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Sometimes I think that the rural French Farmhouse is over-rated as a catch-all option when buying in France, do not get me wrong they offer so much and I lived in one in the Mayenne for 12 years until recently, but the maintenance can be a chore when you should be just enjoying things.

I think 'the French' have the right idea sometimes as they tend to go for the much bigger and much more practical Traditional house, I am not keen on the 'Modern' versions but the traditional house build before the mid 1980s have a lot to offer in terms of sheer size, scope for family accommodation and day to day living.

CXZ00413 is on the market for only 146,280 euros FAI in the Correze department of the Limousin region and is exactly what I mean - This place would be great for a gardening loving retired couple looking for a bungalow to enjoy the french way of life.

This is a move into and enjoy property with no work to be done, just enjoy!

Fantastic value property located in a quiet corner of a sought after village in the mountains Monedieres. With 140m2 of living space, this spacious house is in great condition throughout and boasts a beautiful garden with wonderful views of the countryside. This house with its beautiful garden is at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of a beautiful village.

A nice gravel path leads you to the entrance to the house, and there in the hall welcoming porch. The quality modular kitchen is on your left, and so why advance hallway directly in the charming lounge / dining room open plan. With a cozy fireplace and direct access to the terrace of 70m2 with doors, this area is bright and inviting. A corridor leads to the vestibule conveniently three rooms on the ground floor, a family bathroom and toilet. 

An entrance staircase leads down to the basement, where the living accommodation is further enhanced by a private guest suite consisting of a 4th bedroom, a living room and a bathroom with toilet. The basement also houses a large storage room, workshop and garage. 

Placed at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the house is surrounded by a lovely garden in the middle of its 1600m2 of land. A private driveway provides good off-road parking and leads directly to the large garage basement, which is large enough to accommodate up to 3 vehicles. 

The large terrace overlooking the pretty rear garden, complete with a fish pond, a vegetable garden and a gravel path with wooden bridge, and there are fabulous views of the open countryside and mountains. 

This property offers superb value in a competitive market - book your visit now by appointment.

It is such a nice house and well price but you could always try an offer as well.

This place would be great for a gardening loving retired couple looking for a bungalow to enjoy the french way of life. This is a 'move into and enjoy' style property, there is no work to be done to move in.

The department of Corrèze is located in south central France, Corrèze belongs to the Limousin region. Corrèze is the name river running through the department. The population is around 240,000 inhabitants and is split into three arrondissements (Tulle, Brive and Ussel), 38 cantons and 285 towns and villages. Landscapes in this department are mountains, plateaus and valleys. The highest mountain is the Mont Bessou at 978m. 

Corrèze has many pretty villages or towns. It has six villages belonging to the ‘Prettiest villages of France’ category, so watch out for Collonges-la-Rouge, Curemonte, Saint-Robert, Ségur-le-Château, Treignac and Turenne.

Limousin is often described as one of the cheapest French regions in terms of property. It will depend of course on the location and your personal expectations but in general you get a lot for your money.

Less than 12% of the properties in Corrèze are second homes but the number is climbing as it is really sought after for quality holiday homes and setting up a B&B style business.

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Blog submitted by: David at The French Property Network - Cle France.