For Sale By Owner: 1904 three-bedroom granite and stone farmhouse of approx. 120 sq mtr/1,300 sq ft with huge stone barn, one of twelve properties in the ancient commune of Nouallaguet, 3km west of the village of St Georges La Pouge, 20 minutes east of Aubusson, 20 minutes west of Bourganeuf, and 30 minutes south of Gueret. Two-plus acres total, all contiguous to the property except for the fosse (septic field) which is simply across the road from the house. Fully-furnished and outfitted, including kitchenware, bedding, and shop and garden tools. Lock up and leave or stay all year (or until the world regains its composure). On the main level (rez de chaussée): Salon with convection wood fireplace, 14.5 sq mtr/155 sq ft Formal dining room, 12.88 sq mtr/138 sq ft Breakfast room, 9.77 sq mtr/105 sq ft Galley kitchen, 12 sq mtr/132 sq ft Entry/hallway, 10.5 sq mtr/112 sq ft Mud room (2.28 sq mtr/24 sq ft) adjacent to 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, and shower) On the first floor (premiere étage): Master bedroom with double windows, 15.17 sq mtr/159 sq ft Second bedroom, 12.95 sq mtr/139 sq ft Third bedroom, 7.55 sq mtr/83 sq ft Office/dressing/storage room with access to attic, 8.18 sq mtr/88 sq ft All three bedrooms come with ensuite 3/4 bathrooms The cellar is at road level for easy exterior access, as well as by stairs from the kitchen, and is where the clothes washer, hot water boiler (ballon), and 3,000 ltr oil tank and oil furnace are located. The kitchen features an American-sized refrigerator, gas hob, electric stove, and lots of everyday appliances, cookware, etc. Plenty of dishes and serving vessels for pretty much any occasion. The bedrooms come complete with linens, duvets, and pillows. All windows are equipped with electronic shutters for maximum security and energy conservation (particularly useful for summer afternoons!). The east side of the house shares a wall with the approximately 185 sq mtr/2,000 sq ft largely unfinished stone barn, consisting of a central high-ceiling single-level work area/single-vehicle garage (perfect for campers and other large/tall vehicles) and two dual-level work and storage areas, plus a full-sized workshop/tool shed behind. The property also contains a historic stone outbuilding (prepped for conversion to an office or guest quarters). Think about, or have, donkeys? We have two fields with donkey paddocks/shelters, plus three small formal gardens, and a greenhouse/conservatory. Most of the two acres are open and grassy with mature walnut, lime, and evergreen trees. The house has a fenced and hedged front area as well for allowing pets outside in a protected environment. House utilities include solar panels (introduced in 2024), oil central heating, the wood burner located in the living room (which will sufficiently heat the entire house for most evenings), a propane-fired cooktop/hob, village-supplied water service and owner-maintained septic. There have been recent upgrades to high-speed It lines throughout the area. The neighborhood is a mixture of full-time residences and holiday homes, and many of the homes have seen renovations and upgrades in the last few years. There is practically no traffic except for tractors and other farm equipment. All services are available within 20 minutes’ drive, including grocery chains in Bourganeuf (west), Ahun (northeast), and Aubusson (east), and about 30 minutes to everything in the prefecture center of Guéret (north). The village of St Georges La Pouge has a small grocery store, pharmacy, and post office. St Georges La Pouge also has a maison médicale for immediate health needs, and Limoges serves as a hospital and medical services center for the central Limousin. There are also hospitals and emergency clinics in Guéret and Aubusson. Air service is available at Limoges (less than 90 minutes; direct air service to Stansted/London) or Clermont-Ferrand (about two hours; Air France to Paris, etc.), as well as new service to the Uk out of Poitiers (2 3/4 hours). The Tgv runs to Paris from La Souterraine, 45 minutes northwest of Nouallaguet. The affordability and congeniality of this area of the Limousin seems to particularly attract transplants from the Uk, all of whom know each other and have built a welcoming and sharing expat community for newcomers. The property was purchased in April 2023 for 243,000 euros exclusive of closing costs. Improvements (about 33,000 euros not including sweat equity) made during this term of ownership include: EDF-supplied and warrantied solar voltaic panels (2.84kWc) EDF-supplied and warrantied high-efficiency 200 liter water heater (ballon) New insulated front door Energy-standard compliant insulation of attic area (500cm of vertical material) Repairs and thermal paint application to 95% of exterior-facing walls Repair and painting of 85% of home interior-facing walls Repairs and floor treatments to all 1er étage/first floor surfaces and stairs Upgrades to home decorations, finishes, and outfittings Replacement of door and window to the stone outbuilding Reclamation of all outdoor furniture Reclamation of bushes, shrubs, pathways, etc., around grounds Nouallaguet is quite possibly the quietest and most tranquil place to which you will ever escape. There are walls and foundations around the grounds that go back over 300 years, a chemin just outside the door that goes back centuries, a true Roman road that you can use to hike into town, and many other touches that assure your ability to become “lost in time.” Few things are as peace-inducing as sharing an aperitif hour in the golden light of a summer evening with the Limousiner cattle grazing in the near distance. Friendly and crime-free, Nouallaguet and La Creuse offer a safe respite from the world, yet is less than four hours door-to-door to the Gare Austerlitz in central Paris (by train, or five hours if driving). So why is it being sold so quickly after purchase and at the end of so much personal investment? Suffice it to say, the owner unexpectedly met and married a French woman. Life creates sudden changes. This is a lock-and-leave home where all you have to do is show up with your suitcase and toothbrush. A rough inventory of items that come with the home is available upon serious inquiry. A detailed list of renovation work, upgrades, and improvements is similarly available. Asking price 269,900 euros, which is below my actual hard costs including all improvements. The 2022 Dpe report rated the house at G, but that was before solar panels, new doors, new ballon, attic insulation, etc, were added (all key recommendations in the 2022 Dpe). According to the inspection authorities, a new Dpe is not required and a reasonable expectation is that the house's rating has risen to D (the French are complicated and I'm happy to supply a longer answer on this). Ask any questions you'd like by Dm and I'll shoot you honest replies and full details, including more photos (please be specific in what you'd like to see more of, because I have plenty of shots). Please, serious inquiries only, and scammers beware. Thanks for looking!