Refurbished 10 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Marmande, Aquitaine
848,000 EUR
729,280 GBP 915,840 USD
Reference: 232426
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 8
- Floor Size: 560 m2
- Plot Size: 1.64 hectares / 4.05 acres
Features
- Terrace
- Woodland
- Lake or River Included
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
- Original Features
- Possible Extra Dwellings
- Potential for Income
- Countryside View
- Private
- Parking
- Garage
- Turn Key Good Condition
Details
Charming stone built chateau, which has been beautifully and totally renovated and restored, with a total spacious living area of 560m2, which provides comfortable accommodation, whilst retaining many original features, which include: stone walls, gothic fireplaces, exposed wooden beams and leaded or stained glass windows with polished stone floors and woodwork throughout.
Family owned for over 200 years, this beautiful chateau is a superb example of 13th Century architecture set within approximately 1.5 hectares of established gardens and woodland. The lawns, formal gardens and ornamental garden are crossed by a small unfenced stream/pond and there is a shady terrace near a private swimming pool.
Set out over 3 floors with 8 en-suite bedrooms, 2 living rooms, dining room, large kitchen and a utility room and a chapel.
There is also a stone house of 100m2 with a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, shower room, WC and a garage.
This is a unique property, located 1km from a restaurant, 4km to local shops and 10km to Marmande town with all amenities. Bergerac airport 66km and 100km to Bordeaux.
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Guide to the French Buying Process
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.
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