LOCATION
a speciality – choose from the high-elevation areas of Massif Central or the pastoral expanses of the Creuse valley”
“Rural retreats here are Property tye
Quercy stone This pale, almost-white limestone is a naturally lighter shade than that quarried in neighbouring regions. You’ll find everything from humble farm buildings to impressive manors built with it. A characterful farmhouse constructed in Quercy stone, with exposed beams and half an acre of garden costs about €235,000.
Farmhouses and smallholdings As you'd expect, given its agricultural heritage and the relative amount of space per inhabitant, the Limousin has no shortage of smallholdings and farms. In Haute-Vienne, I found a detached farmhouse, ready to move into, with an acre of land, and a price tag of just €78,000.
There’s no coast in Limousin
but there are 10 leisure lakes, including Lac de Vassivière
Renovation projects Between 10% and 15% of properties are sitting vacant in this region, compared to around 8%, which is France’s average. This means that you can negotiate a good bargain for a renovation project, starting from €12,000 for a shell needing a complete overhaul to €30,000 for more manageable works.
Cheap family homes Even with a modest budget of just €50,000, you can find a family home with a garden in Limousin that will only need cosmetic work to get it to your taste. You can find homes from €30,000 in each of the three departments, and even a beautiful, detached bungalow in Haute-Vienne with over half an acre for only €80,000.
Ségur-le-Château in
Corrèze was a major centre in the Middle Ages
House with fishing lake Fishing enthusiasts will find their little corner of paradise here, as you can buy your own mini lake for private use starting at €25,000, complete with a small cabin. More extensive properties will set you back about €225,000 but could include a stocked fishing lake and oſten an existing gîte business.
Running businesses If you plan to work for yourself, there’s a choice of properties with up-and- running business, from homes with a small rental annexe to gîte complexes. In Creuse, there’s a detached home with campsite and its own fishing lake for under €250,000, while in the Boissé-Poitevine, a four-bedroom house with a running gîte costs just €230,000.
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