Courrieras

Mike - Have you ever come across the situation whereby an owner has tried to get their land back through the courts? We were going to purchase 2.36 ha of land (1.30 ha of which was and still is being used for grazing cattle by a local farmer) adjacent to our property some 3 years ago.  We were also in a situation whereby the farmer had first option on purchasing the house, due to the fact that he was farming the land which was being offered for sale with the house (so we were told).  Due to owners of the property not wishing to sell to the local farmer (some historic feud between the two families), we were advised to drop our offer for the land and just purchase the farmhouse; which is what we did. Ever since we purchased the house, the previous owners have been trying to get their land back. We understand that the farmer had an agreement, but that he is still not prepared to give the land back.  It has now been going through the courts for some 2 years.  We do have our doubts as to whether we will ever be able to purchase the land, so have taken the view that if we eventually get the land it will be a bonus! Regards  Teresa

There is one at Confolens.  It has been mentioned on the Forum before, you may find the details if you do a search.  It is English owned.