Ref DOL/PRIVATE SALE/PINSARD

Fully renovated, five bedroomed property with barn in the Perigord Vert with land.

The nearest village is St Jory de Chalais 2k, Mialet 5k and Thiviers and the RN21 (Limoges/Perigueux road) 15k. There are basic shops and services in St Jory and Mialet and many supermarkets, bars/restaurants and train station at Thiviers. Perigueux is 40 minutes and Limoges airport about an hours drive.

This hamlet property has 200 m2 of living space comprising on the ground floor - lounge/diner (48m2) with tiled floor, woodburner, French doors and views across the garden and land, leading through to a kitchen (17m2) with tiled floor.

Also on the ground floor we have a toilet and three bedrooms - 11m2, 14m2 and 12m2, and a bathroom with bath and shower.

Further on there is a utility room of 20m2 and a further room of 15m2.

Upstairs there a further two bedrooms both of 13m2, bathroom with shower and a separate toilet.

There is also a grenier of 48m2 and a sous-sol underneath the house of 48m2.

Opposite the house is a barn of 200m2 which could have a variety of uses.

The property is set on flat land of 9989m2.

Central heating (oil), insulation and double glazing makes this property warm and cosy.

In the grounds is also a well with pump. Fosse septique installed.

ADSL and telephone point.

Taxe Fonciere is 843 euro per year and Tax d'Habitatiion 549 euro per year.

The property lends itself to a variety of ideas, large family home, chambre d'hote etc.

PRICE 325000 euro plus Notaire fees (no agency fees)

There is a possibility of just buying the main house and 4500 m2 of land for 260000 euro plus notaire fees (no agency fees)

For more information please contact Regine Pinsard on (from UK) 00 33 5 53 52 05 40 (in France) 05 53 52 05 40 or email regine_pinsard@hotmail.fr

Ref DOL/PRIVATE SALE/BYRNE

Lovely owner’s house and three wonderful gites, swimming pool and 16 private acres situated in a World Heritage Site in the enchanting Vezere Valley in the Dordogne. 

An established rental business with a guaranteed income, our property is situated at the end of an isolated track with no immediate neighbours or passing traffic but is still within close proximity to all services, shops, markets, restaurants and the many and varied local attractions. 

Stunning historic Bastide (fortified) towns such as Sarlat, Monpazier, Domme and Rocamadour are close by and the numerous chateaux and the fascinating towns and villages of this most fascinating region will not disappoint you.  The Dordogne attracts millions of visitors each year, is steeped in history, stunningly beautiful, essentially rural and lives life at a gentle pace.  Our nearest town, Les Eyzies de Tayac,  is the world centre for pre-history and the surrounding caves hold the greatest concentration of pre-historic art on the planet.

The property is currently organised into a high-quality gite complex with the owner's house located within its own grounds giving privacy, but allowing easy contact with guests when required. 

The three self-catering gites are fully booking during summer months and provide a good rental income.  Purchasers could expect to improve on the current rental income if they wished to extend the rental season.  The property is flexible and a new owner might choose to reorganise the existing arrangements and occupy a different house, freeing the current owner's house for rental purposes.

THE OWNER’S HOUSE is an attractive old-style French country farmhouse, perhaps 100 years old and organised mostly at ground level with two bedrooms and a shower room/wc plus separate wc upstairs.  The house has a total floor area of 348m2.  

Downstairs, there is a very spacious (13.6 x 5m) sitting area with library, log-burning stove and satellite TV, a large kitchen (9.8 x 5m) with exposed wood beams,  another bedroom with ensuite shower/wc, an L-shaped office with broadband, a scullery/wash room and a further small upstairs office. 

The property has oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms.  Outside, there are a pretty stone steps to the upstairs (there is an internal stairway too), an extensive fenced garden with mature trees and shrubs, a stream and a pond, a canary aviary and a large parking area. 

There is also extensive barn space plus two sheds for garden machinery, workshop and general storage.

THE SECHOIR GITE is our beautiful traditional stone and wood tobacco drying barn covered in ancient vines which has been sympathetically converted into a stunning and spacious 4-bedroomed gite, ideal for a large family or family and/or friends sharing.  The Sechoir has a total floor area of 230m2 with two double and two twin bedrooms (each 4 x 4m) plus two shower rooms/wcs (3 x 2m) upstairs.  Downstairs, there is a bathroom/wc, a very attractive sitting/dining area (12 x 7m) with wood-burning stove, satellite TV, a galleried entrance and light flooding in from huge double windows floor to ceiling.  There is also a well-equipped kitchen and breakfast area.  Outside is a fenced garden with barbecue, a stream and secure parking. 

From here and from inside the Sechoir, visitors have wonderfully unobstructed views down our valley and our private grounds.

THE VILLA is our wonderful detached stone cottage, formerly a water-mill and now converted beautifully into a 3-bedroomed gite with a total floor area of 165m2.  Inside and downstairs, there is a spacious and airy sitting/dining area (11.5 x 5.5m) with stone floor, fireplace and wood-burning stove and satellite TV, an attractive and fully equipped kitchen/breakfast area (6 x 4m), a pretty double bedroom and a bathroom/wc.  Upstairs, there are double and twin bedrooms with exposed wood beams and a shower room/wc.  Electric wall heaters are installed throughout the property.  Outside, there is a courtyard/eating area covered with vines, a private fenced garden with a stream, barbecue and secure parking.

THE GRENIER is our 200 year-old stone barn, formerly a hayloft and now beautifully converted into a two-bedroomed gite with a total floor area of 117m2.  Inside, there is a spacious sitting room with satellite TV, a large and fully equipped kitchen/dining area, a pretty double bedroom, a twin bedroom (decorated with Jungle Book characters), a shower room and a separate wc.  Outside and not overlooked, there is a private covered patio/eating area, an enclosed garden, a barbecue and parking.   This gite has oil-fired central heating and is suitable for all the year round rental if required.

SWIMMING POOL Our beautiful 12 x 6m swimming pool with mosaic tiles has a separate paddling pool with waterfall, three pool alarms (now the law in France), extensive terrace, table-tennis, pool toys  and children's play facilities.  The pool is situated in a wonderful location with stunning views along our valley.

OUR GROUNDS There are 16 acres (with the possibility of purchasing a further 5 acres) of  gardens, lawns and pastures with mature trees, a stream and water source.  The property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodlands, criss-crossed with footpaths and home to wild animals, birds, butterflies and flowers of all descriptions.

PRICE 950,000 EUROS

For further information (including rental income), more photographs, links to relevant websites and to make an arrangement to visit the property please call (from UK) 00 33 5 53 04 25 06 (in France) 05 53 04 25 06 or Email: diana@qaphotos.com

Ref DOL/PRIVATE SALE/HATTON

Building plot for sale Correze/Dordogne border

Plot of land 3,000 sq metres Level site, secluded with outstanding views. 

C.U. and access with water and electricity roadside. 

Terrasson and Hautefort 15 mins. 

Price 30,000€.  Telephone for more information to 05 53 55 19 09

Ref DOL/PRIVATE SALE/HOPKINS

‘Les Ronces’      (The Brambles)

A beautiful country residence with pool & barn located in the Perigueux Vert area of the Northern Dordogne

An architect designed & managed, professionally renovated country house completed in 2003 to a high professional standard with many artisan handmade features and lots of original oak timbers and exposed stone.

Equi-distanced between the cities of Limoges and Perigueux and only a 5 minute drive from the town of La Coquille and village of Miallet, the property nestles on the edge of a peaceful hamlet and sits on 7000m2 of garden/land, enjoying a warm southerly aspect with fabulous uninterrupted views over open countryside.

The house is heated by a quality oil fuelled boiler with under floor heating downstairs,  hot water radiators upstairs and heated towel rails in all bathrooms.

The house comprises downstairs of a spacious open plan, split-level living space (65m2) consisting of a large lounge with a huge feature stone fireplace (housing wood burning stove) and oak flooring, a dining area and a modern high spec kitchen with a butler sink, stainless steel electric oven and ceramic hob and a mixture of oak and granite worktops. 

Also on the ground floor is a utility/boiler room and one of the four double bedrooms with an adjacent shower room/toilet, effectively creating a practical en-suite facility.

The first floor level has pine flooring throughout and three more double bedrooms and a large family sized bathroom with a large bath and separate shower cubicle.

Downstairs there are two sets of French windows which open onto a large paved terrace overlooking a lower gravelled terrace, the swimming pool and gardens with fields and views beyond.

The terraces also has metal arbours with fig trees, grape vines and wisterias clambering over them. 

The salt chlorinated pool is 10m x 5m and is discretely fenced for safety purposes, it has spacious paved and oak decked sun lounging areas.

Beyond the pool are the gardens, fruit trees and grass fields where an timber framed boules terrain has been installed.

The property is located on a small quite country lane, with very little traffic as it is a no through road, so very safe for children and pets. The house is accessed through a set of stylish blue metal gates leading onto an extensive gravelled drive with secure parking for up to 3/4 cars.

Adjacent to the house is a super big barn of around 90m2 (floor space) with a flat concrete ground floor and a timber mezzanine level. The barn has been installed with ample power sockets and fluorescent lighting. Below the mezzanine floor and accessed via a separate door is a sizable log store.

Currently the barn is being enjoyed as a recreation/games facility and features table tennis, American pool, table football and darts as well as a small gym workout area.

For potential purchasers interested in expanding their living accommodation there are a set of architect’s drawings available showing the building transformed into a stylish 3 bedroom 2 bathroom  barn conversion.  

The locality is exceptionally well facilitated with all the necessary commercial and administrative requirements, all types of shops, banks, café/bars and restaurants can be found within very short distances from the property.

Local public transport via SNCF trains can be accessed at La Coquille station and for journeys further a field Limoges airport is only 45 minutes away with Bergerac airport around 90 minutes drive.

For an alternative option to flying the TGV trains to Lille and London beyond are available at Angouleme, which is around about a 90 minute drive away from the property.

The house is being offered with a fully functioning SKY satellite dish and the property also enjoys an ADSL/broadband service. 

In conclusion, Les Ronces is a beautiful property of superior quality, a perfect example of what can be achieved when every due care and attention is paid to every element and aspect of the renovation process. Absolutely no expense was spared throughout the entire project design and build and this can so easily be seen and appreciated when viewed.

Les Ronces is truly a walk-in with nothing to be done, ready to live in property which would ideally suit most family demographics from discerning pre-retired couples to growing young families, and could be happily used as a full time residence or a very upmarket holiday home.

All of this for only 375,000 Euros with no agents fees to be paid !!

Early viewing is essential and strictly by appointment only so call don’t delay, for more information and photos contact or call Ken or Sue Hopkins on the following,

kenandsue.lesronces@wanadoo.fr

landline  (from UK) 00 33 5 53 62 97 43 (in France) 05 53 62 97 43

mobile    (from UK) 00 33 6 31 50 27 20 (in France) 06 31 50 27 20

Ref FOL/PRIVATE SALE/YARDLEY

Located on the borders of the Dordogne and south Haute Vienne

Large and beautifully restored barn with pool and 4000 sqm of garden.

Nearest towns are St Yrieix la Perche and Lanouaille.

Fully restored this barn is set in quiet and peaceful countryside with lovely views over fields yet just 10 minutes from bustling town with shops, restaurants and all facilities.

The barn is suitable for chambres d'hotes with 195sqm of living space and five en-suite bedrooms with open beams and dormer windows overlooking the surrounding countryside.

On the ground floor there is a large entrance hall which could be utilised as an artist's studio with plenty of natural light and French windows. 

This leads into a large salon with wooded floor, huge picture windows/French doors, beautiful high ceiling with open beams and large stone open fireplace. 

There is also a separate tv lounge/snug which could even be made into a sixth bedroom.

The kitchen is fully fitted with Areston units, central island and open-plan dining area.

Leading from the kitchen you have a separate laundry room, cave, and down-stairs w.c. with wash basin.

Throughout the ground floor there is under-floor heating and controlled radiators in the upstairs bedrooms. 

The kitchen and entrance/studio are beautifully tiled and the salon has wooden floorboards in excellent condition.

EXTERIOR: 

To the front of the property there is almost an acre (4,000sqm) of landscaped garden in an English style with mature walnut trees, fruit garden and several floral areas. 

To the rear is a covered abri with tiled floor and pretty gravelled area with greenhouse.  This area is ideal for entertaining and BBQ's etc. 

There is parking for several cars and sweeping gravelled drive with metal gates.

Attached to the barn is a timber work-shop.

Another feature of this property is the 10m x 5m swimming pool with paved sundeck and covered but removable abri. 

This is a beautiful, very recently restored property situated in a picturesque area of France.  It has the best of both worlds with all facilities in easy reach whilst being located in tranquille rural surroundings.

PRICE in EUROS 395,000

CONTACT:  Mrs Joan Yardley at joan.yardley@wanadoo.fr or telephone (in France) 05 53 52 60 56 (from UK) 00 33 5 53 52 60 56

Ref DOL/PRIVATE SALE/GROVER

Located in the southern Limousin, bordering the Dordogne.

Large, detached, impressive house standing in over 3/4 acre plot on the edge of a village with all amenities and train station (direct line Perigueux/Limoges).  Thirty minute drive to Limoges airport.

Lovely gardens with its own stone grotto with wonderful views across the valley.

The house has been converted into four apartments each with two bedrooms.

There is parking for 8 plus cars, a huge cellar, garage and workshop.

Fantastic loft which would easily convert into one or two apartments.

Price 285,000 euro

May consider an exchange.

Please ring (from UK) 00 33 555 78 24 40 (in France) 05 55 78 24 40