Poppies French Country Cottage, Dordogne 3.23

Poppies French Country Cottage was completely transformed during 2014 from a shell of a garage into a stylish and modern 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom cottage which measures approx. 110sqm. The outside of the building is in the local and traditional Perigordine style constructed with granite, the inside, however, is thoroughly stylish and modern with amenities to match.

You enter the cottage through 2 sets of double doors from the front patio into the generous lounge area with real wood flooring, 2 x sofas, lamp/coffee tables, 40in flat screen TV with DVD player/Satellite TV with English channels and Hi-Fi system. This large area leads into the fully equipped modern kitchen with table, 4 chairs, buffet unit and Kitchen Island with 2 barstools. Kitchen equipment includes a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and electric cooker/hob. A single rear double door leads from the kitchen to the side of the property. Heating is available from wall mounted electric heaters and an artificial wood burner style fire in the lounge provides for a lovely and cozy atmosphere at night. On this floor there is also a full bathroom with bath/shower, sink unit with power point, toilet and heated towel rail. Under the stairs there is a large storage cupboard.

Stairs from the lounge lead to the upper floor which comprises of a small landing off which leads a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a shower room complete with toilet and hand basin. All rooms have original oak beams which provide character, but may necessitate ducking in certain parts for the taller person ! All rooms have Velux style windows which provide for a light and airy ambience. Heating is available from wall mounted electric heaters. Bedrooms have lovely soft shaggy style carpets. A shared driveway with the owners leads you to the cottage which is at the rear of the 3500sqm garden and which has a 3m high hedge to the sides providing privacy. There are several grassed areas for your relaxation and a BBQ is provided along with garden furniture, sun loungers, etc. A natural spring well also exists within the garden and adds to the charm.