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€125,280
RUFFEC, CHARENTE A deceptively spacious townhouse, just a short walk into the town centre, offering many amenities on your doorstep. There is a two- bedroom, two-bathroom main house with attic space to potentially extend into, an attached one-bed apartment, garage and garden.
€376,300
VOUÊME, VIENNE A lovely renovated five-bedroom, four-bathroom character home with a second house to renovate, gardens, outbuildings and a covered terrace. Situated in a quiet hamlet, this property is only a 10-minute drive from amenities.
€615,000
ST-BARTHÉLEMY-D’AGENAIS, LOT-ET-GARONNE A beautiful five-bedroom, two-bathroom ‘maison bourgeoise’ style property with a small guest cottage and a gorgeous stone and half- timbered outbuilding that could potentially be converted (subject to permission). There is also a large garden, pool and views.
arrangements is important. Converting a room to a living room with a kitchen gives a little extra independence while still enjoying a close family relationship. Ensuring there are adequate bathrooms for everyone is vital too. Along with the property, you
need to consider as a family the area you want to live in. Does a rural location work or do you need to be near schools? Do you need to be walking distance to amenities or will you each have a car? Is being part of a community important so that you can join local clubs and
associations? And do you need to be near an airport to visit other family members in the UK? Working out these details before you start your property search will make the house hunt easier. Take the time to write a short list and prioritise what you need and what would be nice to have, so that when you start your property search, you can focus on those priorities and find a property that will suit everyone.
GETTING ADVICE If you plan to split the cost of a French property purchase
36 FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS: March/April 2024
€895,000
BERGERAC, DORDOGNE Within 10 minutes’ drive of Bergerac, an historic seven-bedroom property on the banks of the Dordogne river, set in just over two acres of land. There is also a guest annexe with easy access, a swimming pool and large barn.
with your parents or your children, it’s also important to seek legal advice before taking the plunge. Ownership and inheritance implications need to be decided in advance. Will this be individual or joint ownership, or would it be worth forming a legal entity such as an SCI (Société Civile Immobilière) to create shares to buy the property? Taking the time to do the groundwork before purchasing is key. Buying a property together
can have so many benefits for all of the family as long as you have a plan and that you have
thought through the small details. As Kass beautifully sums up her experience of multigenerational living: “As with anything in life, there have been pros and cons, but the most poignant of all is that I have actually got to know my parents all over again… but differently.” ■
Clare Rolt works in the marketing department at Beaux Villages estate agency Tel: 0800 270 0101 (Freephone from the UK) 0033 (0) 8 05 69 23 23 (France)
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