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Stone Property with Business Opportunity Featuring a Hobbit House and a Treehouse Guest Accommodation
Dreaming of a life change in the Dordogne with a ready-to-run business with magical guest accommodations? Just a short drive from Sarlat, this property combines a charming stone family home with two extraordinary guest accommodations — a professionally built treehouse and a magical hobbit-style underground lodge — both generating year-round income. This is not your typical holiday rental setup; it’s a one-of-a-kind lifestyle business with serious commercial potential. The property is currently run as a gite and bed and breakfast business (a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration).
The main residence, a former stone barn, has been tastefully converted into a welcoming family home. Bursting with character, this property offers an inviting open-plan kitchen and living area with exposed stone walls and oak beams, a mezzanine currently used as a study, four generous bedrooms, and three large bathrooms. You'll enjoy modern comforts too, including underfloor heating, fibre optic internet and an impressive energy rating – all wrapped in rustic charm.
Tucked discreetly within the grounds are two guest units that are nothing short of exceptional.
The first is an architect-designed luxury treehouse. Blending adventure with comfort, it offers a private terrace suspended among the trees and a hot tub overlooking peaceful woodland, creating a romantic and unforgettable experience.
Equally captivating is the hobbit-inspired underground home—a semi-subterranean retreat that feels like something out of a storybook. Hidden into the landscape for total privacy and equipped with its own garden and hot tub, it is an ideal retreat for guests seeking magic, escapism and a touch of fantasy.
Adding even more potential, the property includes an untouched building waiting to be transformed. With the right vision, this could become a substantial gîte, a collection of charming chambre d’hôtes suites, a wellness or event space, or even more themed accommodation—subject to permissions. A portion of the land is also designated as constructible, offering further development potential for ambitious buyers.
The grounds themselves are beautifully laid out and perfect for both business and private use. A large 15.8m x 6m swimming pool invites long summer days, while a traditional working bread oven brings authentic Dordogne character to outdoor entertaining. Useful outbuildings add practicality, and the setting is peaceful without being remote.
Located in one of France’s most visited regions, the property sits close to Sarlat, Montignac and the Dordogne River, making it a magnet for tourists who come for prehistoric caves, mediaeval villages, kayaking, gastronomy and stunning natural beauty. Excellent transport links and nearby airports ensure accessibility, while schools, shops and year-round local life make it equally ideal as a full-time residence.
This is far more than a home — it is an exciting business opportunity with soul. Whether you are seeking an investment, a new family adventure or a meaningful change of pace, this enchanting property is waiting to inspire.
The main residence, a former stone barn, has been tastefully converted into a welcoming family home. Bursting with character, this property offers an inviting open-plan kitchen and living area with exposed stone walls and oak beams, a mezzanine currently used as a study, four generous bedrooms, and three large bathrooms. You'll enjoy modern comforts too, including underfloor heating, fibre optic internet and an impressive energy rating – all wrapped in rustic charm.
Tucked discreetly within the grounds are two guest units that are nothing short of exceptional.
The first is an architect-designed luxury treehouse. Blending adventure with comfort, it offers a private terrace suspended among the trees and a hot tub overlooking peaceful woodland, creating a romantic and unforgettable experience.
Equally captivating is the hobbit-inspired underground home—a semi-subterranean retreat that feels like something out of a storybook. Hidden into the landscape for total privacy and equipped with its own garden and hot tub, it is an ideal retreat for guests seeking magic, escapism and a touch of fantasy.
Adding even more potential, the property includes an untouched building waiting to be transformed. With the right vision, this could become a substantial gîte, a collection of charming chambre d’hôtes suites, a wellness or event space, or even more themed accommodation—subject to permissions. A portion of the land is also designated as constructible, offering further development potential for ambitious buyers.
The grounds themselves are beautifully laid out and perfect for both business and private use. A large 15.8m x 6m swimming pool invites long summer days, while a traditional working bread oven brings authentic Dordogne character to outdoor entertaining. Useful outbuildings add practicality, and the setting is peaceful without being remote.
Located in one of France’s most visited regions, the property sits close to Sarlat, Montignac and the Dordogne River, making it a magnet for tourists who come for prehistoric caves, mediaeval villages, kayaking, gastronomy and stunning natural beauty. Excellent transport links and nearby airports ensure accessibility, while schools, shops and year-round local life make it equally ideal as a full-time residence.
This is far more than a home — it is an exciting business opportunity with soul. Whether you are seeking an investment, a new family adventure or a meaningful change of pace, this enchanting property is waiting to inspire.
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Mandate Type Direct - Fees to be paid by the vendor
€ 875,000
£ 737,275
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Reference
BVI67985
Property Type
House, House, Gîte
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6
Habitable Space
450 m²
Plot Size
17 211 m²
Area
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Department
Dordogne
Details
Location
Rooms and Areas
Features
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6
N° Rooms
16
Habitable Space
450 m²
Plot Size
17 211 m²
Pool
Yes
Setting
Rural
Condition
Good condition
Neighbours
None within sight
Drainage
Septic tank
Heating Type
Electric, Wood, Heat pump
Heating Device
Underfloor, Air-conditioning, Central, Fireplace
Income Potential
Yes
Tax Foncière
€ 2544
Energy performance certificate
Realised: 3 April 2023
Estimated annual energy expenditure for typical use between €4690 and €6420.
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Energy performance
A
B
C
D
consumption
243
kWh/m².year
emission
45
kg CO2/m².year
E
F
G
Gas emission
A
B
C
D
emission
45
kg CO2/m².year
E
F
G
Country
France
Area
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Department
Dordogne
General
1 Land - (17211 M2)
Main house - Ground floor
1 Bedroom - (18 M2)
1 Bedroom - (14.5 M2)
1 Bathroom - (8 M2)
1 Bathroom - (7.5 M2)
1 Laundry room - (6 M2)
1 Lavatory
1 Storage room
1 Living/dining/kitchen area - (67 M2)
Main house - 1st floor
1 Bedroom - (16 M2)
1 Bedroom - (13 M2)
1 Bedroom - (21 M2)
1 Bathroom
1 Lavatory
1 Mezzanine - (25 M2)
General
1 Bedroom
General
1 Bedroom
General
1 Bedroom - (19 M2)
1 Other - (200 M2)
General
1 Outbuilding
General
1 Outbuilding
Amenities
Internet
Fireplace
Double glazing
Swimming pool
Barbecue
Jacuzzi
Well
Outdoor lighting
Spa
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Cenac Team
This property is listed by Rachael GILL from our Cenac team.
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