Haute-Vienne, France - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Haute-Vienne, France, Danni Menzies on 14 December 2023

Haute-Vienne, France, Danni Menzies

Danni Menzies is in France’s stunning Haute-Vienne region to help motorbike lovers Gary and Lynn find their dream holiday home. They’re looking for secluded house with outbuildings to store their beloved bikes but, with a budget of £118,000 can Danni find them what they’re looking for? With five impressive properties to show them, she’s going to give it her best shot.

About the area

The Haute Vienne is found in Central France, served by Limoges airport, to which most direct flights from the UK take under 2 hours. There are loads of lovely rural villages here, like Magnac Laval and Thiat. Bursting with French charm, there are cafes and restaurants dotted around squares, old stone buildings and historic churches. Named after the Vienne River, the department is known for its rolling countryside with two regional parks perfect for hiking, as well as both natural and man-made lakes. In fact, one third of the department is made up of forest, and with a population below the national average, it’s the perfect spot for those looking for a more peaceful way of life.

Property 1

Three Bedroom House With Walled Garden in Saint Sornin la Marche

At the back of the house is a lovely garden perfect for growing vegetables, and an outbuilding. Inside is a country style kitchen, a lounge, and separate dining room. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Valued at £123,318 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Four Bedroom House in Magnac - Laval

As well as a garage there’s a driveway to the front of the house and some outside space to the side, as well as a garden at the back. Being a traditional sous sol house, the inside is a little upside down with the open plan living dining room on the top floor. Along with the kitchen there are also two upstairs double bedrooms and a bathroom. Downstairs are two more double bedrooms, another kitchen diner, and a shower room.

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Valued at £100,847 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three Bedroom House in Saint Martial sur Isop

The property sits in a fifth of an acre of land with lots of lovely garden space. There’s that outbuilding and behind sits the other building which could be perfectly converted into a guest house for visiting family. As well as that third outbuilding attached to the side of the main house with loads of room for storage. Inside the main house is a living room, separate kitchen, and another reception room with diner. Upstairs are three good sized double bedrooms-one with an en suite shower room-and there’s a family shower room. The current owners use the attic space as a fourth bedroom.

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Valued at £101,610 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Four Bedroom House in Luchapt

This property sits in over an acre of land with that lovely pool, outbuilding, its own lake, as well as great gardens. Inside is an open plan living dining room and kitchen. There are two downstairs double bedrooms and a shower room. Upstairs is a third double bedroom, a bathroom, and a fourth bedroom currently used as a sitting room.

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Valued at £124,703 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three Bedroom Renovated Property in Breuil

At the back is a great garden and there’s two outbuildings–great for storage–just as the current owners have used for all their lawn mowers. Inside a hallway leads through to an open plan living dining room and kitchen, and there’s another reception room. Upstairs are three good sized double bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Valued at £111,776 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Twelve Bedroom Set of Stone Houses in Saint Priest Sous Aixe

This luxury property is on the market for over one and a half million pounds. With no less than three ponds and surrounded by gorgeous woodland, inside is seven bedrooms, all en suite, and living areas are all immaculately renovated. There’s even a fantastic games room!

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Valued at £1,686,441 at the time of filming.