360°degree views over the undulating landscape of vineyards and countryside, an eye catching heated*pool, spacious grounds, and an inviting restful interior – Villa des Colombes has all the hallmarks of a beautiful holiday retreat. Did we also mention that it is only a 5 minute drive from the bastide town of Duras, where enticing cafes and shops sit alongside the impressive chateau?
The architect designed house is cleverly angled around the pool and terraces and with many of the rooms featuring French windows, there is a real sense of indoor/outdoor living. The wrap around terrace, with wisteria draped pergola with square set pillars, has plenty of space for dining and relaxing overlooking the striking pool. Lavender and roses, trees and shrubs perfectly frame this most inviting of spaces, whilst the rest of the grounds is given over to lawn. Head up past the pool to take in the views towards Duras.
The sense of inside/outside living is enhanced by the soothing palette of colours used throughout the interior and the seamless flow of the layout, with arches leading through to each room. Elegantly furnished, the living and dining rooms have double height ceilings. Bedrooms are equally inviting: a double bedroom sits at one end of the house, with two further bedrooms at the opposite end, all have en suite facilities and the all important access to the wonderful terrace.
From Villa des Colombes’ elevated position, follow the road to Duras, where, during the summer, the Château hosts events such as ‘Son et Lumière’ and medieval tournaments. This lovely town is also home to a selection of cafes and amenities, a weekly market on Mondays and a ‘Maison des Vins’. Head to Marmande and Ste Foy la Grande for shopping, perhaps stopping at Ste Foy la Grande for an afternoon on the river (canoeing, kayaking, swimming). Explore the surrounding bastide villages, each one with its own characteristics and weekly market. Forays further afield reveal St Emilion and Bordeaux, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the glorious long sandy beaches of the Atlantic Coast.
