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Properties in the Poitou Charentes area of France:
Charente Maritime, Charente, Deux-Sévres & Vienne
Up to €400,000
ref:
FH-23-0298
Detached 4 bedroomed house in a troglodytic village
in centre borough
- Near Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres
-
10 rooms, detached house in a troglodytic village
in centre borough.
ref:
FH-12-0028
5 bedroomed
19th
century water mill
in the Dordogne with
barn, pool & adjoining 1 acre of land -
in a pretty area
Near
Sarlat-la-Canéda - Dordogne - 24
This charming property just a short drive from
Sarlat in the heart of the Dordogne, is set in 2000
m²
of mature gardens bordered by woodlands.
Next to the property is an additional 1800 m²
of land to extend the grounds of the property or
build.
ref:
FH-31-0926
3 bedroomed stone farmhouse
with stables and large land
- Montguyon -
Charente-Maritime - 17
Lovely stone farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, living
room, dining room, kitchen and utility. Bathroom
and 2 WCs. 6 acres of land. 374m² stables and
huge haybarn. Perfect for equestrian centre/ gîtes.
ref:
FH-31-0939
4 bedroomed traditional
stone house
-
Montendre/Jonzac -
Charente-Maritime - 17
Maison bourgeoise with a wonderful outlook over
a stream and fields. Close to the shops and services
of Montendre. Downstairs: 1 living room/ bedroom
25m² with fireplace, entrance hall/salo with
fireplace and woodstove 20m², dining room 25m²
with fireplace leading to 18m² kitchen with
doors to garden.
ref:
FH-23-0300
Detached 4 bedroomed house
very well situated
- Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres
-
Detached house very well situated, some work needed
for this property.
ref:
FH-31-0950
3 bedroomed house
in perfect order
with large garden
and barn and 2nd house
to restore
-
Barbezieux -
Charente-Maritime - 17
Comfortable 3 bedroomed home with 200 m² barn
(new roof) and separate house 90m² to restore
(new roof.) Over 1 acre of fenced land with super
views. The house comprises: Ground floor: 2 16m²
bedrooms, 32m² dining room with woodstove,
18m² fitted kitchen leading to conservatory.
WC.
ref:
FH-23-0301
Detached 4 bedroomed house
with very nice view on the country
- 5 Kms from Thouars -
- 79 - Deux Sévres -
7 rooms, detached house with very nice view on
the country.
ref:
FH-12-0051
2 bedroomed,
118 Acres farm
In South Vienne
For renovation
Near Poitiers -
Vienne
- 86
An arable farm with
41 hectares of field and
8 hectares of wood with the old farmhouse, in need
of modernisation, and three barns. Only 30 minutes
from Poitiers.
ref: FH-23-3090
5 bedroomed house
on the river's edge
Semi-detached, and with nearly half an acre of land -
- Near Cersay - 15 Kms from Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres -
10 roomed house within 10 minutes from Saumur and 45 minutes from Angers.
On river's edge.
ref:
FH-23-0302
Detached 4 bedroomed small farm
with several outbuildings
- Mauze Thouarsais -
- 8 Kms from Thouars - 79 -
- Deux Sévres -
6 rooms, detached small farm with several outbuildings
ref:
FH-31-0957
Luxurious 6 bedroomed bungalow
with swimming pool and garden
-
Montendre -
Charente-Maritime - 17
May 2007
ref: FH-15-0017
4 bedroomed 1995's property
with 2 acres wooded garden
- Near
La Roche Posay - 86
ref:
FH-23-0303
Detached 3 bedroomed renovated farm
with several outbuildings
- 10 Kms from Thouars -
- 79 - Deux Sévres -
6 rooms, detached renovated farm with several outbuildings
ref:
FH-23-0304
Detached 4 bedroomed renovated quiet farm
in centre borough
- Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres
-
6 rooms, detached renovated quiet farm
ref:
FH-23-0305
Semi-detached 3 bedroomed house
in town centre
- Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres
-
8 rooms, semi-detached house in town centre, some
work needed for this property
ref:
FH-23-0306
Detached 5 bedroomed house
in a nice raised parc
- Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres
-
8 rooms, detached house in a nice raised parc
ref:
FH-31-01i
Fabulous farm with around 8 hectares - 20
acres!
To renovate -
- Southern
Charente-Maritime - 17
Fantastic farm to restore, with huge barn. Set
in 8 hectares - 20 acres of rolling pastureland
and woods, within easy reach of shops and services.
ref:
FH-31-0973
3 bedroomed house with a pool
on 1/2 acre of land
-
Montendre -
Charente-Maritime -
17
Well-maintained house with landscaped gardens and
pool. The house comprises: garden level:
study 20m² with waiting room. WC. 31m²
play room. 40m² garage. 14m² utility.
Upstairs: 3 large bedrooms, 50m² living
area with dining (stone fireplace.) Kitchen.
ref:
FH-23-0307
Detached 5 bedroomed charming house
in town centre
- Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres
-
9 rooms, detached large charming house in town
centre
ref: FH-23-2990
Lovely 8 roomed,
renovated farmhouse
with 2½ acres of land
and outbuildings
- 12 Kms from Thouars - 79 - Deux Sévres -
Renovated farmhouse
in good order - 8 rooms
Lovely garden of 2½ acres
- ½ an acre around the property and a further 2 acres across the quiet lane going past the property.
Lovely outbuildings.
ref:
FH-31-0926
Beautiful
4 bedroomed house
+ 2 gîtes with 1.5
hectares
- 3¾ acres - and pool.
Close
to Mirambeau - Charente-Maritime -
17
This handsome property is situated in a delightful
rural area within easy reach of beaches. 1.5 hectares
of grounds with views. Refurbished swimming pool.
