Unique Manor House for sale with panoramic and lake or river views in Angouleme, Nouvelle Aquitaine

Features

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Land

Additional meadow / pasture / non-gardened land

Good Condition

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Mooring

Includes mooring or marina dock

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Lake or River View

Full or partial view of a lake or river

Rentable Accommodation

Gite, B&B, guest room or other space suitable for rent income

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Multiple Dwellings

Includes 2 or more habitable buildings

Original Features

Retains original character features

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Equestrian Facilities

Existing stabling or other facilities

Fishing Facilities

Existing facilities for fishing

Tennis Court

Existing tennis court

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Woodland

Has woodland or forest

Lake or River Included

Property owns one or more water bodies

Outstanding View

Has spectacular view

Private

Not overlooked

Buying a Property in France

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.