Thirteen years ago, my husband and I moved to France with our four year old twin boys and began what would become a new chapter in our lives. Like many buyers, our own property search was not straightforward. With time, patience, and plenty of learning along the way, we eventually found an old house that had been empty for more than sixteen years and set about bringing it back to life.
That experience gave me a real understanding of what buying property in France involves: the excitement, the questions, and the paperwork. It is why I place such importance on clear communication, practical advice, and being there for my clients at every stage.
What I love most about my work is helping people find a home that feels right for them. Whether you are relocating, looking for a holiday home, or investing for the future, I take the time to understand what really matters to you. My approach is honest, down-to-earth, and tailored to each client.
For buyers, I work closely with you to understand your lifestyle goals and priorities, arrange viewings, and share local knowledge. For sellers, I provide professional valuations, help showcase your property’s best features, and keep you informed with regular communication throughout the marketing process. I coordinate with notaires to keep things moving smoothly from listing to completion and, even afterwards, I am here with recommendations, help, and practical advice to support you as you settle in with confidence.
The Dordogne Valley is a region that truly captures people’s hearts, and I would love to help you find your place in it.
The area I cover
Henrietta Short is part of the Cenac team working as an independent property consultant for Beaux Villages Immobilier. RSAC 812 203 776 — Bergerac.
My portfolio
24 properties found
New
Gignac, Lot
3
2
66 m²
353 m²
BVI86013
€ 174,900
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
9
8
420 m²
82,490 m²
BVI75562
€ 825,500
Vitrac, Dordogne
3
3
155 m²
3,480 m²
BVI85756
€ 395,000
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Salignac-Eyvigues, Dordogne
4
2
145 m²
5,582 m²
BVI85397
€ 499,000
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
3
3
73 m²
56 m²
BVI85387
€ 246,100
Exclusive
Salignac-Eyvigues, Dordogne
5
4
155 m²
946 m²
BVI68030
€ 214,000
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
3
2
125 m²
9,987 m²
BVI82214
€ 362,520
Exclusive
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
3
3
147 m²
2,309 m²
BVI77693
€ 266,000
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Dordogne
8
7
400 m²
4,712 m²
BVI72952
€ 665,000
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
2
3
106 m²
2,288 m²
BVI82777
€ 167,400
Pressignac, Charente
15
7
636 m²
29,420 m²
BVI75615
€ 735,000
Cénac-et-Saint-Julien, Dordogne
5
3
188 m²
9,111 m²
BVI74228
€ 434,600
Lalinde, Dordogne
6
4
542 m²
243,652 m²
BVI75854
€ 1,958,000
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
6
5
290 m²
3,072 m²
BVI77080
€ 1,021,000
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
4
8
520 m²
6,720 m²
BVI77545
€ 1,246,900
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
3
2
172 m²
4,325 m²
BVI71387
€ 484,800
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
2
1
144 m²
185 m²
BVI77640
€ 80,300
La Chapelle-Aubareil, Dordogne
4
2
139 m²
4,754 m²
BVI76758
€ 371,000
Frayssinet, Lot
2
1
116 m²
731 m²
BVI65278
€ 72,250
Salviac, Lot
0
0
40 m²
344 m²
BVI69050
€ 41,000
Salviac, Lot
2
0
56 m²
800 m²
BVI65216
€ 99,900
Lamothe-Fénelon, Lot
7
2
260 m²
1,912 m²
BVI73388
€ 240,750
Saint-Martial-de-Nabirat, Dordogne
4
4
247 m²
20,677 m²
BVI67869
€ 425,000
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
7
4
190 m²
1,889 m²
BVI64721
€ 325,000
About Beaux Villages Immobilier
Beaux Villages Immobilier is a leading estate agency specialising in property sales across some of the most beautiful regions of France. With a multilingual team, we offer a personalised service to buyers and sellers from around the world, combining local expertise with international reach.
Our portfolio ranges from charming village houses and countryside retreats to prestigious estates and investment opportunities.
At BVI, we believe in building lasting relationships, guiding clients through every step of the buying or selling process with professionalism, transparency, and care. Whether you are relocating, investing, or searching for a holiday home, we are here to help you find your perfect property in France.
What clients say about Henrietta
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I was very impressed by the diligence and professionalism and knowledge Henrietta applied to the sale of my property - communication with Henrietta was friendly and encouraging throughout the whole process.
- Andrew SmithJAN 2026
Henrietta was friendly and professional
Andrew Smith
I was very impressed by the diligence and professionalism and knowledge Henrietta applied to the sale of my property - communication with Henrietta was friendly and encouraging throughout the whole process.
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I had the fantastic experience of working with Henrietta Short when purchasing a property in France. I couldn’t recommend Henrietta highly enough. Not only was she professional and courteous but she went over and above on so many occasions - recommending different experts to speak with, doing a video tour of the property, etc. I would definitely us
I had the fantastic experience of working with Henrietta Short when purchasing a property in France. I couldn’t recommend Henrietta highly enough. Not only was she professional and courteous but she went over and above on so many occasions - recommending different experts to speak with, doing a video tour of the property, etc. I would definitely use Henrietta again and would recommend her to others.
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Henrietta was the agent on a property we recently bought in the Dordogne. She was excellent. We asked a lot of questions, many of which I wouldn't dream of asking a UK agent, including how much it would cost to do work renovating the house. She went out and found a builder who visited the property and provided a budget for the work. She contac
Henrietta was the agent on a property we recently bought in the Dordogne. She was excellent. We asked a lot of questions, many of which I wouldn't dream of asking a UK agent, including how much it would cost to do work renovating the house. She went out and found a builder who visited the property and provided a budget for the work. She contacted the local electricity provider for an estimate of work on moving an electricity pole. She was responsive, positive and helpful throughout. It's hard to think of how she could have done more. Thank you Henrietta!
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Henrietta Short helped us purchase our current property. It was not an easy affair and significant negotiation was required with the vendor and the agent selling our previous property. Had it not been for Henrietta's personable, practical and timely approach the sale/purchase could easily have failed. She is bilingual, which was a huge adva
Henrietta Short helped us purchase our current property. It was not an easy affair and significant negotiation was required with the vendor and the agent selling our previous property. Had it not been for Henrietta's personable, practical and timely approach the sale/purchase could easily have failed. She is bilingual, which was a huge advantage and has an excellent knowledge of the conveyancing system. She leaves nothing to chance and proactively drives the process forward. With some years experience in her current job she also has a good raft of contacts should you require expert advice or further professional opinions on work that may be required.
All in all Henrietta did a wonderful job.
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We now have our own little slice of heaven in the Dordogne thanks to Henrietta Short at Beaux Villages in Cenac. She was fantastic to deal with - responsive and proactive, going above and beyond to help us with our search. Highly recommended.
- Cathy WilcoxFEB 2025
Thank you to Henrietta for finding our dream home
Cathy Wilcox
We now have our own little slice of heaven in the Dordogne thanks to Henrietta Short at Beaux Villages in Cenac. She was fantastic to deal with - responsive and proactive, going above and beyond to help us with our search. Highly recommended.
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Mentions légales de l’agent Henrietta Short, Agent commercial, représentant BEAUX VILLAGES IMMOBILIER, EI, immatriculé au RSAC de Bergerac sous le numéro 812 203 776.
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