Manoir Médoc is a mansion en pierre (meaning built with old stones) from 1872 for 6 persons, situated in the village square in Vertheuil in the Médoc, part of the Gironde region, 50km north of Bordeaux. Vertheuil lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde river. The banks of the Gironde at 5 minutes, the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean (Montalivet les-Bains) at 15 minutes and the beautiful Lake of Hourtin at 15 minutes. The house adjacent to the Mairie (townhall). On the other side the historic church and abbey. Vertheuil lies in the middle of nature, between the vineyards and a few km from Pauillac and St Estèphe. A holiday and stay in Vertheuil is ideal for hikers, nature lovers, Chateaux wine lovers and sports such as sailing, surfing, cycling, horse riding, fishing and golf.
Description
The house has been recently restored and equipped with all comfort, while maintaining the authentic elements such as 4m high ceilings, wood paneling, original tile floors and fireplaces.
Ground floor: living room with a fireplace, dining room, fully equipped modern kitchen with another separate dining room. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, professional 5-burner gas cooker with electric oven and refrigerator and freezer.
The original stone staircase leads to the first floor with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: Hall, a spacious bedroom with a double bed and a large fireplace with en-suite bathroom with bath, toilet and sink. Two bedrooms each with a double bed. Two bedrooms, each with a single bed. Second bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. Old wooden floors. Books, information, maps, games are available
Outside
Behind the house, also accessible via a gate in a dead end street, are 2 enclosed gardens (approx 300m2), of which 1 with total privacy. In the garden is a grange (barn) with a washing machine, toilet and bikes. In front of the house is a bed of roses and lavender.
From the house you look out over the square and the church with the abbey. In Vertheuil (about 1200 inhabitants) is a Tabac, also selling newspapers, books and also fishing gear, a bakery - small grocery, post office and a Crêperie with bed & breakfast. On Sunday there is a small market with vegetables and fruit, flowers and oysters.
Activities
Nearby the house there are beautiful and varied opportunities for walking and cycling. The golf courses of Margaux, Lacanau, Pian-Médoc are all on about 30 minutes away. Horse riding in Cissac. The beaches within 20 minutes. Sailing, windsurfing and canoeing at the lake of Hourtin. Fishing in the Gironde.
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