A Charming Rural Retreat With Its Own Private Lake
Tucked away in the unspoilt Limousin countryside near the village of Nedde in Haute-Vienne, this delightful three-bedroom stone house offers a rare combination of comfortable living space, tremendous outdoor grounds, and a genuinely private lake — all for under €190,000. The property is approached via a long driveway with ample parking, and from the moment you arrive the setting is simply stunning. The main lounge (25m²) sets a warm and welcoming tone with its tiled floor, exposed wooden beams and wood-burning stove. A fitted kitchen and dining room (14m²) sits adjacent and opens directly onto a beautiful terrace — an ideal spot for outdoor dining in the warmer months. Upstairs, three bedrooms of varying sizes are served by a shower room and WC, while a loft ladder leads to an attic space that could offer exciting conversion potential for those needing extra accommodation.
Your Own Lake, Forest and River — All in One Property
The true magic of this property lies outside. The grounds are genuinely magnificent — a sweeping lawn gives way to mature fruit trees, a private lake, and beyond that, forest. The whole setting borders a beautiful natural river, making this a paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors, nature, or fishing. Whether you picture yourself casting a line at dawn, wandering through your own woodland, or simply sitting on the terrace listening to the water, this is a property that delivers that slow, restorative quality of life that so many people move to rural France to find. A separate workshop, storage buildings and a garden shed add practical value, and the covered terrace area to the left of the house provides a sheltered outdoor space for all seasons. B&B potential makes this an equally exciting investment prospect.
The Region: Lac de Vassivière and the Limousin Highlands
Nedde sits in the heart of the Millevaches plateau, one of France’s most beautiful and underrated natural landscapes. The village itself — just a 15-minute walk away — has a bar-restaurant, bakery and local shop, providing all the essentials of rural French life on your doorstep. The market town of Eymoutiers, a mere 14-minute drive, hosts lively Thursday and Saturday markets and offers a full range of shops, restaurants, a cinema and a supermarket. Most impressively, the spectacular Lac de Vassivière — one of the largest artificial lakes in France and a world-class destination for watersports, walking, cycling and beach days — is less than 20 minutes away, with marinas, cafés and restaurants around its shores. Eymoutiers also provides a rail link into Limoges for those needing city connections.
Lifestyle: Peace, Nature and Endless Possibility
This is a property for those who want to genuinely disconnect — to wake up to birdsong, walk their own woodland, fish their own lake, and spend evenings on a terrace under the stars. The wider region is a haven for walking and cycling, and the proximity of Lac de Vassivière means watersports, beaches and vibrant summer activity are never far away. With B&B potential already noted and an attic ripe for conversion, the property also lends itself to creative development for those who wish to generate income from this special corner of France. Limoges airport, just one hour away, keeps international connections refreshingly easy. Properties like this — combining a private lake, forest, river frontage and a comfortable home at this price — are increasingly hard to find.










Getting There
Nearest Train Station: Eymoutiers-Vassivière, approximately 10–12 km from Nedde, with connections to Limoges.
Nearest Airport: Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (LIG), approximately 60 km away — roughly one hour by car. International and domestic flights are available year-round.
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