Character 10 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Labretonie, Aquitaine

651,000 EUR 541,800 GBP 680,400 USD

Reference: 246739

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 524 m2
Plot Size: 3.55 hectares / 8.77 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Outstanding View
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Situated in a quiet setting the end of its own long driveway, this wonderful and traditional 10 bedroom farmhouse, with simply stunning far raching countryside views, is welcomed by an open courtyard with parking for several cars.

The main farmhouse, which has a wonderful covered terrace overlooking its private swimming pool, has been tastefully split into 2 dwellings, but this is easily reverted back to a single dwelling, if required.

Both sides are full of traditional features, yet with modern comforts, including high ceilings, feature stone walls and beams.

One side has a large kitchen/dining space, cosy living room, downstairs WC and stairs to the basement.

Upstairs there is an office, the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC, a second double bedroom and family shower/WC.

This property is heated via a large wood burning stove with a back boiler system that could connect to the whole house, if required.

The second side has an entrance hall, cosy living room, downstairs bedroom with a dressing room and en-suite shower/WC, lovely bright kitchen/dining room overlooking rolling hills, and a laundry room.

Upstairs is an office and the master bedroom with an en-suite shower/WC.

This property has a lovely double sided wood burning stove to the living room and kitchen/dining, but is also heated with oil fired central heating. This could be changed to the back boiler system, as required.

Underneath the farmhouse is a large cellar offering plenty of storage space, as well as a laundry and drying room.

To the rear of the farmhouse is a fabulous barn with mezzanine access to the rear of the 3 gites. Guest access to each gite is separate. Each gite has open plan living/dining, and 2 upstairs bedrooms with family shower/WC. They also each have their own private terraces leading to a shared garden area with tables/chairs and barbecue.

Gite guests have access to separate swimming pool for their private use as well as a games room with sauna and terrace with Jacuzzi.

The property has been renovated to a high standard throughout, including adding double-glazing.

Set within 3.5 hectares of fenced grassland, with its own water and electricity, and with the additional features including 2 stables and a large 'sechoir' barn, this property is also perfectly suitable as an equestrian property, with a well established riding school close by. Alternatively, the land is perfect space for owners, or guests to enjoy, with many country walks right on the doorstep.

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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.