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Newly restored 4 bedroomed farmhouse with land and outbuildings 100% MORTGAGE available on this property

This French Charentaise farmhouse is in a small hamlet just outside the listed village of Villebois Lavalette with medieval market square, shops, restaurants, bars, and good school. It is just 25 minutes from the city of Angouleme and its TGV direct link to Paris, London and Brussels and international airport. This house is extremely good value for money. It has just finished being entirely re-furbished (wiring, plumbing, insolation, joinery etc ) and yet it retains all its charm and character

To let 850€ per month unfurnished ideal for house hunter in Marthon village in the Charente - Telephone : 00 33 650 13 53 08 - Email : Joanna@frenchestateagents.com

Riverside Property in the heart of of this picturesque village with no less than 4 chateaux nearby, this quaint village has everything, tennis, cinema, trout fishing, bars, restaurants, shops and only 20 minutes into Angouleme. The house has been beautifully renovated and interior designed, it is full of charm and character. It has stone fireplaces in most rooms, tiled and wooden floors, and lovely river views from most rooms. It has a new roof, windows and doors all double glazed hardwood frames, rewired underfloor central heating with a new boiler. The reception room is huge again with views of the river and french doors opening onto the garden. There is a good sized dining room with feature fireplace and a downstairs office/bedroom currently used as a cinema room. The kitchen is large with a dining area, feature fireplace, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. The house has mains drains and high speed broadband connection and Sky TV. This house is a tardis, it is much bigger than it looks! Well worth a view. It is central for the airports Limoges 1 hour, Bordeaux 1.5 hours, Poitier 1.10 hour and Bergerac 1.5 hours, there is also a new airport opening in Angouleme this year which is just 25 minutes away. The TGV/Eurostar is also here and you can be in Paris from here in just 2.5 hours and London in 6 hours.

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French mortgages under the lending rules of the Bank of France are very much stricter than UK banks. Its safer to borrow here. A short term interest only loan now makes good sense. Using our 10 years of experience and strong partnerships with France’s largest banks we have identified the following smart financial solutions to help you purchase:

Your purchase budget:	<150 000€	150 000 – 600 000€	>600 000€
Deferred loan
5.1% short term loan
100% mortgage
Low-start, short loan
"No-insurance" loans
Tax Efficient Loans
"No currency risk" buy
80% French equity release

The above table is for informational purposes only and should not be construed in any manner as a commitment to make a loan. Information is deemed to be accurate and reliable but not guaranteed. Interest rates, terms, loan and product conditions are subject to change without notice. The rates and details above are just given as indication and cannot replace the advice of a mortgage lending specialist.

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Trevor Leggett and everyone at Leggetts would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and children of Leo Osseweijer who helped to found frenchestateagents.com in 1999. He will be sadly missed by us all.

French property housebuyer update - Never a better time to buy!

Despite the difficult economic conditions, which are hard to avoid, Leggett Immobilier are still hearing from hundreds of clients every month who seriously want to purchase a property in France - either for a permanent move, or just to get on the property ladder. For cash buyers, or those keen to take out lower-rate euro mortgages in France (with lenders not as affected by the credit crunch because of strict lending policies), there is a fantastic choice of french property available - and some GREAT mortgage deals from French lenders, see below for further details of special rates negotiated by Leggett Immobilier. We are working hard on your behalf!

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The Pays de la Loire region

The Pays de la Loire region is made up of five Departments: Mayenne, Loire Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Vendee and Sarthe. Bordered by Brittany to the north, the Charente to the south and stretches west to the Atlantic with its beautiful coastline.

The Mayenne Department is the smallest of the five and has a river and town of the same name. Perhaps the least known, but with all it has to offer, including beautiful countryside with forests, rivers and lakes, is quickly becoming ever more popular. There are many towns and villages of interest including Laval which dates back to the 6th century and is set on the banks of the majestic Mayenne river. From here you can take the TGV and be in London in four hours. Chateau-Gontier has a four star award for floral and garden design. Cosse le Vivien has the most uniquely spectacular museum that is a must to visit. The Mayenne is also known as the land of horses, ( the Logo of the area’s council) and has 11 racecourses. From here, we have easy access to the Loire Atlantique’s stunning coastline. Known as the Jade Coast with resorts such as La Baule, the jewel in the crown, boasting a world famous casino, a sandy beach stretching as far as the eye can see and designer shops galore. Also accessible are the popular tourist haunts of Guérande, Pornichet, Batz-sur-Mer and Le Croisic. This magnificent coastline continues south to the Vendee. The Pays de la Loire has a fascinating history and evidence still exists from Roman artefacts and remains, through the Middle Ages which left us with the gift of many medieval towns and villages. In our cities of Rennes, Angers, Nantes and Le Mans, the ancient blends sympathetically with amazing twenty first century architecture and technology. The blend of old and new means we have the opportunity to enjoy wonderful culture, art and theatres, museums and chateaux. For a life with less stress, better education and health service, and a better quality lifestyle. To fully appreciate the diversity this region of France offers, give yourself and your children the opportunity to live life to the full, surrounded by beautiful countryside, rivers, lakes and a fabulous coastline.The Pays de la Loire also offers easy access to the UK, with flights from Rennes, Dinard, Angers and Nantes. Or take the ferry from the ports of St Malo, Caen, or Cherbourg.

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Frenchestateagents.com is the website of Leggett Immobilier S.A.R.L., a licensed French estate agent, we are not an introductory agent nor an internet portal. Members of FNAIM, the Association of French Estate Agents, we are fully insured and registered. Started 18 years ago in the Dordogne the company now covers all the most popular areas across France.