Plots of Land Facing the Sea on the Ile de Ré
EUR 3,120,000
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A truly golden isle
The beautiful island of Île de Ré can be found off the west coast of France, in the region of Poitou Charentes and the department of Charente Maritime. The island is blessed with long, flat and sandy beaches, and cool, shallow waters, ideal for safe swimming and sunbathing. Popular with families, with teenagers …and with everyone who enjoys the traditional pleasures of the seaside, the island also enjoys a mild and sunny climate, with almost as many hours of summer sunshine as the south, but with a less savage heat. And although the winter population is just 16,000, be warned that in summer this multiplies tenfold to a staggering 160,000. Despite its tourism, the island retains its character and beauty through building regulations, which decree that houses must conform to the standard colour scheme of whitewashed walls with green shutters, and must be no more than two storeys high. Thus the Île de Ré avoids the ugly high-rise fate of so many seaside resorts.
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Oysters and mussels, alive, alive oh!
The freshest and best of seafood is available on the Île de Ré, which is particularly noted for its home produced oysters and mussels. If you are a seafood fan this is reason enough to own a house on the island! There are many good restaurants and shops here, but as you would expect, the prices can become on the high side in the summer season.
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An artists dream…
For many years the Île de Ré has attracted artists not only because of its beauty, but also because of the unusual clarity of the light. There are several galleries to visit, or why not allow the island to inspire you and try your hand at painting yourself?
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How to get there
Getting to the island is easier than you might imagine. Although you will need to take a boat from the mainland, or drive over the toll bridge to reach the Île de Ré itself, the nearby town of La Rochelle has an airport that now receives flights from the UK. You can fly with budget airline Ryanair, or with Flybe.
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Property prices and availability on the Ile de Re
Property on the island tends to be at a premium, so if your budget is tight it may be advisable to look inland, but within easy reach of the Île de Ré. If, however, you do buy a house here, you can be assured that you have the potential of a good rental income, should you wish to let the property out for part of the season. Good property on this island is not easy to find, but will always be a good investment as islands as lovely as the Île de Ré are few and far between.
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