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LIMOUSIN

CENTRAL FRANCE LA CREUSE NEAR TO BOURGANEUF

 

 

 

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House for sale in central France. Potential for B&B, Campsite, Kennels business

PRIVATE SALE was 185,000  NOW  130,000 EUROS

( SOLD )

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Nearest Town: BOURGANEUF  
Department: Creuse 
Region: Limousin  
Price:
 SOLD 
     
Bedrooms: 5 
Bathrooms: 1   
 WCs: 2
Floors: 3  
 Detached house with adjoining Barn
Rural  ISOLATED
  Plot (m²): 300000  3.2 hectares/ 7.5 acres/ equivalent of 4 football pitches
       
 
 
Would make an ideal B&B /campsite or Kennels
5 BEDROOMS TRADITIONAL OLD STONEBUILT SPACIOUS HOUSE IN CENTRAL FRANCE, CLOSE TO BOURGANEUF BUILT ON 3.2 HECTARES (7.5 acres) of rolling grass and forest with a small Brooke
 
SAVE UP TO 17,000 EUROS BY BUYING PRIVATELY! French estate agents charge buyers up to 17,000 euros on my house! But everyone pays the Notaires, obligatory, 7.5% or less on the selling price.

 SOLD 
 
 
Frequently asked questions
 
Tax fonciere 295 euros a year (council tax)
Tax d' Habitation 195 euros a year (like council tax)
Water rates 95 euros a YEAR
To fill Oil tank twice a year (Max) 800 euros
The house is ISOLATED nearest ONE neighbour ONLY who is 500 yards away across the road cannot be seen
There is ample space near the house to build a swimming pool
2 acres of grazing available enough for 1 Horse the rest is wooded
All services at Bourganeuf 10 mins drive: Hospitals, Doctors, Dentists, Vets, Government buildings, Notaires, supermarkets, Garages, all shops, buses, cinema, builders merchants, schools up to age 15, cafes, restaurants, electrical shops, cyber cafe, everything one would need.
Fosse septic needs emptying every 5 - 7 years (100 euros, next day)
House is surrounded by forests and fields, nearest eyesore 5 kms away one electric pylon
Back of house faces SOUTH, 90% of land is at the back
Minimum time to maintain the land 6 hours a week during peak growth
season
The polytunnel is not included in the sale.
NO chance of ADSL for at least the next 5 years, its too isolated
We have lived there for 3 years.
The house is now empty.
 
If you have any other questions please ask Jan   Email Jan
 
HOUSE
Oil fired central heating & Water (high water-pressure)
Chimney for wood burner (wood can be sourced from the forest)
Fosse septique
Mains water
2 telephone lines (disconnected)
TV points
There is a large car park beside the barn for several cars.
Fully insulated roof and floors.
Real Oak floors and staircases throughout the house except the kitchen floor
 
 
 
  

29.5ft x 26ft Attached  Huge barn on 2 levels (larger than house) in excellent order, walls, floor, beams and roof. 2 full length stables underneath which could be used as cellars/workshops. Electricity is in both the barn and under the barn
 
 
 
 
 

 

 


GROUND FLOOR:

 

The Kitchen / diner 13ft x 19ft. French doors at both ends with shutters making it light and airy. Inbuilt extractor hood, and fitted kitchen.
The original fireplace is in the dining area which is blocked off but could be opened up.

A door off the dining area leads to a Toilet / utility room with plumbing for a washing machine. New handbasin recently installed. A further door from here leads to a small room that contains the Oil boiler for the central heating, with plenty of space for a large chest freezer and storage. From here there is access to an outside lean too for storing wood.
 
 
 
 
 

 

LOUNGE 13ft x 19ft. Again French doors at both ends with shutters. Lovely stone Fireplace. Oak floor. 2 Radiators. Potential to break into adjoining barn

 
 
 

OUTSIDE the Lounge and kitchen back doors lead out onto a veranda overlooking the grounds and to a raised and lightly covered patio area which has another storage room underneath containing the oil tank 
There is an electric supply outside for lights on the patio. Fab views from the patio.

 
 
 
 
Under the Kitchen/diner AND the Lounge are 2 insulated cellars, with electric and water.
 

1
st FLOOR(upstairs)
 
There is a set of gorgeous oak stairs leading to the first floor landing with oak wood floor on the Landing.
3 double bedrooms (13 ft x 10ft, 13 ft x 10ft, 14ft x 10ft) and bathroom 11.5ft x 8ft on this level. all have Oak wood floors and radiators.
 
 

2 Bedrooms face the rear of the property, the other faces the front, as does the bathroom with shower, WC, sink and storage cupboard. Both rooms have potential to break into adjoining barn

 
2nd FLOOR
 
From the landing another oak staircase leads to the converted attic where there are 2 very spacious bedrooms, both 20ft x 13ft with velux south facing windows. potential to break into adjoining barn in one room Both with oak floors.

 
                           
TERRAIN PLAN:
plot 120 is not part
LOCATION: ,
 
Easy access into nearest town which is Bourganeuf. 7 mins drive away. It is a Medieval town built around a picturesque Chateaux, which has all facilities: A hospital, Doctors, schools, dentists Government offices, Garages and supermarkets as well as plenty of small shops and cafes/restaurants, and even a cinema and cybercafe! Local markets are held every Wednesday.
 
The house is only around 30 mins to Limoges and 40 to Limoges airport.
20 Mins to Peyrat Le Chateaux and Lac Vassiviere.
House being sold as this was purchased as a 'stepping stone' into living in France.
  SOLD 

Industry in the Cruese consists of cattle and wood production, so its very lush and green. Clean air and clean water. Wildlife and wild flora is in abundance. Roads are almost empty.Crime in this area is virtually unheard of. French people here are very friendly and exceptionally helpful and have no problems with the English living here.
 
BOOKING A VIEWING
 
We do not live at the house, it is now empty. If you wish to view we prefer one weeks notice, You choose the time and date to suit your travel arrangements and we will travel to meet you at the house. Directions will be sent upon confirmation of date and time.
Just email me.  Please wear walking shoes if you want to explore the terrain/ land
 
VIEWING CRITERIA SOLD 
 
Due to many dozens of time wasters, not turning up or who are not in any position to buy anything at all, we now insist that if you are interested in viewing:
1) You confirm that you are in a financial position to buy a house in France and are not just 'Browsing' You have either sold or have a mortgage or have money to buy.
2) Tell us your intentions ie: If you are thinking of running a business such as B&B/Camping or just retiring to France, or looking for a holiday home.
3) If you have sold up in the UK how far are you in the process?
 
Apologies for having to insist on this but we have been forced into it by too many dreamers with too much time on their hands and no money
Thank you
Janet    If you have any other questions please ask Jan   Email Jan

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