Haute-Vienne, France, - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Haute-Vienne, France, Jean Johansson on 5 September 2023

Haute-Vienne, France, Jean Johansson

Jean Johansson is in south west France, helping Gary and keen photographer Jan find their dream holiday home in the beautiful countryside of Haute-Vienne, where they can spend several months of the year enjoying the great outdoors with both their families. The couple have a budget of £140,000 to buy a house that’s ideally detached, with lots of outside space and a pool. Jean has lined them up 5 great properties, but after they’ve seen them all-will any be in the frame?

About the area

Haute Vienne is a department in the historic region of Limousin. The easiest airport to fly into is Limoges with direct flights from the UK taking under 2 hours. The area is very peaceful and agricultural, famous for its rolling countryside and woodland walks. Being part of Limousin, which is known as the Lake District of France, there’s an abundance of beautiful rivers and lakes to enjoy. Many run beside charming traditional villages soaked in medieval history and full of quaint cobbled streets dotted with cafes and restaurants. Being one of least populated spots in France means this is the perfect haven for those seeking a tranquil retreat.

Property 1

B&B House in Le Dorat

As well as a lovely pebbled garden to the front of the house there’s also a front terrace and a garden at the back–complete with that out house Jan mentioned. Inside there’s a living dining room, separate kitchen, study downstairs, double bedroom and shower room. Upstairs is set up for the B&B with a dining room, separate kitchen and with not one, two, or three but four more good sized double bedrooms–all with en suite.

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Valued at £132,568 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Refurbished House in Jouac

At the back of this semi detached house is a quarter of an acre of garden with a pool, patioed dining area and outhouse complete with snooker table. Inside is a living room, dining room, kitchen and another reception room. Upstairs are three double bedrooms–one with en suite and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £135,045 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Blue Shutters House in Vayres

There’s a small shed to the side of the house–great for storage, and across the front of the top floor is a balcony. Inside is designed in the French sous sol (SU SOL) style, meaning that downstairs is the living room, two double bedrooms and a shower room. Whilst upstairs is the kitchen, another living and dining room, two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £133,694 at the time of filming.

Property 4

House with Barn in St Bonnet de Bellac

There’s a good sized garden to the front and back of this house as well as a large barn. Inside is a modern living dining room, kitchen with utility and downstairs double bedroom with dressing room and en suite. Upstairs are two more double bedrooms, one en suite.

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Valued at £128,784 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Stone House in Cognac La Foret

The outside space here is split into several areas–with the above ground pool and lots of little dining and lounging zones. Attached to the side of the property is a substantial stone barn. Inside is split across three floors. On the ground floor is a kitchen diner, living room, second reception room, a downstairs bedroom and shower room. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a shower room, and on the top floor are two more double bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Valued at £137,477 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Luxury Mansion in St Yrieix La Perche

An idyllic location for this beautiful property. The main house is bright and spacious, with a large living room over looking the lake. 3 gites (a 1 bed, a 2 bed& a 3 bed) all ready to be rented out. An amazing business opportunity.

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Valued at €932,800 at the time of filming.