Are you looking to purchase your country house in France?
Find here the list of country houses for sale in France by the estate agents of France4U.
Why chose to purchase a country house in France?
There are many reasons to buy a country house in France. There are those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the peace and quiet of a small village at least for their holidays, a place to create good memories for their children, in the family's second home. There are those who decide to invest for their retirement in the peace and quiet of a small country village to enjoy the fresh air. There are those who want to change their life and live at the gentler pace of the countryside with views of nature and access to hiking trails and run their private little farm with their farm animals. In all cases, buyers are looking for a well-located country home with charm which very often is synonymous of a stone house. Whatever your reason is, owning a country house in rural France, is a great way to profit from the french way of life.
If it is what you are looking for, you are in good hand since rural character houses are the specialty of France4U estate agency.
France4U an estate agency at your service:
Whatever your real estate project, France4U is an estate agency composed of specialists in many different parts of France who will listen to you. Whether you are looking for a small stone cottage isolated from all neighbours with two bedrooms and a large plot of land to turn into a vegetable garden, or whether you are looking for a large house in the countryside with many bedrooms and a large living room, with or without a swimming pool, so that you can be with your whole family during the holidays, the agents of France4U will do everything they can to help you find of the house of your dreams.
Our portfolio of country houses for sale will surely tempt you. But before taking the plunge, it's best to talk to specialists in rural real estate so that the purchase of your property in the countryside corresponds to your expectations. With good advice and all the necessary information, your property research will be easier. We can even help you define which of the beautiful regions of France will suit you best.
How to choose your country house in France ?
There is no shortage of property advertisements for country houses in our beautiful rural France. However, with the growing demand, property prices in the countryside are constantly rising. But some areas are still affordable with beautiful properties at low prices.
When considering buying a country home, it is important to ask yourself the right questions. Firstly, you need to define how you will use your French home; secondly, you need to estimate how much time you want to spend there and how often you will stay in your country home. These two criteria will help you choose the region where your country property will be located. Indeed, if you decide to travel between your main residence and your country house on a regular basis, it is preferable not to have too long a journey to get there. On the other hand, if you decide to spend only a few weeks of your holiday per year and rent out your house the rest of the time, then proximity is less important. But the change of scenery or the view as well as the profitability will be more important criteria.
Nowadays, many people want to be isolated but still be able to work remotely. In this case, a good internet connection is a must. Often the purchase is conditioned by a large piece of land to develop a small vegetable garden and possibly raise a few chickens without being too close to the neighbours. Furthermore, if you want to install a swimming pool, it is preferable that it is located out of sight. Who wants to come to the countryside and not take advantage of its assets?
Secondly, the size of the property needs to be carefully considered, particularly the number of bedrooms and the size of the land. These are factors that will greatly influence its price. There are other criteria that come into play when it comes to varying the price of a property, in particular facilities such as a heated swimming pool, air conditioning, a covered terrace, or the location such as the proximity of the first village with shops or the open views it offers.
You could be one of those people who desire for a change of lifestyle accompanied by a need for additional income. In this case, the possibility of having a holiday cottage becomes an important criterion. Short stay rentals in the countryside are very popular with the French. Ideally, a gite (granny house or guest house) should have at least one or two bedrooms, a garden or private outdoor space, such as a courtyard or terrace. When a swimming pool is available to the tenant, the demand for a stay is even higher in high season.
In any case, the keystone of your property search is your budget. Of course, the selling price also varies according to the condition of the property. However, the use you will make of your French country home should also determine whether you are prepared to do any work. Creating a bathroom where one already exists or extending the living space in the attic or barn, or converting the outbuilding into a guest house, are all possible works that can be carried out while living in your farmhouse. But a complete renovation will prevent you from enjoying your new property for many weeks even months. A house that has already been renovated allows you to enjoy the benefits of the countryside straight away, for example, by just tending to your garden.
