Renovated 10 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Mirepoix, Midi-Pyrenees

995,000 EUR 855,700 GBP 1,074,600 USD

Reference: 242934

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 559 m2
Plot Size: 3 hectares / 7.42 acres

Features

Good Condition
Lake or River Included
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Terrace

Details

Beautifully renovated domaine with a lovely main house and 2 separate gites set in over 3 hectares of land,nestled in the hills of Southern France with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees.

The character stone property sits in the heart of a substantial amount of land, including a large heated pool, lovely fountains and pond, a boules / petanque court and a well cared for Mediterranean style garden.

The principal house is an impressive stone built mansion of 370m2 fully renovated for modern comforts including heat-pump central heating, underfloor heating, and double glazing.
The domaine also has two beautiful fully independent 2 bedroom houses (100m2 and 85m2). Both additional houses have been also fully renovated and each have a comfortable living area, modern fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

This historic domaine retains many of its original features including exposed wooden beams and stone walls.
It has been lovingly renovated to a high standard over several years as can be evidenced by the high-standard of all three houses.
Each house has its own fully independent access and private outdoor terrace / garden area.

The land is well-maintained and the layout of the domaine makes it ideal for a family, or even multiple families or as a revenue generating business (gites / chambre d'hotes, B and B).

Despite its privacy and peaceful setting in the countryside, the property is close to commerce. The nearest bakeries and shops are just a short drive away (10 minutes) and a major international airport is just 1 hour away. This is a really special property in a fabulous location.

For anyone wanting a historic but fully renovated property in a tranquil and private location but within easy access to everything southern France has to offer - this is ideal.

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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.