Sophie Gardner-Roberts reflects on what the dream really is at this former presbytery in Dordogne, now a comfortable home full of original character.
As I sit down to write my first ‘French Property Dreams’ article, I pause to think about what a dream property can be. Is it the house whose sheer beauty and perfect location blow you away? Or is it the one you know will give you a fulfilling life and help you realise those dreams you had when you first thought about moving to France? We see so many stunning properties here at FPN, it can be hard to see past the surface. While the idea of a beautiful property is personal and different for everyone, I think we can all agree that a dream house is one that provides a happy life and sees dreams come true. And this month’s property is just that.
As an artist, Nadine had to make full use of her imagination when she first set eyes upon this 17th-century house, which needed complete renovation, some 24 years ago. But, following hard work by local craftsmen, the house has delivered a lifetime of happiness and witnessed some of Nadine’s fondest memories.
Two for one
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Bond With France
With a licence to thrill James Bond fans, Chloe Govan goes househunting in the film locations immortalised by the spy who loved France
Sarlat stardust
Just 20 minutes from Sarlat-la-Caneda, this tastefully restored home reflects the glory of the Périgord Noir capital, says Ruth Wood
The money column
The ‘B’ word is back! Laura Parsons explains how to protect your money as we near the end of Brexit transition
Nature's harmony
A renovated farmhouse in Lot-et-Garonne could be perfect for those hearing the call of the wild, discovers Brigitte Nicolas
Main event
Buying a holiday home near a popular annual event could guarantee you a beautiful setting and some extra cash, finds Hannah Evans
Hauss style
Joanna Leggett learns all about Georges-Eugène Haussmann – the man who designed the Paris that we know and love
Architect's diary
It’s all in a week’s work for France-based Neil Vesma
Write on the edge
When it comes to life in west Brittany, author Wendy Mewes has been there, done that, written the guidebook
A year like no other
So much for spring cleaning — property manager Mary Hall explains how 2020 has thrown a spanner in the works for second home owners
A law unto themselves
Why is French law so different to the law in England and Wales? It all goes back to William, Henry and Napoleon, explains Alan Field
