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House to for sale near Hautefort, Only 102 600 Euros http://perigordproperty.co.uk/our-properties/78-lots-of-potential-for-this-pretty-stone-house
OLD STONE HOUSE REQUIRING SOME TLC BUT IN GOOD ORDER THROUGH.
This really is a beautiful property with parts dating back to 1798 around the time of the French revolution. This date is carved into an old stone lintel which we can only summarise must have been part of the original house. Despite its age the house has been well looked after. The mainly slate roof appears to be in good condition as does the stone structure.
Internally the property is in sound condition but needs redecorating. The kitchen and bathrooms are fully functional but very 70s so would benefit from some updating!
The house is situated in a pretty little hamlet that is peaceful yet close to local amenities.
This house could be lived in and enjoyed immediately.
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Situation
The house is situated in lovely little hamlet only 5 minutes drive away from the Hautefort, a pretty Dordogne village/town which famous for its historic chateau, regarded as one of the most significant and historic in south west France.
Within a short walk from the house there is a lovely Perigordian restaurant specialising in regional cuisine, a bar and another restaurant. Hautefort itself has 3 restaurants to choose from and there is a decent sized supermarket where your weekly shop can be done. Also close by a school, a post office, bakers, butchers and even a new health centre.
The market town of Excideuil is only 15 minutes away and holds a lively weekly market where fresh produce is for sale. There is a good choice of shops and restaurants in Excideuil.
The large towns Perigueux is 50 minutes away and Limoges with its direct rail connections to Paris is just over an hour away.
It’s is possible to be on an Atlantic beach in around 2 ½ hours or in one of the best Pyrenean ski resort in just over 4 hours. The Mediterranean coast can be reached in about 4 hours.
The closest airport is Brive - Souillac Airport (52km) although Limoges Airport (92km) has regular flights to the UK. Also worth considering is Bergerac Airport (103 km). Flights with Ryan air from Limoges to London Stanstead generally cost under 100 Euros (sometimes a lot less) and take just over half a day including getting to the airport from Hautefort, checking in and a 1 ½ hour flight.
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The main house appears to date back to 1798. It has had some extensions added over time.
First Floor (main living area)
The main house consists of a living room, kitchen and 4 bedrooms. There is a bathroom, WC and an additional washroom just off from the right hand bedroom which contains a sink and bidet.
The walls and ceiling appear to be constructed from hollow bricks and plaster finished. The existing owner has started to prepare walls after stripping back paper ready for decoration in the hall but hasn’t completed the work. The bedrooms and living room appear to be in sound condition but wall papering and decor is very dated.
The windows and doors are generally in good condition but are single glazed.
The building is currently heated by electricity and the current owner advises us he pays IRO 800 – 900 Euros per annum for his electricity. Additionally he consumes around 250 per annum on wood for his wood burning stove in the kitchen.
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The roof space can be accessed from entrance hall via a small set of stairs. The carpentry appears in good order throughout. There are two windows with some fantastic views of the church and the little hamlet. This area could be converted to make further bedrooms/living space. As the windows in their stone dormers are already there then planning shouldn’t be an issue.
Ground Floor
Most of the property can be accessed underneath from doors at ground level. There is a garage at the side of the house which is suitable for parking. There is another room that is currently been used as a utility room.
Towards the end of the building directly under the end bedrooms there is old stone room with a beautiful old fireplace in it. The current owner has started to prepare the walls for re-pointing but this work needs completing. There is an original stair case leading into one of the bedrooms. This room could make a fabulous summer kitchen without too much work.
Outside (487m2)
There are two garden areas. The first is directly in front of the house and is enclosed by a stone wall and access from the road by a small gate.
The second area is toward the back of the property and can be access from the “summer kitchen” room. At the moment this area is left for parking but could easily be fitted with a fence and a gate and terraced to create a lovely courtyard area. There is an attractive well in this back garden.
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Outbuildings
There is a decent sized barn which is in good condition. The roof on the front elevation has been replaced. It does appear that the other elevation will need some attention in the not so distant future.
The barn is currently used for storage but would make a great work shop or could be converted (subject to permissions) into further accommodation. The barn is about 60m2 but could be arrange over two levels to double this!
Neighbours
It is in a small hamlet with neighbours close by. The front garden enjoys a good degree of privacy. The back garden with a little work could be made into a private terrace area. The house is next to a road but it is only access by the neighbours. The hamlet is very quiet and is well looked after.
Mains drains
We have been advised the house is connected to mains drains.
Worked required
The house really is ready to live in straight away and would be comfortable. Longer term it may be worth investigating the options if double glazing and roof insulation especially if it is going to be used as a full time home.
The electrics all seem to be working fine although the property is still on rewire able fuses. It may be worth considering a rewire at some point to bring the house up to modern standards. Generally a rewire of a house this size will cost IRO 5000 - 7000Euros.
Contact Jon Boella [email protected] www.perigordproperty.co.uk The summer kitchen discussed earlier could be completed at a small cost especially if you are capable of carrying out the re-pointing work yourselves which is actually quite a simple job for a handy person.
The roof at the back of the barn will need its back elevation replacing probably in the next five years otherwise patching may be come expensive. The front has already been re roofed. For budgeting purposes a simple reroof is likely to cost IRO 6000 Euros. Do confirm this with a local roofer beforehand if this is critical to your decision. If more modern tiles are going to be used then this may reduce the cost.
Internally a lot of the walls are non load bearing so the layout could be re jig to make a more functional space for example the living room is currently split by the small bedroom which in our opinion would be far better used as space to make a bigger living room.
From purely an aesthetic point of view whole of the ground floor could do with a redecoration, new bathroom and kitchen.
A loft conversion would really transform this property and as there are already windows and dormers in place it really does lend itself a conversion. This is something that could be done further down the line and is in no way necessary. It could add a further two decent size bedrooms to the house. There by freeing up space down stairs to make a larger living space.
Summary
This really is a lovely house with lots of potential. In its current state it would make a great holiday home and wouldn’t need much doing to it. Because the garden is fairly small it would be easy to lock up and leave without having to spend the next holiday tidying it up. It could also be rented as a holiday home.
If you’re looking for a place to live full time then with a little work mainly on the insulation side of things this could make a great home straight away and because of the loft and barn attached the home could be developed over time to suit.
Drop me a line and I will be happy to discuss in more detail. Jon Boella
Contact Jon Boella [email protected] www.perigordproperty.co.uk