This episode really opened my eyes to a whole new area of France. Hard to choose a fave on this one. The last one looked abandoned and that always gets my interests peaked! Thanks again!
In southern Ontario Canada, our little 1000sq ft bungalow on a small lot is valued higher than this chateau valued at 680,000cdn dollars. I think our whole parcel of land and house could fit into part of the main floor of the chateau!
On the second one, that is not a pond , It is a permanent spring. This is where they got their water from. Every very old building is near a water source. A spring or a well. Some have cisterna for roof water to be collected in the event of a seige.
The "pond" could be one of many things, and yes most chateaux have some sort of water source near them, usually a spring or well, but usually a lot smaller than this. After all, it is only since the early 1980's that all of rural France has mains water. As for seiges, well this is a chateau that was built in the 19th century, it is not at all fortified. Sieges were a technic used in the medieval period ' (500-1400 AD).
Internet shouldn't be a problem in most places, there are some rural areas that are brilliant, but satelite internet isn't that expensive now. As for materials, some are more expensive, some are cheaper, some are different.
I’ve been watching this series for a while and am loving it. These properties appear amazing but I am skeptical that these aren’t money pits. I live in Tenafly NJ in a house built in 1865. Original leaded glass windows that are drafty, bronze plumbing that leaks, leaking every thing. Maintenance can be monstrous. For context, looking today on Zillow the cheapest house in Tenafly is $619,000, a 3bed 2 bathroom 1600sqf needing serious upgrades. Most expensive is a 7 bed 9 bath 10000sqf on a acre for $7.25 million What’s the catch?
There is no catch as such, but these are chateaux that are in rural areas and quite a few of them need renovating, which in some cases can cost a lot more than the purchase. They are not for every one, but thank god there are some people that buy them and restore them and keep the history alive.
@@FrenchEstateAgent So they are just in the Boondocks (in French terms) and need allot of work. What is the tax situation? Are they expensive to hold on a yearly basis? What is France's position on foreign ownership? Could I own one from the US and just visit it in summer without French residency?
Taxe situation? If you mean annual taxes, being rural areas, I would guess about 1-2,000 € max per annum. And yes any one can buy a property in France. After that for the use of it, if you are not a european, then the 90 in 180 days rule applies.
It might be a chateaux it might not be a chateaux........ You need not go thru this every time methinks. Why don't you provide a description of the region? The highlights, things to do, that kind of thing. That would be helpful.
Yes it is a bit repetative, but you need to think that not everyone has followed the series and could jump in anywhere. So I feel that it is better to repeat it. As for regional tourist guides, there are plenty of others out there doing it, and I feel it would detract from the actual videos purpose.
@@jamesbenjamin8078 so where does it say that when using an accepted foreign word in English that you must use the original languages pluriel form over the English one? When speaking French I use the French rules, so when speaking English it seems logic to use the English language ones. Or maybe I am pedantic !
The last one was really nice, and very nicely placed. No neighbors anywhere. Thank you 🙂
Glad you liked it!
I love your channel - I watch it daily. When I find the right place you’ll be my first contact.
Please do!
Thanks Dan. The last one would be rather nice when done up I think!
I think so too!
This episode really opened my eyes to a whole new area of France. Hard to choose a fave on this one. The last one looked abandoned and that always gets my interests peaked! Thanks again!
You're welcome!
loved the last one .
Brilliant Dan!..🇬🇧🇫🇷👍
Dan, Can you find Chateaux, Manors, Boutique Hotels, Napoleanic Manors and the like in South Eastern France? Provence and etc.
Normally speaking, yes.
In southern Ontario Canada, our little 1000sq ft bungalow on a small lot is valued higher than this chateau valued at 680,000cdn dollars. I think our whole parcel of land and house could fit into part of the main floor of the chateau!
Fancy a change then?
And how is it that 680 thousand Canadian dollars is worth more than 800 Euros?????????????????
@@dorothyleeuw8774 I am referring to the chateau valued at 450,000 euros.
BEST wishes to you
Thank you
#2 looks pretty good! Too bad it‘snot in Bordeaux area!😢
Well you can't get much further away in France...
On the second one, that is not a pond , It is a permanent spring. This is where they got their water from. Every very old building is near a water source. A spring or a well. Some have cisterna for roof water to be collected in the event of a seige.
The "pond" could be one of many things, and yes most chateaux have some sort of water source near them, usually a spring or well, but usually a lot smaller than this. After all, it is only since the early 1980's that all of rural France has mains water. As for seiges, well this is a chateau that was built in the 19th century, it is not at all fortified. Sieges were a technic used in the medieval period ' (500-1400 AD).
Love it.. One day I want a project.. how's the internet and getting supplies to fix things?
Internet shouldn't be a problem in most places, there are some rural areas that are brilliant, but satelite internet isn't that expensive now. As for materials, some are more expensive, some are cheaper, some are different.
@@FrenchEstateAgent oh nice, so satellite is still and option in areas
My neck of the woods.
Regards the first one-- Green potted plants do not look good in these kind of settings. Great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hi, Is the last property still available?
On the first one, you won't see the farm, but you'll small it and hear it when they wean the calves. Plus the flies.
That depends on the farm. I live next to one, and yes I hear the cows moo'ing now and again, but no problem with smells and flies.
I like your channel! But iam wondering: never saw your house or chateau? Greetz from Nederland: Anja ❤
Hi Anja, the main reason for that is that I don't own a Chateau..........yet.
I’ve been watching this series for a while and am loving it. These properties appear amazing but I am skeptical that these aren’t money pits. I live in Tenafly NJ in a house built in 1865. Original leaded glass windows that are drafty, bronze plumbing that leaks, leaking every thing. Maintenance can be monstrous. For context, looking today on Zillow the cheapest house in Tenafly is $619,000, a 3bed 2 bathroom 1600sqf needing serious upgrades. Most expensive is a 7 bed 9 bath 10000sqf on a acre for $7.25 million
What’s the catch?
There is no catch as such, but these are chateaux that are in rural areas and quite a few of them need renovating, which in some cases can cost a lot more than the purchase. They are not for every one, but thank god there are some people that buy them and restore them and keep the history alive.
@@FrenchEstateAgent So they are just in the Boondocks (in French terms) and need allot of work. What is the tax situation? Are they expensive to hold on a yearly basis? What is France's position on foreign ownership? Could I own one from the US and just visit it in summer without French residency?
Taxe situation? If you mean annual taxes, being rural areas, I would guess about 1-2,000 € max per annum. And yes any one can buy a property in France. After that for the use of it, if you are not a european, then the 90 in 180 days rule applies.
Every house has the possibility of being a money pit, and the older and bigger it is, the more likely.
It might be a chateaux it might not be a chateaux........ You need not go thru this every time methinks. Why don't you provide a description of the region? The highlights, things to do, that kind of thing. That would be helpful.
You can always Google the info! 😃😃
Yes it is a bit repetative, but you need to think that not everyone has followed the series and could jump in anywhere. So I feel that it is better to repeat it.
As for regional tourist guides, there are plenty of others out there doing it, and I feel it would detract from the actual videos purpose.
800k for 20 acres and a chateau with huge side buildings??? bro. 800k buys you a closet in new york city.
Thought it might be something like that!
Over a million bucks for a crackerbox of a house in southern California. These are bargains. That one bidet was across the room from the toilet. 😮
Err, sorry about this Dan, you are the only reason I do the LOTTO.
If you win, do I get a cut?
I know I’m a bit of a pedantic prat but I do wish you wouldn’t put an ‘s’ on the word chateau when you pluralise it…………
Never noticed that I do
@@FrenchEstateAgent yes……in common with most British people you say chateau and chateaus, not chateau and chateaux. But you should know better!
@@jamesbenjamin8078 so where does it say that when using an accepted foreign word in English that you must use the original languages pluriel form over the English one? When speaking French I use the French rules, so when speaking English it seems logic to use the English language ones. Or maybe I am pedantic !
@@FrenchEstateAgent not really, just boring and rather Brexit