Description
For Sale: Large-Scale Agricultural Estate in the Chabanais Region (Charente / Haute-Vienne, France)
120 ha Core Property | 4,000 m² Outbuildings | Fully Renewed Roofs (2020) | River Irrigation | Expandable up to >310 ha
Situated in the strategic farming hub of Chabanais, this fully modernized agricultural estate is now available for purchase. Converted to beef production by the current owner, the property retains its fully compliant and operational 2x12 milking parlor, offering exceptional versatility for dairy, beef, or mixed farming operations.
Property Overview et Infrastructure
1. Land et Layout (Core Farm: 120 ha)
Freehold Land: 80 hectares consolidated around the main farmyard.
Leased Land: 40 hectares under long-term agricultural lease ensuring feed self-sufficiency.
Water Security: Direct river pumping station and irrigation system providing reliable yields for grass and maize crops, even during dry summer seasons.
2. Farm Buildings (Approx. 4,000 m² Total)
All roofs across the entire building complex were fully renewed in 2020. Zero roofing repair costs required, asbestos-free, and fully operational.
Main Livestock Barn (2,000 m²): Currently set up for beef cattle. Easily adaptable for cubicles, deep-litter bedding, or loose housing.
Rearing / Youngstock Barn (900 m²): Purpose-built for calves, heifers, or quarantine use.
Storage Facility (800 m²): High-clearance storage for dry hay, straw, feed, and machinery.
Milking Facilities: Fully compliant and operational 2x12 milking parlor, ready for immediate dairy production restart.
Unique Market Opportunity: Expandable up to >310 ha
For buyers or institutional investors seeking substantial scale, two neighboring farms can be acquired additionally. Crucial feature: all parcels across the three locations are connected to the same river-fed irrigation system.
Additional Farm 1: Approx. 130 hectares with its own farm buildings.
Additional Farm 2: Approx. 60 hectares of quality farmland.
Combined Total Portfolio: Over 310 hectares connected to a single guaranteed water source.
Regional Context: Chabanais, Milk Offtake et CUMA Machinery Co-ops
Dairy Industry et Milk Collection
Located at the border of Charente (16) and Haute-Vienne (87), the region has seen many traditional farms shift toward suckler beef (Limousin). As a result:
High Demand for Milk: Major regional dairy processors and cooperatives (including Savencia / Terra Lacta and Sodiaal / Candia) maintain active collection routes and actively seek milk volume to optimize processing capacity.
Secure Offtake: Incoming operators benefit from guaranteed milk purchasing agreements and favorable contractual terms.
CUMA Machinery Cooperatives
The local CUMA network in the Chabanais canton is highly active and well-equipped:
Lower Capital Expenditure: Access to heavy machinery (self-propelled feeder wagons, slurry injectors, maize drills, and harvesting equipment).
Cost Efficiency: Eliminates the need for massive upfront investments in dedicated machinery, significantly driving down fixed costs per liter or per hectare.
Regional Track Record et Case Studies
Proven regional case studies and financial benchmarks are available for active dairy farms operating in this immediate area at scales of 600 milking cows and 600+ hectares, demonstrating strong profitability and ideal land capabilities.
Documentation et Inquiries
Complete file including cadastral maps, water usage rights, building photos, and regional case studies available upon request for qualified buyers.
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