Historic home/guest house with fascinating history in a charming French countryside town
Estate · France — Other, France
€549,995
The Basics
Overview
Price fairness
This price aligns well with recent local sales.
The asking price is in line with similar properties sold recently in this area.
How reliable is this comparison?
We found many recent sales of properties similar in type, size and location to this home.
- Same property type (houses)
- Local sample size (159 sales)
- Same commune
What this means
The asking price is in line with recent local sales of similar homes in this area. Based on current market activity, this suggests the price is reasonable.
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Local market context
What the listing leaves out
What this home offers
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Energy performance
Official DPE energy rating
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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
€263,936
Estimated monthly cost
€3,645 / mo
10-year running total (today's rates)
€437,369
Rental income
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Offset with rental income
€769 gross · €538 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
Rental potential
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Location
Location
Limousin, Creuse (23)
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
While basic amenities are walkable in Vallière, major services, hospitals, and high-speed rail connections require a 20-40 minute drive. The 'dark sky' status means street lighting may be limited or turned off late at night.
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.
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Recent agricultural use within ~100 m: Permanent pasture (2024).
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 · IGN Géoplateforme — RPG (Registre Parcellaire Graphique)
Good to know
Climate
Typical weather
Based on 30-year climate averages for this location
August
Mild and comfortable. Light layers are enough. Long, sunny days — peak season for the region.
Internet
Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.
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.
Source: Géorisques, Min. Transition Écologique · View official report
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
Source: SSMSI 2022 · 12,814 inhabitants · Compared against department averages
Zoning
In a nutshell
Urban zone
Zone U — UCa
Generally buildable in principle
Renovation constraint
Heritage prescriptions
Some exterior changes may need review
Nearby development
1 AU zone within ~800m
Land earmarked for future urbanization
What this means
Building or extension
Likely possible, subject to local PLU rules
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require approval
Surrounding development
1 AU development zone within ~800m, nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Main zone
Zone U · UCa · Urban
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Other local planning layer recorded
Axe ClassÉ Grande Circulation
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Context
Reserved land
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Context
Reserved land
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Context
Reserved land
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Context
Protected woodland
Renovation constraint
Heritage-related planning prescriptions exist in this area. Some exterior modifications may need additional review. Check with the mairie before planning works.
Legal
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The town hall can buy this before you
This commune has the right to step in and buy any property that goes up for sale, at the agreed price. The mairie has 2 months from the signed compromis to decide. It's uncommon but legal.
Droit de Préemption Urbain, Code de l'urbanisme Art. L211-1↗
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Transfer tax is higher here than elsewhere in France
Most departments charge around 5% in transfer tax when you buy. This one charges 5.81%, so your notaire fees will be a bit higher than the usual estimate.
Droits de mutation, notaires.fr↗
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
Details
- Property Type
- Country House/Estate
- Condition
- Good
- Detail Category
- B&B / Gites / Camping
- Living Area
- 466 m²
- Plot Size
- 3,560 m²
- Land HA or Legal
- 0-1 HA
- View
- Rural
Room Information
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms
- 8
- Garage
- Detached
Special Features
- Guest Accommodation
- Sauna
- Hot Tub
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