A large, renovated stone house in Bugeat, a well-connected village in Corrèze, located on a quiet street on the edge of town. All amenities are within walking distance: a bakery, a butcher shop, a Carrefour, a post office, two doctors’ offices, a bank, two restaurants, and a café. There is a train station in the village with connections to Limoges, which has an international airport and rail links to Paris. The property is currently operating as a bed-and-breakfast with an established clientele and ongoing reservations: the business is ready to take over immediately. The house was featured on the British TV show “A New Life in the Sun” (Channel 4, Season 10, Episode 8). Ref.: ig20260927bugeat

The Tour

On the ground floor: a fully equipped open-concept kitchen that opens onto a living room with a wood-burning stove. Separate reception room, also with a wood-burning stove. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms are distributed throughout the house. The partially finished attic offers the potential for two additional large bedrooms and a bathroom; it currently houses a laundry room and storage space for the guesthouse business.

Outdoors and Activities

A patio accessible from the living room, opening onto a wooded garden with a lawn, fruit trees, and hazelnut trees. Two large, dry cellars offering ample storage space. The village is served by the Vagabond greenway and surrounded by rivers and swimming lakes, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and water sports nearby. A lively summer calendar features markets, concerts, fine dining, and cultural events.

A foothold in France

Since Brexit, UK nationals need a long-stay visa to live in France. For buyers who want to run a business here, a going concern like this one is a strong starting point: the entrepreneur visa application is judged mainly on the viability of the business and on whether it can provide an income of at least the French minimum wage. Real accounts, an established client base and current bookings make that case far better than a business plan. (Visa decisions remain at the discretion of the French authorities, so we advise buyers to seek specialist advice.)

Other info

Living area: 220 m². Five bedrooms, five bathrooms. Heating: two wood-burning stoves. Municipal water and sewer service, recently brought up to code. High-speed fiber-optic internet. Property tax: 1,500 euros/year. Energy Efficiency Rating (DPE): F – Price negotiable; for sale due to retirement.