15th Century Character Property, Ruch, Gironde

Property Description

This character property dates back to the 15th century, although there have been significant upgrades since then!   A turn-key B&B business, this property would work equally as well as a wonderful family home.  Surrounded by vineyards, rolling countryside and just a 10min drive from the Dordogne river. The property comprises a main house and adjoining guest house.

Fully renovated, it combines period features with modern comfort and offers flexible accommodation that could suit a large family, multi-generational living or a hospitality business, subject to the necessary permissions.  There are 6 bedrooms in total, 5 of which are en-suite.

There is a total 400m2 habitable space, arranged over two floors.

Ground floor:

Entrance hall – 19m²
Sitting room – 38m²
Grand sitting room – 64m²
Dining room – 22m²
Kitchen – 10m²
Study – 20m²
Ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC – 26m²
Bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC – 26m²
Suite/apartment – 42m²
Bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC – 36m²
Independent bedroom with bathroom – 23m²

First floor:

Mezzanine – 43m²
Bedroom – 13m²
Shower room with WC – 12m²
Dressing room – 14m²

Outside:

4,264m² grounds
Heated 7m x 4m chlorine swimming pool
Summer kitchen
Wooden terrace and covered terrace
100m² attached barn/garage
Pétanque court
Vegetable garden
Treehouse
Historic well with irrigation pump
6m² wine cellar
Large parking area
Open countryside views

Additional features:

Stone construction dating from the 15th, 18th and 19th centuries
Former coaching inn/post house
Wooden double-glazed windows
Pellet stove with supplementary electric heating
Separate electric hot water heaters for each bathroom
Fibre broadband available
Roof fully renovated in 2025
Individual septic system (upgrade required to current standards)
Potential to create guest accommodation, holiday cottages (gîtes) or a bed and breakfast, subject to the necessary permissions

Location:
?The property is situated in the commune of Ruch, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers wine region, a short drive south of the Dordogne river. Everyday amenities are an enjoyable 2km bike ride or walk into Ruch  while the town of Castillon-la-Bataille is just a short drive away and offers supermarkets, schools, medical services and a railway station. Saint-Émilion is also within easy reach, and both Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport can be reached in under an hour.
The property is situated in the commune of Ruch, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers wine region, a short drive south of the Dordogne river. Everyday amenities are an enjoyable 2km bike ride or walk into Ruch  while the town of Castillon-la-Bataille is just a short drive away and offers supermarkets, schools, medical services and a railway station. Saint-Émilion is also within easy reach, and both Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport can be reached in under an hour.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 400m2
Plot size: 4,264m2 / 1 acre
Taxe foncière: €1,915 per annum
DPE rating: D
Broadband: fibre
Heating: Pellet stove with supplementary electric heating
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Discreet
Distance to shops: 2km
Distance to train station:  Castillon - 15mins 
Distance to airport:  Bergerac and Bordeux, both a 1hr drive

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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