The Setting La Musique is set in 3 acres and looks out over its pool, garden, and fields and vineyards. It is 2 kms
from the ancient village of Gensac, which has all essential shops plus restaurants, and is 15 minutes from the larger
towns of Ste.Foy-la-Grande and Castillon-la-Bataille. The famous and glorious wine town of St.Emilion is just 25 minutes
away.
The House The glory of La Musique is the upstairs salon, with arched beams that traverse the 10 metre span. It
is reached by a stone staircase from the entrance hall. The room encompasses 200 sq metres of living space with high
ceilings, oak floors and a large open stone fireplace. It is tastefully furnished with both modern and antique furniture,
large sofas and armchairs, for comfortable holiday living. The halogen lighting has been professionally designed. All the
original windows have been retained, with small gothic arched windows to the north. The room is equipped with a large
screen cinema system, with an electrically operated retractable 3.5 metre screen. There is a 7-channel Denon amplifier
plus the latest Pioneer DVD/CD player. The system also provides UK television channels on the screen. In addition, there
is conventional wide-screen TV, a snooker table, library and an internet computer plus phone/fax: lot's to keep everyone
happy, even in winter.
The Piano La Musique also boasts of a truly exceptional full concert grand piano, a recent Steinway Model D, one
previous owner being Alfred Brendel. The piano in this salon (complete with stage lighting) provides a unique concert
room experience. The piano is available to qualified pianists, with a separate security deposit and a charge of £350 per
week. Also located on the upper floor is the fully-equipped kitchen. With oak units, it has everything needed for ease
of cooking for large or small groups, including a cast iron Godin cooker, twin dishwashers, a microwave, American Fridge
with ice-maker, and plenty of work surfaces. There is an island unit with double sinks. The dining area has a specially
commissioned oval gateleg table made of 150 year-old oak that sits 16 comfortably and sociably. The ground floor is
attractively laid out with eight bedrooms,(4 twins, four doubles) with a combination of fully equipped modern bath and
shower-rooms en-suite. All linen and towels are provided. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated with antique armoires and
modern comfortable beds. There is also a separate WC and a laundry room equipped with washer and dryer. The house is
centrally heated; there is a separate charge for heating/logs between 15th September and 15th May. Housecleaning,
babysitting, musicians and a chef are available as optional extras at separate cost upon request. Please ask us about
Orpheus and Bacchus Gourmet which offers a live-in chef. Riding, golf, canoeing, fishing, boat and bicycle France are all
nearby. Wine tours of the chateaux of the Medoc or locally can be arranged upon request.
Outside: Ample parking. 2 acres of open landscaped lawns. Secured pool, (10 metres by 5 metres) in front of the
house. BBQ, table tennis, tables, chairs, parasols, plus sunloungers by the pool. Clients have use of the tennis court,
croquet lawn and boules court on the estate. |