Did you know that almost three-quarters of those looking to buy property in France want a house or cottage in the countryside? If that includes you, where better to look than in western France?
Nouvelle Aquitaine is the desired location for over 30% of people buying property in France. It’s in western France, below the Pays de la Loire and Centre-Val de Loire. The vast region covers Aquitaine, Poitou-Charentes and Limousin – home to international buyer hotspots, the Dordogne, Charente, Lot-et-Garonne and many more.
In this article, we’ll take a look at 10 properties on the market right now. Who knows, perhaps one will be your dream home? I’ve handpicked 10 homes, ranging in price for their traditional appeal.
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Cromac property
1. €158,850 – Cromac, Haute-Vienne
This well-maintained family home features a cosy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, an open-plan family area, three double bedrooms, and an attic with potential for conversion. The property has a large south-facing terrace, a courtyard with a storage room, tool shed, and a spacious garage for vehicle storage. Situated close to amenities and a leisure lake with a restaurant, it is just 50 minutes from Limoges Airport.
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A pretty, traditional home in western France
2. €214,000 – Roumazières-Loubert, Tarn-et-Garonne
Located close to Roumazières-Loubert in a small hamlet, this three-bedroom property features a large open-plan kitchen/diner, two ground-floor bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and a master bedroom with an en-suite. The upper level houses a light and airy room with exposed stone walls and beams, which can function as a bedroom or lounge. The property also includes two covered terraces, a lawn with a small pond, a chicken coop, a heated salt-water swimming pool, and a garage with ample room and additional parking, all within a quick drive from town amenities and beautiful countryside.
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Gorgeous gardens surround this property
3. €269,000 – Ribérac, Dordogne
Built in 2007, this tranquil house offers modern comfort with panoramic views of the Dordogne countryside, underfloor heating, a log burner, and three bedrooms, including a guest accommodation with facilities. The property features two large terraces with superb views, a garden with fruit trees and a vegetable patch, and the potential for adding a swimming pool. Complete with a double garage, spacious parking, and proximity to Ribérac with all amenities, this property is perfect for serene living.
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Traditional stone home in Lot-et-Garonne
4. €289,900 – Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne
This beautiful stone property is just a 15-minute drive from Villeneuve-sur-Lot and offers around 170m2 of living space. The countryside home features a cosy living room with an impressive fireplace, open-plan kitchen and dining area, plus three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property also features an outbuilding, a private garden and pool.
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Bright and spacious bungalow
5. €339,200 – Agnac, Lot-et-Garonne
This delightful family home boasts three double bedrooms, an open-plan living and dining area, a modern kitchen, and a spacious bathroom. The property features a vast basement with a garage and multifunctional rooms that could expand the living space, subject to planning permission. Outside, a beautiful terrace with an electric awning overlooks the river, complemented by a covered BBQ area and a pool, all embraced by stunning countryside views.
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A property in the Aude for sale
6. €375,000 – Chalabre, Aude
This charming property comes with over two hectares of land in the Aude, near Montbel Lake and the Ariège border. The lot consists of a renovated 5-bedroom house, a detached garage, a storage barn, and a heated pool with a sundeck area and a vegetable garden. The property offers potential for expansion with the barn, which could be turned into a separate dwelling for rental purposes. The village amenities are within easy reach, and the location is perfect for enjoying the stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits in the surrounding countryside.
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Countryside home with its own private pool
7. €480,000 – Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
This five-bedroom property lies in the heart of the Dordogne in the charming commune of Sarlat-la-Canéda. Built in 1985, this property has a lot to offer. Its spacious interior is ever-so-inviting and bright. The lot includes a main house of 165m2, which has two ensuite bedrooms and two smaller bedrooms which share a bathroom. There’s also a gite of 85m2. The main house has four bedrooms and the gite has one,
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A grand home in France
8. €496,000 – Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
This traditional villa, recently remodelled while retaining its original 1941 design offers the possibility of conversion into two houses. It consists of four bedrooms with bathrooms, a large kitchen/dining room, and a small lounge with a fireplace, all set between gardens and woods on a spacious plot. The property also includes a saltwater swimming pool surrounded by truffle oaks, fruit trees, a well and reservoir, a beautiful automatic gate, a large, detached garage, and a small wooden chalet.
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How picturesque?!
9. €649,000 – La Roque-Gageac, Dordogne
Nestled by the cliffs of Château de Marqueyssac, this renovated stone home features a swimming pool, a lush garden with private access to the Dordogne River, and Pirate Beach. The interior has a kitchen, dining room, and living room on the ground floor and four bedrooms with pool and river views on the first floor. The property also includes a covered veranda, a summer kitchen, private parking, and the potential for converting an additional bedroom into an en-suite.
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Interested in your own Maison de Maitre?
10. €975,000 – Eymet, Aquitaine
This unique manor house, located in the popular Dordogne town of Eymet, offers over 400m2 of habitable area, which includes seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large dining kitchen, four reception rooms, and an orangery. The property is set in private gardens with mature trees, a heated swimming pool, an original gazebo, and an independent apartment with a working kitchen. The property, currently a family home, could potentially be used as a gite, subject to necessary permissions.
