Welcome to the website of MCM Dordogne Property !

We're Dordogne estate agents in Ribérac, specialising in Dordogne property for sale, particularly Dordogne houses for sale in Ribérac and the surrounding area, which extends over the border into the nearby Charente. Dordogne houses for sale, as well as Charente houses for sale, in the Ribérac area, come in all sizes, from châteaux, through manoirs and farms, to villas and small cottages. Although we keep an eye on Dordogne property and Charente property generally, our Ribérac base means that our estate agency specialises in property for sale across to Charente's Aubeterre in the west, the Dordogne's Verteillac and Mareuil in the north, Mensignac and Périgueux in the east, and Mussidan and Bergerac to the south. Look at our section headed "About the Region" to find out more about the different areas.

This page explains the essence of what we're about. Browse at your leisure and see what we can offer. We think we're offering something a bit different, and hope you'll agree. We strongly believe that the Dordogne, and the neighbouring area of the southern Charente, are one of the best parts of France to live in or in which to have a holiday home, so don't be surprised if we're passionate about what we're doing!

New opportunities to buy your Dordogne house - New Instructions

We've a number of attractive places that have come onto the books recently. If you're looking for a small house, what about a two-bedroom cottage with spectacular views and a pool, a quirky house near Verteillac with attached gîte, or a more modern house perched high on a hill in the Charente? All too small? Have a look at a wonderful "maison de maitre" which the French owners sell with regret after several generations, or a historic village house with spreading lawns and ancient trees. Perhaps you want to live in a remote location - why not a house in the historic Double forest? In short, there's something for everyone - just turn to the properties for sale.

September: take advantage of the "arrière-saison"

We're in September, and the tourists have largely departed. For the permanent residents of the Dordogne, normal life resumes, in the peaceful surroundings of one of France's most beautiful regions. It's also the time of year when the discerning buyers come for a leisurely search for a holiday or permanent home. Have a look at our properties for sale and then get in touch!

Why not buy in sterling?

Nervousness about exchange rates can be overcome by arranging a purchase in sterling. This will only arise where the seller is repatriating funds into sterling in any event, but this may often be the case. Euro payments will be needed for the notarial fees, agent's commission and any capital gains tax liability. But there is no reason why the balance cannot be paid in sterling. Contact us for further details.

MCM - Why we're special

We like to think that we're Dordogne estate agents with something different. Gone are the times when visitors to the region, looking at Dordogne houses for sale, strolled into the office of a Dordogne agence immobilière on a rainy afternoon and bought a tumbledown ruin as an idle whim. Prices of Dordogne and Charente property have risen, and buyers of Dordogne and Charente houses may have to obtain finance for what may be a substantial commitment. In addition, more people are considering lifestyle changes and need to be aware of what's in store.

So it's not good enough for an estate agent in the Dordogne just to have the gift of the gab. Buyers of Dordogne and Charente property need experience and guidance. Our agency is run by Paul McQuillan, who had extensive experience as an estate agent in central London before moving to Ribérac, and Antony Mair, who was a solicitor in the City of London. We have a unique combination of professional experience and knowledge to offer.

What others say about us...

We've been overwhelmed by clients' comments. Here are some:

"Many thanks. Way beyond the call of duty!"

"Your endless support and guidance were outstanding. It made all the difference to be able to leave you to sort everything out on our behalf and conquer the French system!"

"Thank you so much. It was so clever of you to find the perfect house for us!"

"Thanks for all your help in finding us our French dream!"

Where we are

Ribérac's a pleasant market town in the Dordogne, located 56 km (about an hour's drive) north from Bergerac airport and 121 km east from Bordeaux's Mérignac airport. Angoulême, capital of the Charente, and its railway station for the TGV is 54 km to the north. Périgueux, capital of the Dordogne, is 37 km to the east.

Flights from the UK and Ireland come into Bordeaux (British Airways, Aer Lingus and Easyjet). UK flights also come in to Bergerac, via Ryanair. If you prefer the train, you can take the Eurostar and change either in Lille or Paris to come down to Angoulême, where you can pick up a hire car. Cars can also be hired from the airports in Bordeaux and Bergerac.

If you're coming to the north of the department, it's worth checking out flights via Ryanair to Limoges.

Map of the Dordogne region

Buying a lifestyle

Looking for a house? when you buy in the Dordogne you're not just buying a house, you're buying a lifestyle... You're also experiencing the magic of a particularly seductive area of France, that has drawn the British to itself for decades - read about the lure of the Dordogne here!

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