House in Plautignan, near Lesparre-Medoc - Gironde, Aquitaine

House with salt water swimming pool in Plautignan, near Lesparre-Medoc, Gironde, Aquitaine. The property sleeps 11 plus sofa Bed, plus single fold up And childs cot. 

This charming property was originally the manor house of the village with a chai attached to the back where the wine was produced. Some of the barrels are still there. It has been carefully and lovingly restored to its original state without unnecessary modernisation except for a new efficient hot water system, central heating in every room. All the details have been preserved in keeping with the lifestyle of the original inhabitants who built the house in 1850 as a working vineyard Maison de Maitre.

In addition, all the original floors still exist and as a result, they are perfectly and pure 'shabby chic'.

Accommodation:
The house has been newly decorated with king size beds and pure cotton linen throughout.
The kitchen is adequately equipped for the most decerning gourmet with a Paul Bocusesignature stove with double electric ovens and gas hobs. Comfortable as a dining/sitting area.

The house boasts a new saltwater swimming pool 10 x 5 metres. There are dining areas outside to enjoy views of surrounding countryside and the setting sun.

The Area:
Be sure to explore the world leading vineyards, huge pine forests, and a beautiful coastline with amazing endless soft sandy beaches. There are wine tours to the local Chateaux can be easily arranged with a phone call, places like Chateaux Pichon- Longville, Chateaux Lynch-Bages, however, you will need to book in advance for Lafitte–Rothchild, and Latour. This lovely area of Aquitaine with its undulating vineyards and huge pine forests, a beautiful coastline with amazing endless soft sandy beaches is an area forgotten or undiscovered by many as a holiday destination, but a well kept French secret. Local delicacies include a vast range of fresh fish and an abundance of all types of shellfish, local oysters, and local lamb. Excellent ‘fine dining’ restaurants and many simple beach restaurants nearby where families are always made very welcome.