Lakeside Property
Area GuideProperty Buying Guide

Filter Results
199 properties
1234567NextLast
Wow factor 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Carcassonne, Occitanie
Ref 253964
Luxuriously restored 3 storey historical Chateau with separate guest house and outbuildings, all residing in over 5 hectares of glorious gardens, amazing infinity pool, land and a lake, located nea...
3,280,000 EUR
Unique 7 bedroom Estate for sale with panoramic view in Porto, Veneto
Ref 253912
Unique opportunity to acquire a stylishly restored 5 bedroom house and separate 2 bedroom house, nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with gardens, pool, lakes and vineyards, enjoying panoramic ...
1,990,000 EUR
Grand 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Cognac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253816
Fabulous Nineteenth Century French Chateau, full of character and charm, built in 1880 for a famous local family, this stunning listed chateau is beautifully set within an idyllic setting on the ba...
2,950,000 EUR
Beautiful 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sarrazac, Thiviers, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253798
Beautifully renovated 3 storey, 4 bedroom exceptional house with outbuildings, all nestling in 16 hectares of glorious land with gardens, pool and woods, while enjoying far reaching countryside vie...
1,200,000 EUR
Waterfront 6 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Port Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253765
Luxuriously renovated Double Fisherman's House, located in a sought-after, quiet, and leafy area of the desirable waterfront town of Port Grimaud. It comprises: On the ground floor: - an entrance...
3,700,000 EUR
Beautiful 12 bedroom, 250 year old French Bastide nestling in 5 hectares of land
Ref 253610
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house, two separate apartments, and a...
800,000 EUR
Beautiful 12 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 253609
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house, two separate apartments, and a...
800,000 EUR
Historical 14 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Montignac de Lauzun, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253593
Magnificent Eighteenth Century Chateau, superbly renovated and featuring a seven-bedroom main residence, three gites, each with two bedrooms, and a one bed pigeonnier, set in an estate of over 13 a...
1,508,000 EUR
Unique 8 bedroom Chateau for sale in Monsegur, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253591
Surrounded by 66 hectares of glorious land with two lakes and fruit trees, is this exquisite 3 storey, 8 bedroom French chateau with separate guest house, outbuildings, lush mature gardens and expa...
2,520,000 EUR
Beautiful 11 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside views in Chavanat, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253544
Recommended
Delightful French chateau and estate set in over 50 acres in the enchanting Creuse-Limousin countryside, close to the village of Chavanat, all bordered by a serene river. The property features a ...
1,350,000 EUR
Unique Manor House for sale with panoramic and lake or river views in Angouleme, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253494
Unique property enjoying an exceptional natural setting at the gateway to Angouleme, set on a rocky spur overlooking its own private 10-hectare lake. This magical property was formerly a private ...
3,180,000 EUR
Stunning Chateau for sale with countryside view in Poitiers, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253491
Exceptional Eighteenth Century French chateau for sale set in an estate of over 275 acres with hotel and equestrian facilities and excellent income potential. Located 30 minutes from Poitiers (TG...
10,300,000 EUR
Stunning 15 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Brantome, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253463
Outstanding Seventeenth Century country chateau and estate near Brantome set in 138 acres. This extraordinary historic and versatile property would make a very fine private residence or hospit...
5,000,000 EUR
Income Potential 12 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 253418
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house, two separate apartments, and a...
800,000 EUR
Unique 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in L'Isle Jourdain, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253410
Fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious 4 bedroom villa, two 2 bedroom gites, a fully licensed bar and restaurant and outbuildings, all nestling in 40 hectares of glorious land with an 84 acre ...
2,004,500 EUR
7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Aix en Provence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253409
Unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional 7 bedroom luxury property nestling in nearly 14 acres of glorious land with beautiful gardens, a lake and an olive grove, enjoying far reaching countrys...
10,900,000 EUR
Beautiful 8 bedroom Mill  For Sale by Auction, near Bordeaux with Countryside Views.
Ref 253355
Recommended
For sale by auction, a spacious and beautifully restored mill with classic charm and contemporary comfort in a village setting yet close to Bordeaux. Originally Listed at EUR 2,500,000 Presale E...
1,000,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Saint Pey de Castets, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253340
Prestigious domaine with rich history dating back to 1554 and beyond, once serving as a gathering place for the affluent bourgeoisie and nobility involved in commerce. This is a grand project awa...
1,300,000 EUR
6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Lalinde, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253168
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful authentic 5 bedroom Manor House with one bedroom annex and outbuildings, nestling in over 60 acres of glorious land with a lake, equestrian facilities, ...
1,958,000 EUR
Income Potential 12 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Camon, Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 253030
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house, two separate apartments, and a...
890,000 EUR
1234567NextLast

Area Guide

Welcome in a new day with a gentle early morning stroll around the peaceful shores of your own private lake where the only sounds are the soft chirping of the birds and the wind rustling through the trees; wander down to the lake shore and take a leisurely swim in the calm and crystal clear waters before enjoying an al fresco lunch washed down with a glass of chilled champagne; laze away a relaxing afternoon sunbathing on your terrace with fabulous lakeside views of sparkling blue water, majestic mountains and charming villages before descending to your private jetty to whizz off to the local restaurant for dinner. Mostly located in stunningly beautiful locations with accommodation ranging from chic apartments and modern villas to luxury houses and country estates, lakeside properties provide investors with a very real opportunity of owning a property that has instant cache whether it is perched on the hilly shores of Italy’s stunning lakes, hidden away deep in the French countryside or nestling amongst the rolling glens of Scotland.

There is something very special about living by water; enjoying the simple pleasures of being outdoors – learning to water-ski, sail or fish; enjoying a barbeque with family and friends whilst watching the sunset across the water or just lazing on a sun lounger reading a book. Whether you are looking to buy a lakeside property for you and your family or wanting to rent out the property during the holidays, lakeside properties can be found throughout the world and in all shapes and sizes depending on your taste and budget.

Italy’s mountain-fringed northern lakes are some of the most beautiful places in Europe where fruit-coloured lakeside properties dot the shorelines and charming historic towns hug the shores. Culturally influenced by Italy’s great northern cities, these lakes enjoy good travel connections, a solid all-round infrastructure and a very high quality of life and this is reflected in the prices of lakeside properties which can be steep but holiday rental prospects are excellent and are most likely to cover your costs. Lakeside properties in central Italy are noticeably lower-priced than in the north and in just as beautiful a location; warm shallow Lake Trasimeno in Umbria and the crystal-clear volcanic lakes of Bolsena and Bracciano in northern Lazio all sit in gentle rolling landscape and have a restful quality about them. The charms and delights of Tuscany and Umbria – not to mention Rome – are never far away and another advantage is that these central Italian lakes are less crowded than the famous northern ones and enjoy a slightly longer summer.

The French lakes are an inland seaside offering a superb range of lakeside properties from simple stone cottages and charming wooden chalets to traditional stone farmhouses and fabulous country houses. The most popular areas for lakeside properties are in the Limousin and its easterly neighbour – Auvergne, which lies in the middle of the Massif Central. The vast Lac de Vassivière in Limousin is surrounded by outstanding countryside of forests, heaths and wetlands where local flora and fauna flourish; lakeside properties here are mostly traditional stone farmhouses set in their own private woodland with stunning lakeside views and charming gardens. Neighbouring Auvergne is a majestic volcanic landscape of sweeping glacier valleys, lakes and waterfalls and wide plateaux inhabited by deer, goats, rock thrushes and peregrine falcons. There are unspoilt mediaeval towns and mountain villages and in the wilds of the Livradois, remote stone and slate roofed 'jasseries', cheese-making farms. There are some beautiful lakeside properties in the region including renovated country houses with their own private lakes set amongst landscaped gardens and remote stone farmhouses nestling on the shores of lakes and surrounded by woodland.

For the ultimate in luxurious lakeside properties then Switzerland is a perfect choice whether you choose the more established Lake Geneva or the more ‘cosmopolitan’ Lake Lugano. Lakeside properties around Lake Geneva include fabulously luxurious apartments set in huge gardens with 24-hour concierge service and stunning lakeside views. A less expensive alternative to Geneva is Lake Lugano which offers safety and efficiency with the usual Swiss fiscal advantages yet has all the class and culture of Italy, which is just 30 minutes’ drive away. Lakeside properties here include modern apartments and villas with their own private swimming pools and wide sunny terraces overlooking the lake.

In England, many of the finest lakeside properties can be found in the Lake District; at the top end of the market there are wonderful country houses set in acres of landscaped gardens and grounds which extend down to the shore of Lake Windermere with fabulous views of the lake and mountains. In Scotland lakeside properties tend to be in remote and rural locations; choose from whitewashed houses with green lawns rolling down to the pebble shores and the loch’s cool blue water gently lapping against wooden jetties or slate grey stone cottages nestling in wide valleys at the end of the loch with red and green mountains soaring behind them.

Lakeside properties hold their value extremely well regardless of downturns in the economy or the wider marketplace and also offer perennially strong holiday rental prospects. Whether a modern and elegant luxury apartment overlooking Lake Geneva or a traditional stone country house nestling the pebble shores of a Scottish loch, lakeside properties continue to be extremely popular and are an exceptionally good investment.

Latest Real Estate Articles