Barns back in vogue? Great value in France
Remember the days in the UK when people were buying barns for renovation at grossly inflated values? Perhaps the Barn renovation business will get a shot in the arm with French Barns – typically less than 50K euros in France.
Here is an example:Posted via email from howard’s posterous
Stumble it!Converting an old derelict barn into the perfect home is one of the most interesting challenges, and is guaranteed to test the limits of perseverance. On the other hand, French barns for renovation are plentiful, the lifestyle in France is more appealing, and with proper planning will provide a home.....click title for details
Once upon a time foreign purchasers were only interested in buying a magnificent maison de maître or a charming château. Not any more. As Michael Streeter reports, new build, off-plan, new developments – call them what you will – are now in vogue more. More: continued here .....click title for details
Frank said,
April 28, 2010 @ 9:41 am
Being in the process of renovating a barn, I have to agree. The availability of these marvelous buildings – and the scarcity in England, were major factors in us moving here.
Not an easy job, not necessarily cheap to do – but well worth it.