As property prices along the south coast of the UK have soared, there has been a growing trend for people to look to buy property across the Channel in Northern France, particularly the Pas-de-Calais and Normandy regions. Here, property prices are generally around 50% cheaper than prices in the UK.
From a UK buyers perspective it is of course proximity to the UK that makes this area so attractive, with both the short ferry crossing and the Eurotunnel to Calais giving the quickest and easiest access to France.here is already a community of people who travel back and forth regularly for work in the UK and live in France.
As we start to emerge from our lives in lock-down and try to focus on the positives of the experience, one of them has to be the new found ability for workers to ditch the daily commute and work from home. In the post-lock-down world many more people will find that moving out of traditional commuter belt regions is increasingly possible, and suddenly the chance to buy larger properties with gardens and plenty of space become feasible.
Here are some properties, currently for sale, that have good access to the Eurotunnel and ferry ports and make the concept of a 'bolt-hole' a real option:
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Lovely 2-bed Normandy Cottage in a Pretty Village 1 hour from Caen ferry port Close to bakery reputed to be 'one of the best in Normandy' Lovely half-acre garden Parking area & garage Fully renovated cottage €118,500 |
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3-bed renovated farmhouse, full of character 120km from Caen ferry port Well-maintained, south-facing half acre garden Garage and large workshop Productive veg garden Surrounded by beautiful countryside €169,600 |
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Auxi-le-Chateaux, Pas-de-Calais Fully renovated village house with 5 bedrooms Very pretty quarter acre gardens Garage & car port 5mins from shops & restaurants 30mins from the beach 80mins from Calais ferry €198,000 |
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10 mins walk from train station with direct route into central Paris Within easy reach of Le Havre ferry port 2-bedroom town house Shared courtyard garden Shops, restaurants and weekly market within walking distance The town is also equipped with a public swimming pool, yoga & dance studios €174,000 |
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Auxi-le-Chateaux, Pas-de-Calais Handsome 3-bed Maison-de-Maître In a picturesque village 90mins from Calais ferry port Far-reaching views of surrounding countryside Easy-maintenance garden Garage & outbuildings €294,500 |
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Perfect 3-bed lock & leave home Just over an hour to the beach 1hr 15mins from ferry ports Close to spa town of bagnoles-de-l'Orne Easy 2km bike ride to shops, restaurants & boulangerie Lovely garden with terraces, patio & lawn €98,500
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