Lots of potential in all three. My only concern with these and other places near rivers and canals is the risk of flooding. France has had a few catastrophic flooding events in recent years so I'd be having a very close look at the historical data on weather events before buying.
There are fantastic websites that model flooding in French river valleys. As a rule of thumb any historic building will be built clear of the flood levels.
There are many. Just understand most of these "cheaper" houses are not in a town center. If so, they likely require some renovation. Thanks for watching!
Great selections Tommy. The first place reminds me of what Billy Bob Thornton said about being afraid of antique furniture because those beds look real creepy! Yeah, but Deux Sevres is pretty special. Have you looked at Annecy yet? Cheers!
LOL 😂 didn’t even think about the beds being haunted! I’ve browsed places in Annecy. Incredibly beautiful but kinda pricey. Great spot to own a rental I’d imagine.
Excellent video. We are looking to retire in France or Spain. I wonder what the monthly electric bill would be for a rural home like this one? I've read that in Italy monthly costs could be more than $300. Is that true in France? Thank you!
Hi @deanramser! We live in France. Last year while we were renting a large 4 bedroom converted barn with NO insulation, high ceilings, and single pane windows (the worst combo ever), the electric bill for the two coldest months was 400 euros. Most people in our area in the Southwest don't have AC, as the stone houses and use of shutters manage temperature well on all but the hottest days in August. So heating cost is the main main worry. If you can add some efficiency features as you renovate, it makes a big difference. You can check the energy ratings of houses on many listing to get an idea.
the good thing about France is that they have a excellent energy rating system for all properties I think A -F depending on the rating should give some idea of the heating cost.
@@BaguetteBound Thanks for the info, Baquette Bound. Your videos are excellent too. We are torn between France or Spain; healthcare, infrastructure, monthly costs, and taxes. Oh, and language. Thanks again for your insight. Merci! Dean & Cindy
I would want to be close to hospital and public transportation so wouldn’t necessarily need a car. Even though the gardens are so nice, but still needs maintenance.
I go back and forth on whether I'd want a small, low maintenance place in the center of a small town or a few acres in the lovely French countryside! At my age I think I'd go for low maintenance...
@@TraveltirementItaly That's a huge job to do properly, although you might be able to patch it for a few years by shoring the centerline up with pillars. It would have to be done slowly over a year or more as if you jack it up too quickly it could easily start leaking.
Oh please! Your canal system has a name but you don’t even seem to know the basics. Your videos are as informative as a 10 year old property magazine. Please visit the places and learn the basics before encouraging others. You are making it up as you go along.
Thanks for watching my video. I enjoy researching France and sharing what I learn. My knowledge increases the more I read and study. I’m just happy over 23,000 people find my videos entertaining. Appreciate you helping me reach more viewers!
Lots of potential in all three. My only concern with these and other places near rivers and canals is the risk of flooding. France has had a few catastrophic flooding events in recent years so I'd be having a very close look at the historical data on weather events before buying.
Absolutely. I’d check the flood probability for sure.
There are fantastic websites that model flooding in French river valleys. As a rule of thumb any historic building will be built clear of the flood levels.
Glad to see there are still opportunities for less than 100.000€ 🎉🎉🎉
There are many. Just understand most of these "cheaper" houses are not in a town center. If so, they likely require some renovation.
Thanks for watching!
Very impressive finds. All three have charm and character.
I thought so.
They aren’t in the middle of a village, but could make a nice holiday home or retirement spot.
Thanks for watching!
I think you're right if the house is livable, its best to move in first and let the house reveal to you what needs attention.
Agreed. I understand the desire to have a fully renovated place.
But I’d want to have a hand in creating my own vision for my French home.
First! Great job Tommy!
Thanks! You won 🥇
Great selections Tommy. The first place reminds me of what Billy Bob Thornton said about being afraid of antique furniture because those beds look real creepy! Yeah, but Deux Sevres is pretty special. Have you looked at Annecy yet?
Cheers!
LOL 😂 didn’t even think about the beds being haunted!
I’ve browsed places in Annecy.
Incredibly beautiful but kinda pricey.
Great spot to own a rental I’d imagine.
At least you looked...Now I will leave you in peace!@@TraveltirementItaly
Love those twin beds…
I know!
Probably left them because they weigh 400 lbs! 😂
Excellent video. We are looking to retire in France or Spain. I wonder what the monthly electric bill would be for a rural home like this one? I've read that in Italy monthly costs could be more than $300. Is that true in France? Thank you!
Hi @deanramser! We live in France.
Last year while we were renting a large 4 bedroom converted barn with NO insulation, high ceilings, and single pane windows (the worst combo ever), the electric bill for the two coldest months was 400 euros.
Most people in our area in the Southwest don't have AC, as the stone houses and use of shutters manage temperature well on all but the hottest days in August. So heating cost is the main main worry.
If you can add some efficiency features as you renovate, it makes a big difference.
You can check the energy ratings of houses on many listing to get an idea.
I haven’t done much research on monthly utilities.
But I can’t imagine it’s that much just for electricity.
Good question though.
Thanks for the help @BaguetteBound!
Your expertise and experience is appreciated 😁
the good thing about France is that they have a excellent energy rating system for all properties I think A -F depending on the rating should give some idea of the heating cost.
@@BaguetteBound Thanks for the info, Baquette Bound. Your videos are excellent too. We are torn between France or Spain; healthcare, infrastructure, monthly costs, and taxes. Oh, and language. Thanks again for your insight. Merci! Dean & Cindy
I would want to be close to hospital and public transportation so wouldn’t necessarily need a car. Even though the gardens are so nice, but still needs maintenance.
I go back and forth on whether I'd want a small, low maintenance place in the center of a small town or a few acres in the lovely French countryside!
At my age I think I'd go for low maintenance...
You don’t want to live in rural France then.
That third house appears to have a seriously sagging roof line
Maybe a good reason to ask for a lower price.
@@TraveltirementItaly That's a huge job to do properly, although you might be able to patch it for a few years by shoring the centerline up with pillars. It would have to be done slowly over a year or more as if you jack it up too quickly it could easily start leaking.
Oh please! Your canal system has a name but you don’t even seem to know the basics. Your videos are as informative as a 10 year old property magazine. Please visit the places and learn the basics before encouraging others. You are making it up as you go along.
Thanks so much for watching and the constructive feedback!
Yet again you’re talkin* with authority about places that you have never visited and do not know. Bizarre.
Thanks for watching my video. I enjoy researching France and sharing what I learn.
My knowledge increases the more I read and study.
I’m just happy over 23,000 people find my videos entertaining.
Appreciate you helping me reach more viewers!