Barn and Petite Maison for Sale in the Limousin

Property Description

Summary
The cottage:
This traditional petite French cottage has original features including chestnut beams, fireplace and red-tiled roof plus a more recent chimney addition. The back door leads on to a small private enclosed courtyard suitable for a seating/ breakfast area.

The original windows, doors and shutters are in need of attention. Mains water and electricity are on site and can be connected. No modern sanitation on site but there is an option to locate a septic tank on the property.

Attached to the cottage is a small original cow shed/ animal byre with a wattle and daube wall connecting it to the main property. This area would need re-roofing and extensive renovation would be needed to integrate it into the main house, if desired. The cow shed sits between the cottage and the neighbouring property, with its far gable wall (to the left as viewed from the front elevation), shared with the next-door neighbours’ garage.

Currently the cottage comprises:
- Main kitchen/ living room space of bijoux proportions
- Small double bedroom on ground floor.

There is room for an additional bedroom space in the eaves.

The barn:
Adjacent to the cottage is a generously sized fully detached traditional hipped-roofed barn. The barn is stone-walled and has a tiled roof with exposed original chestnut wood structure. With a large rectangular floor plan the barn could be converted into a spacious double-storeyed home with attractive views across the surrounding farmland, subject to planning/ change of use consent.

Entry is via tall double barn doors which would have been the main access point for a hay-cart. There are two further access doors at the front of the building (one double, one single). There is also a single door to the rear of the building. The internal area is divided into two main spaces on the ground floor. To the right of the main entrance are the vestiges of a traditional animal byre, where the floor level is lower than in the rest of the ground floor area. Overall roof structure is mostly sound but re-tiling and repair work will be required. There is an electricity connection point in place.

Outside area:
To the right-hand side of the cottage and in front of the barn is a parking area for two vehicles. This could be fenced to create a garden area.

To the right of the barn and parallel with the lane is a raised garden area accessed via a small flight of stone steps. Several mature trees provide summer shade and there are views of the surrounding countryside.

To the rear of the cottage is the aforementioned small courtyard area.

Location
The charming hamlet of Megie is situated in the Commune of La Roche l’Abeille in the Haute Vienne area of the Limousin.

Famous for its Limousin cattle, extensive chestnut forests and small lakes, the region offers many of the best features of rural France. The undulating landscape is made up of small fields and forest interspersed with pear and apple orchards and small market towns. Medieval castles, fortified villages and stone-age Dolmens testify to the area’s long history of human occupation.

The region experiences high summer temperatures but usually remains verdant. Winter temperatures are variable, with some winters on the milder side and snow at other times. Skiing is available in Mirabel and Clairmont Ferrand, roughly 2 ½ hours from the cottage.

The hamlet is 40 minutes’ drive south of Limoges, the region’s capital, which is renowned for porcelain manufacture. It is on the edge of the Perigord national park, which boasts extensive oak and chestnut forests, and is north of the Dordogne river region which is easily reached for day trips.

The hamlet is just 15 minutes from the A20 motorway (non-péage/no tolls) and easily reachable by car within a day’s journey from the northern ferry ports. Limoges has an international airport and high-speed rail links to Paris (approx. 3hrs 15minutes by train and reasonably priced). There are local train connections to Limoges from nearby Nexon and St-Yrieix-la-Perche.

La Roche L’Abeille (The rock of the bee) is an easy walk or cycle ride from the hamlet and has a local pub, bakery, restaurant, school and church. St-Yrieix-la-Perche (15 minutes by car) has a charming medieval centre and many shops, banks, supermarkets and other amenities.

Location:
Megie, Haute Vienne 87.
Dropped pin: 45.600913, 1.261938, 12 Megie, 87800 La Roche-l'Abeille, France

Access
The hamlet is 40 minutes’ drive south of Limoges, the region’s capital.

The hamlet is just 15 minutes from the A20 motorway (non-péage/no tolls) and easily reachable by car within a day’s journey from the northern ferry ports. Limoges has an international airport and high-speed rail links to Paris (approx. 3hrs 15minutes by train and reasonably priced). There are local train connections to Limoges from nearby Nexon and St-Yrieix-la-Perche.

La Roche L’Abeille (The rock of the bee) is an easy walk or cycle ride from the hamlet. St-Yrieix-la-Perche is 15 minutes by car.

Interior
This traditional petite French cottage has original features including chestnut beams, fireplace and red-tiled roof plus a more recent chimney addition. Attached to the cottage is a small original cow shed/ animal byre with a wattle and daube wall connecting it to the main property.

Currently the cottage comprises:
- Main kitchen/ living room space of bijoux proportions
- Small double bedroom on ground floor.

There is room for an additional bedroom space in the eaves.

Exterior
This charming traditional petite French cottage has a red-tiled roof plus a more recent chimney addition and features shuttered windows. The back door leads on to a small private enclosed courtyard suitable for a seating/ breakfast area.

Adjacent to the cottage is a generously sized fully detached traditional hipped-roofed barn. The barn is stone-walled and has a tiled roof.

To the right-hand side of the cottage and in front of the barn is a parking area for two vehicles. This could be fenced to create a garden area.

To the right of the barn and parallel with the lane is a raised garden area accessed via a small flight of stone steps. Several mature trees provide summer shade and there are views of the surrounding countryside.

Additional Details
Cadastral Map Section ZL Plot No. 79, address Megie.
Surface: 00ha 04a 45ca