Haute Vienne, France - A Place in the Sun

Haute Vienne, France, Laura Hamilton

Gary and Alison from south Staffordshire are looking for a rural holiday home in the Haute Vienne area of central France. They have a budget of £100,000 and Laura Hamilton is on hand to help them find it, but will any of the 5 properties she has lined up have enough to entice them into a making an offer? 

About the area

Haute-Vienne is a department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in west-central France. The capital of Haute-Vienne is Limoges and captures much of the spirit and charm of a region, famous for its rolling landscape, forests, lakes and rivers. This is the perfect place for those seeking a tranquil retreat. Haute-Vienne is known as the birthplace of Clafoutis, a dessert made with cherries. Chestnuts are also part of the local gastronomy, as well as apples – 80 different varieties of apples are grown in the region.  

Property 1

4 Bedroom Country House in Chaillac

This country house is 7 minutes from the popular village of Chaillac with bakery, bars, restaurants, pharmacy etc. It has a large garden, separate garage, 4 bedrooms and patio doors leading to the garden.

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Valued at £116,453 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

4 Bedroom Stone Built Townhouse in Saint Martin Le Mault

This 4 bedroom stone-built farmhouse with multiple outbuildings and large garden, is just a few minutes drive from the village of Saint Martin Le Mault.

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Valued at £106,205 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

4 Bedroom Detached House in Gajoubert

This 4 bedroom detached stone built house is in a small hamlet and has established gardens, and a garage. 

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Valued at £116,453 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

3 Bedroom Detached Stone House in Saint-Bonnet-de-Bellac

This detached stone house, with attached garage, split level garden and above ground swimming pool, is located in the hamlet of Saint-Bonnet-de-Bellac. 

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Valued at £128,120 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Property in Busserie Duniore

This property outside the village of Busserie Duniore comprises of 1 one main house, with access to 2 separate gites – which can be connected. Just a short drive down the road is a village with all the amenities you would need. 

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Valued at £130,427 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

8 Bedroom Chateau in Confolens

This luxury chateau built in 1870 has been tastefully modernised maximising the character and detail of the original home with modern touches. It has 8 bedrooms and a converted annexe that can be used as apartments, it is elegant and timeless. It has extensive gardens – formal and informal and a fish pond too for quiet contemplation. 

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Valued at approximately £1,000,000 at the time of filming.