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Dear David,

I just wanted to thank you very much indeed for a wonderful job in marketing my house.

You sold it!

Your professional approach, insistence that “You just have to trust me on this”, and superb marketing are unrivalled in my experience and selling the house the first weekend it went on the website is the proof!

So, to you sellers out there who may have been waiting some time for a sale and are not sure what to try next, I can only say “Go for it with Clé France’ as you won’t be disappointed! 

Best regards, Gill Whitley.

Gill took advantage of our GOLD level marketing package which was effective and very quick to work, the new owners have now moved into this delightful quality house in beautiful part of rural Normandy.

Fancy a property within walking distance of this river?

Well it may be cheaper than you think! We have a rare opportunity for you to pick up a fantastic renovation project just a short walk from the river that offers you a very good way of adding value to your purchase. The values of renovated property in this location are much higher than surrounding villages so once renovated you will have a sound investment - pick it up while you can is my advice.

After all it is all about Location, Location, Location.

Clécy is located in the Calvados department of the Normandy region of France. The closest airport to Clécy is Deauville Airport (68 km) also close by is Dinard Airport (122 km), a little further but larger is Rennes Airport (131 km), or Angers Airport (151 km).

Close to Clécy there are many attractions, too numerous to mention here but some of my favourites would be the Memorial de Caen only 36 km, Bayeux Tapestry about 43 km, the D-Day Landing Beaches are an emotional 50 to 60 km away or Coutances Cathedral (72 km) and as I will tell you more about below, my personal best day out in the region is CHEMIN DE FER MINIATURE - Clécy en Suisse Normande. 

You may be looking for a fully renovated property but in this location that would be very expensive and rare to come on the market so why not renovate one yourself?

Renovating a property in France is not as daunting as it may seem and Cle France have many local contacts and vast experience to share with you making the prospect even more attractive.

Take a closer look at our renovation project QWE01486 for sale for 45,000 euros FAI - and perhaps open to offers!

Holiday home or Full Time Living - it does not matter:

The property would be a perfect permanent residence and equally suited as a holiday home with lots to see and do for all the family close to this property including my personal favourite (and I am a middle aged man!) the Model Train Museum and if not the largest Model Railway in France it has to be close! take a look at a video of it here and click on the photo below to go to their website.

Plus of course all the walking trails in and around the countryside and alongside the river and there are also a few restaurants a short walk from this property along the river.

What are you waiting for give Cle France a click or call at their UK English speaking Office 01440 820 358 for more details.

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

I am impressed with David and Sharon, and if I can convince my husband that moving to France is a good idea, I certainly intend to buy through Cle France if they have a property that suits.

Kind regards, Janet.

We are sure we will have a "property that suits" after all we currently have more than 8000 houses for sale in France on our website and a few more thousand to add in most regions of France so Cle France is the place to be.

I know it is only the beginning of September and in my experience September is always milder than August in France, especially north of the Loire as August can often bring storms and showers, September is calmer and seeing the autumn creep into the trees is always somewhat comforting knowing that winter is around the corner and long nights by the fire are beckoning!

Preparing your French House for winter.

You've hopefully been making the most of the good weather during the summer and visiting your French property, generally taking it easy where DIY and general odd-jobs are concerned but we thought a few tips on setting your property up for the winter months would be timely.

As the winter draws ever closer, there are a few quick jobs you can do around your home and garden to prepare them for the colder months.

Cle France top ten tips:

1. If you are not at the property during the winter, use your neighbour or friends or even a professional key holder to visit the property on a regular basis to make sure everything is in order.

2. Check dripping taps - fix them to prevent your pipes from freezing or your house from flooding.

3. Bleed radiators - bleeding your radiators releases trapped air which allows the water to fill every part of the radiator.

4. Test smoke alarms - change the battery every year, or when needed after testing each month, and make sure no dust has accumulated in the alarm.

5. Insulation - help keep your house warm by having good loft and wall insulation, if you are in the process of doing this make sure you prioritise for example, lag the water tank and insulate the outside taps etc.

6. Draught excluders - prevent heat from escaping through windows and doors by sealing any gaps with adhesive tape and use draught excluders at doors and windows.

7. Clear your guttering - make sure you get rid of any fallen leaves that could block and weigh down your guttering and pipes and stop the rain water from escaping.

8. Add anti-freeze to you toilet bowl and cistern to prevent it from cracking if the water freezes.

9. Clean your gardening equipment - you won't be using your gardening tools or lawnmower for a few months. Make sure they are clean, dry and stored away securely to prevent rust or theft.

10. Check your boiler - we all strive to turn the heating on as late in the year as possible, but the last thing you want is to turn it on in the winter and find your boiler is not working, test it before you need it.

AND FINALLY....

Make sure your home is properly protected and insured, when looking for a quotation from a French insurance company, in English, that is suited to your specific insurance and investment needs? or just looking for advice / information about the insurance system in France? then...

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Cle France in partnership with Franck commit ourselves to providing you with excellent service you can rely on.

Franck and his team's main purpose is to establish a friendly, professional rapport with you and help you to decide what sort of insurance you need.

They can also review your current cover to ensure it still meets your needs and those of your family.

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Often I get asked the question "what is the lowest price the vendor will accept"? and of course there is never an answer for this, would YOU tell your agent or prospective buyer the lowest figure you would accept when selling your house? OF COURSE NOT!

We probably do not highlight properties that often where we know the vendors are "open to offers" so thought I would share this one with you today!

For sale at 188,680 euros FAI (agency fees included) we have this delightful stone built Longere with attached barn for further development in the Limousin region and yes the owner is "open to offers"...

Situated in a small peaceful hamlet, with a nice view over stunning countryside is this beautiful 1860's granite stone 3 bedroom Longere style house and attached barn. There are some good character features in this original building, habitable now but with so much scope for improvement and development, perhaps even some guest accommodation to provide income in the form of Guest Gite rentals in the future.

CXZ00735 - The vendor is open to reasonable offers.

GROUND FLOOR: Entering the house you are immediately greeted by a 32m2 living room with grand feature fireplace and lots of character stone and beams.

Leading from the living room is a 40m2 kitchen and dining room with wooden fitted kitchen with stone features cleverly integrated into the cabinets. There are beautiful french doors leading into the gardens for easy outdoor dining. Next to the kitchen is another room of 40m2 which could be made into anything you require. Maybe another bedroom, living room or very large utility room.

UPSTAIRS: Leading upstairs via a beautiful wooden staircase situated in the living room, there is a 35m2 master bedroom with a beautiful corner bathroom and separate toilet. The bathroom suite in this room is really something special with a quality and unusual bath and matching double sink basins.

Along the landing is another bedroom of 10m2 and a family bathroom with bath, sink and multi-jet shower. There is also a separate toilet.

Another staircase takes you up to another bedroom on a mezzanine measuring 25m2. Most of the upstairs has the original wood floor.

This lovely house has double glazed windows throughout and excellent quality wooden shutters keeping in character with the style of the property. There is electric heating throughout.

OUTBUILDING: Attached to the house is a 50m2 barn with single door to the front and double doors to the rear. There is sufficient land at the rear of the property to drive in vehicles if the barn was to be used to house cars or other vehicles. This barn could easily be converted into additional accommodation or separate attached cottage.

OUTSIDE: to the left of the house is an attached stone out-house with 2 rooms, one currently housing wood for the fire and the other gardening equipment.

This house sits within 2650m2 of exquisite gardens with beautiful trees and well-tended lawns.

This property is situated in a hamlet 2km from the town of Peyrelevade, which has all amenities such as shops, doctors, pharmacy and school, to name just a few.  For leisure there are lakes, walking and cycling routes, a golf course, horse riding nearby and the ski slopes of Mont Dore just 1 hour away.

This house offers you the 1860's character french features built in local granite stone and situated in a stunning area of rural France.  A real french dream!

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.