St-Bonnet-Elvert, Corrèze, Limousin, France
£138,505
€164,300
- PROPERTY TYPE
Stone House
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,152 sq ft
107 sq m
Key features
- 19th-century stone farmhouse
- Large stone barn with conversion potential
- Vast convertible attic
- 1.3 hectares (3+ acres) of meadow & woodland
- Complete privacy, no overlooking neighbours
- Near the Dordogne Valley
- Full of character - cantou, exposed beams
- Ideal for a gîte or self-sufficient lifestyle
- Space for horses, gardens & smallholding
- Great renovation project incl. roofs.
Description
A Stone Farmhouse with Rare Potential - Le Soustre, Saint-Bonnet-Elvert, Corrèze
Some properties simply offer a place to live. Others offer a whole new way of life. Le Soustre, a handsome 19th-century stone farmhouse tucked into the green hills of the Corrèze, close to the Dordogne Valley, firmly belongs to the second kind. Set in 1.3 hectares (over 3 acres) of your own meadows, woodland and coppice, with a large stone barn and complete privacy, it is the sort of rare, honest opportunity that renovation lovers, equestrian dreamers and lovers of the good, self-sufficient life spend years looking for, and rarely find at this price.
The house - character waiting to be revealed
Built from thick local stone and moellons in the 1800s, the farmhouse offers around 107 m² of living space and has kept everything that makes old French rural architecture so enduring: solid walls that hold the cool in summer and the warmth in winter, heavy exposed beams, and, at the heart of the ground floor, a magnificent cantou, the traditional Corrézien open stone fireplace that has warmed generations and remains the soul of the home.
The ground floor comprises the living room with its cantou, an open-plan kitchen, a shower room and a separate WC. Upstairs, a landing leads to three bedrooms. And then, above them, comes what makes this house special.
Two reserves of potential: the attic and the barn
The entire second floor is given over to a vast convertible attic, a blank canvas of generous proportions that could become further bedrooms, a master suite, a home-office, a studio or simply grand additional living space, all within the existing footprint, which keeps any conversion beautifully simple.
Beside the house stands a superb stone barn of roughly 140 m² over two levels: cellar, former stable and lean-to below, hayloft above. It opens the door to a genuine project, whether a gîte or guest house, an artist's or craftsman's workshop, stabling for horses, or accommodation for family and friends, subject to the usual planning permissions. Between the attic and the barn, the amount of space you can bring into use goes far beyond the 107 m² of the house today.
The land - space, nature and privacy
Wrapping around the buildings, 1.3 hectares of meadow, woodland and coppice in a single block give you room to truly breathe. Keep horses, plant an orchard, grow your own vegetables, or simply enjoy the birdsong and the silence. South / south-east facing and with no overlooking neighbours, the setting offers the kind of privacy and connection to nature that is almost impossible to find back home for buyers coming from the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK or Germany. This is a real base for a slower, greener, more self-sufficient life.
Location and access
The property sits in a quiet hamlet in the commune of Saint-Bonnet-Elvert, in the heart of the Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the doorstep of the Dordogne Valley with its celebrated villages, markets and rivers. Everyday life is close at hand while the setting stays wonderfully rural:
- Argentat-sur-Dordogne, a lively riverside market town with all everyday shops and services: about 8 km (10 minutes)
- Tulle, the departmental capital: about 27 km (35 minutes)
- Brive-la-Gaillarde: about 49 km (50 minutes), with a mainline railway station and direct trains to Paris, and the Brive - Vallée de la Dordogne airport nearby
- Limoges: about 115 km (1h30), with its international airport and a railway station offering direct Intercités trains to Paris
A rare combination: true countryside peace, yet motorway (A20), rail and air links all within easy reach for owners travelling from the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
An honest word on the renovation
Yes, the house needs full renovation, and that is precisely its strength. It has not been modernised in ways that are costly to undo: no false ceilings, no cheap fittings, no architectural mistakes to correct. The slate is genuinely clean, and every finish and every layout choice is yours to make. Energy rating is currently E, which your renovation will naturally improve. For buyers who understand that the best country homes are the ones you make your own, this is a rare chance to do exactly that.
Roofs: the house roof has a significant leak at the ridge and needs prompt repair. The barn roof requires major re-roofing works. Please factor these works into your budget, in addition to the interior renovation (electrics, gas, insulation). Roofer's quotes will be available on request as soon as they are received.
Key facts
Around 107 m² of habitable space, three bedrooms
Vast convertible attic (full second level)
Stone barn approx. 140 m² over two levels, conversion potential
1.3 hectares (over 3 acres) of meadow, woodland and coppice
South / south-east facing, no overlooking neighbours
Gas (GPL) central heating, cantou open fireplace
Energy rating: E. Property tax approx. ?649/year
Full renovation to plan
Guide price: ?164,300 including agency fees (?155,000 net to the seller plus ?9,300 agency fees, payable by the buyer).
For the full photo report, floor details and a video tour, contact Ronald Bellez, Halfon & Co. Immobilier. Viewings by appointment.A Stone Farmhouse with Extraordinary Potential - Le Soustre, Saint-Bonnet-Elvert, Corrèze
There are properties that simply offer a place to live, and then there are properties that offer a whole new way of life. Le Soustre, a handsome 19th-century stone farmhouse nestled in the hills of the Corrèze, firmly belongs to the second category. Set on 1.3 hectares of meadows, woodland and coppice, with a substantial stone barn and complete privacy, this is the kind of rare, raw opportunity that seasoned renovation enthusiasts, equestrian dreamers and self-sufficiency seekers spend years searching for - and rarely find at this price point.
The House - Character Waiting to be Unlocked
Built from thick local stone and moellons in the 1800s, the farmhouse (approx. 107 m²) has retained everything that makes old French rural architecture so enduringly appealing: solid walls that keep the heat in summer and the cold at bay in winter, heavy exposed timber beams overhead, and at the heart of the ground floor, a magnificent cantou - a traditional Corrézien stone fireplace and inglenook that has warmed generations of families and remains the undisputed soul of the house. The ground floor also includes an open kitchen and living space, a shower room, and a separate WC. Upstairs, a landing serves three bedrooms. The second floor is given entirely to a vast open attic - a blank canvas of significant proportions that could become additional bedrooms, a home office suite, a studio, or simply grand extra living space, depending on your vision.
Yes, the house needs a full renovation. But that is precisely its strength. It has not been modernised in ways that are costly to undo. There are no false ceilings to strip, no cheap fittings to replace, no architectural crimes to correct. The slate is genuinely clean. Every finish, every layout decision, every material choice is yours to make. For buyers who understand that the best homes are built, not bought, this is a tremendous advantage.
The Barn - 140 m² of Pure Possibility
If the farmhouse is the heart of the property, the stone barn is its ambition. Spread across two levels and approximately 140 m² footprint, it is a building of real substance. The ground floor currently houses a cellar, a former stable, and a lean-to shelter. The upper level is an open barn space with impressive volume and original stone walls throughout. Structurally sound and full of character, it awaits transformation into whatever your project demands: a spacious guest gîte or holiday cottage with independent access, a fully equipped equestrian facility with stabling for several horses, a craftsman's workshop or artist's studio, additional accommodation for extended family, or even a small-scale commercial venture. The French planning system, while always requiring proper process, is generally supportive of rural conversion projects that bring life and economic activity back to the countryside. This barn represents years of income potential or lifestyle freedom, depending on your goals.
The Land - 1.3 Hectares of Meadows, Woods and Silence
The property's five cadastral parcels together total 13,110 m² - just over 3.2 acres - comprising a mix of open meadowland, woodland and coppice. South and south-east facing, the land catches the sun for most of the day and offers the kind of uninterrupted views over the Corrèze countryside that you cannot put a price on. There are no immediate neighbours within sight. No road noise, no overlooking windows, no compromises on privacy or peace. For those considering horses, the meadows are ready for grazing and fencing, with the barn's former stable providing an immediate starting point for stabling. For those drawn to self-sufficiency, the combination of meadows, woodland and outbuildings creates the infrastructure for vegetable growing, livestock, fruit trees and firewood production. For those simply wanting space and freedom, there is simply more of it here than at almost any comparable price point in France today.
The Location - Rural Depth, Without True Isolation
Saint-Bonnet-Elvert sits in a wonderfully quiet corner of the Corrèze, close to the Dordogne valley. The market town of Argentat-sur-Dordogne, with its restaurants, shops, weekly market and river activities, is approximately 15 minutes by car. Brive-la-Gaillarde, with its airport and rail connection to Paris and Bordeaux, is around 40 minutes. The surrounding countryside - classified river valleys, ancient forests, medieval villages - is among the most beautiful in central France.
Key Figures
Price: ?190,800 including agency fees (?180,000 net seller + ?10,800 agency fees payable by buyer) * House: 107 m² * Barn: ~140 m² over 2 levels * Land: 13,110 m² (1.3 ha / 3.24 acres) * EPC class E * Property tax: ?649/year * Vacant - immediate availability
Some properties simply offer a place to live. Others offer a whole new way of life. Le Soustre, a handsome 19th-century stone farmhouse tucked into the green hills of the Corrèze, close to the Dordogne Valley, firmly belongs to the second kind. Set in 1.3 hectares (over 3 acres) of your own meadows, woodland and coppice, with a large stone barn and complete privacy, it is the sort of rare, honest opportunity that renovation lovers, equestrian dreamers and lovers of the good, self-sufficient life spend years looking for, and rarely find at this price.
The house - character waiting to be revealed
Built from thick local stone and moellons in the 1800s, the farmhouse offers around 107 m² of living space and has kept everything that makes old French rural architecture so enduring: solid walls that hold the cool in summer and the warmth in winter, heavy exposed beams, and, at the heart of the ground floor, a magnificent cantou, the traditional Corrézien open stone fireplace that has warmed generations and remains the soul of the home.
The ground floor comprises the living room with its cantou, an open-plan kitchen, a shower room and a separate WC. Upstairs, a landing leads to three bedrooms. And then, above them, comes what makes this house special.
Two reserves of potential: the attic and the barn
The entire second floor is given over to a vast convertible attic, a blank canvas of generous proportions that could become further bedrooms, a master suite, a home-office, a studio or simply grand additional living space, all within the existing footprint, which keeps any conversion beautifully simple.
Beside the house stands a superb stone barn of roughly 140 m² over two levels: cellar, former stable and lean-to below, hayloft above. It opens the door to a genuine project, whether a gîte or guest house, an artist's or craftsman's workshop, stabling for horses, or accommodation for family and friends, subject to the usual planning permissions. Between the attic and the barn, the amount of space you can bring into use goes far beyond the 107 m² of the house today.
The land - space, nature and privacy
Wrapping around the buildings, 1.3 hectares of meadow, woodland and coppice in a single block give you room to truly breathe. Keep horses, plant an orchard, grow your own vegetables, or simply enjoy the birdsong and the silence. South / south-east facing and with no overlooking neighbours, the setting offers the kind of privacy and connection to nature that is almost impossible to find back home for buyers coming from the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK or Germany. This is a real base for a slower, greener, more self-sufficient life.
Location and access
The property sits in a quiet hamlet in the commune of Saint-Bonnet-Elvert, in the heart of the Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the doorstep of the Dordogne Valley with its celebrated villages, markets and rivers. Everyday life is close at hand while the setting stays wonderfully rural:
- Argentat-sur-Dordogne, a lively riverside market town with all everyday shops and services: about 8 km (10 minutes)
- Tulle, the departmental capital: about 27 km (35 minutes)
- Brive-la-Gaillarde: about 49 km (50 minutes), with a mainline railway station and direct trains to Paris, and the Brive - Vallée de la Dordogne airport nearby
- Limoges: about 115 km (1h30), with its international airport and a railway station offering direct Intercités trains to Paris
A rare combination: true countryside peace, yet motorway (A20), rail and air links all within easy reach for owners travelling from the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
An honest word on the renovation
Yes, the house needs full renovation, and that is precisely its strength. It has not been modernised in ways that are costly to undo: no false ceilings, no cheap fittings, no architectural mistakes to correct. The slate is genuinely clean, and every finish and every layout choice is yours to make. Energy rating is currently E, which your renovation will naturally improve. For buyers who understand that the best country homes are the ones you make your own, this is a rare chance to do exactly that.
Roofs: the house roof has a significant leak at the ridge and needs prompt repair. The barn roof requires major re-roofing works. Please factor these works into your budget, in addition to the interior renovation (electrics, gas, insulation). Roofer's quotes will be available on request as soon as they are received.
Key facts
Around 107 m² of habitable space, three bedrooms
Vast convertible attic (full second level)
Stone barn approx. 140 m² over two levels, conversion potential
1.3 hectares (over 3 acres) of meadow, woodland and coppice
South / south-east facing, no overlooking neighbours
Gas (GPL) central heating, cantou open fireplace
Energy rating: E. Property tax approx. ?649/year
Full renovation to plan
Guide price: ?164,300 including agency fees (?155,000 net to the seller plus ?9,300 agency fees, payable by the buyer).
For the full photo report, floor details and a video tour, contact Ronald Bellez, Halfon & Co. Immobilier. Viewings by appointment.A Stone Farmhouse with Extraordinary Potential - Le Soustre, Saint-Bonnet-Elvert, Corrèze
There are properties that simply offer a place to live, and then there are properties that offer a whole new way of life. Le Soustre, a handsome 19th-century stone farmhouse nestled in the hills of the Corrèze, firmly belongs to the second category. Set on 1.3 hectares of meadows, woodland and coppice, with a substantial stone barn and complete privacy, this is the kind of rare, raw opportunity that seasoned renovation enthusiasts, equestrian dreamers and self-sufficiency seekers spend years searching for - and rarely find at this price point.
The House - Character Waiting to be Unlocked
Built from thick local stone and moellons in the 1800s, the farmhouse (approx. 107 m²) has retained everything that makes old French rural architecture so enduringly appealing: solid walls that keep the heat in summer and the cold at bay in winter, heavy exposed timber beams overhead, and at the heart of the ground floor, a magnificent cantou - a traditional Corrézien stone fireplace and inglenook that has warmed generations of families and remains the undisputed soul of the house. The ground floor also includes an open kitchen and living space, a shower room, and a separate WC. Upstairs, a landing serves three bedrooms. The second floor is given entirely to a vast open attic - a blank canvas of significant proportions that could become additional bedrooms, a home office suite, a studio, or simply grand extra living space, depending on your vision.
Yes, the house needs a full renovation. But that is precisely its strength. It has not been modernised in ways that are costly to undo. There are no false ceilings to strip, no cheap fittings to replace, no architectural crimes to correct. The slate is genuinely clean. Every finish, every layout decision, every material choice is yours to make. For buyers who understand that the best homes are built, not bought, this is a tremendous advantage.
The Barn - 140 m² of Pure Possibility
If the farmhouse is the heart of the property, the stone barn is its ambition. Spread across two levels and approximately 140 m² footprint, it is a building of real substance. The ground floor currently houses a cellar, a former stable, and a lean-to shelter. The upper level is an open barn space with impressive volume and original stone walls throughout. Structurally sound and full of character, it awaits transformation into whatever your project demands: a spacious guest gîte or holiday cottage with independent access, a fully equipped equestrian facility with stabling for several horses, a craftsman's workshop or artist's studio, additional accommodation for extended family, or even a small-scale commercial venture. The French planning system, while always requiring proper process, is generally supportive of rural conversion projects that bring life and economic activity back to the countryside. This barn represents years of income potential or lifestyle freedom, depending on your goals.
The Land - 1.3 Hectares of Meadows, Woods and Silence
The property's five cadastral parcels together total 13,110 m² - just over 3.2 acres - comprising a mix of open meadowland, woodland and coppice. South and south-east facing, the land catches the sun for most of the day and offers the kind of uninterrupted views over the Corrèze countryside that you cannot put a price on. There are no immediate neighbours within sight. No road noise, no overlooking windows, no compromises on privacy or peace. For those considering horses, the meadows are ready for grazing and fencing, with the barn's former stable providing an immediate starting point for stabling. For those drawn to self-sufficiency, the combination of meadows, woodland and outbuildings creates the infrastructure for vegetable growing, livestock, fruit trees and firewood production. For those simply wanting space and freedom, there is simply more of it here than at almost any comparable price point in France today.
The Location - Rural Depth, Without True Isolation
Saint-Bonnet-Elvert sits in a wonderfully quiet corner of the Corrèze, close to the Dordogne valley. The market town of Argentat-sur-Dordogne, with its restaurants, shops, weekly market and river activities, is approximately 15 minutes by car. Brive-la-Gaillarde, with its airport and rail connection to Paris and Bordeaux, is around 40 minutes. The surrounding countryside - classified river valleys, ancient forests, medieval villages - is among the most beautiful in central France.
Key Figures
Price: ?190,800 including agency fees (?180,000 net seller + ?10,800 agency fees payable by buyer) * House: 107 m² * Barn: ~140 m² over 2 levels * Land: 13,110 m² (1.3 ha / 3.24 acres) * EPC class E * Property tax: ?649/year * Vacant - immediate availability
St-Bonnet-Elvert, Corrèze, Limousin, France
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