Properties for sale in France

We are delighted to market this property lovingly designed by its current owners consisting of a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living area complete with log burner, 2 ground floor bedrooms, a shower room, a handy utility room and further second shower room. Outside there is a lovely large terrace perfect for al fresco dining and living along with a hot tub and above ground pool. The large garden leads down to 4 independent garages which could easily be converted into further accommodation or gites (subject to the necessary permissions). The large hallway with first floor mezzanine leads to a luxurious master suite complete with an en suite bathroom, dressing area and small living area as well as a separate room currently used as an office. The master suite is complemented by a lovely outside terrace area which has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The plot size is just under 1 acre (3106m2) making this a fantastic sized family home. The house has full central heating as well. Bergerac airport is only 44kms away, access to the TGV line only 16kms at Mussidan as well as the trans European A89. The local village boasts a lovely restaurant, a bakery and primary school. In close proximity too is the beautiful and popular natural lake and beach of Grand Etang de Jamaye. Price including agency fees : 339 950 € Price excluding agency fees : 320 708 € Buyer commission, tax included: 6%

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! We are delighted to present an exclusive opportunity to acquire a charming detached village house brimming with potential for updating and putting your own stamp on it (subject to any necessary permissions). While perfectly comfortable as it is, this property offers a wonderful canvas to create the home of your dreams. Nestled in a peaceful and picturesque village on the border of the Vienne and Deux Sèvres, you'll discover a friendly community within a tranquil setting. The house features a large and secure garden, ideal for relaxing and embracing the beautiful French countryside. Adding to its unique appeal, this property once served as the village cafe, lending a touch of local history and character. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with a staircase to the first floor, a main living room featuring a recessed study area, a bathroom with a separate WC, and a generously sized kitchen. Adjacent to the living room is a versatile room currently used for storage and housing the boiler, which could easily be transformed into a dining room. The former village cafe, complete with its own front entrance and two 'tea rooms' awaits renovation (subject to necessary permissions). It also benefits from independent access from the front and to the garden. The first floor offers three double bedrooms, one of which includes an en-suite shower and WC. Additionally, there is a separate shower and WC, along with a substantial space above the old cafe, providing ample storage or the potential for a studio. Outside, a closed well is situated at the front of the property, and a discreet gate leads to the mature rear garden. This completely enclosed space features a small orchard and has double gates providing road access. Furthermore, there is a barn incorporating a garage, workshop, and store. The house benefits from mains drainage and an outside WC. Its location also offers convenient access to popular tourist attractions such as Futuroscope, Monkey Valley, and Puy du Fou. This unique property truly blends character, space, and exciting potential within a highly desirable village. We warmly encourage you to get in touch with us to discover more about this exceptional home or to arrange a viewing.

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! This house is situated in a quiet village near Chalais. It has 3 bedrooms (one with a lovely balcony),large living room and open plan kitchen diner. There is a private drive to the barn with enough space for at least 2 cars with double height roof. Separate log store with a courtyard garden at the front and a back garden mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees at the rear.

This attractive 4 bedroom property is set in a charming hamlet and is very private yet only 3 minutes drive to the lively village of Abjat-sur-Bandiat. You enter the property through the courtyard garden with jacuzzi, seating area and barbeque. The house comprises a large and light open plan living area downstairs which includes a modern kitchen and breakfast bar. This overlooks the dining area and living room beyond that as well as a study/snug area behind the main fireplace. There is a utility room which gives access to the large barn and also a shower room with loo. Upstairs leads you to a light corridor with sky light and the 3 main double bedrooms all overlooking the beautiful garden and lake. There is a family bathroom with separate loo and a smaller bedroom which gives access to gym area in the barn. This sports area is found on the mezzanine level in the barn and includes a light weights area and a sauna. Outside, the large garden and lake are just across the small chemin with established trees, a beautiful lawn area and herbacious borders. There is lots of scope to develop this garden depending on your preferences or to enjoy it just as it is. The owner currently rents out the property during the summer months so this property can also provide a gite rental income if desired (a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration). Don't miss out on this characterful and peaceful property and get in touch today to book a viewing! Price including agency fees : 299 600 € Price excluding agency fees : 280 000 € Buyer commission, tax included: 7%

2 minutes' walk from a popular leisure lake with its beach, swimming and restaurants. Come and discover this house, built in 1999, with its enclosed garden and swimming pool. There's plenty of space for entertaining, as in addition to the open plan kitchen/living room, the house has a conservatory and covered terrace overlooking the pool, an office (which could also be a bedroom), laundry room and a utility room. To give everyone their own space, the house has 2 en suite bedrooms and a further bedroom on the first floor with a mezzanine room. An apartment is attached and can offer further accommodation for the house, or as an independent studio to let out (subject to permissions). The ground floor is an open plan kitchen/living/dining room with patio doors, and upstairs there is a bedroom and a bathroom. Whatever your plans, the house has a lot to offer. Price including agency fees : 333 900 € Price excluding agency fees : 315 000 € Buyer commission, tax included: 6%

Set in a small hamlet, this 4 bedroomed property with historic tower and attached barns sits in its spacious pretty garden with a small pond fed by it's own 'source' or natural spring. The house has been fairly recently renovated and is double glazed throughout and situated within 10 mins drive of a popular market town offering extensive commercial facilities, train station (TGV connection) and schools. Bergerac, Bordeaux airports 1.15 mins. Price including agency fees : 280.000 € Price excluding agency fees : 261.683 € Buyer commission, tax included: 7%

Discover your affordable dream home in this delightful 2-bedroom village property, featuring a cozy outdoor terrace and ample storage on the ground floor. The first floor welcomes you with a bright kitchen and dining area, leading to a versatile office or second bedroom, and a warm living room with a woodburner for those cozy nights. The spacious main bedroom includes an en suite shower room and a separate WC for added convenience. The ground floor offers incredible flexibility with four separate spaces. One has been transformed into a charming summer bedroom complete with its own shower and sink. You'll also find a practical utility room and two large storage spaces (18m2 and 26m2) to meet all your needs. Located just a short drive from Monesties and Cordes sur Ciel, with Albi only 25 minutes away, this home offers both tranquility and accessibility. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity—schedule a viewing today! Price including agency fees : 120 000€ Price excluding agency fees : 110 092 € Buyer commission, tax included: 9%

This detached character family home, which also has a self-contained detached guest house, is located at the end of a very quiet lane, on the edge of one of prettiest villages in the Charente, called Nanteuil en Vallee, with plenty of local amenities/restaurants all within walking distance. The property has been well renovated whilst retaining and incorporating numerous character features for example oak flooring, exposed stone walls, a quarry tiled floor in the kitchen are just to name a few. On the ground floor, there is a large light entrance hall, a superb spacious kitchen/diner (with a stone fireplace) which has a range cooker, a central island and patio doors leading out to the raised terrace offering a great vantage point for alfresco dining, whilst taking in the stunning views of the property's pretty garden. In addition, there is also a sitting room with a fireplace, an office and a WC. On the first floor, there is a spacious master bedroom with a juliet balcony (with views over the garden) and an en suite walk-in shower room. There is also two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a roll top bath and WC. To the front of the property there is gated access leading into a large courtyard offering plenty of parking space, a covered parking area and then to the sides and rear of the property there is a very pretty garden. Set within the land there is a wooden cabin and a detached very pretty guest house, which has a good-sized open plan room with a bedroom at one end and the other end is a kitchen/seating area and then beyond that room is an en suite shower room and a terrace with views over the garden. The property also benefits from mains drainage, double glazing, fibre internet and heat exchangers which can be used to either heat or cool each room to your individual requirements. Nanteuil en Vallee is set in the heart of the valley of l'Argentor, with a beautiful church dating from the 13th century and a stunning village gardens/arboretum. The houses are made from the beautiful local stone and in the centre of the village there is numerous local shops and two fantastic restaurants. The house is under 45 minutes from Poitiers airport which has direct flights back to the UK. Price including agency fees : 349 900 € Price excluding agency fees : 330 095 € Buyer commission, tax included: 6%

Charming and spacious house, habitable immediately but some updating to do. In the centre of a village with shops and restaurants. On the downstairs level are a kitchen, large sitting/ dining room, a bedroom/study. On the first level 4 large bedrooms, one of which with en suite shower room. Separate bathroom. Attic space with windows and standing height. Beautiful large mature garden. Huge barn with a separate room with old stone fireplace. Price including agency fees : 224.700 € Price excluding agency fees : 210 000 € Buyer commission, tax included: 7%

This beautiful, authentic Charentaise house was built and has been lived in by the same family for over 180 years. Well-maintained, it is now a second home, but is in need of renovation and modernisation. All the living space is on the ground floor, with the main house comprising an entrance/dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms. An attic of the same size, accessible via an outside ladder, has not yet been converted. The former stable was converted 50 years ago into guest bedrooms, also on the ground floor with additional attic space. Set in enclosed, private grounds of approx. 1300m2 with barn, garage and well. A stone's throw from Néré and its amenities and a few minutes drive to the historic town of Aulnay de Saintonge. Price including agency fees : 114.450 € Price excluding agency fees : 105.000 € Buyer commission, tax included: 9%

Nice village in the heart of the Narbonnaise National Park, with all shops and restaurants, close to the lagoon, 5 minutes from Leucate, 5 minutes from Sigean, 10 minutes from Peyriac de Mer and 15 minutes from Narbonne.Superb fully renovated winegrower's house close to the lagoon, in the heart of the Narbonnaise National Park. This property with 235 m2 of living space has been restored using quality materials and offers the possibility of creating 3 separate flats (with lift) or being converted into a large family home. Perfect for those looking for a natural setting, close to the sea, yet located in a protected wine-growing region.Ground = Entrance into a 49.4 m2 semi-fitted garage + potential for flat 1 to be finished : 13.6 m2 bedroom, 5.3 m2 bathroom (foresee washbasin, WC, shower, :), 31.6 m2 living room with access to a 19.4 m2 terrace and staircase leading to the garden and independent gate.1st (served by lift) = Entrance into a 55.8 m2 living room with access to a 19 m2 terrace + 2 bedrooms of 15.2 m2 and 15.2 m2 + 8.9 m2 bathroom (foresee washbasin, WC, shower).2nd (served by lift) = Entrance into 39.1 m2 living room/kitchen opening onto 32 m2 terrace with sea views + 3.6 m2 shower room (bidet, WC) + 12.6 m2 en suite bedroom with 7.5 m2 bathroom (Italian shower, bath, washbasin, bidet, WC) and 5.5 m2 dressing room + office/bedroom on mezzanine.Outside = Private parking space in front of the house (19 m2) + small garden opening onto 2 stone cellars (34 m2 in total) with separate entrance + the lift works with a key system, so each floor can be completely independent.Miscellaneous = Pellet stove on 1st floor and wood burner on 2nd floor + estimated amount of annual energy consumption for standard use: between 900 € and 1250 € per year. Average energy prices indexed on 1st January 2021 (including subscriptions) + 1300 € property tax + well located in the heart of the village close to shops/restaurants + new roof, woodwork, plumbing, electricity (2020 to 2022) + R7 insulation.Price = 548.000 € (Very good location !)The prices are inclusive of agents fees (paid by the vendors). The notaire's fees have to be paid on top at the actual official rate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geo-risks website: georisques. gouv. frProperty Id : 70189Property Size: 235 m2Property Lot Size: 200 m2Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4Reference: L579000EOther FeaturesImmediately HabitableNear the coastOutside spacePrestigePrivate parking/GarageRental PotentialTerrace

Nice village with all shops, cafes, restaurants, primary and secondary schools, railway station, 15 minutes from Beziers, 15 minutes from the A9 and A75 motorways and 25 minutes from the beaches.Superb town house with 200 m2 of living space, ideally located in the heart of the town centre, with 4/5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces of 40 m2 (west) and 38 m2 (east), a small garden of about 70 m2, a 25 m2 car porch and 150 m2 garage. This character property boasts large, light-filled rooms that combine old-world charm with modern comforts. With its elegant lounges and generous bedrooms, it will appeal to lovers of refinement and well-being.Ground = 150 m2 garage.1st = 40 m2 terrace entrance + 22 m2 entrance hall with access to 2 terraces + 25 m2 kitchen/dining room (wall and floor units, gas hob, extractor fan, electric oven, sink, dishwasher, microwave) + 18 m2 lounge + 13 m2 study/bedroom + wc with washbasin + 16.6 m2 dining room with marble fireplace.2nd = Hall of 7.5 m2 + 3 bedrooms of 15.6 m2, 14 m2 and 16 m2 + shower room of 7 m2 (shower, wc, washbasin) + bedroom of about 38 m2 en suite with bathroom of 8.8 m2 (shower, wc, washbasin) with reversible air conditioning.Exterior = Small garden of about 70 m2 with access to the rear terrace (stairs) and barbecue + car porch of about 25 m2 + linen room/summer kitchen of about 10 m2.Miscellaneous = Town gas central heating (summer/winter boiler) + new plumbing and electricity + roof in good condition + recent double-glazed windows + estimated amount of annual energy consumption for standard use: between 2430 Euros and 3288 Euros per year. Average energy prices indexed on 1st January 2021 (including subscriptions) + property tax of 2000 Euros + well + garage with smooth concrete floor.Price = 389.000 Euros (Beautiful property with character !)The prices are inclusive of agents fees (paid by the vendors). The notaire's fees have to be paid on top at the actual official rate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geo-risks website: georisques. gouv. frProperty Id : 73067Property Size: 200 m2Property Lot Size: 585 m2Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 2Reference: MA400000EOther FeaturesCourtyardImmediately HabitableLatest propertiesOutside spacePrestigePrivate parking/GarageRental PotentialTerraceWith Land/Garden

Beaulieu-sur-Mer Centre, Alpes-Maritimes Located in the Historic centre and just 500m to the Harbour, a new elegant development with high specifications ideal as a pied-a-terre in the iconic golden triangle that includes Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, just 7 km from Monaco. Stunning 4 Bedroom 3 bathroom off-plan top floor DUPLEX bathroom available with access to a West facing terraces and a balcony. Parking available. 30 mins to Nice International airport. Low French stamp duty. Provisional delivery in June 2027. SCHEME 16 apartments in total, from studios to 4 bedroom duplexes with exceptionally high ceilings of up to 3.50 m, master suites with private bathroom and own terrace. Features include: -Acoustic screed -Up to 3.50 m high ceiling -Engineered or solid parquet in dry rooms -Interior doors 2.14 m high -Reversible ducted air-conditioning -Tiled floor and tiles to doorframe height in bathrooms and shower rooms -Vanity unit surmounted by a mirror and an LED wall light in the bathrooms and shower rooms -Heated towel rail and shower screen -Fitted cupboards -Motorised roller shutters -Home automation pre-equipment -Ironwork or glazed balustrades -Secure underground car parks -Bike room -Halls and landings decorated by an interior designer -Landing doors fitted with an A2P** lock -Videophone and access control by Vigik® LOCATION Located in the living heart of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, which comes alive all year round with Italian markets and local products and offers many musical evenings. Its streets and alleys have many luxury boutiques and café and restaurant terraces. In a friendly atmosphere, everything can be experienced on foot, shops, restaurants, train station, parks and gardens, beaches as well as the «Lawn Tennis Club de Beaulieu.” BEAULIEU-sur-Mer Its rich architectural heritage, inherited from the European aristocracy of the 19th and 20th centuries, offers a timeless mix of palaces, traditional or Belle Époque facades, legendary villas...A town on a human scale with a village spirit, Beaulieu-sur-Mer asserts its identity, stands out for its authenticity and the feeling of security and peace it provides. Provisional delivery: Q2 2027 Low French notaire fees/Reduced Notaire fees

Golfe-Juan centre, Alpes-Maritimes 500m to the town centre and 700m to the sandy beaches, a new elegant development in the heart of the seaside resort, between Cannes and Antibes and just 30 minutes to Nice International Airport by car. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Lovely off-plan 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment enjoys access to a balcony with views over the garden. An ideal pied-a-terre is this seaside gem of a town with markets, local shops and harbour restaurants just a few meters away. Communal pool. Parking included. Provisional delivery at the end of 2026. Low French stamp duty. THE NEW SCHEME It comprises of 2 small residential buildings with a total of 30 apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms, with panoramic views for the top floor apartments and access to private gardens or terraces and communal swimming-pool. Features include: • Entrance gate to the residence with videophone connected to each flat • Isoblock solid-core landing doors fitted with an A2P* 3-point lock • Car parks with remote-controlled access door • Optimised heating and acoustic comfort • Tiled floors in all rooms 60 x 60 cm • Bathrooms fitted with mirrored vanity unit and wall light • Thermal isolation: double glazing, external joinery, roller shutters • Collective domestic hot water by heat pump • Entrance hall and landings decorated • Automatic lighting on landings using presence detectors. LOCATION All amenities, train station, the beach on foot In Golfe Juan, life beats to the sunny rhythm of the Mediterranean, offering a vivid picture where nature and culture blend harmoniously. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Vallauris, where art and history blend harmoniously. Discover the workshops of the famous potters who made the town famous, such as Jean Marais and Pablo Picasso. Enjoy numerous events organised by the town, local merchants and associations: flea markets, carnivals, music festivals, Italian markets, Napoleon’s Landing celebrations. Provisional Delivery: Q4 2026 Low French stamp duty.

Golfe-Juan centre, Alpes-Maritimes 500m to the town centre and 700m to the sandy beaches, a new elegant development in the heart of the seaside resort, between Cannes and Antibes and just 30 minutes to Nice International Airport by car. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. Lovely off-plan 2 bedroom apartment enjoys access to a balcony with views over the garden. An ideal pied-a-terre is this seaside gem of a town with markets, local shops and harbour restaurants just a few meters away. Communal pool. Parking included. Provisional delivery in March 2027. Low French stamp duty. THE NEW SCHEME It comprises of 2 small residential buildings with a total of 30 apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms, with panoramic views for the top floor apartments and access to private gardens or terraces and communal swimming-pool. Features include: • Entrance gate to the residence with videophone connected to each flat • Isoblock solid-core landing doors fitted with an A2P* 3-point lock • Car parks with remote-controlled access door • Optimised heating and acoustic comfort • Tiled floors in all rooms 60 x 60 cm • Bathrooms fitted with mirrored vanity unit and wall light • Thermal isolation: double glazing, external joinery, roller shutters • Collective domestic hot water by heat pump • Entrance hall and landings decorated • Automatic lighting on landings using presence detectors. LOCATION All amenities, train station, the beach on foot In Golfe Juan, life beats to the sunny rhythm of the Mediterranean, offering a vivid picture where nature and culture blend harmoniously. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Vallauris, where art and history blend harmoniously. Discover the workshops of the famous potters who made the town famous, such as Jean Marais and Pablo Picasso. Enjoy numerous events organised by the town, local merchants and associations: flea markets, carnivals, music festivals, Italian markets, Napoleon’s Landing celebrations. Provisional Delivery: Q1 2027 Low French stamp duty/Reduced notaire fees

Golfe-Juan centre, Alpes-Maritimes 500m to the town centre and 700m to the sandy beaches, a new elegant development in the heart of the seaside resort, between Cannes and Antibes and just 30 minutes to Nice International Airport by car. Off-plan 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment available with terraces or private gardens on all floors with open views. An ideal pied-a-terre is this seaside gem of a town with markets, local shops and harbour restaurants just a few meters away. Communal pool. Parking included. Provisional delivery in March 2027. Low French stamp duty. THE NEW SCHEME It comprises of 2 small residential buildings with a total of 30 apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms, with panoramic views for the top floor apartments and access to private gardens or terraces and communal swimming-pool. Features include: • Entrance gate to the residence with videophone connected to each flat • Isoblock solid-core landing doors fitted with an A2P* 3-point lock • Car parks with remote-controlled access door • Optimised heating and acoustic comfort • Tiled floors in all rooms 60 x 60 cm • Bathrooms fitted with mirrored vanity unit and wall light • Thermal isolation: double glazing, external joinery, roller shutters • Collective domestic hot water by heat pump • Entrance hall and landings decorated • Automatic lighting on landings using presence detectors. LOCATION All amenities, train station, the beach on foot In Golfe Juan, life beats to the sunny rhythm of the Mediterranean, offering a vivid picture where nature and culture blend harmoniously. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Vallauris, where art and history blend harmoniously. Discover the workshops of the famous potters who made the town famous, such as Jean Marais and Pablo Picasso. Enjoy numerous events organised by the town, local merchants and associations: flea markets, carnivals, music festivals, Italian markets, Napoleon’s Landing celebrations. Provisional Delivery: Q1 2027 Low French stamp duty/Reduced notaire fees

Tucked away in a quiet hamlet you will find this unusually converted barn. The ground floors offers a good sized kitchen, entrance hall, a snug, a bedroom and a shower room, and the main living room, which is an immense 150m2 - what a place to have a party! Upstairs there is a large mezzanine and a further 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. A lovely covered terrace provides a shady area for al-freso dining looking out over the pretty garden. The nearby village has a bar which has musical evenings throughout the summer, and a 10 minute drive will take you to the Charente lakes with beaches, bars, restaurants, boating and fishing. Price including agency fees : 135.000 € Price excluding agency fees : 123.854 € Buyer commission included: 9 %

A lovely property currently used as a holiday home, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, barns and gardens. Located just outside the popular village of La Trimouille, in a small hamlet with neighbours, move in ready, but with potential to enlarge the ground floor habitable space if required (subject to necessary permissions). Comprising on the ground floor of a small veranda/entrance to the front, ideal for coats and boots, a pretty country kitchen/diner which opens onto the living room with wood burner, double bedroom, wc, shower room and office space with staircase to the first floor. There is also an unrenovated room, currently used as a store room, which would make a lovely living space or summer kitchen. Upstairs is a bright landing/hallway with a large master bedroom, 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom/wc. Outside is a barn and outbuildings. The attached garden overlooks the countryside to the rear. The property is totally fenced and has a large courtyard to the front. There is an unused central heating sytem via an old wood burning boiler, which could be re-instated and double glazing. Altogether great value for money and well located just a short drive to village amenities, Montmorillon, and an hour to Limoges and Poitiers. Price including agency fees : 162 000 € Price excluding agency fees : 150 000 € Buyer commission, tax included: 8%

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! This exceptional estate, spanning over 10 hectares of tranquil countryside, offers an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and enjoy the beauty of your very own waterfall. This property is a blank canvas, offering endless possibilities to craft a personalised lifestyle in an idyllic setting. The main house features four bedrooms and rustic charm, ready to be modernised and personalised to suit your vision. With plenty of space for family living, it provides a fantastic foundation for your dream home. In addition, the old mill and several outbuildings offer exciting potential for guest accommodation or creative projects, subject to necessary permissions. With more than 10 hectares of land, there’s ample space for outdoor living and leisure. This estate isn’t just a property – it’s an opportunity to create a lifestyle surrounded by nature. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and discover the full potential of this riverside retreat!

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! This lovely property sits on a sizeable plot in a very tranquil location surrounded by greenery. Ground floor comprises of a kitchen/dining area, a good size living room with fireplace, a bathroom and separate WC, and a downstairs parental bedroom. The mezzanine currently serves as an office, but could be used as a bedroom. The first floor offers a second bedroom and a children's room. This property oozes charm and character, but could benefit from some updating. Two large terraces, one covered, offer splendid views on the surrounding countryside. The easy to maintain south-facing garden, mainly laid to lawn, has a nice pond and an in ground swimming pool with polycarb cover. A garden shed and another separate shed offer plenty of storage space. This home is located in a small hamlet just 10 minutes from La Roche-Chalais with all shops and amenities. Viewing highly recommended!