Stylish 11 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

1,650,000 EUR 1,419,000 GBP 1,782,000 USD

Reference: 235417

Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 455 m2
Plot Size: 1.24 hectares / 3.07 acres

Features

Terrace
Fruit Trees
Equestrian Facilities
Tennis Court
Fireplace
Original Features
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Full of character and charm, this spacious and historic 11th century chateau is ideally situated within a quiet setting on a 1.2 hectare park with a swimming pool and garage, just a short drive from shops, restaurants, town, train, airport and the Mediterranean Sea.

Built by a rich wine trader at the beginning of the 20th Century, this lovely chateau is full of original features, which have been preserved with the utmost care, such as high ceilings, fireplaces, original floors, stained glass windows and a lovely curved marble staircase.

All of the rooms are comfortably large and very bright and almost each bedroom is en-suite. A large terrace is accessible from the dining room and the living room and overlooks the park and allows to enjoy the beautiful views and the peace that reigns.

Ground floor: landing, large entrance hall with a beautiful staircase, little sitting room, dining room with a marble fireplace, living room with an exclusive marble fireplace, lovely terrace accessible from the living room and dining room, large kitchen, WC and just a few steps up to a bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

1st floor: 4 en-suite bedrooms, all with showers, washbasin and WC's and 2 further bedrooms sharing a large bathroom. 1 of the en-suite bedrooms also has access to a large terrace.

2nd floor: 4 en-suite bedrooms.

Basement: former Chateau kitchen, garage, 7 other rooms.

Outside: swimming pool 12 x 6m with its large travertine terrace, lovely park, field of about 4,000m2, which would be ideal for a horse, a tennis court or a fruit orchard.

On a relaxing stroll a various species of green oak, cedars, strawberry trees and many Mediterranean bushes and flowers such as bay trees, broom, lavender, jasmine and many other herbs and flowers.

The chateau has been on a regular base renovated and upgraded. Windows are double glazed in PVC. The bedrooms offer the comfort of electric shutters, the day area has traditional wooden shutters. There is fuel central heating. There will be some renovation work to be done, mainly the shower rooms need updating. Town water, septic tank to be redone. Well in stone masonry.

This is a truly prestigious residence, which is imposing and authentic, full of charm in a bucolic environment. Quiet and at the same time all is easily accessible. A small heaven on earth.

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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.