Refurbished 10 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Surgeres, Poitou-Charentes

1,250,000 EUR 1,075,000 GBP 1,350,000 USD

Reference: 230916

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 225 m2
Plot Size: 0.39 hectares / 0.97 acres

Features

Terrace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
South Facing
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Turnkey
Good Condition

Details

Beautiful 10 bedroom 18th Century manor house, ideally nestled in a quiet setting in Surgeres, within the Charente countryside.

Beautifully renovated to a very high standard, this superb estate includes a maison de maitre, 4 gites and vast outbuildings.

With a total living area of around 225 m2, the maison de maitre comprises of: entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, 4/5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Attached to the main house, the first gite offers a large living room with an open kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a shower room.

Located next to the first gite, the second gite has the same general layout, with a large living room with open kitchen area, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The property also includes 2 independent apartments of approximately 50m2, each offering a large room with an open kitchen overlooking a terrace, bedroom and a bathroom.

All accommodation is immaculate, beautifully presented and furnished.

The vast outbuildings offer many possibilities (reception room, further gites). Beautiful landscaped gardens and pool area.

This wonderful property is a haven of peace, ensuring complete privacy.

Located just 35 minutes from La Rochelle and 8 minutes from a TGV station.

FEATURES
Swimming Pool
Outbuilding: 275m2
Accommodation: 50m2
Accommodation: 50m2
Accommodation: 94m2
Accommodation: 60m2
House
Land: 3,910m2
Garden
South Facing

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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.