beaches and some of the best canoeing all just 2km down the r
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