Building plot with small lake
EUR €22,000
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Fabulous stocked lake with shooting
EUR €324,000
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Farmhouse to restore with attached land 600 m². In a small hamlet, near the forest and a small lake
EUR €59,900
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Vienne 3 bed Fishing Lodge
EUR €140,000
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Private Fishing Lake - Stocked and Ready to Fish!!
EUR €20,000
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A guide to the best French lakes for sale in 2019
A country as large and diverse as France offers many possibilities for anyone seeking something special when buying property. In France you can find mountains, plains, pasturelands, calm sea, wild ocean, sophisticated cities and rustic hamlets. Whatever your dream, there is a good chance that you can find it in France. One type of property purchase that is difficult to achieve in the UK is the purchase of a lake. Whether it is a fishing lake, pure and simple, or a property with its own lake within the boundaries, France offers many chances to make this dream come true (French Properties with Lakes).
There are as many reasons for wanting to own a lake as there are lakes… well, almost. Keen fishermen, it goes without saying, dream of their own, well stocked private lake, a place to invite friends, maybe to share their passion for peaceful days by the water's edge, and for bringing home the catch of the day for tea (Fishing in France). Then there are those who hope to build a business around their lake, perhaps running fishing or sailing holidays in conjunction with ownership of gites (Owning Gites and Chambres D'Hotes (B&Bs) in France) or a hotel or campsite (Buying a campsite in France). A lake, after all, is a great selling point for any leisure industry enterprise.
Lakes can also be sporting centres, if large enough, or just for your own enjoyment if smaller… somewhere you can enjoy a peaceful evening, drifting around in a rowing boat, or where the kids can paddle their canoes. It can make a great focal point for a party too, a place for all your guests to cool off before the barbecue gets going! Of course, a lake doesn't have to be used for anything, it can just be a calm point of beauty to enjoy. Large or small, a lake adds something to a property and makes it really special.
Lakes are plentiful in France, in fact, almost everywhere you go you will see them shimmering in the sunlight, seemingly one around every corner. The Limousin region (Limousin Property Guide), in particular, has so many lovely lakes of all shapes and sizes that it is known as the Lakeland of France, but there are lakes everywhere. Some of the prettiest of lakes are found in the mountains of the Pyrénées, the Alps (Rhône-Alpes Property Guide, Alps property) and the Massif Central, but you don't have to limit your search to any one area. Follow this guide to the best lakes that have come onto the market and take your pick.
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3 Acre fishing lake with bungalow 150,000 Euros On the edge of a residential area, only 10 minutes from the centre of a lively market town with all amenities, this lakeside property offers the feel of the countryside without being isolated. |
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Fabulous stocked lake with shooting 324,000 Euros Here we present an unique opportunity to buy a 7 hectare lake on a property that has 10 hectares in total. Well maintained, this sand based lake is well stocked with carp and is also home to ducks and geese. Peace and quiet is assured due to its countryside location in the heart of the Berry region. |
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14 acre lake, campsite with main building, shower blocks, chalets etc Price available on request Situated roughly 5hrs from Calais, ideal opportunity to acquire an exceptional leisure property offering a wide range of business possibilities. Main building with reception area, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, dining facilities and kitchen. 10 recent chalets and mobile homes and 60 camping pitches. |
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NOW SOLD Infinity pool, massive 250m² house, 2 amenities, gite, fishing lake, 5 acres of land, character 271,000 Euros In its green and on the edge of a tiny hamlet, charming property composed of a massive 250m² house in good order, good size barn with storage and garage, infinity 10x5 pool, a fishing lake of about 1 acre, close to the town and all its amenities. The spacious house comprises 6 bedrooms, 2 kitchen, 2 lounges and by blocking a door, it is possible to have 2 accomodations and/or a gite, one with 4 bedrooms and the other one 2 with some decoration. |
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NOW SOLD 5 acres of chestnut forest, x2 spring fed lakes and traditional wooden chalet sleeps 4 145,000 Euros A stunning 2 bedroom chalet with 2 spring fed lakes set in 5 acres of chestnut forest, on the border of Normandy & Brittany. Would work as a commercial holiday rental business or an amazing holiday home to spend time relaxing, fishing, eating & drinking local produce. A traditional 2-bed wooden chalet over-looking the lake. |
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Beautiful Maison De Maitre, with lake 241,500 Euros I am delighted to tell you about this super Master house which sits proudly in a hamlet around 7 kms from Montguyon. This property has fuel central heating, triple garage, (was the old cow sheds) well, bread oven, pool with decked terrace, the land is super, ideal for horses, and more land is available to rent if needed. The land is 14 404 m2 and there is a stocked lake |
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Vienne 3 bed Fishing Lodge 140,000 Euros Set at the end of a country lane and surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with mature gardens of over 5000 m² with your own private lake. Your lodge is 5 mins from the village of Pressac with shops and restaurants. The property has an open plan living area with outside terrace and enclosed gardens offering perfect views of your lake. Upstairs the central mezzanine adds charm and character. Here you find the second and third bedrooms, all with breath-taking views, and the second bathroom. . |
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Land of 8879m² with beautiful 4500m² leisure lake 29,000 Euros The plot (non constructable) has good access and has some lovely trees. The lake is full of tench, roach and grass carp The property is situated 10 minutes from Saint Junien. |
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This magnificent manor house 374,500 Euros This magnificent manor house with a habitable surface of about 600m² dates from the 15th century and has been modified and extended over the centuries while maintaining its original features. It is set in a park of just over 6 hectares with a private lake. It is situated on the edge of ancient woodland and is on the outskirts of a small rural town but separated from it by the mature orchard ensuring peace and tranquility. |
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Private Fishing Lake - Stocked and Ready to Fish!! 20,000 Euros Here is an opportunity to purchase a well-kept private fishing lake and land, approximately 2090m² the lake is fed by natural springs. It also comes with a small storage shed (6m²) and there is a stone built overspill sluice. The lake is well stocked with carp, roach & pike and has a variety of trees e.g. poplars, willow. A large conifer hedge creates a natural border to the rear of the lake whilst a smaller laurel hedge borders the front. |
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Lake of approx 2 acres set in 3.5 acres with fisherman’s cabin and separate equipment store 70,950 Euros Lake of just under 2 acres set in 3.5 acres with fisherman’s cabin and separate tool shed with attached hangar This very well maintained property is situated just 2 mins from the town of St Mathieu (1.5kms). St Mathieu is a bustling little town with a good selection shops and amenities e.g. supermarkets, bakers, butchers, pharmacy, Post Office, florists etc. The property is a great holiday retreat with mowed grass areas, mature trees and a pretty lake. The lake still has a 30 year license which is still valid but under current law the buyer will still be asked to update the lake to comply with current regulations, the owner is happy to arrange this work once a buyer is found (at his charge) or negotiate on the asking price if a buyer prefers to do the work them self. |
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Detached Home With 1.5 Acres & Carp Lake 168,000 Euros Reduced for quick sale. Carp Lake & 1.5 Acre Gardens on edge of a pretty Breton Village – just 45 mins to the beaches. |
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Riverside hamlet - cluster of properties in around 10 acres 420,000 Euros Magnificent collection of properties in a lakeside setting a few kilometres from the Cathedral city of Coutances in La Manche, lower Normandy. This is like having your own private hamlet in the middle of Normandy countryside in a parnoramic setting – yet only a few kilometres from Coutances which has a good range of shops and amenities. The properties include a renovated millhouse and a lakeside property with decked area to the lake which has a stock of carp. |
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So, there is our selection of lake properties currently on the market, from a simple private fishing lake to a property with real business potential.
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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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