Property Description
Summary
Secluded farmhouse with no overlooking neighbors. Three dwellings (150 sq m farmhouse, 35 sq m studio, 20 sq m timber-framed studio, registered), large outbuildings of approximately 700 sq m, and approximately 5.2 hectares with a well and pond. Fiber optic internet, 12 kVA three-phase power, 6 kWp photovoltaic panels + approximately 14 kWh of batteries, and a compliant 8-person equivalent (EH) constructed wetland wastewater treatment system. Two nearby meadows with water access. Absolute tranquility. Boussac is 4 minutes away (shops/schools). Potential for a large family, holiday rental, or equestrian/craft activities.
Location
• Hamlet near Boussac-Bourg (Creuse), rural setting, very quiet, no overlooking neighbors.
• Boussac town center approximately 4 minutes away (shops, services, schools, 2 supermarkets).
Discreet neighborhood:
• Nearest dwelling approximately 400 m away (second home, occasional occupancy).
• At the entrance to the road: barn approximately 160 m² (stalls), uninhabited.
• Current use of the neighboring stalls/meadow with the owner's agreement: not included.
• Separate option to purchase approximately 15 hectares of adjoining land (to be negotiated directly with the owner).
Access
• Boussac town center: ≈ 4 min (shops, schools, 2 supermarkets)
• Cities (by road): Paris ≈ 3 hrs 30 mins • Lyon ≈ 3 hrs • Clermont-Ferrand ≈ 1 hr 30 mins
• Main roads: N145/E62 (Gouzon) ≈ 15–20 mins • A71 (Montluçon) ≈ 35–40 mins • A20 (La Souterraine) ≈ 60–70 mins
• Train stations: Montluçon-Ville ≈ 35–40 mins • Guéret ≈ 50–55 mins • La Souterraine ≈ 65–70 mins (Intercités Paris-Austerlitz)
• Airports: Châteauroux ≈ 60 mins • Limoges ≈ 1 hr 40–1 hr 50 mins Clermont-Ferrand ≈ 1 hr 50–2 hrs • Brive ≈ 1 hr 45–1 hr 55 mins
• Ferries (approximate): Caen-Ouistreham ≈ 5 hrs • Saint-Malo ≈ 5 hrs 30 mins
(Times/distances are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and route.)
Interior
• Longère (traditional farmhouse) ~150 m² (2 levels)
– Ground floor (≈ 110 m²): laundry/boiler room, hallway with large closet, bathroom (bathtub + shower), separate toilet, open-plan kitchen/living room ~26 m², 2 bedrooms.
– First floor (≈ 40 m², independent access): landing/storage, living room, 2 bedrooms. → Easy conversion into a self-contained 2-bedroom apartment (bathroom + kitchen to be installed).
– Wood/oil central heating (dual-energy, boiler + circulator), double-glazed windows, recent Thermor water heaters.
• Studio ~35 m² (south-facing): entrance/kitchen with French doors, bedroom, shower room/toilet; PVC double glazing, electric heating + wood-burning stove, recent Thermor water heater. (Building 11 x 6 m on 2 levels: potential for expansion.)
• Wooden studio ~20 m² (declared): timber frame insulated with wood wool, electricity connected (water not connected); currently used as a bedroom + dressing room + office.
Exterior
Outbuildings ~700 m²
• Workshop with a new concrete slab (clean, load-bearing).
• Metal barn ~330 m² (water/electricity) • Workshop barn ~260 m² (slate + non-friable fiber cement)
• Hay barn ~100 m²
Sound timber frame.
• Bread oven, enclosed summer kitchen, large laundry/storage room, enclosed chicken coop.
• Wide gravel courtyard (easy access for utility vehicles).
Land approx. 5.2 ha: garden around the buildings, fruit trees, rainwater pond, swimming pool area.
Two separate meadows approx. 180 m and 600 m away on foot, each with a water source.
Well with year-round water supply and pump system ready to be connected
Additional Details
Energy & Diagnostics
• Fiber optic internet, Linky three-phase 12 kVA. 6 kWp photovoltaic system (Huawei 6KTL-MB0) + LUNA 2000 batteries ~14 kWh.
• Compliant 8 EH (Population Equivalent) constructed wetland (SPANC).
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating G / Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) rating E (France).
Transparency
• Kitchens/Bathrooms: functional and clean (basic, not "magazine-style").
• Upstream side: perimeter drain recommended behind the longhouse (note + local quote provided).
• Roofs: non-friable fiber cement on two barns (no obligation to remove).
Languages: French; written English possible (limited spoken English). PDF report + videos available upon request.