If I could I would... buy this place to "do up", having lived in France (the last time around) for 12 years I have seen my fair share of French property renovation projects, done several for myself and organised hundreds of renovation projects for clients in and around Lower Normandy (Manche, Orne, Calavdos), Mayenne in the Pays de la Loire, Loire Atlantique and Brittany.

But if I had to pick a 'new' area, for me, I would buy a renovation project in the Limousin; why? well... the prices of property there are very reasonable with the potential to 'add value' through a quality renovation a real prospect AND the choice we have in Correze, Haute-Vienne and especially Creuse is growing all the time.

The property I like at the moment that gives the best opportunity to 'add value' is CXZ00644 which is not only 1 house but 2 AND is in a great location with around 1 hectare of land! come on, what more do you want?

This charming pair of solid stone houses, requiring modernisation, are located in a small hamlet just 5 minutes from the pretty village of Orgnac-sur-Vezere in the Corezze department.

The houses have 100m2 of living space existing between them, and each has 2 bedrooms with the potential for the development of loft area. With 1 hectare of land, including 2700m2 of wooded land, the property enjoys open great on the Limousin countryside views.

The houses are also in an ideal location for walking, cycling, fishing, horse travel and canoeing (near the River Vezere). There is also a swimming lake with cafes about 15 minutes by car Vigeois and more Seilhac (about 30 minutes by car). The large town of Brive is about 30 minutes. A great location.

The department of Corrèze is located in south central France, Corrèze belongs to the Limousin region. Correze 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. Lanscapes in this department are mountains, plateaus and valleys. The highest mountain is the Mont Bessou at 978m.

Correze 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-Chateau, 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 Correze 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.

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

If owning a nice property in France was not enough how about owning one with a stunning Guest Cottage / Gite in the grounds providing you with a steady stream of income. Sharon and David of Cle France did this, the last time, for 12 years solid and say the lifestyle was one of the best you could wish for. Meeting new people day in and day out who were staying in their guest gites in France brought an endless stream of enjoyable, interesting and sometimes bizarre experiences, all of them good I understand!

We have many properties for sale in most parts of France that have income potential and many have guest cottages to rent out BUT not that many are as good as the one we have just mandated for sale in the department of Manche on the Cotentin peninsula in the region of Lower Normandy.

Take a look....

   

GTY01015 - For sale in Lower Normandy with Cle France the French Property Network for 299,000 euros FAI.

Here we have this charming and superb 3 BEDROOM stone built property with independent 2 BEDROOM GUEST GITE with wide views across the ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE. This property is in excellent order throughout, with lots of character features and it is not overlooked.

Read more here...

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

Just had an instruction to reduce this beautiful property that is situated in a nice rural hamlet and is built of local stone with charming character studio timber building and garage, above ground swimming pool plus beautiful gardens. Located in the Correze department of the Limousin region what more do you wnat from a house in France?

€197,160€189,740   Character Stone Built Property - Orgnac-Sur-Vezere, Limousin (ref: CXZ00662)
Bedrooms: 2   Land M2: 2000.00 sq meters    REDUCED in price - Beautifully situated in a nice rural hamlet we have this house built of local stone with charming character studio timber building, garage, above ground swimming pool and beautiful gardens. GROUND FLOOR: Entering the house, you (...)

Ready to move into

A house in the French really that dreams are made of!

The department of Corrèze is located in south central France, Corrèze belongs to the Limousin region. Correze 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. Lanscapes in this department are mountains, plateaus and valleys. The highest mountain is the Mont Bessou at 978m.

Correze 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-Chateau, 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 Correze 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.

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

I just love these houses that are in a great location to be used as a holiday home in France and all they need is someone who is good at DIY, they don't need hoards of builders to improve them just a bit of good old-fashioned elbow grease.

How about this one CXZ00552 recently on the market for only 39,990 euros FAI.

  

This charming detached property offers great potential. The house, with 2 rooms and a garden is ideal for a holiday home, with a relatively modern bathroom and wc, and benefits from some great character features such as original inglenook fireplace in the kitchen. With a private garden, a courtyard and a barn on 2 levels, it will make a lovely full time home for a small family or couple; or indeed a great holiday home once renovated. 

A very desirable property at a fantastic price.

The department of Haute-Vienne is in the region of Limousin and boasts a varied landscape of forests, countryside and lakes that attract many tourists each year looking for a range of activities including walking, fishing, sailing, boating and skiing. 

In addition, the department has a strong historical and cultural heritage and the landscape is dotted with Roman churches, abbeys and fortified castles. Beautiful man-made beaches are easily accessible and are an good alternative for a great day out. In particular, the Lake of Vassiviere, created in 1950, is extremely popular with visitors.

It is sometimes known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes, the Limousin and its Haute-Vienne department offer beautiful and preserved landscapes. Waterfalls sparkling in the middle of rocks and trees, myriads of flowers and impressive dense forests are the kind of treasures that can be discovered in the department.

Transport links are good too, the easy and cheap access from the United Kingdom with companies as Ryanair or from French cities made that Limoges and the Haute-Vienne became an attractive destination. There is also a project of enlargement for Limoges' airport.

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

Starting to think about going fishing in France again soon as I am not a true fishing sportsman who likes to brave the winter months, more of a set up the rods, picnic by the river with copious wine, cheese and bread, long nap, wake up and pack up; then call in at the fishmongers on the way home to buy a couple of big trout to present to her ladyship for supper!

There are quite a few properties next to rivers and there is one that is just perfect for trout fishing - JUH00125 is on the market for 179,950 euros FAI.

 

This brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is situated next to a river that winds through the lovely village of Grouches-Luchuel in the Picardy region of northern France. The village is near historic fields of battle through the ages and the nearest town of Doullens has the oldest citadel in France due to it's historic location as a frontier town.

Set in a plot of 756 sqm bordered by the river Grouches which is a grade-1 Trout river with 11 authorised positions (two by the house 1 by front garden and 1 by the back - how cool is that for fishing) between the Moulin and the bridge. 

See the attachments on the listing detailing how to join the fishing club and get access to all the lakes and rivers in this part of France.

A little further to travel, from the UK, but Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy offer very good fishing too.

Anybody got any good fishing stories in France?

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