I have always felt it would be exciting to ride out across the vineyards around us on horseback. We have neighbours in our local village who have horses, and I do enjoy seeing them out and about in the vines. I sometimes wonder if there is an opportunity to set up a small horse riding business to encourage tourists visiting France to try something a bit different. After all, that's one of the reasons we go on holiday isn't it, to have new adventures.
Despite having lived in the countryside all of my life, I would not confess to knowing a lot about horses but some friends and family have involvement in the equestrian side and for them it has become a way of life they would never give up, such is their passion for it.
We were fortunate enough to receive an instruction recently on a delightfully located property in the North of the Charente department valued at 160,500 Euros inc. agency fees which would suit someone who has a need to fulfil an equestrian desire in France perfectly.
This 40 year old detached bungalow sits in an elevated position overlooking its 7acre (2.8 ha.) landholding with a 0.5 acre (0.2 ha) fishing lake. A substantial barn, three loose boxes and further hay barn complete a good value for money package. The land is bisected by a pretty rural lane only used by a few local properties.
The woodland opposite the property contains tracks which provide miles
of uninterrupted riding. There is a local village shop and baker which is three kms by car or two kms on horseback through the woods. Supermarkets and other facilities are at Chabanais and Rochechouart which are equidistant from the property, a journey of ten minutes by car. The nearest airport is Limoges, a fifty minute drive.
The lake is spring fed, and over 2.0m deep in the centre with a clay bottom. The modest stocks include some large mirror carp, silver fish and a pike. The lake overflow runs underneath the lane into the other paddock and such is the lie of the land it would be possible to build a further lake if desired (subject to normal planning permission and consents).
To the rear of the property is a large metal framed barn with corrugated roof with room for several vehicles inside. It includes an area for cutting and storing wood. To the side is a small area of ground abutting the lane. There is a large hard standing area to the front of the barn for parking or external storage. Attached to this is a further stone built tiled barn with three loose boxes and additional storage area and hay loft.
There are two very large lakes a five minute drive away which were originally designed to regulate the flow of water in the nearby river Charente. They have a beach, restaurant and bar. There are various related leisure facilities here including an equestrian centre, adventure park and “basse nautique”. Both reservoirs have tracks around the outside taking one hour and two hours to circumnavigate on horseback respectively. They are popular with people interested in bird watching, mountain biking, sailboats, canoes, rambling and fishing.
A great spot to live then for an equestrian enthusiast who enjoys unlimited undisturbed riding as well as a spot of fishing in an idyllic rural position for not very much money. And with the benefit of a captive tourist market on the doorstep if you decided to go into business, what's not to like?
If it has whetted your appetite, click HERE for a comprehensive set of details with more photos on our web site.
A great opportunity for the money!
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