Stunning, Recently Refurbished 4 Bed Barn Conversion and Charming 3 Bed, Income Generating Cottage. Featuring a 10m in-…

Property Description

Stunning, Recently Refurbished 4 Bed Barn Conversion and Charming 3 Bed, Income Generating Cottage. Featuring a 10m in-Ground Pool.

Summary
Two stunning, completely renovated homes are available for purchase in the peaceful and picturesque Dordogne countryside. These two properties are situated next to each other, with a distance of approximately 12 meters between them, and are connected by a gravel driveway.

The barn has undergone a complete modernisation in the last 5 years, offering either 4 spacious bedrooms or the current configuration of 3 bedrooms and a study. The study is adjacent to the kitchen so can also be used as a separate dining room.

All windows were double glazed by a local company 3 years ago. The living room measures around 5m x 5m, has dual aspects, and features a cosy log burner.

The cottage features two spacious double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, as well as a charming children's room. In the living room, you'll find a dining area and a cosy log burner. The price includes all furniture, kitchen equipment, beds, linen, and more.

Enjoy the privacy of a discrete, fully fenced chlorine pool measuring 10m x 5m, complete with a convenient pool shed.

We are currently renting out the cottage on Airbnb for 8 weeks in July and August. In 2023, we made around €9,500 from this rental. We already have 5 new bookings for 2024, amounting to €10,000.

We can sincerely say that we have adored our time living here over the past 6 years. However, we have been incredibly fortunate to have been blessed with 2 beautiful grandchildren recently, which has led us to the decision of returning to the UK and dedicating more time to them.

The location of the property has been absolutely ideal for us. It is peaceful and serene, with no bothersome road noise, and we have been lucky to have kind and friendly neighbors. They are close enough to walk to, yet far enough away that we don't hear any noise or feel overlooked. The town of St Yrieix is also flourishing, with all the necessary amenities readily available. The cottage attracts respectful tourists who are seeking a tranquil and rejuvenating getaway, and the income it generates is an added bonus.

Right outside the gates of the property, there are numerous captivating walks and cycling routes to explore. Additionally, just 3km away, Lake Rouffiac offers opportunities for water sports and even more walking and cycling routes.

For the new owner, if desired, we would be more than happy to spend time assisting you in getting acquainted with the property. This includes cleaning and maintaining the pool, explaining the water mains, electricity boxes, gas tank usage, and providing guidance on the workings of the septic tank. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are here to help!

Location
We are located in the tiny commune of La Haute Rebière that consists of just 8 properties, 2 of which detailed here. Surrounded on all sides by farmland owned by an extremely friendly pair of farmers from whom we purchase our supply of oak logs every Autumn.

There are beautiful woodland views on all sides. Our nearest neighbours, are approximately 500m in either direction.

St Yrieix, the closest major town, is just 15 minutes drive away, with all required amenities, 4 supermarkets, hospital, chemists, doctors, sports facilities.

Listed below are details of the local area including towns, tourist attractions and market days.

Villages / towns:

Ségur le Château "Beaux Village de France" (15 mins). Fabulous night market every Monday during the summer.
Saint Cyr Les Champagnes (10 mins)
St Yriex la Perche (15 mins)
Pompadour Cité du cheval (15 mins). Horse racing throughout the year.
Jumilhac le Grande (25 mins).
Tourtoirac (25 mins)
Thiviers (25 mins)
Saint Hilaire les Places (35 mins)
Saint Jean de Côle "Beaux Village de France" (35 mins). A favourite for special occasion meals.
Brive (50 mins)
Périgueux (50 mins)
Limoges (50 mins)
Brantôme (50 mins). Very popular tourist town.
Saint Amand de Coly (50 mins)
Sarlat la Canéda(1hr). Popular but very busy during the high season.
Les Eyzies Tayac (1hr)
Nontron (1hr)
Piégut-Pluviers (1h10)

Tourist attractions:

Eco Musee Papetrie de Vaux (5 mins)
Farmparc Lanouille (10 mins)
Le Moulin du Pont de Lasveyras resistance memorial (10 mins)
Forges de Savignac-Lédrier (10 mins)
Les Cascades de l'Auvezere (15 mins)
Tourtoirac Cave (25 mins)
Arboretum de la Tuillière Gardens (25 mins)
JCS Karting parc (30 mins)
Musee de la Truffe Sorges en Dordogne (35 mins)
Grotte de Villars (45 mins)
Parc Zoo du Reynou (45 mins)
Lascaux Caves (50 mins)
Vesunna Archaeological Park (1hr)

Historic sites:

Château de Pompadour (15 mins)
Château d’Excideuil (20 mins)
Eglise & Abbaye du Chalard (25 mins)
Château de Hautefort (25 mins)
Château de Jumilhac le Grand & Gardens (25 mins)
Abbaye Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Tourtoirac (25 mins)
Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Vigeois (30 mins)
Château de Puyguilhem (50 mins)
Château l'Eveque (55 mins)
Château de Bourdeilles (1hr)

Lakes, Bathing, Fishing & Watersports:

Lac de Rouffiac en Périgord (3 mins)
Saint Yrieix la Perche Swimming Pool (15 mins)
Arnac Pompadour Swimming Pool (15 mins)
Plan d' d'Arfeuille Saint Yrieix la Perche (20 mins)
Excideuil Swimming Pool (20 mins)
Juillac Swimming Pool (20 mins)
Lubersac Swimming Pool (25 mins). Pleasant, open air pool.
Brantome town beach (25 mins)
Allo Canoes Brantome (25 mins)
Plan d’eau de Nantheuil (30 mins)
Thiviers Swimming Pool (30 mins)
Etang de Coucou (30 mins)
Lac de Plaisance (35 mins)
Étang des Forges (35 mins)

Outdoor Activities:

Domaine d'Essendieras Golf Course (15 mins). 9 hole course with lovely views.
Le Puy des gés Nature Park (15 mins)
Gorges de l'Auvézère (15 mins)
Tennis Club de Pompadour (15 mins)
Tennis Club de Excideuil (15 mins)
Corrèze Montgolfière Hot Air Ballons (15 mins)
Flow Velo Bike route via Excideuil and runs all the way from Sarlat to the Atlantic Coast (20 mins)
Vert’Auvézére Cherveix-Cubas Canoe & Kayak hire (20 mins)
Cornille Aventure High Ropes (25 mins)
Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin (25 mins)
Appel de la Foret High Ropes (40 mins)
Parc Naturel Régional Millevaches en Limousin (50 mins)
Gokf Club de Limoges (55 mins)

Horse Riding & Equestrian Centres:

Les Anes de Ségur (10 mins)
Les Ecuries du Mas (20 mins)
Centre Equestre de Clairvivre (25 mins)
Ferme Equi’libre (25 mins)
Le Moulin Des Cailloux Equestrian Centre (35 mins)

Markets:

Sunday - Sorges, Objat
Monday - Ségur le Chateau
Tuesday - Payzac, Lanouille
Wednesday - Hautefort, Lubersac Foire
Thursday - Excideuil
Friday - Lubersac, Saint Yrieix La Perche, Foire
Saturday -Thiviers, Saint, Yrieix La Perche, Pompadour

Access
The properties are accessed via a well maintained single track road used mainly for farm traffic.

There is train station in St Yrieix direct to Limoges and onward to Paris. Also we have a train station in Thiviers (25 minutes drive) with a reliable service to Bordeaux via Perigueux and St Emilion.

1 hour drive north to Limoges Airport and 1 hour drive south to Brive Airport with regular flights to London Stansted, Manchester, Lyon and Paris. Seasonally, flights run to Bristol, East Midlands and Morocco.

Limoges Airport - 1h00
Brive Souillac Airport - 1h00mins
Bergerac airport - 1h35
Bordeaux airport - 2h20

Interior
All rooms in both the main house and cottage are in excellent condition throughout. The main house has a fully fitted new kitchen, double Belfast sink and range cooker.

The cottage has a smaller, yet functional fitted kitchen and comes complete with all fixtures and fittings, furniture, kitchen appliances (cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer). These are included within the price and so not subject to notaries fees.

Underneath the cottage there is a large cellar with restricted headroom, previously used for wine storage.

Exterior
There are expansive lawns with numerous fruit trees including pear, fig, cherry, nectarine and hazelnut. Several flower beds in addition to a sizeable vegetable patch and herb garden.

You and visitors alike can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Dordogne countryside from the fully enclosed 10m x 5m in-ground chlorine pool.

Outside we have a large wood shed, pool house, mower shed, garage, summer house and potting shed as well as a functioning well with pump.

At the back of the main property there is a spacious terrace that was built in 2022 and stretches along the entire length of the house. The last 4 meters of the terrace are covered, providing shaded dining and a nice area to relax, The garden provides stunning panoramic views of the Dordogne countryside from every angle. Each property has its own septic tank that fully complies with regulations, and there is a single drain away system.

Additional Details
Both properties are connected to a gas tank (Antargaz) that requires an annual expense of c€1400 to provide heating for both properties and hot water for the cottage. The main house, on the other hand, has a 'smart' electric water heater to heat its water supply.

The annual cost for electricity amounts to €1800, while water costs €360 per year. In 2023, the tax fonciere was €1921, and the charge for refuge in 2024 is €258.99.

Revenue Generation
We currently rent out the cottage exclusively through Airbnb. A link can be provided upon request. Typically, we take bookings for only 8 weeks annually or until we reach €10,000 in earnings. For 2023, we can share rental figures indicating an income of c€9,500, and for 2024, we already have 5 bookings totalling 7 weeks, reaching the €10,000 mark.

In 2022, we completely renovated the cottage and decided not to welcome tourists. For aspiring entrepreneurs who become the new owners, they can generate extra income by offering bed and breakfast rentals during the off-peak season. Additionally, they can provide meals for incoming guests as an added service.

The cottage offers the possibility of accommodating elderly relatives with a bathroom and bedroom conveniently located on the ground floor.