What Did We Buy for $100,000 in the Center of France?

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  • 013 This week we revisit the question, what did it cost us to buy this stone house in the center of France?
    Thanks again for watching,
    Michael and April
    Description of Us:
    We are a couple of American Francophiles who have come to truly appreciate so many things about French culture. We love the food, wine, art, and history of France, but especially the people we have met along the way. Join us as we make our dream of living in France a reality. Follow us as we explore the French house-buying process - living, owning, and navigating a new life there with our beloved dog, Bernice. We enjoy learning about stone house renovation, wine, cooking, brocante shopping, and the French community we are now a part of.

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  • @thierrysf
    @thierrysf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +233

    I am French American. I was born and raised in France but also lived several decades in the US. I can confirm that it is VERY EASY to find such a well-built house in many regions of France, not only near Limoges where this home is located. In fact the French despise homes made of wood because they are so flimsy compared to this kind of abode which may last for centuries without structural repairs. As a matter of rule, almost any area that is more than 30 miles from a major city AND the sea (or a famous ski resort) will harbor countless houses for sale at very reasonable prices and very little competition. There are only a few exceptions to this rule: e.g; Provence/Luberon, parts of Normandy. That's why the countless channels featuring expats boasting about buying "cheap" real estate in third world countries always make me wonder: why go so far and take such huge risks??? In many cases, this kind of property in France is actually significantly cheaper to buy than in hot spots of so-called "low cost" countries like Thailand or Mexico. Of course it is not all rainbows and unicorns. Expats, especially, from North America, should be aware that these areas usually suffer from a drastic shortage of medical resourcces (GPs, specialists, hospitals) and are therefore given the unenviable epithet of "medical deserts'" by the French. Other than that, the cost of living in these rural areas is SHOKINGLY LOW for an American. Healthcare (when available :-( ) is dirt cheap. Internet, electricity, cell service etc are much more affordable than in the US. Property tax, which is horribly expensive in many areas of the US, is almost comically cheap (probably way less than $1000 a year for this kind of house). The only thing that is consistently much more expensive than in the US is gas for your car, but you can buy a small inexpensive new car (e.g. "Dacia) for less than $15,000 that will sip gas. So if you are in good health and do not mind the isolation (maybe this is what you are after), France is an incredibly attractive option (and I am not even going to cover the excellent, affordable food/beverages because it is trite but still very true). For digital nomads, internet coverage has made incredible strides in the past 10 years, so many of these areas have very good cell/internet service for little money. An added benefit is usually a lower crime rate (except for burglaries so you absolutely need to install an alarm system) than in major French cities, where the police is incapable of keeping rampant crime in check. One last thing that is only common sense: you will need to speak French if you want to make any friends. On the other hand, people from rural areas of France may be friendlier to Americans/Canadians than Parisians, especially if you try to communicate in French. In certain areas of France liberated by the US army during WW2 (e.g. Normandy, eastern France where I am from) some locals will turn out to be uncannily friendly to anybody coming from the US/Canada with good intentions and a basic vocabulary. Something I forgot to mention: buying RE is extremely safe in France because you have to have a "notaire" record the sale. A "notaire" is a government-appointed property record keeper who is very unlikely to commit a fraud, which is a different situation from some other European countries where the intermediary may rip you off.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      I agree with everything you said....! And, Thank you so much for the additional insights.
      We definitely try to always speak french. Sometimes it's a funny conversation with our french friends trying to speak english and us trying to speak french. LOL!!

    • @thierrysf
      @thierrysf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@FrenchStoneHouseLife I wish you the best of luck in your new home.

    • @quicknumbercrunch8691
      @quicknumbercrunch8691 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      In the USA they build big, comfortable, attractive homes that are torn down after 60 years. In france they build bland, small, uncomfortable, homes that last forever.

    • @thierrysf
      @thierrysf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@quicknumbercrunch8691 I lived in both countries for a long time. I find the average US home tacky, utterly tasteless and flimsy compared to European homes. Of course this does not apply to every home in the US and there are also ugly homes in France. But home design is definitely a big minus in the US.

    • @georgesboutz8080
      @georgesboutz8080 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I agree with all your comments, I too was born and raised in France (Paris) and have been living in the US for decades. After many visits back, we plan on moving back to France soon.

  • @stephencharlton2024
    @stephencharlton2024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Welcome to France.. "Each person has two countries, his own and France" -- Benjamin Franklin. I have 3. Ireland, UK but my heart, home and life are here in France. Enjoy your adventure.

  • @ColinBarrett001
    @ColinBarrett001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    This week I agreed a purchase price of e166,000 ($179,000 USD) for my 200 year old house with all contents and large attached barn with a big new-ish swimming pool on a fully enclosed parkland plot of 3.5 acres in a tiny, pretty hamlet in Vienne, about 50km northwest of Limoges. Also included is a tractor and mowing equipment, sit-on lawnmower, chainsaw, pool robot etc and lots of very nice, restorable furniture. I'm beyond thrilled with my new home and wish you every happiness in yours. Thanks very much for sharing! 🙂

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Awesome... Yes, we are very happy. Just need to figure out if we want to go from vacation home to retirement home... :)

    • @SeaTurtle515
      @SeaTurtle515 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Wow, that sounds amazing! I wish you the best.

    • @quicknumbercrunch8691
      @quicknumbercrunch8691 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am an American in France. I wish you great success. I wish to warn you that the French are uptight, cowardly , corrupt people. The aristocracy and then the German invasions did a number on them, so they will not speak truth to power and the town halls are full of schemers who make money off of destroying their towns. Hopefully, you homes are sufficiently remote to avoid much of the criminality in French culture. I know, it stinks. In my town the people are happy as crepes that Trump might be President again. They love a dictator in power so that they don't have to think. Just stay mildly drunk all weekend, neglect their kids, and sing old French songs. If these houses are for weekend and if the town goes to hell and you don't care all that much, you might have a good thing there. Curb your enthusiasm.

    • @carolechenowith900
      @carolechenowith900 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You should film. We would all love to see your place! Can't get anything as nice as this in the US for this price.

    • @trishroche274
      @trishroche274 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤ How fantastic. I wish you every happiness in your new home. ❤❤❤

  • @virginiacarry7522
    @virginiacarry7522 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    We bought a house in a hamlet in the Ardeche in 1985. Many of our friends thought we were nuts. It's in a medieval hamlet with a 14th century eglise Romane called Naves, 2km from LesVans. It cost $63,000 including some of the furniture. Half of the village was falling down at the time and we were the only etrangeres. Over the years the village has been transformed. We bought the ruin next door to make a guest house and a garden. Our children and grandchildren learned French in the summers. Now Naves is what they call a Village de Caractere. The Ardeche is the new Luberon. Sometimes I miss the days when we had only one street light and it was a big event when a car came up to the village. Then Grandmere Labalme led her troupeau of goats up the hill to graze at dawn, all the while knitting with the ball of wool under her arm. Now we have tourists. Having a house in France has changed our lives. I wish you all of you the happiness and friendships we have found there.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This and a few more are the reasons we bought this house. Thank you so much for you words of encouragement. We are also hoping that our little hamlet will blossom. ...but not too much! Please subscribe and continue to comment. We would love to get more feedback along the way as we figure this all out...

  • @thyagofurtado
    @thyagofurtado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    PSA: Please don't remove all dead trees from the wooded area, fungi need them to live in the ecosystem and make it a healthy habitat for trees and plants too. Leave a bunch and you might even be able to forage some fruiting bodies, maybe even truffle if they grow there.
    Great video by the way, congratulations on your purchase of this beautiful property!

  • @LiberalinOregon
    @LiberalinOregon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Lovely home.
    What a score.

  • @rusty4827
    @rusty4827 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Wow that would be the oldest house in Australia if it was here. And 20 miles from a sizeable city like Limoge it would be at least $750,000 maybe more because of it's historic value. All that furniture thrown in and the 1 acre wood. Just amazing. Enjoy renovating and living in it.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks! In the US also.... Thank for watching

    • @paxundpeace9970
      @paxundpeace9970 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Limoges has only about 130,000 people and 20 miles is still a lot even in France anyway. It is probably at least 70 miles away from Bordeaux which is 250,000 people but has a large metro area.
      This place is pretty close in the middle of nothing in france.
      I doubt that anything that far out in Australia would cost that much. I do know australia is expensive and suburbs are too. Still this is far out.

    • @StephBer1
      @StephBer1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@paxundpeace9970 Australian house prices are insane. Until recently I lived in a city 100 km inland from Brisbane, a major capital city. We sold our 3 bedroom home for over $700k and many houses in my old city are now over $1million. We work all our lives just to buy a home and our children can't afford one at all anymore as greedy old people have bought up all the houses to rent out.
      I have long dreamed that when we retire at 67 in 8 years time, we buy a house in France as a holiday home, where we can spend 6 months every year there. I will miss my family but I want to do it so badly. Since I was 19, in fact. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't. I have at least got him interested in renting a place for 3 months as a base when we travel.

    • @jaydeedearness
      @jaydeedearness 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ⁠@@paxundpeace997020 miles is roughly 32km’s in Australia - which doesn’t even get you to the outer suburbs of Sydney from the heart of the CBD. So for me, growing up in semi-rural Australia (150km’s from the nearest town which is roughly 93 miles), this is not very far at all. Many people travel that far just to go to the shops here. Also, I looked at some of the very rural realestate in my home area and there is nothing under $400,000.00 AUD at the moment for homes that are not even the same size as the one here (and these are the cheapest places with some not being connected to the electrical grid and running off tank water - no town water supply). The prices in France are MUCH cheaper, and the distances are minuscule in comparison to Australia. Also, my home town (which is regarded as a city, only has 138,000 people too).

    • @lilaeia
      @lilaeia 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@paxundpeace9970According to a quick internet search, the current population of Bordeaux is 980,000. Australia is a HUGE country and our population is very spread-out. Distances are enormous. A peripheral suburb of Melbourne is a 1hr drive from the city centre, and yet is still considered metropolitan and an entry-level house is $650,000 for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom on a small suburban block. I second the person above who says this distance is NOTHING compared to distances in Australia. Most people drive more than 33kms to get to work every day. My local large shopping centre is 20mins drive, although all amenities and a tiny shopping centre are closer. To put scale into perspective, driving from the north to south of France is approximately a 10hr drive - which compares to Melbourne to Sydney, which is only 1/4 of the way up the coast! Given the size of Australia, and the population only around 26 million, you can imagine how far country towns can be from city centres. So anything “that far out in Australia” DEFINITELY costs that much. $650,000 for a cheap house an hour out of Melbourne CBD! To go even further from a city you might get a run-down farm house for $400,000-$450,000. And that’s the cheapest ANYTHING you would get in Australia - in rural areas a long way from anything. And when I say a long way, that’s HUNDREDS of kilometres!!! 💖

  • @tomatito2784
    @tomatito2784 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    A Nice little authentic house with a more than good enough garden..
    Lots to see in the surroundings…!
    Good buy👍👍

  • @FluffyFace-mj3ro
    @FluffyFace-mj3ro 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    What a lovely house and garden! And all the contents included! Wow!

  • @JohnnyMotel99
    @JohnnyMotel99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I lived in a solid stone house, near Bergerac, for almost two years.
    The only low cost heating was a wood stove, the rest were electric. I can tell you the winter months were 'baltic'.
    Cheapest and most effective solution is to line the interior with insulation. Plus make sure all the windows are fully draughtproof.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      baltic...lol good description. Yeah, our windows need updating. And the wood stove is amazing. Thanks for the tips

  • @PaulaActeson
    @PaulaActeson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    Awesome...we purchased a home close to Limoges, about 10 KM away. We're renovating (barn conversion), so won't be able to move in for about a year, but we can't wait to live there permanently. So happy for you. France is amazing but honestly I feel the area around Limoges is so beautiful! All the best from Canada (soon to be France LOL).

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Hey neighbor... :) We so agree. The area around Limoges is really nice. We're excited to eventually live there long term as well.

    • @daibm5392
      @daibm5392 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, can you share any tips on purchasing a property in France from Canada? I have been thinking about this for a while and I didn't know where to start lol... Merci d'avance!

    • @rickzane6433
      @rickzane6433 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you haven't done it already, I encourage you to familiarize yourself with French laws, including bylaws.
      There are many, many rules, including direct and indirect taxes and levies unheard of in Canada.
      Check that there is no crossing passage right embedded with the property.
      This would allow traffic through your lot without your knowledge or approval.
      Preemptive zoning is also a common practice in France. Government comes knocking one day and you lose a portion of your yard or you suddenly inherit a maintenance right/duty.
      Make sure the property does not carry over any debts. The "notaire" can confirm this 100% before you fully take possession.
      Some buildings are "monuments historiques/patrimoniaux" check before any work is done. It can be costly not to check.
      Also, go introduce yourself to the neighbours once there, but keep in mind not everybody is friendly, even in the beautiful Limoges region.
      Wishing you the best in your project.
      I did the opposite trip :)

    • @daibm5392
      @daibm5392 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rickzane6433 Thank you so much!

    • @tartariadreaming
      @tartariadreaming หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daibm5392 I am interested too I am russian canadian and looking property in france

  • @perunut4656
    @perunut4656 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Well done, great purchase!

  • @patrickmulligan7994
    @patrickmulligan7994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Thanks for the video.
    This was really good and just the right length not boring.
    What a wonderful house!!!😊

  • @lavrentichudakoff2519
    @lavrentichudakoff2519 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Wow, I'm jealous that's one helluva find. Good luck with the renovations.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

    • @rolandhawken6628
      @rolandhawken6628 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Seriously no one wants theses old properties in France France is dying you can buy small derelict hamlets cheap

    • @prashnaveetprasad8339
      @prashnaveetprasad8339 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​@@rolandhawken6628rual france is dying, not the urban France...

    • @rolandhawken6628
      @rolandhawken6628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@prashnaveetprasad8339 No that bit is just ill at the moment

  • @riderskater7248
    @riderskater7248 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How awesome. That is a dream come true. I'm seriously looking at France as my retirement home. It's a major bonus that homes are cheaper to purchase in France in comparison to America.

  • @tammysims8716
    @tammysims8716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love that you get to live in a home that is still standing after all European history had to offer. What a lovely home. The dark beams and light walls remind me of British homes. Thank you for literally opening up your home and letting us imagine what it might be like for any of us at some point if we are ever as blessed. One question if I may. Do you speak French? Good blessings to you and yours.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It is a lovely home and we are super excited to learn more about all the history that surrounds us. Yeah, it's kind of scary to do this youtube thing. Hopefully we will be able to continue to share the adventure. We speak a little french and are taking classes to get better. Hopefully living in france will help us be more fluent. Thanks for watching.

    • @tammysims8716
      @tammysims8716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @FrenchStoneHouseLife It is altogether my privilege. You are doing great with your new TH-cam venture! And no worries about learning the beautiful French language. I'm sure you will be fluent in no time, and I'm sure the lovely French people will be happy to teach you. Your new adventures await you. Bon chance!

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful. Europe used to be seen as inaccessible financially for north americans, but the truth is, it's much more affordable than people think. No idea if it's always been like that, but it's a fact.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not sure, we just know we like it so far... :)

  • @manoverboardfiddyaintnuthi5314
    @manoverboardfiddyaintnuthi5314 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have been investigating possible places for retirement for the past year 1. Southern France, 2. Spain (Valencia, Alicante) 3. Italy Abruzzo. One thing I have discovered like many places around the world if you are willing to move to a small town/village you can get a lot more houses for the money (to some extent this even applies to the US). What you get included many times depends on who lived in the house previously, estate sales and 2nd/vacation homes yield the best opportunities.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true... We are thinking the same thing ...a place to retire. Just sometimes it's hard to make that leap of faith from dream to reality. So for so good though. Good luck in your search.

    • @trut52
      @trut52 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All of these are amazing places. Typing this from Alicante province. You can't really go wrong with any of these. Try them all out and see which one clicks with you most.

    • @bernicelife222
      @bernicelife222 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you for the suggestions @@trut52

  • @1keithvincent
    @1keithvincent 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a fabulous find. Will look forward to seeing how it comes along, but the place is already quite charming.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Yes, it has a lot of charm. Which makes it difficult to change anything. Thanks for watching

  • @anaclark5751
    @anaclark5751 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you. Cant wait to see what you guys do with it. Lucky you. Greetings from Australia

  • @judithutter1924
    @judithutter1924 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Congratulations! Lovely home.

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    OMG! This just awesome!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 of course you’ll have some renovations!
    This is just lovely!
    My friends bought a 3/1in Brittany with a LongHouse too. Had to paint top to bottom and add an upstairs potty, a new modest kitchen with sliding glass doors and a patio so you can eat out.
    In the Long House was a Gite,they did a minor remodel . They rented it all Summer to English couple with 3 dogs. So they came every year,with their own private drive and a private patio of their own. The three month rental paid all taxes on the property and a chunk of the very
    Expensive utilities. And never knew the quests were there, who had a seeperate utility bill of their own. No one wanted to rent to them because of the three dogs! what luck!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh yeah, we have renovation plans as well. For now we're just super excited and trying to figure it all out...

  • @JohnDoe-xl1ig
    @JohnDoe-xl1ig 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The wife and I talk about moving to another country. I just don't think I can ever leave the USA. Still, I do enjoy bit of French culture and history. I purchased a farmhouse near place called Wytheville, Virginia with 6 acres for 78,000 USD 2 years ago and much like this home it's nestled along the Virginia countryside, slow living, a different way of life. It needed a lot of work! but it's been a rewarding journey. It's not my primary residence, nor primary state. I bought it to have a project, projects can be a fun and a learning experience and when you own a home in a certain area you feel apart of that area. I feel New England may be my next Journey. Good luck on your French dreams.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Awesome! We have thought of doing the same thing. ...East coast / New England. For now we choose france. Definitely a little more challenging. Hopefully worth it...? Thanks for watching.

    • @mariahoulihan9483
      @mariahoulihan9483 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the wife? lol..

    • @JohnDoe-xl1ig
      @JohnDoe-xl1ig 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mariahoulihan9483 Yes, when you're married you usually need to discuss major life choices... moving out of country you were born and raised in usually be one of those major discussions, lol..

  • @elle5031
    @elle5031 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I wish I had the nerve to purchase a home in France...What a dream...

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is definitely scary! Thanks for watching... :)

    • @donnacosta5633
      @donnacosta5633 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It shoudn't be scary because in France everything is so heavily regulated, it's not easy for con-artists to con honest folks. Just make sure you get people's names & business addresses before you deal with anyone. Like for instance, realtors (aka estate agents) they all have to be licensed and registered. No room for dodgers... and then the NOTARY is the legal representative of the state, the person who is going to do the legal side of the purchase. No worries!

    • @elle5031
      @elle5031 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@donnacosta5633Thanks for the tip......

  • @coreycorey9611
    @coreycorey9611 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for posting. Very interesting video,.

  • @conniekenny3829
    @conniekenny3829 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! With a barn too! Spectacular!

  • @wandalowe5578
    @wandalowe5578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hope you keep us up to date with what you do. Love the house!! God bless!!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We plan to do a weekly update when have content. And when we don't, maybe we'll just do some sort of informational piece. Such as how to take your dog to france... :)

  • @nextphase7481
    @nextphase7481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks very much for sharing the price you paid. It makes it that much more interesting for everyone who may be considering a dream similar to yours. Your new home is wonderful and you are on the road to a great adventure! I have subscribed and will look forward to you sharing your progress in the coming weeks and months.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome. Yeah, we will likely overshare in the weeks, months, years to come... LOL! I agree, it puts it all in perspective and we'll hopefully be able to provide some insights to others on how we did it... Thanks for watching.

  • @cathythompson8734
    @cathythompson8734 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very lovely. Liked and subscribed , looking forward to seeing what you do with it all as time goes on.

  • @anthonybreaux4741
    @anthonybreaux4741 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am amazed at how people built houses in the past!
    I am sure very few modern houses built these days would survive for at least 100 years, and this one is over 230 years old and will remain for at least 100 years if not longer!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We agree... It's all new to us and it's amazing. We love the history!

  • @janeldallimore7314
    @janeldallimore7314 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My husband and I are heading to France in 2 weeks to look at taking over a family property in Thiré, in the Vendee. We love your channel, it's very encouraging :)

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much. Hope you have as much fun as we are having... :)

  • @ysalvarita
    @ysalvarita 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That's a cozy and lovely cottage. And the one acre wooded area is a jackpot!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! We think so too... Thanks for watching

  • @retronaut6396
    @retronaut6396 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful house and a lovely garden. The tree on the left looks like a mimosa, I think? They have very pretty yellow flowers.

  • @anniemac3075
    @anniemac3075 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Vertigo alert with swirly camera work!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So sorry. New to the vlogger stuff... This video was initially taken to just send to my wife to show her when she was back in the US and I was finalizing the purchase. We will get better. :)

    • @anniemac3075
      @anniemac3075 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FrenchStoneHouseLife Bless you, look forward to seeing you again then. I have problems with vertigo so some things I just can't watch! New subscriber from tonight 👍

  • @banzy3
    @banzy3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lots of beautiful walks and scenery around Haute-vienne, and once you've seen your local vicinity, Creuse and Corrèze to the east are stunning, or trips down south into Dordogne or even Lot can be jaw-droppingly beautiful.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agreed! We would like to make it down to the Med also. Thanks for the suggestions.

  • @susangladstone357
    @susangladstone357 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing - how beautiful!

  • @rachaell3033
    @rachaell3033 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Cute as a button! Congratulations 🎉

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow. Congratulations. It’s a beautiful house. I love the furniture and it fits so well with the beautiful home. I hope you keep most of it. Question, why are the beds lumpy? 😂

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No, they are newer mattresses and comfy. We plan to keep most of the furniture. Thanks for watching!

  • @GabeDonzelli
    @GabeDonzelli 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful house, and the added acre of woods is a total blessing. May you be very happy in your new home.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, need to stock up in the summer to keep warm in the winter...
      :) Sort of rustic life, kind of what we are looking for... thank you for watching.

  • @uncleScraps
    @uncleScraps 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So beautiful!!! Enjoy!

  • @glennmartin346
    @glennmartin346 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bravissimo!! What a true find...did you look at many houses before finding this one? How did you manage to find such a gem!? Congratulations and look forward to your journey

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Pure luck and a little impulsiveness. We looked at a few but, when we found this, it had most of the things we wanted in our price range. And we just took a leap of faith and hoped it all would turn out good. So far...it has.

  • @cesarleiva8272
    @cesarleiva8272 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congratulations, it has been a dream of mine to do exactly what you have done. I Love your house, all the best in your journey. I am curious about your fluency in French? Thanks

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Ha! Our french is getting better....slowly. We both do the online apps (Pimsler and Babble). As we'll, classes in the US. There are very few people in this area of France who speak english well. So it is a challenge ...or part of the adventure... :)

  • @user-su5rv8bi7f
    @user-su5rv8bi7f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @jenniferlawrence7370
    @jenniferlawrence7370 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys are living my dream! Looking forward to seeing what’s next. ❤

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Us too (looking forward to what's next). Sounds like you'll be following our lead... It's scary but super exciting! Thanks for watching.

  • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
    @user-qp6vg9ho8u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can’t even buy a garage for that where I live

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same in California, where we are from...Thanks for watching...

  • @user-wp3cy3fl2j
    @user-wp3cy3fl2j 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Glad you're happy with your purchase. The small rooms and low ceilings would be claustrophobic for me and there is a lot of work to be done. To me its not such a great deal, but that doesn't matter, its what you want.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, It's what we were looking for....Thanks for watching :)

    • @thehungrygoldfish
      @thehungrygoldfish 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So… let me get this straight… you want a bigger house with higher ceilings move in ready done to your exact specifications for less money? Do you want to be in Paris as well? lol

    • @user-wp3cy3fl2j
      @user-wp3cy3fl2j 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thehungrygoldfishSome people have higher standards regarding the place they live in than people had a century ago.

    • @thehungrygoldfish
      @thehungrygoldfish 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-wp3cy3fl2j Sure, but you have to be willing to pay for them, lol. You’re basically asking for a bigger and better house for less money. That’s not going to happen. You’re probably looking to spend at least double if not triple for the features you want. Heck probably way more than that. You’re asking for a lot. Which, again, is fine as long as you understand that it’s not going to be cheap.

    • @user-wp3cy3fl2j
      @user-wp3cy3fl2j 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thehungrygoldfishFor what they'll need to do, time and money (time is money), I could get what I want.

  • @user-cr3fz8lz2i
    @user-cr3fz8lz2i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s an awesome find!!! Good luck with renovations.

  • @italianbirdvideos6190
    @italianbirdvideos6190 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations guys. Lovely.

  • @jb3558
    @jb3558 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +177

    if you're going to make this a renovation Chanel, you need to slow down the video making as it gives the viewer a 'sea sickness;' feel. had to slop watching sorry

    • @ChromeLuxx
      @ChromeLuxx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      Great narration, dump the elevator music. Want to hear you and the background of video location.

    • @wandajarabo1793
      @wandajarabo1793 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      Give her a break, she's trying her very best for 1st time ever to give us a quick overview of her property. Be😮 patient , kind and polite, put yourself in her shoes. I'm looking forward to seeing the transformation. We'll done

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

      Yeah, that video was initially intended just for my wife as she was still in the US when we initially took possession. She later narrated it. I will try and get the audio (music) figured out. It's a delicate balance of when do you add music and when you don't. We will get better with this vlogging stuff... hopefully... :) Thanks for the feedback.

    • @kylem324
      @kylem324 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@FrenchStoneHouseLifeThe music was fine. What I’ve seen over time is some people like music, and some don’t. In this case it was well selected/placed. In the spirit of the first comment which I believe was both supportive and constructive to any YT goals that you might have, the pacing/framing could be tweaked. Spatially there was tunnel vision where vertically we could only see a fraction of the room. Could cause some to feel symptoms of vertigo.
      That said, congratulations on your lovely home. May it bring years of happiness. And congrats on the early traction on YT. Both 1k in subscribers and 21k in views is pretty awesome.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Thank you @@kylem324 . We are just figuring it out. Much more difficult than our other channel (Bernice Life) which mostly just films our dog... hahaha.

  • @dhollongstreet4725
    @dhollongstreet4725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    In a country that is at best a political mess and set to self destruct, who would want to put down 1,000 let alone 100k.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We would...LOL :)

    • @dhollongstreet4725
      @dhollongstreet4725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@FrenchStoneHouseLife You did,......Good Luck. It is not looking good,..so hope you get a good dose of that luck.

    • @thehungrygoldfish
      @thehungrygoldfish 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@dhollongstreet4725The brutal honest truth is it sucks everywhere, even in the country you’re living in right now. If it’s going to suck no matter where you live, you might as well live where you want to live instead of being in a country you’re stuck in and hate.

    • @dhollongstreet4725
      @dhollongstreet4725 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@thehungrygoldfish No, not really everywhere. Some have made the changes needed and are heading in the better direction. The EU, France is not the top of the list, that is Germany and all its former territory. France is around 5. One point, EU is attempting to close down farming. Massive number of illegals living in tent villages. What happens when the food shortages start and you have a very large number of people with nothing to lose.

    • @thehungrygoldfish
      @thehungrygoldfish 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@dhollongstreet4725 How likely is it to happen though? You can’t live your life based on what could happen.

  • @reesemorgan2259
    @reesemorgan2259 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful. Have visited central France a couple of times and relaxed pace of life is very therapeutic. Will enjoy watching more vids. Good luck!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is just what we were looking for! Thanks for watching.. :)

  • @maribethallen4947
    @maribethallen4947 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can’t wait to watch what you do or have done to your your new (old 😊) home.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We have a little update coming this week. More of just a clean up and reorganization though. Thanks for watching.

  • @estelladog1
    @estelladog1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Stunning!

  • @hannahpricekarlsson
    @hannahpricekarlsson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful place at an unbelievable price! Can't wait to see more!💖

  • @timmaloney6441
    @timmaloney6441 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful House and Garden . a Great find , Congratulations .

  • @jeffmeyer9319
    @jeffmeyer9319 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the back garden wall, awesome!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Us too! It's nice for our dog (Bernice) she love it too. :)

  • @kaypie3112
    @kaypie3112 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Congratulations on finding and securing this amazing property.
    I am looking myself.

  • @jonmarchilgers384
    @jonmarchilgers384 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A beautiful find! Congratulations and enjoy. ❤

  • @teri7219
    @teri7219 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a find!! Awesome!

  • @Michael-rz7ic
    @Michael-rz7ic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely my dream french home. You scored well done and congrats to a new channel. Subscribed. Oh for spring now!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, we're trying to figure out what to plant. Veggie wise... Thanks for watching!

  • @JeffCrowell11
    @JeffCrowell11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Felicitations! You have a beautiful home and a lot of fun challenges in front of you both.

  • @andywhitlock1464
    @andywhitlock1464 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Im Andy...I did the same as new during Brexit.....Bought a barn...about 30 miles north of you (Eguzon-Chantome)......best thing I ever bought, I get over from the UK ever 2 months. Back over during May having just done 2 great weeks during March....enjoy your French living.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From what we hear, the drive from the U.K. is much like our trip from the U.S. (unless you fly). It's a slog to get there, but well worth it. We are headed back in just a few days and are excited to get back. Thanks for watching!

  • @michelelavender1967
    @michelelavender1967 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    well done,its beautiful.have a happy life there,love the woodland,its just heavenly

  • @jamesbankhead117
    @jamesbankhead117 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s a win, good for you guys 🇺🇸

  • @deniseferreri8978
    @deniseferreri8978 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can't wait to see what you do with it..😊..it is lovely..❤

  • @wendylbranchfield7959
    @wendylbranchfield7959 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing!!!!!!🎉❤

  • @martinethevenau69
    @martinethevenau69 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking forward to your reno. Bon courage.❤

  • @w.d.6608
    @w.d.6608 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely 😊 enjoy it.

  • @carlamarlene2927
    @carlamarlene2927 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ooooh lucky you!!!! Have fun y'all

  • @user-qe3ym4iu6e
    @user-qe3ym4iu6e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is beautiful house and I love France!!!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! We love france also... Thanks for watching

  • @anndrake492
    @anndrake492 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible! Congratulations and good luck in your new life.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Although not really a "new life" ...just a vacation home for now. :)

  • @joyfullone3968
    @joyfullone3968 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful, enjoy your home!💕

  • @Ltchg
    @Ltchg 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    oh that house is a dream!!!! so lucky! may your family find happiness and make wonderful memories :)

  • @prissilou
    @prissilou หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely!

  • @donnaanderson5669
    @donnaanderson5669 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the backyard is a great safe, meditative state

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really is nice. We plan to plant lot of flowers and make a small terrace out of the some of it.. Thanks for watching.

  • @jennistevenson796
    @jennistevenson796 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely place, what a great buy. X

  • @JoATTech
    @JoATTech 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice find!

  • @MC-tg1xk
    @MC-tg1xk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful and quaint home! You are so fortunate!

  • @user-wi1tl9ev6y
    @user-wi1tl9ev6y 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cute, cute, cute ❤ enjoy!

  • @DrPlatoman
    @DrPlatoman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice! wishes for enjoying it!

  • @slonecznikdoniczkowy
    @slonecznikdoniczkowy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful house! You just won the lottery ticket with all the furniture! New subscriber. ❤

  • @raye5071
    @raye5071 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful! Angels sent you there!

  • @sherrie9241
    @sherrie9241 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a charming home, good luck to both of you on this exciting journey.

  • @herbertgwilliams49
    @herbertgwilliams49 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I joined the adventure here and its interesting, i have looked at many before, all the best.

  • @markb1487
    @markb1487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video,,great content..🙏👍🙏

  • @maurawhelan3530
    @maurawhelan3530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats! What a charming house! All the best from FL!

  • @philsarkol6443
    @philsarkol6443 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice house ....congratulations!!

  • @tiagoalfredo9998
    @tiagoalfredo9998 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So lovely!

  • @marbman1587
    @marbman1587 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very nice and such a bonus that acre of wood but don't forget that dead trees will still be a home to lots of creatures.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, I'm just waiting for some wild boar to jump out at me. And all I have to defend myself is the chainsaw...like some crazy old man! LOL...thanks for watching.

  • @Savetheworldfirebidennow
    @Savetheworldfirebidennow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a beautiful dream come true

  • @thomasfarley6052
    @thomasfarley6052 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Marvelous

  • @harryrichardson7728
    @harryrichardson7728 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It’s lovely, full of character and charm. I envy you, in the nicest possible way. Enjoy. 3:34

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees6637 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great purchase

  • @teriturnbull8859
    @teriturnbull8859 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic !

  • @followyourbliss973
    @followyourbliss973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing your new home. Congrats! I've always wanted to live in France and buy an old home like yours. I've been in that area three years ago doing a few workaways and was told it's much more affordable than other parts of France. Maybe one day! Best!

  • @nathanperrin6296
    @nathanperrin6296 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bienvenue dans mon pays !

  • @valerielawe2178
    @valerielawe2178 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In 1999, I found a 4-room, 2-story 400-yo house in the Vienne. I love Limoges, too. The center is underrated but don't tell anyone!

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We agree. We don't want to spoil it with more of us tourists! :)

  • @grantmail4112
    @grantmail4112 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning home.. amazing land and views 😎

  • @aslkdjfzxcv9779
    @aslkdjfzxcv9779 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love it.

  • @bernadetteshiels5240
    @bernadetteshiels5240 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so very happy for you. Thank you for sharing with us. I am seriously thinking about a move to the center-south of France early next year.

    • @FrenchStoneHouseLife
      @FrenchStoneHouseLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We love it so far. So much to explore and learn. Good luck with your adventure!