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CHEZ EUANDUS LUXURY FRENCH VILLA AVAILABLE FOR SALE
CORRÈZE, FRANCE VACATION HOME, RETREAT OR B&B
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CHEZ EUANDUS
Forgès
France
The following is a summary of information helpful for the buyer to understand the property, the makeup of the area and the circumstances of the sellers. Owners are retired and find the home is too large for them.
PRICE:
700,000 Euros – includes all Outbuildings, Spa, most Furnishings,
Workshop Equipment, Dishes and Linens.
SIZE & AGE: This 4500+ square foot (456 M² on four levels) Stone Manoir,
built in 1843, was owned solely by the Estagerie family until it
was purchased in January 1997 and then completely renovated
by the current owners. The lot is approximately 6700 square
feet (670 M²)
FOUR FLOORS OF COMPLETELY FURNISHED LUXURIOUS LIVING SPACE, ideal as a vacation home for a large family or for two or more families. Perfect piece of property for those interested in operating a bed and breakfast in a highly touristy area of France. It is situated in Forgès, a quaint village in the beautiful green valley of La Souvigne River in the department (state) of Corrèze. It is five hours south of Paris by car and 2-1/2 hours east of Bordeaux, and is easily accessible by auto on the D-1120 (between Tulle and Argentat), and by plane or train into Brive-la-Gaillarde (30 miles to the West).
A Campground borders the southwestern edge of Forgès, and the village boasts a Tennis Court, Boulangerie (bakery), Boucherie/Charcuterie (butcher shop), Epicerie (small grocery store), Tabac (bar), Restaurant in an Auberge (small hotel), La Poste (post office), the Mairie’s office (mayor), Ecole (school), and a lovely old stone Church.).
The house features a carpeted circular stairway leading from the ground level to the fourth level. The ground floor consists of a large Front Entry; double Sitting Room; spacious Dining Room (seats up to 16); enormous Breakfast Room and Kitchen boasting two large cooking ranges, garbage disposal, microwave, two dishwashers, two large refrigerators, one clothes washer and one clothes dryer; one Bathroom; three Storage Areas accommodating a third refrigerator and an upright freezer; and a Wine Cellar.).
The second floor – has a 225 square foot Master Bedroom and Bath; a spacious guest Bedroom and Bath, Sitting Room, Laundry Room with Kitchen facilities, Office, and Powder Room. The 1400 square foot third level contains three spacious guest Bedrooms, each with a private Bath; and a TV Lounge with convertible sofa. The fourth level contains two large guest Bedrooms, a shared Bath, and two very spacious walk-in closets.).
The seven bedrooms and the TV lounge are very spacious and feature plush fitted carpeting, reading lights over the beds, ceiling fanlights and large clothes closets with mirrored sliding doors. The Powder Room and seven Bathrooms feature elegant tile on the walls and on the ceilings over the tubs and showers. There is matching tile on the floors (with exception of the Master Bedroom Bath and the Bath in the fourth floor suite, which are carpeted). All feature large mirrors and vanity lights over the lavatories, porcelain toilets and lavatories imported from Portugal, polished brass plumbing fixtures imported from the United States, and clear-glass shower doors. SPECIAL FEATURES include:
Copper plumbing and new electricity throughout. Central heating on all four
levels, consisting of hot water radiators (fuel oil), plus a recirculation hot
water system that provides instant hot water on all floors, with a backup
hot water storage tank. Economical electric heating and air conditioning units
were installed on all levels except the fourth level in the Fall of 2006.
Numerous electrical receptacles, both 220 volt and 110 volt; Television and
telephone jacks in all rooms except on the fourth level; One or more ceiling
fanlights in all rooms except on the fourth level, in the dining room and entry.
Eight Fireplaces (six renovated) Dual pane French doors and windows; fitted
carpeting of a neutral champagne color installed over eight pound rebond pad;
beautiful French and Spanish tile; wood floors in front entry and in first level
sitting room.
Two Courtyards on the ground level; two Stone Terraces on the second level;
the Garden features a wrought iron ivy covered Pergola and stone walkway
to the rear Terrace; there is a 210 square foot workshop (built in Fall 2006)
at the end of the garden; and an above-ground Spa (accommodating 4-5
persons) on the rear terrace.
The La Souvigne River runs through this narrow and scenic valley of small, quaint villages and hamlets, which is near the southern end of the Departement (state) of Corrèze where it borders the three departements of the Dordogne, the Lot and the Cantal. Corrèze is situated in the Limousin region, which is famous for its production of beef - the Limousin cattle. The Cascades de Mural (waterfall) is a short distance from Forgès and is easily accessible on foot. There are numerous natural springs of pure drinkable water within the village and the immediate surrounding area. A favorite activity of the locals is mushroom hunting in the forest and hiking to the various cascades [water falls]. There is an abundance of wild flowers, wild strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.
There are numerous major rivers - the Dordogne with its six dams providing electrical power, the Corrèze, Cére, Vézére, Lot, Marrone & Garonne rivers - caves that boast drawings by prehistoric man and scenic rock formations caused by water erosion - numerous castles, some of which are still occupied by the owners. There are hillside villages built into the rock mountainsides - goose farms where one can witness the preserving of Confit & the world famous Foie Gras - the making of Chevre (goat cheese) is popular near Rocamadour in the Lot and the Cantal Cheese is made near Aurillac in the Cantal - the porcelain capitol of France in Limoges is just one hour to the North. There are small vineyards of excellent wine produced locally, and the wine country of the famous St. Émilion, Pomerol, Bordeaux, Medoc, Graves & Sauterne wines is only one to two hours to the West - the beautiful industrial city of Toulouse and the Cahors wine country is 2-1/2 hours to the South - the Atlantic Coast with its sun bathed beaches, sand dunes & casinos is three hours to the West and. . . . the sights of Paris are only five hours to the North.
Summer visitors enjoy theatrical productions and concerts performed in various castles and cathedrals throughout the area. Outdoor sports activities in the area include skiing just 1-1/2 hours to the East on the Grand Massif in the Cantal; kayaking and canoeing on the Dordogne and Vézere Rivers; camping; hiking; cycling; fishing; tennis and golf. The greatest asset of this part of France is its local people who, although few speak English, are very friendly, helpful and sociable.
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