Best friends Fiona and Tina are helped by Craig Rowe in the hunt for Fiona’s ideal home in the French countryside of Limousin, that she will one day move to permanently. With a maximum budget of £80,000 will they be able to find the property of her dreams?
Around an hour and a half flight from the UK into Limoges and a thirty minute drive takes you to Limousin in south-central France. It’s one of the least populated regions in the country and other than a few towns and villages, the whole area is a rural retreat. Often referred to as the French Lake District, as there are more than 3000 of them here, the Limousin countryside offers everything from scenic walks and cycling to water sports.
This property comes with a fabulous sized garden. One of the entrances leads into the basement where there is a kitchen area and a living room, as well as an another room that needs updating. On the middle floor is a bedroom, another larger double bedroom and the bathroom. On the top floor is a second entrance and another kitchen area, that needs work, a large living / dining room and a third bedroom.
Valued at £71,121 at the time of filming.
This townhouse has a garden with a lot of potential and a barn. There’s a spacious living / dining room, a separate kitchen with space to eat-in, and there’s a shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs are 2 good sized double bedrooms, a third single bedroom and a large attic that, with permission, could be converted into a fabulous space!
Valued at £68,276 at the time of filming.
This semi detached house has a pretty, secluded garden, as well as a garage and a storage room. There’s a large lounge with a feature fireplace, a brand new kitchen and a sleek shower room. There’s also a bedroom downstairs and a conservatory. Upstairs is the main bedroom – a fabulous space.
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Valued at £70,474 at the time of filming.
There’s a lovely, peaceful garden at the back of this property and a handy garage at the front. Inside is a huge open plan living area with a modern kitchen and plenty of space for lounge furniture around the wood burner. The main bedroom is a great size, with a bathroom installed that could easily become an en-suite, and the same is true of the second bedroom which has a shower. The third bedroom has a more conventional layout and is also a good sized double, and there is a fourth on the top floor. There’s also a main bathroom.
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Valued at £78,448 at the time of filming.
This house has a lovely little garden, with stunning views. Inside is a spacious open plan living area with room to relax and eat with a kitchen at the far end. There’s a modern shower room on this floor too, and a separate toilet. Upstairs the main bedroom is a fabulous size and there’s a second double with the bonus of far reaching views over the river and valley. To the side is the barn and garage which could be converted into more living space.
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Valued at £66,379 at the time of filming.
This is a rather spectacular manor house and estate. On the market for nearly nearly £1,500,000, this 25 bedroom home dates back to the 1600s and has been restored to its former glory by the owners who have lived here for 25 years. There’s a huge barn for hosting events and so much to see!
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Valued at nearly £1,500,000 at the time of filming.