A Property Like No Other — Two Lakes, Two Dwellings, One Extraordinary Opportunity
Accessed via a quiet country track in the peaceful commune of Augignac in the northern Dordogne, this remarkable estate is fully enclosed and gated, offering complete privacy from the moment you arrive. Park up among the trees, pass through the gate, and follow the path that winds between two shimmering lakes to reach the front door of the main chalet. It’s the kind of arrival that never gets old. The chalet itself is a comfortable and practical home, offering a generous open-plan living space of 30.8 m² with a kitchen and dining area, a bedroom of 10 m², and a shower room. A wood-burning log burner keeps things cosy through the cooler months, while double glazing and a tiled roof ensure the property is well insulated and low maintenance. This is a home designed for those who want to be close to nature — and here, nature is quite literally on your doorstep.
Two Stocked Fishing Lakes at the Heart of the Estate
The jewel in the crown of this property is undoubtedly its two private fishing lakes. Lake 1 spans an impressive 4,024 m² and Lake 2 a further 2,148 m², together providing over six thousand square metres of calm, fish-filled water. Both lakes are stocked with a healthy mix of carp, rudd, and tench — making this an ideal base for a fishing tourism business, a private angling retreat, or simply a breathtaking backdrop to daily life. Perched on the bank of Lake 1 is a well-appointed two-bedroom mobile home of approximately 40 m², complete with a sun-soaked decking area that hangs over the water’s edge. Inside you’ll find a living room with kitchen and diner, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a shower room — everything a visiting angler, holidaying family or paying guest could need. The income potential here is tangible and immediate.
Multiple Income Streams — Including an Established Cattery
What sets this property apart from a typical lake retreat is its genuine business infrastructure. Alongside the income potential of the lakeside mobile home as a holiday gite or fishing lodge rental, the estate also includes fourteen individual cat enclosures operating as a cattery, charged at €10 per night per cat. With pet ownership and demand for quality boarding at an all-time high, this represents a dependable and scalable revenue stream. Whether you choose to continue the cattery as is, expand it, or repurpose the space entirely, the foundations of a working rural business are already in place. Few properties at this price point offer such a compelling combination of lifestyle and livelihood.
Life in the Northern Dordogne — Rural France at Its Most Authentic
Augignac sits in the Périgord Vert — the green heart of the Dordogne — a region celebrated for its unspoiled countryside, medieval villages, weekly markets, and unhurried way of life. This is a corner of France where the seasons still shape the rhythm of the day, where local producers sell their wares at the market square, and where a long lunch beside a lake feels not like a luxury but a way of life. The region is well connected to Périgueux and Angoulême, both of which offer full amenities, rail links, and cultural attractions. For international buyers, Bergerac and Limoges airports place the property within easy reach of the UK and northern Europe. This is the Dordogne at its most genuine — undiscovered, unspoiled, and utterly irresistible.
Getting There
Nearest Train Station: Nontron is the closest town, with rail connections available from Angoulême — approximately 35–40 km to the north-west. Angoulême station offers direct TGV services to Paris Montparnasse in under 2 hours.
Nearest Airport: Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport is approximately 80 km to the south-east and offers regular flights to and from the UK and other European destinations. Limoges Bellegarde Airport is approximately 70 km to the north-east and is also well served by budget carriers.
