Immaculate 10 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Charroux, Poitou-Charentes

690,000 EUR 593,400 GBP 745,200 USD

Reference: 241513

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 540 m2
Plot Size: 14.83 hectares / 36.64 acres

Features

Good Condition
Lake or River Included
Private Pool
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Turnkey

Details

Exceptional and beautifully presented property, which includes a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom stone built farmhouse, separate 4 bedroom property, studio, 2 swimming pools and several outbuildings, all of which are set within over 14 hectares of land with its own lake.

Situated in a quiet and peaceful setting, this superb estate is accessed via a private 1km lane and is surrounded by organic farmland.

The main dwelling is light, spacious and enjoys a perfect balance of farmhouse charm with up to date styles. There is full central heating, plus wood burning stoves and double glazed windows.

Attached to the property is a romantic studio with an open plan living space, bedroom and bathroom.

For additional guests/income generation, the second property is excellent condition throughout and is being sold fully furnished. It is a good distance from the main house and has its own swimming pool.

Airport 65km and Angouleme TGV 61km.

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France Property Buying Guide

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.