Best Reduced Price Property for Sale in France in January 2012

A selection of ten of the best reduced price properties on the market in France in January 2012

French property priced to sell

It is hardly news that much of Europe is suffering financially at this time (2012), and those of us with property to sell have had to become much more realistic about price than we did a few years ago (French Property Prices). Of course, you can put your property on the market at a high price and sit back and wait, you might be lucky and find a buyer, but it is more likely that you will have a long wait. The properties that are selling at the moment are those that are priced to sell. (Property sales in France, Selling houses in France.)

Looking for a bargain?

Everyone loves a bargain, especially when the cash is a bit tight. Although many people are worried about investing in property at the moment, in fact, there couldn't be a better time if you have a bit of cash to spare, as so many fabulous properties are currently on the market at reduced prices, some massively so! You can make the situation work in your favour and find yourself the proud owner of a super property for far less than you would pay in a more certain world!

 

	Rhône-Alpes Unbelievable value in the French Alps 59,500 Euros  A ski chalet in a popular part of the French Alps seems like an impossible dream for many of us without access to huge amounts of cash. However, this little beauty is currently for sale at a reduced price, making it possible for you to own a really great studio apartment near all the amenities of Morzine for an unbelievable 59,500 Euros! The ground floor apartment sleeps four, has gorgeous views and is close to fantastic skiing. More details
	Aquitaine Charming cottage in the Dordogne 139,920 Euros  Many of us hanker after a life in the Dordogne, a corner of France which is so beloved of the British that it has been dubbed "Little England". Due to this popularity, many properties in the Dordogne have become priced above their true value, making it difficult to realize the dream. However, this charming, quirky cottage, in an idyllic situation close to the lovely wine town of Bergerac with all its shops, restaurants, wine caves and amenities, is now reduced in price and on the market at just 139, 920 Euros. The cottage is packed with character and has a garden with space for a pool. More details
	Brittany Big house, fantastic location 197,950 Euros  If it is all about location and size, you really can't look past this property near to mediaeval Dinan in gorgeous Brittany. The house is really spacious, with four bedrooms and three quarters of an acre of garden. Located in the highly desirable Côtes-d'Armor, within reach of all the beaches and resorts, this one really does tick all the boxes, and just look at the price! Reduced to sell, this is a bargain and a half. More details
	Pays de la Loire Fully restored Maison de Maitre 340,000 Euros  A Maison de Maitre or large, elegant, up market house built for the wealthy bourgeoisie just after the turn of the century, is up for grabs near to the beautiful town of Saumur in the Pays de la Loire. These sought after properties are usually for sale at sky high prices, even if not in great condition, so this one is quite a find at a reduced price and fully and lovingly restored to glory. More details
	Aquitaine Family home with gites and stables 346,500 Euros  Moving to France, for some of us, entails also finding a way to keep bringing in the pennies to finance a new and wonderful lifestyle. Giving up your job in the UK is great, but not necessarily financially helpful, so a property that allows you to do this as well as to live the dream in a beautiful home is worth its weight in gold, especially when the price is reduced to a mere 346, 500 Euros. A family home complete with gites, pool, jacuzzi, stables and more, and just a half hour away from the fabulous beaches of the Gironde. You won't have any problems persuading guests to come to this one! More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Stunning 19th century property with converted barn 480,000 Euros  The next property introduces you to some of the best views in the south of France. Just imagine looking out across the rolling hills and fields of the lovely Aude department while floating in your own stunning swimming pool, then settling down in the sun for a well deserved rest. The pretty bastide town of Mirepoix is nearby for shops, restaurants and a brilliant Monday morning market. The lovely house is typical of the best of local design, superbly presented, and recently reduced in price to make it even more appealing. More details
	Midi-Pyrénées Chocolate box pretty house with outbuildings 585,000 Euros  Just one look at this property in the green and gorgeous Tarn department is enough to make you fall in love. The ivy clad house is huge and utterly beautiful, while the package also includes several outbuildings for restoration. The real clincher for this one is the glorious one and a half hectares of park that surround it. Oh, and the reduced price tag of course. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon 15th century Catalan Mas oozing character 795,000 Euros  Catalan France is a thing apart from the rest of the country. Down near to the Spanish border, not too far from Barcelona, is the Roussillon of Languedoc-Roussillon, which is the stunning setting for this delightful and unusual property. It isn't everyday that a place like this comes onto the market, especially not at a price like this. The property is vast, with a huge, stone Mas, offering clear views over completely wild and unspoilt countryside incorporating mountains, valleys and even the sea! Outbuildings allow for further expansion (possibility for a business) while the surrounding 51 (yes 51!) hectares of land make you the king of all you survey. It may seem isolated, but there is a village within easy walking distance, and the buzzing, cosmopolitan city of Perpignan is close by for all your needs. More details
	Midi-Pyrénées Stunning watermill with a definite wow factor 995,000 Euros  You often hear about properties having the wow factor, but this one deserves that accolade several times over. Who doesn't dream of a romantic watermill to call home, even more so if it is set in countryside as delightful as this? The photos speak for themselves, and I defy anyone not to want to bag themselves this one! More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Fairytale chateau near Montpellier 1,166,000 Euros  A fairytale chateau, close to the Med, near to the wonderful city of Montpellier and offering its own park, ornamental pond and host of period features, is not the most common property to be on the market at a reduced price. But this one is right here and up for grabs at 1,166,000 Euros. Now, while I am the first to admit it isn't a bargain basement price, the value for money is actually amazing when you consider the quality of this property. It has everything you ever dreamed of. So, if coming to France means it has to be a chateau, this might just be the one you are looking for. More details

It's a buyer's market - many more reduced price properties available

If your dream home wasn't here, never fear, there are many, many more on the market at reduced prices all over France. It's a buyer's market at the moment, which is not so good for the sellers, perhaps, but fantastic news for those of us seeking fabulous properties at lower than usual prices. Make the most of it!

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About the author

Joanna Simm moved to the Languedoc area of south-west France in October 2004 having found her property through French Property Links.

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