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Welcome to a new way of living

There are places where you can buy a house.

And there are places where people choose to start a new life.

Charente is one of them.

At A house in Charente, we believe that property isn’t just about square metres, but about a way of life.

That of a family who dream of seeing their children grow up in a more peaceful environment. That of an entrepreneur who wishes to balance professional success with quality of life. That of a remote worker who is no longer forced to live in the heart of a major city. That of a couple who have finally decided to slow down. Or that of a foreign buyer who discovers in France a quality of life that has become a rarity.

We are here to support these projects.

We do not select the most expensive houses

We select the ones that make you want to live there.

A restored old farmhouse. A family home overlooking the countryside. A stone-built house. A property with outbuildings. A contemporary house bathed in light. An old farmhouse waiting to be given a new lease of life.

Every property has its own character. Every viewing should evoke an emotion.

Our catalogue is deliberately limited so that we can prioritise quality over quantity.

Because a beautiful home is never just about its floor area. It tells a story.

We help people discover a region before recommending a place to stay

Some of our customers come from the neighbouring village. But many come from Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Brussels, Amsterdam, London or Montreal.

They are not always familiar with the region. Above all, they are looking for a balance. They want to understand the area.

Where do families live? What schools are there? Is it easy to work from home? How long does it take to get to Paris? What shops are there? What is the cultural scene like? What activities are there to do? Which are the best villages?

We answer all these questions.

Because a successful installation doesn’t just depend on the house itself. It depends on everything around it.

A house is just the start

Our mission is also to help you settle in.

We can put you in touch with the best tradespeople, architects, solicitors, estate agents, renovation companies, landscapers, removal firms and local professionals.

We hope that your arrival will be as straightforward as your decision to leave.

Our vision

We believe that rural areas represent one of the greatest opportunities of the coming decades.

The rise of remote working, the search for space, the need for nature and independence, and the desire for a better work-life balance are profoundly transforming homebuyers’ expectations.

The Charente region, and more specifically the Charente-Limousine area, now embodies qualities that have become rare:

• unspoilt landscapes; ;
• nature all around us; ;
• an authentic heritage; ;
• prices that are still very affordable; ;
• excellent transport links to Paris and other major cities; ;
• an exceptional quality of life.

Our aim is simple: to introduce this region to those who don’t yet realise they’re going to love it.