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Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale in Les Portes en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255124
Stunning new fully furnished 4 bedroom house set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located in Les Portes en Re. This immaculate property is situated between the golf courses and ...
1,355,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Les Portes en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255123
Stunning 5 bedroom architect designed villa with garden, ideally located near the beaches and all amenities in the heart of Les Portes en Re. It comprises an entrance hall, laundry room, living r...
1,890,000 EUR
Immaculate 7 bedroom for sale in Les Portes en Re,
Ref 255122
Luxuriously renovated 7 bedroom house nestling in half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located near beaches and all amenities in Les Portes en Re. This stunning propert...
3,640,000 EUR
Immaculate 3 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Saint Martin de Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255121
Very well presented 4 storey, 3 bedroom house ideally located near all amenities in the heart of Saint Martin de Re while enjoying panoramic sea views. This historic house of character was comple...
598,000 EUR
Income Potential 5 bedroom House for sale in Ars en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255120
Wonderful opportunity to acquire two very well presented houses with courtyards, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of Ars en Re. This complex consists of a first house of about 90m2...
667,800 EUR
Income Potential 4 bedroom House for sale in Ars en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255115
Rare and exciting opportunity with this versatile 4 bedroom property in Ars en Re, beautifully positioned along the cycle path and marshes, offering remarkable visibility while benefiting from a qu...
997,000 EUR
Stylish 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Saint Clement des Baleines, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255114
Beautifully renovated and stylishly presented 4 bedroom house with lovely pool area in Saint Clement des Baleines in a great location in a quiet area, facing the beach. This highly desirable 153m2...
1,110,000 EUR
Spacious 8 bedroom House for sale in Les Portes en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255113
Beautiful and spacious 8 bedroom property in Les Portes en Re, in a desirable location close to the beach and set in a generous mature plot of over half an acre, offering generous and versatile ac...
2,470,000 EUR
Renovated 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Maslacq, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255097
Beautifully renovated stone property with independent gite set in over 2 acres on the edge of a village, in a peaceful situation with views of the Pyrenees. The enchanting 4 bedroom house comes ...
595,000 EUR
Renovated 7 bedroom country house for sale with countryside view in Sainte Bazeille, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255091
Impressive manor house in rural setting near Saint Bazeille in the Lot et Garonne. Set in the middle of the countryside, this renovated 184m2 property dates from the mid Nineteenth Century offerin...
457,500 EUR
Beautiful 7 bedroom Girondine House for sale with countryside view in Saint Andre de Cubzac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255090
This beautiful Girondine is set in over 26 acres of land in a beautiful countryside setting, with pool, outbuildings and gite accessed via a private lane. To the South side of the property a 1,70...
795,000 EUR
Renovated 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Langon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255082
Beautiful and immaculately presented bourgeois residence in an excellent location just 10 minutes from the vibrant town of Langon, with a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants, and a train stati...
780,000 EUR
Character 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic view in Pau, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255062
Charming Eighteenth Century Bearnaise stone farmhouse with outbuildings set in 14 acres of land in the countryside near Pau and with lovely panoramic views with the Pyrenees on the horizon. Built...
595,000 EUR
Character 10 bedroom House for sale in Saint Martin de Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255054
Rare opportunity with this historic stone property in Saint-Martin-de-Re, offering character, charm and room for development and renovation. Ideal for lovers of old stone or those looking for ren...
2,850,000 EUR
Renovated 5 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Seyches, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255042
Delightful turreted chateau built in the 19th century and beautifully restored , embodying timeless elegance combined with modern comfort in a desirable setting. With its unique and refined arch...
910,000 EUR
Spacious 7 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Saint Palais sur Mer, Royan, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255037
An elegant and spacious family property, just a stones throw from a charming and unspoiled cove in a peaceful and private residential setting In St Palais sur Mer. This rare 427 m2 property sits...
2,800,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Manor House for sale in Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 255005
Impressive Nineteenth Century manor house with 6 bedrooms in a highly desirable situation close to the bastide of Libourne, perfectly combining elegance, character and modern comforts. Behind its...
1,300,000 EUR
Income Producing 6 bedroom Farmhouse  for sale with countryside view in Pensol, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 254968
Superb country estate of over 70 acres in a tranquil setting with lovely countryside views, with a beautifully restored stone house, a charming guest house, several outbuildings and a 1.6-hectare p...
683,700 EUR
Manor House  with Gites and 45 Acres of land for sale with panoramic and countryside views with Income Potential in Sainte Foy la Grande, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 254957
Exciting opportunity with this generous 45 acre country estate featuring a 'mason de maitre', 2 gites, outbuildings, and swimming pool. This 18-hectare hilltop property is composed of former vine...
800,000 EUR
Authentic 6 bedroom House for sale in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 254947
Full of charm and character is this 3 storey, 6 bedroom historical property with terrace, ideally located near the beach and all amenities in the heart of La Rochelle's historic centre. A former s...
1,560,000 EUR
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Area Guide

Wander through narrow cobbled streets of charming, historic hill top towns enjoying the marvellous view of open green countryside as far as the eye can see before sampling the local speciality of ‘clafoutis’ – a delicious dessert of fresh black cherries baked in crepe batter and sometimes flavoured with rum or local brandy; soak up some culture in the national porcelain museum in Limoges which houses a simply outstanding collection of ceramics, pottery, china and glass or take a trip around the Cathedral of St Etienne – a national monument of France and a stunning example of gothic architecture which took over 600 years to complete; enjoy a walk through the countryside of La Creuse - a tranquil landscape of hills and vales, streams and woods - before returning to your traditional stone farmhouse to enjoy a well-deserved chilled beer on your terrace and watch the sun go down over a peaceful valley of green trees. Located in the centre of southern France in a rural region of unspoiled countryside with forest covered hills, open moorlands, tumbling streams and deep lakes, there is an excellent range of Limousin property for sale offering investors the opportunity to become part of the ‘Lake District of France’ and enjoy its unspoiled charm and warm welcome.

Situated mainly in the Massif Central, Limousin is one of the least populated regions of France and one of its traditional provinces with a history reaching right back to Celtic and Roman times. Surrounding the city of Limoges, Limousin is made up of three very different departments - Corrèze, Creuse and Haute-Vienne - each with its own very special charm

Corrèze property for sale

Corrèze is in the south and full of traditional small towns and villages surrounded by beautiful countryside and the upper reaches of the Dordogne River. Its capital is the charming market town of Tulle; nestling on the banks of the Corrèze River and known for its lace production, this is a tranquil town with an historic old centre surrounding a beautiful Gothic and Romanesque cathedral dating from the 12th century.

Creuse property for sale

Occupying about one third of the Limousin region, the Creuse department takes its name from the river that runs through its rolling hills and wooded landscapes. A rural region full of deep lakes, meandering rivers and medieval towns, Creuse is also home to the textile town of Aubusson which is famed worldwide for its fabulous tapestries.

Haute-Vienne property for sale

The capital of the Haute-Vienne department is the town of Limoges. Well known for its porcelain and enamels, the town also has a number of interesting ancient monuments including its Gothic cathedral and the 10th Century crypt of St Martial. Limoges is a bustling and vibrant town full of markets, shops and of course a huge range of restaurants and bars!

Limousin Property

Limousin’s rural idyll and relatively low property costs are proving to be a mecca for savvy investors and Limousin property for sale is becoming an increasingly attractive investment. Whether you are looking for an investment property for holiday rentals, a traditional farmhouse ‘in the middle of nowhere’, a run-down country cottage to renovate or a luxury manor house, Limousin has something to suit all budgets and tastes.

Limousin property for sale in the southern part of the region is the most sought after partly due to its landscape and also its proximity to Dordogne. The Dordogne was one of the first areas of France to appeal to overseas buyers who first started settling there more than 30 years ago but the appeal of lower property prices and living costs in the south of Limousin is now attracting foreign investors looking for value for money properties.

If your dream home is a luxury manor house then Limousin has plenty. Often fortified, they are typically made of stone with steeply pitched red tiled roofs and two chimneys as well as towers giving a very grand appearance. A huge stone gate provides the entrance to a large courtyard and garden with a path leading to the house. These types of properties would be surrounded by a generous amount of land and outbuildings. Prices for manor houses typically start at around €500,000 rising to €800,000 - €900,000 for top end properties.

Traditional Limousin property

Traditional Limousin houses are completely original properties and although made of stone will vary from region from region. For example in the Creuse region grey, pink or ochre granite is mainly used to build traditional houses with schist, Lauze (river flat stones)or slates used for the roofs whereas in the west of the region diversely coloured gneiss (granite-like rock naturally formed at temperatures above 550°c), or red sandstone is used with red tiles on the roofs. Prices vary enormously depending on the size and location and type of property as a traditional house can be a farmhouse with outbuildings in the rural countryside, an elegant townhouse or a charming stone cottage. For example, a renovated stone farmhouse with 3 bedrooms would be in the region of €300,000 whereas a 3 bedroom farmhouse with a cottage and 3 barns in need of total renovation can be bought for around €50,000. There is plenty of Limousin property for sale which needs to be renovated – prices can start as low as €15,000 but for this expect a major renovation project! There are also plenty of barns throughout the region – a partly renovated barn would cost around €65,000 – and would come with a sizeable plot of land.

Whether you decide to buy a luxury manor house set in acres of garden with lakes and fountains, a traditional stone farmhouse with superb views of the surrounding countryside or an old rural barn ripe for conversion, the wide range and standard of Limousin property for sale provides investors with the perfect opportunity to buy property in one of the most rural and tranquil parts of France and enjoy a relaxed and ‘old fashioned’ quality of life. Although the Limousin property market has experienced considerable property price inflation in recent years, it remains competitive with one of the lowest average house prices in France so now is a good time to buy. The combination of the beautiful countryside, the simple life that keeps time with the seasons, the generous and welcoming people and the glorious food makes Limousin a perfect holiday and property investment destination.

Buying a Property in France

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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