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Frayssinet - Lot
Réf : A43036FEV46 | NEW
416 m²
20 rooms | 14 beds | 13 baths
2,525m²
€679,000 - £586,710**
Step through the gates of Le Vieux Couvent and embrace beauty history. Nestled on the golden border of the Lot and Dordogne, this restored 18th-century convent is a love letter to French history. Despite its tranquil seclusion, the cultural highlights of Gourdon, Sarlat, Cahors, and Rocamadour are all within a scenic thirty-minute drive. The Living Canvas Spread across three distinct buildings—including a medieval house and a soaring, light-drenched studio—this estate is a playground for the imagination. Whether you dream of hosting sun-drenched yoga retreats, artisanal workshops, or simply gathering a "chosen family" of sixteen under one roof, the space breathes with you.
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LOCATION
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BENEFITS
LOCATION
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Price
€679,000 £586,710**
Agency Fees paid by
vendor
Property Tax
From - €1 728
** The currency conversion is for convenience of reference only.
Secret Gardens & Sunlit Nooks
Wander through walled courtyards into mature, tiered gardens where a natural-shaped pool mirrors the sky. Find your focus in the pottery workshop, share a feast for 16 in the courtyard or grand dining hall, or retreat to one of the 14 bedrooms, where historic charm meets quiet comfort.
This isn’t just a beautiful property; it’s a legacy. A place where creative spirits and hospitality dreams find their home.
The Estate at a Glance
• Accommodation: 14 Bedrooms (7 doubles, 7 singles) | 13 Bathrooms (predominantly ensuite).
• Capacity: Elegantly accommodates up to 16 guests.
• Living Space: Approximately 416 m² of refined interiors.
• Plot Size: 2,525 m² of private, walled grounds.
Interior Elegance & Creative Spaces
The interiors seamlessly blend period character—such as antique oak flooring and wood-burning stoves—with high-capacity functional spaces.
• The Main Residence: Features a large, light-filled salon with a signature wood stove (34 m²), a formal dining room seating 16 (22 m²), and a fully equipped chef’s kitchen featuring five sinks and premium appliances (37m2).
• Creative Hub: A bright, expansive studio with wooden floors (50 m²), complemented by a dedicated pottery room (12 m²) and workshop (8,5 m²).
• Versatile Lounges: Three distinct living rooms and two additional sitting rooms provide intimate corners for relaxation or breakout groups.
Gardens & Grounds
The exterior is designed for both reflection and celebration, offering a variety of "outdoor rooms."
• The Courtyard: A private, walled sanctuary perfect for alfresco dining and social gatherings (112m2).
• The Gardens: Mature, blooming grounds featuring ornamental and fruit trees, a lily pond, and perennial planting for year-round color.
• Leisure: An organic, natural-shaped swimming pool and separate dipping pool, both secured with safety alarms.
• Private parking for 2 cars. Easy access to additional parking places near the church
Key Features & Utilities
• Climate Control: Oil-fired central heating; partly double-glazed windows, air conditioning and heating within the studio.
• Connectivity: High-speed internet
• Turn-key Investment: Sold fully furnished and equipped, ready for immediate hospitality use or private occupancy.
A long list of artists have been happy painting and teaching here. Many return with their students year after year. The current owners will happily share the full wealth of their experience of organising and hosting painting holidays, should the new owners wish to continue to run Le Vieux Couvent as an artist's retreat.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr
Estimated annual energy costs
between 4650 € and
6360 € for
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Price
€679,000 - £586,710**
Agency Fees
Paid by vendor
Property Tax
From - €1 728
** The currency conversion is for convenience of reference only
House in Frayssinet
Lot
€679,000
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