Beaulieu sur Dordogne - for sale - Barn conversion with independent apartment, infinity pool and stunning views.

This wonderful property has the feeling of the “Grand Designs” TV programme, giving all the advantages of a new build within a traditional setting.

Offering around 300m² living space. Built in 1906 and converted in 2006, including a new roof. Grounds of 6,000m², including a garden with small pond and rockery. Infinity swimming pool (10 x 4m) surrounded by 60m² hardwood decking, large parking area, and planning permission for 6 x 8m garage.

Located near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne one of the most beautiful towns in Southern Corrèze (known as the Corrèze Riviera), there are magnificent uninterrupted views across the valley onto Puy D’Arnac, Curemonte and Turenne and into the Lot.



Price 299,000 €

Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1799

Choice of 2 modern properties with a pool in the Dordogne

Both of these outstanding properties have just been reduced by their owners to a very competitive price of 299,250 € inclusive of agency fees.

The 1st house was built just 10 years ago, comprises an entrance hall with a large lounge/dining room (41 m2) with 3 large double glazed sliding doors each with electric shutters and looking over lovely views, a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and built in cupboards (13.90 m2) with a walk-in pantry (2.74 m2), 3 bedrooms (12.3 m2, 11.5 m2 and 11.4 m2) all with parquet flooring and fitted wardrobes, a separate WC (1.2 m2), a bathroom (7m2) with WC, bath, shower, wash-hand basin with water softner system. Normal sous sol basement arrangement.




Only 15 minutes from Perigueux, the capital of the Dordogne, yet it is set in a lovely quiet country setting so you get the best of both worlds. Excellent property for those wishing to live near and/or work in the capital of the Dordogne.




Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1730

The 2nd house has that special factor - Location, location, location. It overlooks a market town with its gothic church and chateau. The panoramic view of the surrounding countryside is just breathtaking.



Ground floor: Entrance with storage cupboards, dining room/lounge with insert, fully fitted kitchen, large bedroom with built in wardrobe, bathroom with bath, shower and wash hand basin and separate WC. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, bidet and wash hand basin and a separate WC.

Outside: Large garage (55 m2), a swimming pool (8 x 4 m) with solar cover on 2655 m² of fenced and mature gardens with apple, cherry, fig, plum and walnut trees. Just 4 kms from a market town with all amenities. 1 hour from both Limoges and Brive Airports







Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1703

French property prices about to rise ?

Since 2007, property prices in rural France have drifted slowly downwards. Fuelled at the start of the Millenium by British buyers, prices had increased significantly helped the expansion of low cost airlines and refurbished French regional airports.




When the Global financial crisis struck, it hit hard. Sterling fell from around 1.50 €, to below 1.10 and near parity, causing significant problems to British ex-Pats who had moved to France during this golden period, and often on fixed incomes (pensions). Their standard of living was litterally slashed by 35%.




Inevitably, property was seen as overvalued, and the number of sellers started to exceed the number of active buyers. In that sort of market, only one thing happens. People started to look for safe havens, tradionally bank deposits and gold.




But the last few months has seen a shift of sentiment in all of these areas, and markets are driven by sentiment.




Today, investors are nervous about holding too much cash in the bank. the returns are almost non-existent, Greece has been a wake up call to what could happen. More sphisticated investors turned to Gold, and prices rocketed to record levels.

Gold prices today are around $1,560 an ounce, their lowest level in about a year and down about 13% from highs around $1,800 an ounce last autumn. Add to this that it looks like we’ve only seen the beginning of the gold price declines.





Investment funds have been heavily into gold, and now they are impacting upon prices via what is known as "cascading risk". This is because when a pure gold fund suffers a redemption, it has to sell gold. That results in the fund dropping further, since the underlying asset is increasingly out of favour. This in turn results in more redemptions etc. starting a vicious cycle of negativity that can be hard to break.





Turning to property, since the UK Government launched its Help to Buy programme (unveiled in its March budget) and the Funding for Lending scheme (launched last summer and expanded last week) there has been a marked increase in property sales across England and Wales. 　Property prices in the capital rose by 0.7% in April (the highest monthly growth seen in recent years).Homes in London were typically on the market for 4.6 weeks in April (less than half the average time expected prior to the Banking Crisis). Sellers achieved more than 95 percent of their asking price. (levels not seen since 2007). Completed sales rose by 5% last year to 932,000, according to HM Revenue and Customs, (the highest level of sales since the Banking Crisis).





Confidence is returning to property. Confidence is falling in other "safe" assets such as gold and cash. This is good news for the property market, not just the UK but globally. As UK vendors find the market moving again, many will advance their dream of owning a house in France. With Sterling improved at around 1.19 €, French prices low, now is a good time to be buying. There are some real bargains out there!




Peter Elias (Agent Commercial) www.allez-francais.com

Condat-sur-Vézère / Dordogne - Riverside 4 bed house

Attached riverside town house in
Condat-sur-Vézère offering 110m² SH with 4 beds. Situated in a quiet
back street of this lovely small town, this charming house offers
fantastic potential and a great location.

Outside, there is an adjoining barn,
plus a partially open sided barn, great as an outdoor dining area. There
is off street car parking in the walled courtyard area, plus a pleasant
garden that enjoys superb views of the River Vézère, at it’s confluence
with the River Coly.

Located to the west of Terrasson and Brive, there are plenty of tourist
attractions locally, including of course Sarlat and the Dordogne Valley.
There are shops and a restaurant within walking distance.



Price 209,625 € FAI

Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1780

Thenon / Dordogne. Typical pair of Perigord houses - stunning views. Large price reduction

Lovely property in the Périgord close
to Thenon, comprising of 2 restored houses, a main residence and a
Maison d’Amis / Gîte with a covered heated swimming pool. The property
is set in an elevated position with wonderful views of the rolling
country side around it.

The swimming pool of 10 x 4.5m has a
nice patio area and the pool is heated. The mature garden of 8,871m² has
a nice mix of trees and also has an ornamental pond. There is plenty of
shade, but the dominant feature is the superb view. Away from the house
is a workshop and lean-to car port.

Thenon is a thriving small town nearby, with Montignac also close. For
major shopping, Perigueux or Brive offer excellent choices, whilst
Sarlat is an easy drive. The beautiful countryside around the town is
steep and rolling, with farms interspersed with woodlands, in which the
local population continues to hunt enthusiastically for rabbits, wild
boar and deer. Tourism still peaks in the summer months when the weekly
market is much more animated and the etang (lake) hosts swimming and a
cafe.



No nearby neighbours, but not totally isolated.

Reduced price 328,600 €



Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1692

Miallet (24) - An immaculately refurbished 1950’s stone cottage. Reduced price

An immaculately refurbished 1950’s stone cottage set in beautiful gardens on the edge of a quiet hamlet.

The current owners have spared no expense in refurbishing and modernising this property with great taste and have created an absolutely immaculate home that needs no further work. Just move in and enjoy!

It is located on the edge of a peaceful hamlet on the border of the Dordogne and the Haute Vienne.

Reduced price 175,000 €



Link to full details & floor plans http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1749

Busserolles / Dordogne - 3 bed / 3 bath farmhouse for sale in 1st class order in a hamlet

A superbly renovated stone farmhouse set on the edge of a tranquil hamlet with over a hectare of grounds including a small wood with a stream.

With a south-westerly aspect and occupying an elevated position on the edge of a hamlet, the property has been thoroughly renovated and retains all the charm of a traditional rural property whilst offering a range of modern conveniences.

There is a village bakery just 3 km distant whilst 15 minutes drive away is the town of Piégut-Pluviers that has an acclaimed Wednesday market which is typically French with local produce and goods being readily available.

 

Virtual tour & floor plans available. Price 249,100 €

 

Link http://www.allez-francais.com/details.php?pty_id=1777