Renovated 10 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Saint Hilaire Bonneval, Limousin

1,680,000 EUR 1,444,800 GBP 1,814,400 USD

Reference: 241220

Bedrooms: 10
Floor Size: 600 m2
Plot Size: 2.27 hectares / 5.61 acres

Features

Tennis Court
Hot Tub or Sauna
Potential for Income
Parking
Garage
Countryside View
Good Condition
Extra Accommodation
Terrace
Hot Tub or Sauna

Details

Superb and beautifully renovated 10 bedroom chateau in a peaceful situation, yet within easy reach of the historical city of Limoges.

The 600m2 character property has been completely and beautifully renovated and currently operates as a luxury bed and breakfast and wedding venue. It has been beautifully renovated with passion, style and taste, and is truly a turnkey property with nothing left to do, apart from enjoying the huge amount of hard work that has gone into it.

The versatile chateau offers many possibilities, either as a private home or to continue with the existing activity.

Ground floor: large entrance hall which transverses the property, bar and social room in one of the towers, a large formal dining room, large living room, bedroom with an en-suite bathroom ideal for clients or family with restricted mobility, dining room, fully fitted semi-commercial kitchen, larder, boiler room and utility room, staff bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

First floor: 4 large bedroom suites, all with en-suite facilities, including a room with a luxury spa bathroom.

Second floor: 4 large and luxurious bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and the bridal suite, which is a gorgeous round bedroom built into the tower with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom.

Third floor: large attic which has not been converted, but would easily convert into self-contained apartments.

Exterior: large iron gates lead to an incredible view of the front of the chateau. This chateau was built in 2 phases. The front is different to the back- built by a wealthy noble, the front is very traditional with a large tower each side,and to the rear is a rectanglular shape.

The chateau sits nicely in landscaped grounds of over 5 acres which include a large garage ideal for up to 6 cars built on top of the original vaulted wine cellar, which to date is still used for storing wines, the Orangerie has been fully restored to its former glory and currently operates as a tea room and function room for weddings, swimming pool, and a new edition this year with Jacuzzi and sauna rooms.

The grounds offer ideal locations to relax, with a veranda, terrace area and seating dotted around the parkland, the fountain is a popular feature with the guests, there is even a little pitch & putt area and a tennis court.
Some of the views from the park are amazing with views over the valley to a historic French castle which is now a ruin but open to visitors.

The chateau is partly double glazed but certain original windows remain as they could not be replaced to the same beauty. The property is on mains drainage, has full central gas heating and has undergone an extensive re-wire throughout the majority of the property.

This stunning property and photos cannot show the quality of workmanship carried out by a large team of artisans. The only way to experience the full impact of this chateau is to visit.

This is a most impressive property, located just 10 minutes South of Limoges.

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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.