Morning mist rises over the rolling Haute-Vienne countryside as you open the French doors of your restored stone farmhouse, coffee in hand. The air carries the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass from your manicured acre of gardens. Two private swimming pools shimmer in the early light, each serving a different building on your multi-residence estate. This is life in the Limousin, where centuries-old stone architecture meets the unhurried rhythm of rural French living, and where your 11-bedroom property offers not just a vacation home, but an entire lifestyle compound for family gatherings, entrepreneurial ventures, or both.
This exceptional stone estate presents a rare opportunity in the heart of France's most authentic countryside region. Comprising three separate restored buildings totaling 342 square meters, the property sits in splendid seclusion near a historic château, accessed by a private road with no through traffic. The Limousin region remains one of France's best-kept secrets for vacation home buyers, offering genuine French rural culture without the tourist crowds of Provence or the Loire Valley. Here, traditional granite farmhouses dot landscapes of oak forests, clear lakes, and medieval villages where weekly markets still anchor community life.
The main residence serves as your family sanctuary, a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home designed for comfortable year-round living. The ground floor centers on a generous 52-square-meter open-plan space where kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together through original stone walls softened by modern finishes. French doors frame views across the gardens to the countryside beyond, creating that quintessential indoor-outdoor connection essential to vacation home living. The separate laundry room with shower and WC adds practical convenience often missing in period properties. Two staircases lead upstairs to the sleeping quarters, where two spacious bedrooms include one with an en-suite bath and another with its own shower and WC. Central oil heating ensures comfort during Limousin's crisp autumn and winter months, when wood smoke scents the air and frost patterns decorate the windows.
Guest House 1 transforms your property into a true compound, offering four additional bedrooms positioned conveniently beside the main residence. The 64-square-meter ground-floor living area commands attention with its exposed stone fireplace and wood-burning stove, the kind of authentic architectural feature that makes French country properties so desirable. One ground-floor bedroom with en-suite facilities provides accessible accommodation for elderly relatives or guests with mobility considerations. Three more bedrooms upstairs share two bathrooms, sleeping up to eight additional guests comfortably. This building shares garden access and pool facilities with the main house, creating a cohesive estate perfect for multi-generational holidays or hosting friends throughout the season.
Guest House 2 stands independently, offering complete privacy with its own entrance, garden area, and second swimming pool. The 71-square-meter open-plan living space rivals many standalone vacation homes, featuring another wood-burning stove and French doors opening to private outdoor spaces. Four bedrooms across two levels, served by three bathrooms, provide luxury accommodation for up to eight more guests. This separation makes the building ideal for rental income generation, allowing you to host paying guests while maintaining your own privacy in the main residence, or providing completely independent accommodation for adult children and their families.
Dompierre-les-Églises and the surrounding Haute-Vienne department offer vacation home owners an authentic slice of rural France often overlooked by international buyers focused on more famous regions. This oversight creates opportunity. Property values remain accessible while quality of life rivals anywhere in France. The nearby historic château adds prestigious context to your address, while the village itself provides essential services including bakeries, a small supermarket, and the convivial café culture central to French daily life. Weekly markets in surrounding towns bring local farmers selling everything from Limousin beef to wild mushrooms, artisan cheeses, and seasonal vegetables.
The region's four distinct seasons each offer different pleasures. Spring brings wildflower meadows and comfortable temperatures perfect for exploring the numerous hiking and cycling trails that crisscross the countryside. Summer means long, warm days by the pool, outdoor dining under the stars, and village festivals celebrating everything from music to local gastronomy. Autumn transforms the oak forests into gold and russet tapestries, while the hunting season brings traditional game dishes to restaurant menus. Winter, mild by northern European standards, invites cozy evenings by the wood-burning stoves with local wines and hearty regional cuisine.
Limoges, the department capital famous worldwide for its porcelain, sits within easy driving distance, offering shopping, cultural attractions, museums, and dining that complement your rural retreat. The city's airport provides connections to Paris and seasonal flights to London and other European cities, making this property accessible for international owners. For more extensive travel, Paris lies approximately four hours north by car or train, while Bordeaux sits roughly two hours west, its international airport offering worldwide connections.
Water enthusiasts will appreciate the numerous lakes dotting the Limousin landscape, many offering swimming, fishing, and non-motorized water sports during warmer months. The Lac de Vassivière, one of France's largest artificial lakes, provides a destination for day trips with beaches, water sports, and contemporary art installations on its island. For those drawn to mountains, the northern edge of the Massif Central lies within reach, offering more dramatic landscapes and additional outdoor recreation.
The investment proposition here extends beyond personal enjoyment. France's robust vacation rental market, particularly for authentic rural properties, means this estate could generate significant income during periods you're not in residence. The three-building layout offers flexibility: occupy the main house yourself while renting both guest houses, or keep one guest house for family overflow while renting the other. The property's good condition means you can begin operations immediately without significant renovation investment. French holiday rental demand peaks from May through September, with secondary demand during spring and autumn from walkers, cyclists, and those seeking quiet countryside retreats.
Key features include: Two private swimming pools serving different buildings. Three fully independent residences with separate entrances. Eleven bedrooms total across three buildings. Seven bathrooms ensuring privacy and convenience. 342 square meters of restored living space. Over one acre of landscaped gardens. Original stone architecture with modern amenities. Multiple wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. Central oil heating throughout. No through traffic ensuring complete privacy. Panoramic countryside views. Near historic château. Flexible configuration for family use or business operation. Good condition requiring no immediate investment. Strong rental income potential.
For international buyers, French property ownership follows straightforward procedures, with notaires handling legal aspects and title insurance standard practice. Non-residents can purchase freely, though understanding French property taxes and inheritance laws proves essential. Many owners establish French companies to hold properties intended for rental businesses, creating beneficial tax structures and simplifying operations. Local property management companies can handle maintenance, pool care, garden upkeep, and guest services when you're not in residence, making this viable even for owners living abroad most of the year.
This property suits multiple buyer profiles equally well: extended families seeking space for everyone under separate roofs; entrepreneurs ready to launch or expand a hospitality business; couples wanting substantial space for hosting friends throughout the year; or investors seeking French real estate with immediate income potential. The three-building configuration means you're never choosing between personal use and revenue generation - you can enjoy both simultaneously.
The Limousin represents exceptional value in the European vacation home market. While coastal properties and alpine chalets command premium prices, this authentic French countryside offers quality of life, space, and investment potential at prices that seem almost anachronistic. As remote work continues normalizing extended stays at second homes, regions like Haute-Vienne gain appeal among buyers seeking space, nature, and genuine cultural immersion over tourist-focused destinations.
This is your opportunity to own not just a vacation home but an entire estate in one of France's most authentic regions, where stone architecture, rolling countryside, and traditional village life continue largely unchanged. Contact Homestra today to arrange a private viewing of this exceptional property and begin your French country living adventure. With properties of this scale, configuration, and condition remaining rare on the market, decisions happen quickly among serious buyers who recognize value and potential when they see it.
