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Art de Vivre


Buying a house and "the art of living"... The images posted here are of the property that we have purchased in the Gironde in the end of 2006. We have been looking at converting it into a B&B but encountered some issues with regards to the new licensing laws. We then considered running it as an Arts Café with option to stay overnight but as the property is located within 50 meters of a church, the idea of serving alcoholic drinks is pretty much off the table. We are looking into our options and at the moment we are just working on the place to make it a nice livable environment.

The link to the website is posted below:




Or have a look here at Jason's captures:

Work in Progress
Work in Progress

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Chris Sofopoulos 10-Dec-2007 11:57
You have done so good and hard work Kees!!
You started from zero or below zero..
Chris & Sue 30-Aug-2007 04:38
Sue & I want to say a big big thank you to you both for a fantastic weeks holiday - we have eaten and drunk far too much. The house is beautiful and we are sure that your dreams will come true.

Flo your cooking is supberb and Kees your wine cellar never ending.

You are very good friends and we will not forget our first stay in Les Leves.

Thank you so much and keep smiling xxx
Marc Demoulin 10-Jul-2006 20:02
Nice opportunity. How's is going the renovation Kees?
Marc
Sharif El-Hamalawi 09-Jul-2006 06:05
Lovely Kees, this looks like a gem of a house! Are you planning to move in permanently or just use it as a summer house? I've never been to Southern France but I imagine the Area must be very nice. I know something of "the art of buing property" but must be doing something worse than you as I haven't yet found an appartment in Vienna which meets our budget and our criteria... But searching for and dreaming of something has also it's qualities.... All the best and good luck! Sharif
Francesca 28-Jun-2006 14:33
Kees, congratchamilations to you and your lovely lady on the pad.. looks enchanting and charasmatic, it's so beautiful - and i'm loving the fact you're so close to the bakery - how perfect can one abode be?! :)
Marisa D.L. 23-Jun-2006 19:37
I’m sure that smart hedonistic little fairies live hidden in the stones and wood of your new home, they’ll come silently out at night to take care of both of you and will inspire you sweetly.
All best wishes
Marisa
coaster 30-May-2006 20:13
Congratulations Kees! The house really does look beautiful and I'm sure you will both enjoy it.
Gil Purcil 29-May-2006 02:04
What a beautiful house.
Congrats!
Kees Terberg 25-May-2006 22:11
Hey Vipin, you are correct. We work and live in Jersey (just off the Normandy coast) where the cost of living has slightly exceeded our annual income. Buying in Jersey without the required "residential qualifications" we would be looking at a small studio flat for double the price. This was just not a realistic aim. We have been looking at breaking away from Jersey for a while now and as Flo is French, France whas the primary target. We were quite attracted to the South West which is where we focussed our attention on for the last 3 years. A regional, free standing stone house was what we were aiming for and this place had the space and character that we just could not dream about on the rock. ;¬)
Bob Foisel 24-May-2006 20:46
Congrat's Looks well built, should be fun. Now you'll have lots to decorate and rooms to fill.
philippe carpentier 23-May-2006 18:02
nice town house! a great location too!
congrats,
philippe
Jac 23-May-2006 16:03
Wallpapered ceilings... hmm interesting decor :-)
Wonderful news, Kees. So much to look forward to, so many new places to explore.
My first question - how far is it from the sea?
J
x
Lulu 22-May-2006 11:45
Congratulations Kees & Flo what a beautiful little house. Hopefully we can get together for some more photos soon :) Lu x
Norman Tam 17-May-2006 15:54
what a story, kees, and a long one! :) really glad for you two to have found the dream house. it's just beautiful. and what an appropriate name: the art of living. it is, indeed. from what you are showing us, i think you will appreciate very much.

guess, it's a long road before you can settle down with it. all the best. and keep us posted.

cheers,
norman.
Kees Terberg 15-May-2006 17:48
Thanks Fong and Chris! Hey Chris, even the French have toilets... Taking a dump in our own bog was not really the first thing that sprung to mind when we decided to buy this place... but I'll bear the thought in mind. ;¬)
Chris Thomas 15-May-2006 13:36
Hey you guys, I am delighted for you both - I know how much you have set your hearts on finding a place away from the Rock. Sue & I wish you all the hapiness in the world. There is nothing like taking a Dump in your own Bog !!!!!!!!!1
Fong Lam 12-May-2006 04:06
Interesting commentary on your dream house, Kees. It would certainly be a wonderful home and you certainly know the "Art of Living". Best wishes to you, Fong
Kees Terberg 11-May-2006 21:49
Thank you Sabina, and yeah, I will continue to post images here. My membership to this site will be the last thing that I will cut to save costs. ;¬)
Sabina Salihbasic 11-May-2006 20:51
Sorry that you delete it, but more comments will come Kees! May I start :)

First of all let me congratulate you on your new house. It is very charming! We are also looking for a new place now for months, and while reading this I felt almost like you were reading my mind. Ahhhh, this is it,,,,, mmmmm, no it is not,,, and maybe this, hmmm.... You know how lucky you are that you found your dream house, but I have to say once more: Lucky you!!!!

I wish you both all the best, long and happy life in there! Don't drink to much of that great wine ;) and please continue to bless us with your photos.

Best regards,
Sabina
Kees Terberg 09-May-2006 20:18
Thanks for all the well wishing everyone. I moved the folder from the anxiety closet to the main page. By doing so I unfortunately lost all the previous comments. Sorry about that but I do appreciate all that has been said! Kees
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