For Sale
€278,200 (HAI)
Beautifully presented 3/4 bedroom farmhouse
set within 4.7 hectares of equestrian grazing land, with outbuildings and carp pond
Situated in the Haute-Vienne, France
near Lussac-les-Eglises
Beautiful gardens are set to the front and the rear of the property with the carp pond to the side, offering plenty of options for entertaining and relaxation.
Large attached barn/garage, large agricultural tunnel currently used as an open shelter / equestrian storage, smaller outbuildings and field shelter.
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The House
Stepping through the front door, framed by a magnificent 100-year-old grape vine and Boston Ivy that drapes like a living curtain in summer, you immediately feel the welcoming embrace of this beautiful home.
You enter into a generous hallway with its beautiful wooden staircase rising to the first floor — the perfect introduction to a house that effortlessly blends timeless character with easy, modern living.
To the left you’ll discover a lovely kitchen/breakfast room with fitted kitchen cupboards and drawers which epitomises the soulful charm of a classic country kitchen - think warmth, natural materials, and that unmistakable sense of home. It’s the kind of space where mornings begin with coffee and laughter.
Just beyond the kitchen lies an impressively practical and surprisingly spacious utility/laundry room, complete with sink, plumbing, outside access and a direct door into the attached barn. What’s wonderful is how adaptable this room is: keep it as the hardworking hub it is now, or easily imagine it transformed into a fabulous separate dining room, a relaxed entertaining space, or even a peaceful snug for quieter evenings.
To the right of the hallway opens a really special lounge — generous in size, full of atmosphere, and rich with original exposed beams that tell stories of the past. A wood-burning stove sits as the heart of the room, promising cosy fireside evenings, while windows on both the front and rear fill the space with ever-changing views across the surrounding land. It’s the sort of room you’ll naturally gravitate towards, book in hand or friends gathered around.
Leading off the lounge is a beautifully restored room, currently used as a cosy bedroom but previously a study. Its most captivating feature is the original bread oven — carefully preserved and proudly on display — offering a striking, almost magical connection to the history of the house. It’s a room that feels quietly special the moment you step inside.
Also on the ground floor you’ll find a pretty cloakroom with its own separate shower and WC — such a thoughtful, practical touch for busy households and visiting guests alike.
Upstairs
The staircase draws you gently upwards to a wonderful surprise: a large, open mezzanine landing that feels almost like an extra room in itself. Flooded with light, it’s wonderfully versatile — perfect as a bright home office, a creative studio, a relaxed reading or yoga space, or simply an additional living area the whole family can enjoy in different ways.
Radiating around this central mezzanine are three beautifully proportioned double bedrooms, each bright and airy. The principal bedroom stands out with its generous double built-in wardrobes, whilst the well-appointed family bathroom completes the first-floor arrangement with quiet elegance.
This is a house that feels both deeply rooted in its past and perfectly ready for your present and future — warm, characterful, practical and quietly inviting. It really is a very special place to come home to.
The Gardens
The large, south facing gardens at the front of the house offer so many delightful ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're hosting friends for a relaxed gathering, curling up with a good book in a quiet corner, or simply unwinding with an aperitif as the warm summer evenings stretch out, there's a perfect spot waiting just for you.
A stunning white wisteria climbs gracefully up the wall of the attached barn, its cascades of blooms creating pure magic in spring.
Another standard wisteria graces the garden itself, while acacia trees and jasmine weave their scents through the air from spring right through to summer. Early each year, the garden bursts into life with prolific, sweetly scented violets, which are amongst the very first flowers to bloom, filling the air with their divine perfume and providing precious, early nourishment for the bees.
Tucked slightly away from the everyday bustle, you'll also find a hedgehog retreat - a cozy little sanctuary thoughtfully placed to give these delightful creatures a safe, undisturbed spot to call home. In the warmer months, it's the perfect base from which they can happily forage through the garden at dusk, helping to keep things naturally balanced. Come winter, it transforms into a warm, secure hideaway where they can curl up and hibernate peacefully through the colder days - until spring returns.
The front garden looks out serenely over the grass arena and sweeping views of the organically managed grazing land - perfect for watching the world go by at a gentle pace. A lovely private well adds a practical and charming touch too.
This enchanting outdoor space reveals fresh beauty with every turn of the season, never the same twice.
To the east, the pond mirrors glorious sunrises that frequently flood the garden with soft pinks, molten golds, and delicate lavenders. To the west, open fields catch breathtaking sunsets that blaze in fiery oranges, deep crimsons, and rich purples, stretching long golden light across the landscape as the day draws to a close.
As night falls, the property unveils another layer of its quiet enchantment: pristine skies, untouched by city lights. Here, the darkness is deep and velvety, revealing a breathtaking canopy of stars, twinkling with crisp clarity.
The Back Garden
The back garden beckons through two inviting routes: straight from the house 'via' the back door that opens off the spacious entrance hall, or through a charming side gate tucked beneath a lush, arching laurel whose glossy leaves form a living green tunnel. Here you'll find a small garden area featuring a shady, hardstanding spot that's a real blessing on the hottest summer days - ideal for sitting in the cool shade while gazing over at happily grazing horses with a backdrop looking out across the river valley.
Practically speaking, you'll find a double washing line here too, and the septic tank is discreetly tucked away underground.
The Wildlife Pond
Adjacent to the property, just across the quiet lane, the gardens continue to wrap around a beautiful wildlife pond, most notably home to mirror carp and a thriving frog community - a serene, meditative place to sit on a sunny afternoon, listening to the gentle sounds of water and wildlife, with more of that peaceful organically managed grazing land stretching out beyond.
These aren't just gardens - they're a living, breathing extension of the home, full of seasonal beauty, gentle scents, and the simple joy of countryside living. Add in the equestrian possibilities and the thoughtful, sustainable touches, and it's easy to see why this special place feels like the perfect spot to put down roots and truly thrive.
The Land
Imagine stepping outside to discover your own peaceful haven of organically managed land, where nature has been nurtured gently and naturally for over two decades, entirely free from chemical use. The generous 4.7 hectares of gardens and grazing pastures surround the house on all sides in an harmonious embrace, creating an idyllic setting that feels tailor-made for horses, a smallholding, or a serene, self-sufficient way of life.
The fields flow softly around the property and continue across a quiet, no-through lane that leads into the hamlet itself. This layout provides excellent year-round grazing and bestows a rare sense of space, freedom, and privacy. On the house side, around 2.8 hectares of lush pasture, gardens and a large grass exercise area for working the horses, invite daily enjoyment and connection, while the enchanting area beside the pond adds a further 1.9 hectares of tranquil, beautiful leisure and grazing space.
The pasture is a living tapestry of natural diversity, alive with a rich variety of beneficial grasses, herbs and wild flowers that nourish both animals and the land itself. In mid-spring, the paddocks behind the house come alive with a profusion of wild orchids. Their delicate blooms appear in soft clusters, turning the meadows into a quiet spectacle of understated beauty.
The hedgerows are a particular delight, brimming with an inviting mix of shrubs and trees: Plymouth pear, crab apple, rosehip and hawthorn all offer natural browsing that horses, in particular, relish. Early spring brings the blackthorn into its gentle glory, covering the branches in tiny white flowers that release a soft, sweet fragrance on warm, sunny days; by early autumn those same bushes are laden with sloes. Elderflower flourishes here as well, offering the chance to gather blossoms for fragrant cordials in late spring and berries for richer preserves and cordials as the seasons turn.
This vibrant, varied flora draws in a joyful company of wildlife: butterflies drift lazily through the air, hummingbird moths hover in the sunshine, bees and ladybirds move busily among the blooms, and birds fill the days with their songs. The entire property is cradled by surrounding farmland that rolls gently across low hills, opening onto peaceful views across the river valley to the north, open pastures to the south and west, and a serene woodland edge to the east - a quiet refuge where deer move silently through the trees.
Another delightful surprise the land offers is the appearance of field mushrooms, sprouting naturally across certain pastures after warm rains or in the cooler dewy mornings of autumn. These earthy treasures emerge in small, scattered clusters amid the grass - perfectly wild and free from any cultivation. For those who know where to look and when to gather them, they bring the simple joy of foraging right to your doorstep - their rich, nutty flavour transforming into wonderfully comforting dishes: a creamy mushroom risotto or a hearty, fragrant soup that warms body and soul on crisp evenings. It’s one more gentle gift from this abundant, living landscape, inviting you to savour the seasons in the most delicious way.
Perhaps most inviting of all are the numerous tracks and chemins that begin adjacent to the property boundary, ready for leisurely walks or peaceful rides, letting you immerse yourself fully in the calm, living landscape that surrounds you.
This is more than simply land - it is a rare and gently abundant place that quietly encourages a slower, more connected rhythm of life, where each season unfolds with its own subtle wonders and every day feels like a small, natural gift.
The Outbuildings
The equestrian side of things is honestly one of the real gems here - and it comes with plenty of lovely potential if you ever feel like taking it further.
Attached to the house you'll find a generously sized two-storey barn, complete with electricity, water, and a handy log store. There was once permission in place to turn this space into extra living accommodation and, although that has lapsed, it is something that would likely be granted again.
Further useful outbuildings offer great storage options. There's a handy little store room attached to the back of the house - currently home to the gardening tools and a wine collection (a rather charming duo, don't you think?).
Then there's the old piggery, sitting proudly in its own spot facing the front of the house. At the moment it’s perfect for keeping garden furniture dry and tidy, but with a bit of imagination (and perhaps a few clever tweaks), this sweet little building could so easily become your dream outdoor kitchen, a cosy potting shed with a view, or even a peaceful workspace surrounded by greenery.
Over on the eastern boundary you’ll find a generously sized agricultural tunnel (approximately 15m x 9m) that’s currently doing a brilliant job as a horse shelter, plus handy storage for hay, rugs and all the bits and bobs that come with looking after equids. Then, on the northern boundary on the house side, there’s a really substantial field shelter with clear development potential.
Taken altogether, the whole equestrian setup makes keeping horses happy and healthy out at pasture year-round feel wonderfully straightforward. And the best part? There’s so much lovely scope here to gently evolve things exactly as you’d like - whether that’s keeping it simple and fuss-free, or slowly adding your own personal touches over time.
It really is one of those rare places that already works beautifully… yet quietly invites you to dream a little bigger whenever the mood strikes.
