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Charming old cottage Dordogne

Cottage · Dordogne, France

110 m²living882 m²plot2bedroomsEenergy label

€155,000

The Basics

Overview

Price fairness

Priced below market

This price sits 13% below recent local sales.

Similar homes in this area have recently sold for more.

Asking price

€155,000

€1,409 / m²

Local sale average

€177,980

€1,618 / m²

Based on your answers

Based on 53 similar sales in 2024

100% houses

How reliable is this comparison?

Strong match.

We found many recent sales of properties similar in type, size and location to this home.

Same property type (houses)
Local sample size (27 sales)
Median distance 801 m

What this means

This price sits under recent local sales. Worth checking condition, plot and any constraints before assuming it's a bargain.

What to do next

Ask the agent about the property

Understand what makes this home unique

Local market context

Average sale price

€1,618 / m²

Transactions in 2024

53 sales

Average sold surface

99 m²

Price trend (vs 2023)

−14.8%

Average price / m² over time

Source: DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières) commune aggregates from DGFiP. Excludes multi-lot sales; does not reflect condition, land or amenities.

What the listing leaves out

What this home offers

Pool

Renovated

Garage

Fireplace

Spa / Wellness

Terrace / Balcony

Air conditioning

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Energy performance

Official DPE energy rating

From the listing text — not an official ADEME match.

EnergyE

CO₂UNKNOWN

Source: listing textTaken from what the ad states. Verify with the seller’s official DPE document.

Finance

Upfront investment and monthly running costs

Based on: EU buyer · Holiday · 40% down · 25-yrClick any row to see how it's calculated.

Cash needed at purchase

€74,787

Down payment€62,000

Estimated monthly cost

€1,230 / mo

10-year running total (today's rates)

€147,651

Rental income

Offset monthly costs with what the property could earn

Offset with rental income

€257 gross · €180 net/mo at 30% occupancy

Renovation

Estimated work over the next 10 years

We can't put a real number on renovation costs yet, because it depends on what's already been done to this place.

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Rental potential

Estimate how much you could earn renting this property — as a holiday let, B&B, or separate units.

Location

Leaflet © CARTO © OSM

🍞 Bakery 0.1 km🛒 Supermarket 0.5 km💊 Pharmacy 0.1 km

Le Bugue (24260)

Living here

What daily life looks like in this area

RecommendedHow much you'll rely on a car

Likely a narrow, paved communal lane leading to a private driveway.Road leading to the property

While situated in the 'heights', the property is close to the active market town of Le Bugue. However, the 'heights' description implies a steep walk back from the town center, making a car necessary for most errands.

Nearby services

Distances measured from the commune centre. Add the exact address for accurate values.

More about the area

Soil & gardening

Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.

Likely topsoil: Loam. Topsoil pH ~6.9, organic carbon 51 g/kg.

Soil can vary significantly within 100 m. For vegetable growing, a local soil test (pH, organic matter, NPK, and heavy metals if the site borders a road or former vineyard or orchard) typically costs €50 to €150 at a French agronomy lab such as Auréa, LCA, or SADEF. We recommend one before planting edibles.

Source: SoilGrids v2 (ISRIC) — 0-5 cm topsoil model, ~250 m grid

Good to know

Renovation project

No mains gas

Wildfire risk area

Rolling countryside

Hilltop position

Multi-generational

Climate

Typical weather

Based on 30-year climate averages for this location

August

26.5°C high · 16.5°C low

60 mm rain over ~10 days

11.6 hrs sun/day · 13.8h daylight

Warm and pleasant. Great for outdoor dining and pool season. Long, sunny days — peak season for the region.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Internet

Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.

Commune: fiber at 98% of buildings

Commune: DSL at 100% of buildings

Source: ARCEP Ma Connexion Internet (2025-12-31)

Risks

Environmental risks

Risks shown for the commune area. Add the exact address for parcel-level confirmation.

Seismic zone 1 — very low

Low radon potential

No industrial sites nearby

No underground cavities

Source: Géorisques, Min. Transition Écologique · View official report

Safety & crime

Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records

Crime data available — department comparison pending

Property crime5.1/1k

Violent crime5.4/1k

Source: SSMSI 2022 · 2,638 inhabitants · Compared against department averages

Zoning

In a nutshell

Urban zone

Zone U — UA1

Generally buildable in principle

Renovation constraint

Protected perimeter

ABF approval may be needed

Nearby development

No AU zones nearby

No expansion zone found within ~800m

What this means

Building or extension

Likely possible, subject to local PLU rules

Exterior renovation

Needs attention, visible changes may require ABF approval

Surrounding development

No AU development zone found nearby

Planning layers found

Main zone

Zone U · UA1 · Urban

Applies to parcel
Protected perimeter of Vallee de la Vezere

Applies to parcel
Protected woodland

Context
Reserved land

Context

Map view

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Parcel Urban zone Protected perimeter

Renovation constraint

A protected monument perimeter (Vallee de la Vezere) exists in this commune. Confirm whether this specific parcel sits inside it. If it does, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF), typically adding 2 to 6 months. Verify with the mairie.

Source: Géoportail de l'Urbanisme (PLU) · View zoning map Planning data is indicative; confirm exact rules with the mairie.

Legal

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and each property has its own context. Confirm anything that matters with your notaire before you sign.

This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.

Characteristics

Main Features

Living Area: 110 m²
Plot Size: 882 m²
Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Heating: Wood burning stove
Condition: Structure/exterior partially to be renovated
Parking Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes

Energy Performance

Energy Consumption (primary energy): 280 kWh/m².year
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: 8 kg CO₂/m².year
Greenhouse Gas Index: B

Additional Details

Terrace: Yes
Property Reference: 4045028
Price per m²: €1,409/m²
Type of advertisement: Private

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